Chandigarh, (Aditi) Terapanth celebrated its 158th Maryada Mahotsav and 86th anniversary of Munishri Vinay Kumar Ji 'Alok' on January 30, 2022 to grace this occasion Sh.Banwari Lal Purohit Hon’ble Governor,Punjab and Administrator,U.T,Chandigarh was the Chief Guest. The programme started with the welcome address of Muni Shri Vinay Kumar Ji 'Alok' to all his followers of Jain Samaj. While addressing the gathering, the governor talked about the significance of celebrating festivals in Indian tradition and how these occasions lead to innovations and novelty. He defined 'Maryada' as a restraint way of living where an individual indulges in self-control and elevates himself spiritually.
Maryada Mahotsav, he mentioned, is a unique mahotsav where the 'self' is surrendered for the 'whole'. Its message is to discipline and enlighten oneself and motivate others. He also emphasised on the need of building a peaceful society which can be done by practicing truth and non-violence. With discipline and innovation, we can take our nation to new heights, he added.
On this event, the Governor also launched a supplement on Muni Vinay Kumar Ji 'Alok' in Arth Prakash (newspaper).
Among the others present were Sh.Gyan Chand Gupta,Speaker (Haryana Vidhan Sabha), Dr. Jora Singh,( Chancellor,Desh Bhagat University) and other dignitaries. The members were felicitated by the Governor towards the end of the event followed by a vote of thanks for the chief guest by Muni Shri Vinay Kumar Ji 'Alok'.