Dashalakshan Mahaparv Celebrated with Devotion and Discipline in TMU
Moradabad, September 2025:
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU) observed the Dashalakshan Mahaparv with great devotion and discipline, marking ten days of spiritual upliftment and moral reflection. Organised with the blessings of the university administration and the active participation of students, faculty, and community members, the celebration created a deeply spiritual atmosphere on campus.
The Dashalakshan Mahaparv, a significant Jain festival following Paryushan Parv, is dedicated to self-purification and the practice of ten supreme virtues (दशलक्षण धर्म). Each day is devoted to one virtue, guiding devotees toward higher spiritual living and moral conduct.
The Ten Supreme Virtues of Jain Dharma
During the 10-day festival, TMU highlighted and observed each of the following Dash Dharma through Pooja, Swadhyay (study), Tap (fasts), Pravachan (discourses), Bhajans, and cultural programs:
- Uttam Kshama Dharma (Supreme Forgiveness): Cultivating patience and forgiveness.
- Uttam Mardav Dharma (Supreme Humility): Nurturing simplicity and absence of pride.
- Uttam Arjav Dharma (Supreme Straightforwardness): Practising honesty and sincerity.
- Uttam Shauch Dharma (Supreme Contentment/Purity): Detachment from material possessions.
- Uttam Satya Dharma (Supreme Truthfulness): Speaking truth that benefits others.
- Uttam Sanyam Dharma (Supreme Self-Restraint): Controlling desires and senses.
- Uttam Tap Dharma (Supreme Penance): Embracing austerity for self-purification.
- Uttam Tyag Dharma (Supreme Renunciation): Sacrificing possessions and attachments.
- Uttam Aakinchanya Dharma (Supreme Non-Possessiveness): Living free of material desires.
- Uttam Brahmacharya Dharma (Supreme Celibacy/Chastity): Maintaining purity in thoughts and actions.
Grand Conclusion of Dashalakshan Mahaparv
The final day of Dashalakshan Mahaparv marked an emotional and spiritual conclusion. The campus reverberated with bhajans, discourses, cultural presentations, and rituals.
The culmination witnessed the grand Abhishek and Shantidhara rituals, followed by the Poojan of Bhagwan Adinath Ji in the presence of GVC Shri Manish Jain, Kulapati Prof. V.K. Jain, and Shri Manoj Jain.
The most touching moment came when the entire Chancellor’s family, including Shri Suresh Jain, Smt. Veena Jain, Shri Manish Jain, Smt. Richa Jain, Shri Akshat Jain, and Smt. Jahnvi Jain personally performed “Parna” (breaking the fast) for those who observed 10 days of fasting. This emotional scene left a lifelong imprint on the devotees present.
For ten days, TMU’s atmosphere was filled with prayers, bhajans, rituals, discourses, and cultural events, making it a true confluence of faith, devotion, discipline, and Indian culture. The Dashalakshan Mahaparv at TMU not only strengthened spiritual values but also left an indelible message of Dharma, Tyaga, Tap, and Samyam for everyone.
TMU’s Celebration of Dashalakshan Mahaparv
Throughout the festival, TMU’s campus resonated with devotional chants, spiritual discourses, and collective prayers. Scholars and religious speakers enlightened students and faculty on the deeper significance of these virtues, connecting ancient teachings to contemporary life.
Special sessions on fasting, meditation, forgiveness, and renunciation inspired participants to embrace simplicity, compassion, and self-discipline in their daily lives. Students actively engaged in cultural and devotional events, making the celebration both enlightening and memorable.
Significance for the TMU Community
The observance of the Dashalakshan Mahaparv at TMU reinforced the institution’s values of ethics, discipline, and spiritual awareness. It also provided a platform for students to understand the timeless Jain philosophy of “Ahimsa, Satya, and Dharma” as guiding principles for personal and professional life.
TMU’s celebration not only honoured Jain traditions but also encouraged the university community to imbibe universal virtues of truth, forgiveness, and non-possessiveness, promoting harmony and character building.
