Aaso Maas Oli & Gyan Shibir

Respected Shravak/Shravika,

Pranam.

Shree Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh (MSJS) is pleased to invite you and your family to celebrate Aaso Maas Oli, starting from Wednesday 9th October to Thursday 17th October 2024 (from Aaso Sud 6 to Aaso Sud 15 - Kshay of Aaso Sud 12).

MSJS has organised Non-Residential Gyan Shibir for children, youth, and adults at MSJS Centre separately followed by Samooh Aayambil / Swami-vatsalya to celebrate this occasion the weekend before and the weekend during Aaso Maas Oli. Gyan Shibir is a fantastic medium to learn, understand, and explore Jain philosophy while reflecting upon our inner selves and faith collectively and cohesively in a particularly conducive environment.

Gyan Shibir Saturday 05 Oct to Thursday 17 Oct 2024  

With the blessings of Dev, Guru, and Dharma, we are delighted to inform you that Shri Nikhilbhai and a team of volunteers from Tattvam Mystic Foundation will be coming to Melbourne to embark on a spiritual journey through this Gyan Shibir and Prabhu Bhakti during Aaso Maas Oli.

જ્ઞાન શિબિરનો વિષય - "ધર્મારંભ" – ધર્મ શું છે, ધર્મનો આરંભ ક્યાં થી, ધર્મનો આરંભ કેવી રીતે

About Shri Nikhilbhai

From a very young age, Nikhilbhai has been closely connected with many Jain Aacharya Bhagwants, Sadhu Bhagwant, and scholars for in-depth studies in Jainism. He has been helping many Sadharmik around the world learn and understand Jain Tatva Gyan via Shibir, Swadhyay, Prabhu Bhakti, and other religious events. He has imparted the philosophical aspects of various principles to many of the Saadhu-Saaaaaadhviji Bhagwants.

Children and Youth Activities Saturday 05 Oct to Sunday 13 Oct 2024  

Gyan Sathey Gamat - Jainism Lectures, Workshops, discussions, and Fun & Fair conducted by Saurin bhai and his team 

Experience Jainism like never before—through exciting games and activities! Catering to different age groups, this fun fair offers a unique way to understand core Jain concepts such as Jeev Vichar, the qualities of Panch Parmeshti, various types of Pachkhaan, and stories from the past. Explore the importance of Manushya Bhav Durlabhta and discover the wisdom of your Guru Bhagwant in a fun, engaging environment. Let’s connect, learn, and grow together through this one-of-a-kind spiritual journey!

Aaso Maas Navpadji Oli

As per Jainism, Navpadji Oli is considered as Shashwati Parva. It means the Navpadji Oli festival exists in all time cycles (past, present, and future).

During these nine days, one should do Aayambil - which means - Eat once a day in one sitting- a simple spice-free food, boiled or cooked without milk, curd, ghee, oil, green/raw vegetables, fruits, dry fruits and sugar.

Let us all join together to celebrate the most auspicious Gyan Parva during the festive days of Navpadji Oli. 

We encourage all to join for weekday Swadhyay during Aaso Maas Oli. More details to follow soon

Program Details

Video recordings of Swadhyay sessions:

Aaso Maas Oli & Gyan Shibir Late RSVP

This form is for late RSVP request which will require payment of $20 per person per meal and same will be non-refundable.

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In order to minimise food wastage or shortage, we are using this RSVP system. You will be required to pay AUD $20.00 per person per meal. This money will be refunded on the day of the event if you have opted for refund alternatively your funds will be donated to Shubh Sarva Sadharan

If you wish to cancel your meal or child-minding RSVP, please email [email protected] by a day before the meal or child-minding day that you would like to cancel for. Upon cancellation, RSVP deposit amount will be refunded at the meal counter if you have opted for refund.

If for ANY reason, you are unable to attend the meal after having paid the deposit and RSVP is not cancelled, money will be donated to our Shubh Sarva Sadharan account and same will NOT be refunded.

To continue with RSVP please complete the following steps

1. Check the Payable Amount shown below
2. Go to your internet banking website and deposit the Payable Amount to MSJS account
   "Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh Inc"
   BSB: 013483
   A/C No: 268318925
   (please note that this is a different account from normal donation account)
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Navpadji Oil Important Notes

Regardless of if you do Aayambil or not, PLEASE try to do the following's:  1. Do not eat roots in these 9 days.  2. Do Chauvihar as many days as possible - at least do over the weekend  3. Do Loggasa Khamasana and Navkarvalis as many days as possible - at least do over the weekend.

  The ritual of the Navpad Oli is done in the following way:

NAME OF THE PAD	KAYOTSARGA IN LOGASSA	KHAMASANAS & SWASTIKS	NAVKARVALIS
Aum Rhim Namo Arihantanam	12	12	20
Aum Rhim Namo Siddhanam	8	8	20
Aum Rhim Namo Aayariyanam	36	36	20
Aum Rhim Namo Uvajzayanam	25	25	20
Aum Rhim Namo Loe Savva Sahunam	27	27	20
Aum Rhim Namo Dansanassa	67	67	20
Aum Rhim Namo Nanassa	51	51	20
Aum Rhim Namo Charittassa	70	70	20
Aum Rhim Namo Tavvasa	50	50	20

Parking Guidelines

MSJS Centre car park is closed. All are requested to park their cars around MSJS Centre at the appropriate locations by adhering to council parking rules and permit requirements.

Jinalay:

• Please DO NOT park cars on Rice St, Rodney St, and Wendy St
• Make sure to walk quietly to/from the car
• Do not stand for a chat outside of Derasar

Donation

MSJS solely depends on support from community members by way of attendance, contributions, donations and sponsorship.

So that many individuals can share the Labh MSJS has come with the following Nakra for this event:

• Samooh Aayambil Labh for each day is $2501.00

To take Labh, please email [email protected]. Labh will be given on a first come first serve basis.