'Manlai Jite Jita', a collection of discourses by Acharya Shri Mahapragya, launched

KATHMANDU: The book 'Manlai Jite Jita' was launched during a special ceremony at Acharya Shri Mahashraman Hall of Jain Bhawan in Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu.

In his welcome speech at the launch, Shekhar Golchha, publisher of 'Manlai Jite Jita', described the book as a spiritual guide. The preacher of the book, Mahapragya, was a saint, yogi, spiritual leader, philosopher, author, orator, and poet.

The book was jointly launched by Muni Ramesh Kumar, a saint and 'Prekshadhyan' practitioner and devotee of Acharya Shri Mahapragya's order; publisher Shekhar Golchha; senior figure of the Golchha family and Bhagawan Mahavir Jain Niketan (BMJN) President Lokmanya Golchha; Bagmati Province Social Development Minister Hari Prabha Khadgi; Past President of Zonta Club of Kathmandu, Seema Golchha; Jain International Trade Organization (JITO) Nepal President Kamal Kumar Begani; Shri Jain Swetamber Terapanthi Sabha President Subhag Mal Jammad; Nepal Rastra Jain Swetamber Terapanthi Sabha President Dinesh Kumar Naulakha; Shri Jain Swetamber Terapanthi Mahila Mandal President Nisha Jain; Terapanth Yubak Parishad President Sandeep Bhatera; Nepal Jain Parishad President Bimalchand Rakhecha; and Shri Aadinath Digamber Jain Swetamber Murtipujak Samaj President Subhash Jain.

'Manlai Jite Jita' contains discourses given by Acharya Shri Mahapragya to aspirants and seekers in meditation camps. Mahapragya authored hundreds of spiritual texts during his lifetime, which are universal and accessible to people of all religions. The book presents rich, readable material in simple language, making them easy to understand for thoughtful readers.

'Manlai Jite Jita' is a collection of Mahapragya's remarkable discourses. The 20th edition of this book has been published in Hindi.

"The editor of the book in Nepali was my father, Hulas Chand Golchha, a social service provider, devotee of Jainism, and practitioner of Prekshadhyan," said publisher Shekhar Golchha.

Golchha added, "I believe studying this book makes the reader's mind stress-free and provides an enjoyable experience for people of all generations, including the younger ones."

"Publishing this book honours my father's legacy and expresses my deep respect for him," Golchha continued. "I dedicate 'Manlai Jite Jita' to my late father, Hulas Chand Golchha, who lived a spiritual life."

On the occasion, Muni Ramesh Kumar said, "'Manlai Jite Jita' is a collection of discourses by Shri Mahapragya, the 10th master of Jain Swetamber Terapanth. Acharya Mahapragya was a saint, yogi, spiritualist, philosopher, writer, orator, and poet. He was a highly intelligent Acharya and the originator of the Prekshadhyan method. The book explains the development of a unique scientific method of Dhyana called Prekshadhyan by Acharya Mahapragya. Through this method, hundreds of people have gained spiritual energy and peace by overcoming mental disorders. Regarding the content of 'Manlai Jite Jita', Muni Ramesh Kumar stated, "Indeed, it is very easy to conquer the mind. However, while it is easy, it is also very difficult. It is easier because the mind is the humble and obedient servant of our inner consciousness. It becomes difficult to overcome when we accept it as the supreme consciousness. The fault lies not with the mind but with our own ignorance. Before we start the campaign to conquer the mind, we must dispel the darkness of our ignorance and remove the veil of illusion."

The ceremony was conducted by Dr Naman Upadhyay. Shri Jain Swetamber Terapanthi Sabha President Subhag Mal Jammad and the Sabha's advisor Ranjeet Singh Bhansali also addressed the event.