Pranam,

Shree Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh (MSJS) has been conducting Sutra Pathshala since 2018 to offer important Gyan teachings for our next generation. This initiative has been well supported by Sadharmik families by attending Sutra Pathshala to learn new Stuti and Sutras and to expand on their Gyan. After 6 years of conducting in-person and online MSJS Sutra Pathshala classes, we have reviewed and recognised the need for some change.

Following a very positive response to the Expression of Interest for a proposed new program called MSJS Suvikas Pathshala, we are proceeding towards launching in April 2025 and are seeking all students to register, starting NOW!!

MSJS Suvikas Pathshala will replace our existing MSJS Sutra Pathshala and offer structured classes with experienced Guruji from India, who will help students progress in their Gyan journey through:

SU– Sutra (Online classes for Sutra Gatha giving/taking)

VI - Vidhi (GuruVandan, Samayik Levani/Parvani, Chaityavandan, Pratikraman, etc…)

KA - Kavya (Stavan, Thoy, Sajjay)

S – Stories (Guruji will take opportunities during special festivals to share stories etc…)

Key points to note

1. MSJS Suvikas Pathshala is open for all individuals residing in Victoria, Australia regardless of their age. It is not only for children.
2. Every member within a family will require a separate registration for enrolment.
3. Children will need to be 3 years old by 30^th April 2025 to participate. All children under the age of 5 should be accompanied by an adult for online classes.
4. Online classes with Guruji will be twice weekly for 45 minutes each, in groups of up to 8 students. Classes will be conducted via Zoom where student will need to keep their camera ON. Class schedule per below:

5. Classes will run throughout the year, with some allowance for Parva days / holidays etc. which will be communicated near the date.
6. If and as required, Guruji may request parents to join online class to assist in their child’s understanding and learning.
7. Class attendance and learning progress will be tracked by Guruji through the SUVIKAS application. This app contains numerous additional features and functionalities that may not be utilised for MSJS Suvikas Pathshala.
8. Rewards and recognition will be awarded based on student attendance, participation and learning progress.
9. All students can monitor their progress through the SUVIKAS application. In case of a student who is a child, the application can be installed on the parent’s phone to monitor their child’s progress.
10. A new learning syllabus, with Sutra and Vidhi levels incorporated, will be used to track the progress of each student. Learning materials aligned to this syllabus will be provided by MSJS, but students are expected to also continue using their current Sutra/ Vidhi books.
11. While many students will be far progressed in their Sutra learning journey, Guruji will take Shuddhi of previously completed Sutras while also providing Gatha for new Sutras.
12. Decorum and respect for Guruji and Gyan will be maintained through some basic class guidelines, that will be shared with all students and parents ahead of the first class.

Steps to register

1. Submit the registration form including payment of the non-refundable registration cost of $54 per student. MSJS will issue donation receipt once payment received as per the instructions.

2. Submit an enrolment request through SUVIKAS mobile application.

4. Upon submission of the form, confirmation of payment and enrolment request through the application, you can expect to receive an email providing the application user credentials and a unique QR code for ongoing application log in. This will be followed by inclusion into a WhatsApp group with other members of the class that the student has been scheduled for.

Please allow 7-10 days following your form registration and application enrolment to receive confirmation details.

Please ensure you register for MSJS Suvikas Pathshala by 27^th March 2025 to be included in the April intake. Registrations received after this date will be considered in future intakes.

We hope all Sadharmik families will either commence or recommence their Gyan journey by registering for MSJS Suvikas Pathshala today!

For more information and registration, please visit https://www.msjs.org.au/activities/suvikas-pathshala/. For queries, please email us at [email protected].

Kind Regards,

MSJS Management Committee