Sadhana - Self Development
Igniting the light of spirituality is a key focus of Veerayatan. Pujya Tai Ma and the Sadhvi Sangha (nuns) renounced their worldly lives in pursuit of spiritual purity. Pujya Tai Ma took a vow of silence for 12 years after renouncing her worldly life and during this time she read and contemplated deeply on the Jain scriptures and scriptures of other faiths. Her knowledge and clarity of thought is extraordinary, her interpretation of the scriptures is noteworthy and in tune with today’s living. Bhagwan Mahavir has been etched in every step of her life, which is echoed in her continuous flow of compassion and noble work.
Pujya Tai Ma and the Sadhvi Sangha teach and support seekers, both children and adults, in their pursuit of spiritual development through publications, conducting discourses, discussions and contemplation, meditations and through the use of extraordinary and engaging exhibits.
Publications
Literature on Jain philosophy containing the profound thoughts and critical analysis of Pujya Gurudev Upadhyaya Shri Amar Muniji and Pujya Tai Ma have been published in English and other languages. These publications provide seekers with the tools to understand Jain scriptures and philosophy and interpret and apply them in the context of modern living.
Online classes
Online and in-person teaching sessions by Pujya Tai Ma and the sadhvis are a regular feature and include:
- Scriptural studies of texts such as the Acharanga Sutra, Uttaradhyayan Sutra and Tattvartha Sutra
- Learning the meaning and pronunciation of prayers such as the Bhaktamar Stotra and Kalyan Mandir Stotra
Celebrating festivals and disseminating the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir
Pujya Tai Ma and the sadhvi sangha also travel to various parts of India and abroad during festivals such as Paryushan, giving discourses in various languages, motivating and inspiring people to instil spirituality in their lives. Pujya Tai Ma regularly attends world faith conferences and JAINA conferences in the USA to explain and promote the concepts of Jain philosophy, which are even more relevant in today’s fragile world.
Creating learning centres
Pujya Tai Ma’s vision to teach Jain values, philosophy and prayers to children and adults in India and more importantly in other countries became fruitful through Shri Chandana Vidyapeeth Jain Schools (SCVP) in Kolkata, Kenya and UK. SCVP has revolutionised Jain teaching in the western world by imparting knowledge and understanding of Jain philosophy to children and adults in English thus inspiring all to walk on this earth with good values as a community.
An inspirational exhibit
Envisioned, designed and executed by Pujya Tai Ma, a magnificent museum, Shri Brahmi Kala Mandiram at Veerayatan’s complex in Rajgir, Bihar is spreading the message of Ahimsa (non-violence), Anekantavad (many-sidedness) and Aparigraha (non-attachment) through depicting the life stories of Tirthankaras in miniature tableaux inspiring millions of people to give up bad habits and live an ethical and moral life.
