Mumbai: Shri Jain Dharmik Shiksha Sangha, working for the promotion of religious education, sanskar, and Shrutgyan, organized a grand felicitation ceremony to honor meritorious students who excelled in the Dharmik Pariksha-2026. This prestigious event took place under the holy guidance of the current head of the community of Pujyashree Kalapurnasurishwarji Maharaj, Param Pujya Acharya Bhagwant Shrimad Vijay Kalpatarusurishwarji Maharaj, and in the presence of the Chaturvidha Sangha. The entire atmosphere on this occasion was filled with spiritual energy, devotion, and religious sentiments. The students who secured first, second, and third positions in the Dharmik Pariksha were honored at the ceremony, and best wishes were expressed for their bright future.
On this occasion, Sanjay Jeevanlal Shah, Vice President of the Sangha, said, "Pathshala is the first and best center for imparting sanskar and value-based education to children. The true legacy of Shrutgyan is obtained from the Pathshala." Schools play a crucial role in shaping children's personalities, paving the way for self-improvement through proper knowledge. Students who study in schools become powerful defenders of Jainism in the future. These same boys and girls will later become monks, nuns, lay followers, Jain trustees, volunteers, and conscious leaders of society.
Sangh Trustee Ashok Narsi Charla, while expressing his views, said that connecting children to schools has become a major challenge in this digital age. Modernizing schools to meet the needs of the times is essential to provide a more engaging and effective religious education to the new generation.
Trustee Suresh Devchand Sanghvi said that the primary objective of the Shri Jain Religious Education Association is to inculcate religious and moral values in children. Schools are the first step in inculcating these values. In fact, schools are the very lifeblood of Jainism.
Alpaben Sanjaybhai Shah, Vice President of the Women's Department, stated that the Sangha is continuously carrying out the important work of spreading the eternal principles and values of Jainism to the masses through schools and inculcating religious values in children and youth.
According to information provided by the Sangha, over 25,000 students participated in the nationwide religious examination held in 2026. Many of these students achieved remarkable success by performing exceptionally well. Currently, the organization guides over 655 schools across the country, where over 75,000 students are receiving religious education. Additionally, over 1,500 learned scholars and female teachers are selflessly providing their services.
This achievement is not only a matter of pride but also a strong foundation for a bright future for society. Jain schools continue to fulfill the sacred responsibility established by Tirthankaras and Acharyas for the welfare of humanity—to enlighten the soul and society with the divine light of religion.
The program was attended by numerous dignitaries, including Trustee Suresh Devchand Sanghvi, Vice President Sanjay Jeevanlal Shah, Trustee Ashok Narsi Charla, Minister Vimleshbhai Jhaveri, Kamleshbhai, Vice President of the Women's Department Alpaben Sanjaybhai Shah, members of the Women's Department, and Managing Committee member Jayantilal Shah.
In addition, a large number of dignitaries were present, including Pravinbhai Jain, President of Vile Parle Shri Chintamani Parshwanath Jain Dehrasar Pedhi, Minister Rajubhai Shah, members of the Managing Committee, Pandits, female teachers, students, and parents. The trustees of the Vile Parle Jain Sangh and the school's teachers were also honored.
The entire program was held in an atmosphere of devotion, enthusiasm, and Jain Shasan influence. In the end, the officials of the organization expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the donors, Pandits, teachers, teaching sisters, workers, parents and all the dignitaries present for their cooperation and participation.
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