HOW TO MAKE JAIN SHRAWAK CARD

“Jain Shravak Card” is not a standard scriptural requirement, it is a modern / social thing. But many sanghs make such cards for identity and for reminding Shravak‑dharma.

Here is a simple, Jain‑dharmic way to make it:

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1. Decide the Purpose

First be clear why you want the card:

• For identity in a Jain sangh / mandal?
• For benefits (library, bhojanshala, tirth yatra group, etc.)?
• For spiritual reminder (vows, daily niyam written on card)?

This will decide what you print on it.

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2. Basic Information to Print

On front side you can keep:

1. Sangh / Mandal Name

- E.g. “Shri Shwetambar Jain Shravak Sangh, [City]” - Or “Shri Digambar Jain Samaj, [City]”

1. Shravak’s Details

- Full Name - Father / Husband’s Name (optional) - Address / City - Mobile Number - Blood Group (useful in emergencies) - Membership / Card Number (if your sangh maintains records)

1. Photo & Signature

- Small passport photo - Signature of shravak - Signature / stamp of sangh authority (President / Secretary / Acharya‑approved sangh, etc.)

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3. Add Jain Spiritual Content

On back side you can add things that remind of dharma:

1. Short Dharmic Line (any one)

- “अहिंसा परमो धर्म:” - “सम्यक् दर्शन – सम्यक् ज्ञान – सम्यक् चारित्र” - “जीवो दया वृत्ति” (live with compassion)

1. Basic Shravak Vows (Saanket Roop)

You can list short points like: - पंच अणुव्रत (Ahimsa, Satya, Achaurya, Brahmacharya in limited form, Aparigraha in limited form) - तीन गुणव्रत (दिग्‌व्रत, देशावकाशिक, अनर्थदण्ड त्याग) - चार शिक्षा व्रत (समयिक, देशावकाशिक, पोषध, अतिथि संवीभाग)

On card just write headings, e.g.: “मैं जैन श्रावक रूप में – पंच अणुव्रत, तीन गुणव्रत, चार शिक्षा व्रत का यथाशक्ति पालन करने का संकल्प रखता हूँ।”

1. Daily Niyam Reminder (very short)

- “प्रतिदिन – • देव‑गुरु‑धर्म पूजन • कम से कम 15 मिनिट स्वाध्याय / पाठ • भोजन में सावधानी (अहिंसक, दिन में, छानकर, आदि)”

Keep text very short so it fits nicely.

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4. Design & Size

• Size: Like ATM card – 86 mm × 54 mm (standard visiting card / ID card size).
• Material:

- Simple laminated paper card (cheap, easy) - Or PVC plastic card (like ID/ATM card) if you have access to printing.

• Colors:

- Prefer simple, sober colors (white, light saffron, light green, etc.). - Avoid pictures that distract from dharma (no glamour images). - You may add a small image of Om, Jain Prateek Chinha, or Tirthankar symbol according to your parampara.

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5. Data Management for Sangh (If Official Card)

If this will be an official Shravak card of a sangh, then:

1. Maintain a register / Excel sheet:

- Card number - Name, Address, Mobile - Date of issue / renewal

1. Decide rules:

- Who can get card? (Jain only, minimum age, etc.) - Validity period (1 year, 3 years, lifetime, etc.) - What to do if card is lost?

1. Get approval:

- From local Jain leaders / Guru Bhagwant (if possible) so that the card is respected and used properly.

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6. Printing Steps (Practical)

1. Draft content on computer (Word / Canva / any design tool).
2. Arrange front & back design.
3. Take to local printing press / ID card printer:

- Tell them: “Double side color print, lamination / PVC card.”

1. Check proof copy carefully:

- Spelling of Jain terms - Name of Tirthankara / Sangh correct - Photos clear

1. After approval, print for all Shravaks.

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7. Spiritual Use (Most Important)

Card itself is not a spiritual achievement. Use it to:

• Remind yourself: “I am a Jain Shravak – I must live with Ahimsa, Satya, Aparigraha, Samyak Darshan.”
• Keep it in your purse and see it daily, like a small nimit for dharma‑smaran.
• When showing card to others, stay humble – no ego, only responsibility toward dharma.

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If you tell me:

• Which tradition (Digambar / Shwetambar), and
• Whether it is for one family, one sangh, or whole city,

then based on that you can adjust names, logo, and the vows printed.