महासभा का 87वां वार्षिक अधिवेशन संपन्न
Summary
The 87th annual session of the Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha was held on January 30, 2001, in Gangashahar. The meeting was chaired by Mahasabha President Shri Bhanwarlal Daga. After welcoming members, General Secretary Shri Bhanwarlal Singh presented the annual report. The report expressed reverence and gratitude towards Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji, Yuvacharya Shri Mahashramanji, and Sadhvipramukhashri Kanakprabhaji for their continuous guidance. The session, held annually during the Maryada Mahotsav, was considered especially significant because Gangashahar has become a sacred site as the final resting place of Acharya Shri Tulsi. The session took place immediately after the dedication of his memorial, giving it unique importance. The hope was expressed that Acharya Shri Tulsi's grand memorial would serve as a "powerhouse of morality" and an inspiration for society, a sentiment echoed by Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji. The report noted the passing of the long-term, divine ascetic Sadhvi Pannaji and paid tribute to all those who had completed their spiritual journey. Tributes were also offered to departed community workers and dignitaries. The services of Himmatlalji Parmar, the national in-charge of the Gyanashala, were remembered. A proposal was presented to strengthen the organization by affiliating local assemblies working in various regions with the Mahasabha. It was decided that all local assemblies must formally affiliate with the Mahasabha by March 31, 2001; those remaining unaffiliated would lose their federal recognition. According to the report, 305 local assemblies across the country had already been affiliated. Through the efforts of representative Shri Surendra Pura, approximately 480 new lifetime members were enrolled, bringing the total to 2,421. The report stated that a list of all assembly buildings and trusts across the country was being prepared, along with a "Building Code of Conduct."
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Conclusion
The 87th annual session of the Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha, held in Gangashahar, marked a significant milestone by coinciding with the dedication of Acharya Shri Tulsi's memorial, envisioned as a "powerhouse of morality" to inspire the community. Key outcomes included a mandate for all local assemblies to affiliate with the Mahasabha by March 31, 2001, or lose federal recognition, with 305 assemblies already affiliated and 480 new lifetime members enrolled, bringing the total to 2,421. The session also highlighted ongoing efforts to compile a national directory of assembly halls and trusts, develop a building code of conduct, and distribute survey questionnaires to standardize activity reporting. The regular publication of "Jain Bharati" was noted with satisfaction, though increased circulation efforts were urged. These decisions aim to strengthen organizational unity, streamline operations, and enhance the Mahasabha's role as a cohesive force for the Terapanth community.