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Religious Importance of Jainims and history of mohankheda and dada gurudev

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Jainism is one of the oldest religions in the world, starting in India around the 6th century BCE. It was founded by Mahavira, who was born as Vardhamana into a royal family. At 30, he gave up his luxurious life to seek spiritual truth. After 12 years of strict ascetic practices, he gained enlightenment.

Mahavira taught the main principles of Jainism: non-violence (Ahimsa), non-attachment to possessions (Aparigraha), and understanding multiple viewpoints (Anekantavada). Jainism encourages a life of self-discipline, ethical behavior, and strict vegetarianism to avoid harming any living beings. Followers aim to achieve liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of birth and rebirth through right belief, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Jainism has greatly influenced Indian culture, philosophy, and art, with its beautiful temples and rich literature. Today, millions of people follow Jainism, embracing its teachings of peace, compassion, and spiritual purity.

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Mohan Kheda Jain Tirth

Most important or visited Jain temple on the land of Dhar districtis Mohankheda Jain temple. 50 kms from Dhar and about 7 kms from Sardarpur tehsil, this Jain temple majorly built using white marble, is a small town in itself. How the tirth came into existence is associated to Dada Gurudev, Shrimad Vijay Rajendrasurishwar Maharaj Sahab. While passing through this area he had n feeling looking at its natural beauty and peaceful environment that a temple should be built. on the hill of Mohankhcdn area. Under his inspiration and guidance a temple was built at Mohankheda with Lord Adinath as the moolnayak in the year 1884. The temple was renovated in the year 1957 with the construction of three shikhar marble structure over the sanctum sanctorum. Lord Adinath in the lotus position is the main deity of Mohankheda tirth. On the left side of the main temple a 16feet long idol of Lord Adinath in the Kayotsarg posture (meditating in standing position) is a bliss to the eyes. There is a beautiful Samadhi temple of Rajendrasurishwar Maharaj sahab in the temple. The inside of the Samadhi temple is made up of gold and is mesmerizing. Presently Mohankheda has been developed as a grand Jain pilgrimage with three big rest houses having 250 comfortable rooms for the visitors. It is amongst the highest visited Jain temples in the country. One academic school is also run by the trust.

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From our respected founder

Education is the divine flow of knowledge from the preceptor to the disciple. Systematic teaching and learning environment moulds the child into a all round personality. As the world grows materialistic, it is necessary for us to create citizens of good character with intelligence and efficiency. The establishment of Shri Rajendra Vidhya Sanskar Dham School has stemmed up from our ardent desire to impart morally and culturally rich education along with intellectual growth and skill development. I am sure our initiative will usher in a new era of modern education and will benefit the posterity.