There is a great tradition of seeking forgiveness for mistakes in Jainism: CM Sai

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai today participated in the Siddhishikhar Vijay Utsav on Siddhitpaki Purnahuti organized by the Jain community at Sardar Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium in Budhapara. On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said that there is a tradition of penance in the Jain community and such penance will bring prosperity and happiness to Chhattisgarh. A total of 114 ascetics, including an 11-year-old son, a 13-year-old daughter and an 80-year-old mother, did rigorous sadhana for 44 days by observing 4500 types of fasts as per the Jain tradition. We have honored them today.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the saints and sages of Jain society travel thousands of miles on foot without footwear. They control their food and drink and pray for the welfare of human society. He said that Jainism is such a religion where there is a great tradition of accepting mistakes and asking for forgiveness. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that I bow down to the feet of the saints who visited the holy land of Lord Ram’s maternal home and mother Kaushalya. Chhattisgarh has always received their blessings, I wish that with their blessings, the state should prosper and every home should be prosperous.  

 While presiding over the programme, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Dr. Raman Singh said that Chhattisgarh has always received the blessings of saints. This spiritual penance was possible due to the inspiration of saints. The blessings of Gurus have always given strength and inspiration. Dr. Singh said that Lord Ram’s maternal home has always been an island of peace and it is our wish that there should be happiness and prosperity here. Today we have got the good fortune of coming among such ascetics.

Raipur MP Shri Brijmohan Agrawal said that many congratulations to the ascetics of Jain community. Shri Agrawal said that due to their penance, the Dharambhoomi and Karmabhoomi of Chhattisgarh should become prosperous and happy. All should imbibe the teachings of saints in their lives.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh and other guests felicitated the ascetics. Pujya Jaipal Vijayji Maharaj also spoke. He said that Jainism believes in non-violence and compassion. It considers consumerism to be a form of violence. The penance of our saints and sages is for the welfare of the world and the nation. The ethics and thoughts of Jainism have the height of Everest and the depth of Atlantic. He said that 114 ascetics have hoisted the victory flag on Siddhi peak with their hard penance. Pujya Priyadarshi Vijayji Maharaj and Pujya Teerth Prem Vijayji Maharaj were also present on this occasion. MLA Shri Rajesh Moonat, Shri Gajraj Pagaria, Shri Swaroop Chand Jain were also present in the program. The program was organized by Shri Jain Shwetambar Murti Pooja Samaj and Chaturmas Samiti. Officers and members of the entire Jain society were present on this occasion.