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California State Assembly celebrates Mahavir Jayanti

During the event Ajay Bhutoria shared insights into the benefits of the Anuvrat Digital Detox Movement.

California State Assembly celebrates Mahavir Jayanti / Special arrangement

Indian American community leaders Ajay and Vinita Bhutoria, along with Assembly member Alex Lee, celebrated Mahavir Jayanti at the California State Assembly on Apr. 11.

California State Assembly celebrates Mahavir Jayanti / Special arrangement
The event, was attended by the Jain spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni and leaders from Jain temples across various Californian cities including Milpitas, Pleasanton, Elk Grove, Sacramento, and Jain Associations in North America (JAINA). 
 
California State Assembly celebrates Mahavir Jayanti / Special arrangement
Mahavir Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, served as the focal point of the celebration, emphasizing values of peace, compassion, nonviolence, and love. 
Notably, Ajay and Vinita Bhutoria introduced the Anuvrat Digital Detox Movement, inspired by the teachings of Acharya Mahasharman, aimed at guiding individuals towards a life beyond digital distractions. 
California State Assembly celebrates Mahavir Jayanti / Special arrangement

During the event, Ajay Bhutoria engaged with Senator Dave Cortese, California State Assembly members Ash Kalra, Alex Lee, and Liz Ortega, sharing insights into the benefits of the Anuvrat Digital Detox Movement. 

California State Assembly celebrates Mahavir Jayanti / Special arrangement
The Bhutorias stressed the importance of successful digital detox through strategies such as boundary-setting, activity planning, mindfulness practice, and gradual reintegration of digital devices. 
California State Assembly celebrates Mahavir Jayanti / Special arrangement

Prem Jain, former president and Biren Shah, director, JAINA lauded the Bhutorias' efforts in organizing the event, marking the first-ever Mahavir Jayanti celebration in a state assembly in the USA.

California State Assembly celebrates Mahavir Jayanti / Special arrangement
The celebration culminated with the assembly's recognition of Acharya Lokesh Muni and Mahavir Jayanti, with assembly members presenting a certificate of recognition to Acharya Lokesh Muni.

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