Gurudev Rishi Praveen was born to pious parents Sri Dagdulalji Desarda and Smt. Champabai on October 7, 1957 in Ghodegaon (Ahmednagar, Maharashtra). He studied up to Class 10. Though he was not inclined towards religion, he was spellbound by his father’s devotion to Acharya Sri Anandrishiji of Shraman Sangh. This impacted him greatly and at the young age of 16, he b...ecame a Jain monk at the Acharya’s lotus feet on 24 March 1974 at Bhusaval (Khandesh, Maharashtra). Over time, as he became deeply absorbed on the spiritual path, his detachment from worldly matters grew. His life is a prime example of how neither education nor spiritual inclination from birth is a prerequisite to touch one’s own greatness.
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Jainism
Religion of Non-Violence & CompassionJainism is an ancient and timeless religion, without any beginning or end. Through the epochs, the Tirthankars (fordmakers) have spread this religion to the masses, and re–established the religious order from time to time.
At present, we are following the religious order set up by Tirthankar Mahaveer about 2500 years ago. He was the twenty–fourth Tirthankar of Jainism. He revived this great religion, emphasizing the importance of non–violence and compassion towards all. He opposed the prevalent animal sacrifices and orthodox religious practices. He established the religious order (sangha) and accrued a large number of disciples. The Jaina Acharyas, sadhus and sadhvis devote their lives in propagating this religion. The Jaina community accepts and respects them as the religious teachers.
Jainism is a religion of compassion, non–violence and non–possession. It states that friendliness and universal love for all creatures, big or small, is the path to eternal bliss. This idea springs from its belief that all creatures are equal since each one has a divine soul within. Knowing this, we must not harm any creature and live in peaceful co–existence.
Tirthankar Mahaveer
Great Seer & FordmakerMahaveer Swami is the twenty–fourth, and most recent Tirthankar (fordmaker) of our epoch. His life is both inspiring and thought–provoking. Over the past 2500 years, millions have drawn inspiration from him and practiced non–violence, compassion and vegetarianism. Even now, there are over ten million followers of Tirthankar Mahaveer.
He was born in 599 BC to King Siddharth and Queen Trishla of Kundagram (Bihar, India). The name given to him at birth was Vardhaman. He renounced the world to become a monk at the age of 30, leaving his family and royal status behind.
Vardhaman spent the next twelve–and–a–half years in deep meditation and undertook rigorous austerities. He now came to be called Mahaveer, meaning the bravest one, because he remained steadfast in the midst of dangers and hardships.
At the age of 43, he attained enlightenment and became a Tirthankar. He spent the next thirty years preaching and establishing the Jaina religious order (sangha). His teachings are preserved in the Jaina canonical texts, known as Agamas.
Guru Anand
Ocean of Compassionate JoyGurudev Rishi Praveen`s own guru was none other than Acharya Shri Anand Rishiji (Anand Gurudev), affectionately known as Rashtra Sant, a revered Jain monk. Over 30 years since his heavenly departure, he continues to reside in countless hearts. True to his name Anand which means joy, his life embodied the essence of living in pure joy, and his very memory brings joy to us. Endearingly referred to as `Baba` meaning father, his boundless affection and altruistic gaze also makes us wish to call him `Mauli`, symbolizing a mother`s love. An expert in the delicate balance of tough love, he sculpted his disciples with care. His quest for knowledge knew no bounds. At the age of 92, he continued to acquire new wisdom daily and effortlessly recited verses he had learned years ago. Gratitude, humility and unconditional love were second nature to him. The betterment of humanity was the sole purpose of his divine life. An extraordinary visionary and leader, he was ahead of his time, and his words and deeds remain relevant even a century later.
Rishi Praveen
Spiritual Life Coach | Intuitive Meditator | Profound SpeakerAmong the charismatic and influential Jain monks of today, Upadhyaya Shri Rishi Praveenji is held in high regard and esteem as a multifaceted master! A thinker, a scientist, a psychologist, a philosopher, a religious teacher, and yet if there is one word that describes him the best, it is ‘hermeneutician’ – meaning one who reinterprets the hidden truths of the sacred scriptures!
Life Journey of Gurudev
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2025 पुणे चातुर्मास के पूर्व 8 महीने की विहार यात्रा के कार्यक्रम का विस्तृत विवरण निम्नानुसार रहेगा :
नवंबर 2024 -छ संभाजीनगर
21-22 नवंबर: वेदांतनगर में विहार
23-27 नवंबर: महावीर भवन में प्रवचन
27 नवंबर : दोपहर विहार महावीर भवन से गणेशनगर
28 नवंबर : दोपहर विहार गणेशनगर से राजेश जी लोढ़ा के आंगन 29 नवंबर: थर्टी ग्रीन
29 नवंबर दोपहर : विहार पैठण की ओर
दिसंबर 2024
1. 9 दिसंबर: गुरुदेव की दीक्षा भूमि : मिरी, दीक्षा जयंती, गुरुमंत्र दीक्षा और भिक्षु दया का कार्यक्रम,रत्न आनंद एवं आनंद रत्न पुरस्कार का कार्यक्रम
2. चिचोंडी की ओर विहार, अर्हम् विज्जा शिविर कार्यक्रम
जनवरी 2025
1. 11-13 जनवरी: राइज़िंग सन रेसिडेंशियल शिविर (15-25 वर्ष के युवाओं के लिए)
2. 15 जनवरी: जलगांव की ओर विहार
मार्च 2025
होली चातुर्मास :जलगांव
1. 15 मार्च: कोपरगांव
2. महावीर जन्म कल्याणक एवं महावीर गाथा : शिरडी में 7 दिवसीय कार्यक्रम
अप्रैल 2025
1. 30 अप्रैल: वर्षीतप पारणा आखातीज का कार्यक्रम, तीर्थ भूमि में 700-800 पारणे
जुलाई 2025
चातुर्मास 2025 : गंगाधर संस्कृति प्रतिष्ठान, पुणे
1. 24 जुलाई :अट्ठाई महोत्सव
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