07/13/2025
Day 3 Highlights – JAINA Convention 2025
The third day of the JAINA Convention dawns with a serene blend of spirituality and inspiration, setting a transformative tone. Early morning, attendees can immerse themselves in Yoga and Meditation sessions, guided by the tranquil wisdom of Saman Shrutpragyaji or the profound teachings of Samani Dr. Pratibha Pragyaji and Samani Punya Pragyaji. As the morning unfolds, the Main Stage ignites with a captivating keynote by Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed armless pilot, whose story of resilience inspires all. This is followed by enlightening words from Distinguished Religious Speaker Saman Shrut Pragyaji, alongside JAINA Programs and the prestigious JAINA Awards, celebrating community excellence. The morning is a harmonious blend of inner peace and outward inspiration, preparing attendees for a day of deep reflection and connection.
The afternoon bursts into a vibrant mosaic of thought-provoking sessions and community engagement. The Main Stage hosts a dynamic panel discussion on Unity & Diversity moderated by Ajay Sheth, exploring the strength of collective harmony. Concurrently, other sessions feature Pinkesh Shah’s Digital Karma, examining AI’s impact on our choices and souls, while Pujya Samani Punya Pragyaji’s Live Like an Arhat, and Surbhi Pandya’s insights on reversing chronic diseases without medicines. The Jain Connect for those 43+, fostering meaningful bonds, while Schaum West hosts Pujya Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muniji’s Strength in Unity. Sessions like Swanubhuti Jain’s Unfollow to Unlock, Shrenik Gala’s Shivmastu Sarv Jagatah, and Jinay Shah’s Ekta ne Vikalp Nahi, alongside Dr. Darsh*ta Shah’s exploration of Jainism & Rajdharma. Discussions shift to practical applications, with Dr. Tushar Mehta’s Thriving on a Vegan Diet, Pujya Samani Dr. Pratibha Pragyaji’s Liberation Here and Now, and Jamie Shah’s Outperform & Outlast. Later, sessions like Dr. Hetal Gandhi’s Ahimsa to Arteries and Dr. Pritesh Mutha’s Lifestyle Medicine in Nirvana rooms, alongside spiritual talks like Mantra Ki Shakti and Nirdosh Vishwa in Utopia rooms, deepen the dialogue.
JAINA awarded its most prestigious award of JAINA Ratna to its past president Mahesh Wadher of California. Both co-conveners Vipul Shah and Jignesh Jain addressed the convention with details of planning, organizing and historical aspects of Jaina Conventions. The afternoon peaks with a cultural crescendo on the Main Stage, featuring the Jains Got Talent awards and performances, followed by a dazzling Bollywood Orchestra, headlined by special guest Sonu Sood, Indian actress and playback singer Sugandha Mishra, Little Champs star Avirbhav, and five more young prodigies who set the stage ablaze with their electrifying performances, leaving the audience spellbound.
From inner peace to dazzling entertainment, Day 3 was a celebration of unity, wisdom, and joy!
