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World Spiritual Pathways:
Sacred Songs and Chants
- October 3rd, 2010
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Detail
Report by
Chandan & Jiten Shah, JSMC
At
the invitation of the Lake Street Church of Evanston,
JSMC presented sacred songs and chant on Jain Religion.
The event was held at 607 Lake Street, Evanston,
Illinois. Representatives from six
major
religions of the world (Hinduism, Judaism,
African Indigenous,
Jainism,
Sikhism and Christianity) had accepted the Church’s
invitation.
Dr. Hema Pokharna and Mr. Vipul Shah represented JSMC.
The initial introduction to Jainism was provided by Dr.
Hema & Dr. Manda Pokharna. In a moving speech Dr. Hema
recalled her long association with the Church. Dr. Manda
then gave a brief synopsis of her mission to represent
Jainism at the international Parliament of the
World
Religion conferences all over the world. Vipul
Shah then performed a moving rendition of Pujya
Chitrabhanu’s soulful composition “Maitri Bavnu Pavitra
Zaranu” in a melodious voice. Each line was translated
in to English, and explained in a lucid manner to an
attentive audience of approximately 250 attendees.
After the main event, a
luncheon was organized by the Church for all attendees.
Several JSMC member families participated in this event
by preparing savory vegetarian dishes for all the
attendees. Jain food was well liked and much commented
upon by everyone.
This event provided a
valuable opportunity for JSMC to present Jain views and
philosophy to the general audience as well as to the
representatives of the other faiths.
"It was one of the unique event
which I have attended. I never thought of
summarizing a religion into a song. The theme of the
event was exceptionally good. This kind of an event
will have special place in my heart. This will make
me better person at end of the day." - Manish Jain
"Music is a universal religion - I had always
heard about this, but in this event, I witnessed it
and enjoyed it! What a nice theme. On top of
all it was very nice to meet other faith leaders and
learn their religion values" - Vipul Shah
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