Essence of Jainism through the teaching of Shrimad Rajchandra Agas
Course Number: 105
Essence of Jainism is an intermediate course which provides a solid foundation to Jain belief and covers a more advanced understanding of the key tenets of Jain principles, compassion for all living beings, importance of Agna Bhakti and path to peace and spirituality.
This course is modified to understand the deeper meaning of daily bhakti, satsang and key mantra malas including the similarities of Navkar Mantra and Sahaj Atma Swaroop Paramguru, Paramguru Nirgranth Sarwagna Dev, and Atam Bhavna Bhava Ta Jiv Lahe Keval Gyan Re. Introduction to four gatis (life forms), five Indriyas (senses), four types of kashaya (type of emotions) is included. We will also cover the life of Laghuraj swami and Bharamachariji in accordance with Agas Ashram.
Jain Philosophy, History and Anthropology
Vandana Jain
This course is modified to understand the deeper meaning of daily bhakti, satsang and key mantra malas including the similarities of Navkar Mantra and Sahaj Atma Swaroop Paramguru, Paramguru Nirgranth Sarwagna Dev, and Atam Bhavna Bhava Ta Jiv Lahe Keval Gyan Re. Introduction to four gatis (life forms), five Indriyas (senses), four types of kashaya (type of emotions) is included. We will also cover the life of Laghuraj swami and Bharamachariji in accordance with Agas Ashram.
Course Length
4 hoursLearning Area
Jain Philosophy, History and Anthropology Instructor
Vandana Jain
Vandana Jain is a devotee practicing Jain and is an active member of the Shrimad Rajchandra Swadhyay Kendra (SRSK) of New Jersey for the past 12 years. She is the Founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Pathshala at the Jain Center of New Jersey (JCNJ) and has been teaching children under 18 since inception. She is part of JCNJ’s Pathshala Admin Committee and leads the organization’s stage plays and performances and is active in facilitating various religious programs.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and a Master’s degree in Software Development Management. She is currently a Senior Program Manager at Amazon, focused on Imaging Analytics with AI/ML solutions.
Vandana lives in New Jersey with her daughter. She is an executive committee member of Basking Ridge Indian Community (BRIC-NJ), a non-profit organization which organizes events to promote and foster Indian culture and values in the younger generations. Vandana’s hobbies include traveling, yoga, tennis, and reading Jain scriptures.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and a Master’s degree in Software Development Management. She is currently a Senior Program Manager at Amazon, focused on Imaging Analytics with AI/ML solutions.
Vandana lives in New Jersey with her daughter. She is an executive committee member of Basking Ridge Indian Community (BRIC-NJ), a non-profit organization which organizes events to promote and foster Indian culture and values in the younger generations. Vandana’s hobbies include traveling, yoga, tennis, and reading Jain scriptures.