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64 Souls Renounce Worldly Life in Mumbai Jain Ceremony
10 Feb
Summary
- Sixty-four individuals embraced Jain diksha, renouncing worldly attachments.
- A massive crowd of over 50,000 devotees attended the Borivali ceremony.
- A young couple, Rishabhbhai and Sonalben, chose renunciation together.
Mumbai witnessed a profound display of spiritual commitment as 64 individuals embraced Jain diksha on Sunday. The Sanyamrang Utsav, held at Chikuwadi Ground in Borivali West, drew an estimated crowd exceeding 50,000 devotees, signifying a rare collective renunciation ceremony in the city.
The event commenced early, with devotees gathering before sunrise. Esteemed Jain spiritual leaders, including Gachchhadhipati Acharya Som Sundar Suriji and others, guided the ceremony. As the 64 mumukshus accepted vows of restraint and renunciation, a reverent silence fell over the vast congregation.
A particularly notable moment was the joint decision of young social worker Rishabhbhai and his wife Sonalben to renounce worldly life together. Their shared commitment to lifelong celibacy was met with applause and deep reflection.
