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DR. HAMPANA TO BE THE PRESIDENT
ALL KARNATAKA JAIN
LITERARY CONFERENCE AT SHRAVANABELAGOLA
Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), October 1: The All Karnataka
Jain Kannada Literary Conference will be held at
Shravanabelagola on the 22nd and 23rd October, 2005. The
conference has been organised under the guidance of His Holiness
Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of the
Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt as a part of the Mahamasthakabhisheka
Mahotsava celebration of Lord Bahubali. Noted Jain writer
Dr.Hampa Nagarajaiah will be the president of the conference.
Three Plenary
Sessions, Interactive Session, Kavi Sammelan, Chandragiri
Shasana Sahitya Parichaya (Details of the Inscriptions of
Chndragiri Hillock will be given), Book Release, release of
Souvenir and book release programmes have been planned at
the conference. Kannada literary enthusiasts willing to
participate in the conference are here by informed to register
themselves on or before 15th October, 2005. Jain writers who
wish to release their books will have to submit three copies of
the book to be released to the coordinator of the conference.
FOr further details of the conference please contact: Sri Beguru
Verendra Kuma, Coordinator, All Karnataka Jain Kannada Literary
Conference, Sri Digambar Jain Mutt, Shravanabelagola - 573135 or
contact Mr.Padmaraj on 9448412931.
HAMPANA TAKEN IN AN ATTRACTIVE
PROCESSION
Shravanabelagola, Oct 22:
The president of the All Kannada Jain Literary Conference Dr.Ham.Pa.Nagarajaiah
was taken in an attractive procession to Boppana Stage of the Chavundaraya
Mantap, the venue of the conference. He was decorated with traditional Mysore
Silk Turban, Hassan districts famous cardamom garland and sandalwood garland.
Dr.Hampana was escorted by Sri D.N.Akki and Sri A.B.Pandit of Gulbarga district
to the procession vehicle.
The pooja kunitha of Mandya
district, Jaggalige Mela of Dharwad District, Kiligombe Kunita of Dakshina
Kannada, Mysore Band Set, Dollu Kunita of Sagar and other cultural troupe
participated in the procession. The youths led the procession with the Kannada
flags in their hand. The women of the Kushmandini Mahila Samaj carrying the
Kalashas on their head was an added attraction to the procession.
THE JAIN AND KANNADA FLAGS
HOISTED
Shravanabelagola, Oct 22: The religious Jain flag and the Kannada flag
were hoisted before the beginning of the All Kannada Jain Literary Conference. The president of the
conference Dr.Hampana, Sri H.L.Chandraprabhu president of the Hassan Digambar
Jain Samaj and Sri G.A.Mahendra Kumar president of the Hassan Digambar Jain
Samaj were welcomed to the flag post by the women with the traditional arati.
The chanting of Gommata Vandana by the students of Sri Ambika School was
an added attraction to the hoisting ceremony.
PROF. VENKATASUBBAIAH CALLS FOR
FOCUS ON 'HALAGANNADA'
Shravanabelagola, Oct 22:
Prof. G.Venkatasubbaiah one of the doyens of Kannada literature called upon the
Jain and Kannada writers to focus much on 'Halagannada' (Old Kannada). He was
speaking after inaugurating the All Kannada Jain Literary organised on the
occasion of the Mahamasthakabhisheka of Lord Bahubali. He called upon the people
to record the pronunciation of the old Kannada literature from the Jain scholars
so as to guide the younger generation in the study of Halagannada. He further
opined that the study of Halagannda would help us to explore more and more
literary works.
HAMPANA CALLS FOR ANNUAL
JAIN LITERARY FAIRS AT DISTRICT LEVEL
Shravanabelagola, Oct 22:
Renowned Jain writer and the president of the All Karnataka Jain Literary
conference Dr.Ham.Pa.Nagarajaiah called for conducting annual Jain literary
fairs at the district levels so as to revive the interest among the masses in
the study of Jaina literary works. He was delivering his presidential address at
the All Karnataka Jain Literary conference held at Shravanabelagola as a part of
the Mahamasthakabhisheka celebrations of Lord Bahubali.
He stressed upon the need to build
a well equipped library focusing on the religious, historicial and literary
heritage of Jainism. He opined that this would be a beckon light to the younger
generations and tourists visiting Shravanabelagola. Further he elaborated in
detail the interests generated amongst the scholars of the western world in the
study of Jainism.
He called upon the pontiffs of the
Jain monasteries to organise at least one literary functions so as to revive and
encourage the literary forms. Though the contribution of Jain writers to Kannada
language is stupendous, he felt that there is lack of publicity about the same.
He applauded the efforts of Swasti
Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain
Mutt in encouraging and reviving Jain literary forms.
ACHARYA VANDANA TO THE TYAGIS
Shravanabelagola, Oct 22:
His Holiness Acharya 108 Sri Vardhamansagarji Maharaj opined that the Kannada
literature has been enriched by the Jain poets and writers and felt that one
cannot imagine Kannada literature without Jains. He was delivering his
Ashirvachan during the Acharya Vandana programme organised at the
inauguration of the All Kannada Jain Literary conference at Shravanabelagola.
Further he recalled the contribution of Chavundaraya to the Jain literature
through his work 'Trishashti Shalaka Purana'.
Niranjana Stuthi: Sri
Vardhamansagarji chanted the following lines of the Niranjana stuthi written by
the Jain poet Ratnakaravarni in his work Bharatesha Vybhava "Parama Paranjyothi
Koti Chandraditya Kirana Sugnana Prakasha...", the chanting of these lines by
Acharya Sri created an electrifying effect among the audience.
Acharya 108 Sri Varadattasagarji
Maharaja and Acharya 108 Sri Gunanandiji Maharaj also delivered their
Ashirvachan during the conference.
The Acharya Vandana programme was
conducted under the presence of all the Jain ascetics present at
Shravanabelagola. The Hampana couples performed the padapooja to the three
acharyas. Later Jain writer Sri T.R.Jodatti and his wife offered the Sri Phalas
to the Acharyas.
CHARUKEERTHIJI CALLS FOR MORE
FOCUSED STUDY OF ANCIENT JAINA LITERARY WORKS
Shravanabelagola, Oct 22:
Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the Pontiff of the Shravanabelagola
Jain Mutt called upon the Jain writers to undertake a much focused study of the
Ancient Jaina Literary works so as to bring to light more and more unexplored
literature. He felt that a much focused study would help in educating the
present generation about the ancient Jaina works. He further called upon the
Kannada writers to translate more and more Jain works in Sanskrit and Prakrit to
Kannada so as to enlighten the Kannada readers about the ancient Jain
literature. He was delivering his ashirvachan during the All Kannada Jain
literary conference at Shravanabelagola organised on the occasion of the
Mahamasthakabhisheka of Lord Bahubali.
He informed the gathering that the
voluminous Dhavala translation works into 40 volumes under taken by the Digambar
Jain Mutt, Shravanabelagola is under progress and also assured that the
Jain Mutt would focus on translation of other works into Kannada.
BOOK EXHIBITION INAUGURATED
Shravanabelagola, Oct 22:
Sri H.B.Ramesh, president of the Hassan district Kannada Sahitya Parishath
inaugurated the Book exhibition that was organised at Shravanabelagola on
the occasion of the All Kannada Jain literary conference.
CULTURAL PROGRAMMES INAUGURATED
Shravanabelagola, Oct 22:
Sri H.B.Madanagowda former president of the Hassan district Kannada Sahitya
Parishad inaugurated the cultural programmes at the All Kannada Jain lierary
conference. The programmes presented by Sri Chandana Balaga of Hassan impressed
the delegates. Smt. Shyla Abhinandankumar who directed the presentation was
felicitated on the occasion.
ADIPURANA IN SILVER PALANQUIN
Shravanabelagola, October 22:
The historic Adipurana one of the masterpiece works of Pampa the renowned Jaina
poet during the 9th and 10th century, was taken in a procession in a silver
palanquin from the Matada Basadi (the adobe of Goddess Kushmandini and Lord
Chandranatha) to the Boppana stage of the Chavundaraya mantapa, the venue of the
All Kannada Jain Literary Conference. Prof.G.Venkatasubbiah, who inagurated the
conference place the altar containing Adipurana inside the palanquin as a
respect to the Jina Shastra.
SOUVENIR OF JAIN LITERARY
CONFERENCE RELEASED
Shravanabelagola, October 22: 'Kshita Sampoojya' the souvenir published
on the occasion of the Jain literary conference was released Sri S.Jitendra
Kumar the president of the Karnataka Jain Association. On the occasion the
following Jain books in Kannada were also released: Adunika Kannada Jaina
Lekakaru (Ed: Dr.S.P.Patil, Published by the Jain periodical in Kannada
Pragati Jina Vijaya); Kiriyarigagi Jaina Chitra Kathegalu (four), Samyaktva
(By Dr.G.B.Pandit) and Ashta Dravya Poojeya Prasidda Kathegalu (Translated by
Sri R.N.Koti, Indi), all the above three works are the publications of Sumeru
Prakashana.
CHARUKEERTHIJI
ASSURES SUPPORT FOR KANNADA JAINA LITERARY MEETS
Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), October 23: His Holiness
Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji, the pontiff of the
Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt opined that the Jaina writers and
poets has enriched Kannada literature and called upon the Jaina
scholars to work towards continuing the trend. He felt that the
Kannada Jaina Literary meets would provide a platform to both
the old and young Jaina writers. He was speaking in his address
to the gathering during the interactive session organised at
Shravanabelagola as part of the All Kannada Jaina Literary
Conference. He promised all kinds of support to the annual
Jaina literary meets that would be conducted in different parts
of Karnataka.
KAMALA HAMPANA
URGES TO NAME WOMEN UNIVERSITY WITH ATTIMABBE'S NAME
Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), October 23: Dr.Mrs.Kamala
Hampana urged the government of Karnataka to name the Women
University established at Bijapur as "Attimabbe Women Uinversity".
She called upon the Jain scholars and the samaj to pose a united
voice in this direction. She was speaking during her
presidential address of the interactive session (Samvada Goshti)
during the All Karnataka Jain Kannada Sahitya Conference. She
gave a patient hearing to the questions posed by the audience
and her replies were well appreciated.
The president of
the conference Dr.Ham.Pa.Nagarajaiah expressed his opinions
during the interaction. Due to paucity of time the number of
questions were restricted to around twenty. An attractive
compeering by Sri S.N.Ashok Kumar, editor of Gommatavani
Jain periodical added a flavour to the proceedings.
In his address to
the audience Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji opined that
"Such interactive sessions during the conferences help the
writers to share their knowledge and experience".
MERITORIOUS
LITERARY WORKS UNITES PEOPLE
Shravanabelagola (Karnataka), October 23: "Languages divide people, but
literary works unite people", opined Prof.Chandrashekar Kambara,
former Vice Chancellor of the Kannada University, Hampi. He was
speaking on the occasion of the valedictory function of the All
Karnataka Jain Kannada Sahitya Conference. Speaking on the
occasion Prof.N.S.Lakshminarayana Bhatt recalled the
contribution of Jain poets towards the enrichment of Kannada
language and called upon the people to preserve the same.
Well known writer
on Jainism Dr.Shanthinatha Dibbada was the chief guest of the
speaking. In his address to the gathering he opined that the
Jaina works act as a beacon light to the people to proceed in
the right path of dharma. Dr.Balasaheb Lokapure of Bagalkot
spoke on the works of Dr.Ham.Pa.Nagarajaiah the president of the
conference. He presented a birds eye view of his works and felt
that Dr.Ham.Pa.Na. was an institution in himself.
In his concluding
address at the conference Dr.Ham.Pa.Na. spoke in detail about
the association and contribution of Jains, Jaina writers and
Jaina poets to the Kannada language. He felt that the Jains
rightly deserve the credit of placing Kannada in an elevated
position linguistically.
In his address to
the delegated Swasti Sri Charukeerthiji Bhattarakha Swamiji the
pontiff of the Jain Mutt opined that very little has been done
to bring Prakrit, Sanskrit and other language works to Kannada
and called upon the Jaina scholars in this direction. The
president of the conference was felicitated in an attractive
function.
KANNADA CONFERENCE CALLS FOR A
COMPILED EDITION OF JAINA INSCRIPTIONS
Shravanabelagola, Oct 23:
The delegates of the All Kannada Jaina Literary Conference in a resolution has
called upon the Government of Karnataka to publish a compiled edition of the
Jaina inscriptions in Kannada. The conference passed a set of ten resolutions to
be pursued. The resolutions adopted during the conference are as follows:
1. To support the Digambar Jain
Mutt, Shravanabelagola in its project of publishing the Dhavala works in
Kannada.
2. To publish a Kannada dictionary
of Jaina terms.
3. To conduct the All Kannada
Jaina convention at least once in two years.
4. To translate and publish the
Jain pooja works in Kannada.
5. To give financial aid to the
publication of Jain literary works and Phd's.
6. To thank the Government of
Karnataka for releasing Rs. 25 lakhs to the Kuvempu University, Hampi towards
the publication of Jain literary works.
7. To thank His Holiness Swasti
Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji for establishing the Chavundaraya Award
with a corpus fund of Rs. 2 Lakhs at the Kannada Sahitya Parishath.
8. To thank His Holiness Swasti
Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji for organising the All Kannada Jaina
Literary Conference at Shravanabelagola.
9. To thanks the chief minister of
Karnataka Sri N.Dharamsingh, Ex prime minister of India and the member of
parliament from Hassan Sri H.D.Devegowda and minister Sri H.D.Revanna for
striving hard towards the success of the Mahamasthakabhisheka.
10. To request the Government of
Karnataka to publish a compiled edition of the Jaina inscriptions in Kannada.
Sri S.N.Ashok Kumar editor of
Gommatavani Jain periodical presented the proposals and the proposals were
unanimously adopted by the delegates.
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