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ना जुबान से
ना गिफ्ट से
ना पोस्ट से
ना ग्रीटिंग से
ना ईमेल से
…सीधा दिल से ’
पर्युषण पर्व आपके लिये सुखद एवँ मगँलकारी हो
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जय जिनेन्द्र दोस्तों, आप सभी को पर्युषण महा पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाये ,
ये पर्व हमारे मन की शुद्धता …का ,
अहिंषा के मार्ग पर चलने का ,
राग द्वेष मिटाने का ओर धर्म के मार्ग पर चलने का ,
जय जिनेन्द्र
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पर्युषण
महा पर्व की हार्दिक
शुभकामनाये , ये पर्व
हमारे मन की शुद्धता
का ,अहिंषा के मार्ग
पर चलने का , राग द्वेष
मिटाने का ओर धर्म के
मार्ग पर चलने का ,
जय जिनेन्द्र
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पर्युषण का आगमन है धरम ध्यान की रुत है धरम करो कर्म को तोड़ो यही सन्देश दुनिया को दो “जीओ और जीने दो…
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जैन श्रावक के पर्युषण के पञ्च कर्तव्य
१. अमारी परिवर्तन [ जीवदया ]
२. साधार्मिक वात्सल्य
३. क्षमापना
४. अठम तप
५. चैत्य परिपाटी
पर्युषण महा पर्व की हार्दिक
शुभकामनाये
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English

Best Religion”Jain”
Best Festival”Parushan”
Best Granth”Aagam”
Best Mantra”Navkar”
Best Chance”TAP & JAP”
Best Love”Jiv Daya”
Best pages”Kalp Sutra”
Best voice”jin vaani” Best donoation samvatsari daan
Best wish”xama pana”
Best celibrity”parna” wish u a very happy parushan
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Best Religion”Jain”
Best Festival”Parushan”
Best Granth”Aagam”
Best Mantra”Navkar”
Best Chance”TAP & JAP”
Best Love”Jiv Daya”
Best pages”Kalp Sutra”
Best voice”jin vaani” Best donoation samvatsari daan
Best wish”xama pana”
Best celibrity”parna” wish u a very happy parushan
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J A I – J I N E N D R A
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Phool Kbhi Do Baar Nhi Khilta
Janam Kbhi do Baar Nhi Milta
Yu Milne Ko To Mil Jate He janam Hazaro , Magar ” JAIN “
dharm Bar bar Nai milta!
WELCOME PARYUSHAN PARVA
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paryushan ka aagman hai
dharam dhyan ki rut hai
dharam karo karm ko todo
yahi sandesh duniya ko do
“JEEO AUR JEENE DO”
AHINSA PARMO DHARM”
JAI JINENDRA……………..

Michchhami Dukkadam

ખરેખર તો હમણાથી ‘મિચ્છામી દુક્કડમ’ ના કહેવાય. સવંતસરીના પ્રતિકમણ પછી કહેવાનું હોય. (મને આ વાતની 2 દિવસ પહેલા જ ખબર પડી.) પરંતુ ભારતમાં, યુ.એસ. માં, યુરોપમાં… બધે અલગ અલગ સમય ચાલે, એ વિચારીને જરા છુટ લઇ લઉં છું.
What does “Michchhami Dukkadam” mean?
Michchhami means, “to be fruitless (forgiven)” and Dukkadam (Dushkrut) means “ bad deeds”.
Therefore the meaning of Michchhami Dukkadam is:
“My bad deeds (with you) be fruitless”.
So concept behind saying or writing someone “Michchhami Dukkadam” is that
If I have done any harm to you then those bad deeds to be forgiven (to be fruitless).
Those who did traditional Samvatsari (yearly) Pratikraman would remember saying ” Tassa Michchhami Dukkadam ” at the end of many of sutras.
There it meant that if I have committed any violations or transgressions related to those minor vows or so then those violations be forgiven (be fruitless).
The following is the prayer we say while doing Pratikraman:
KHAMEMI SAVVE JIVE,
SAVVE JIVA KHAMANTU ME
METTI ME SAVVE BHUYESU,
VERAM MAJAHAM N KENAI
What do we mean when we “ Michchhami Dukkadam”?
“I forgive (from the bottom of my heart without any reservation) all living beings (who may have caused me any pain and suffering either in this life or previous lives), and I beg (again from the bottom of my heart without any reservation) for the forgiveness from all living beings (no matter how small or big to whom I may have caused pain and suffering in this life or previous lives, knowingly or unknowingly, mentally, verbally or physically, or if I have asked or encouraged someone else to carry out such activities). (Let all creatures know that) I have a friendship with everybody and I have no revenge (animosity or enmity) toward anybody.”

The History & Logic Behind Naming 24 Ttirthankaras

The History & Logic Behind Naming 24 Ttirthankaras
25 Jul
A child is born without a name. A few days after its birth, it is given a name. The purpose is to give identity and recognition. In some instances, there will be an incident or memory associated with the name that is chosen for the child. In some other instances it could be the physical appearance, colour, dreams etc that resolves the name. In the avaspirni age of the Jain religion there have been Lord Rishab and twenty four others lords who were born. The following is an account of the reasons or incidents related to the naming of these 24 lords of the Jain religion.
01. Lord Rishab Prabhu
Before the birth of Lord Rishab his mother Marudeva had first had a dream of ‘Vrishab’. On both the thighs of Lord Rishab in this the words ‘Vrishab’ were imprinted. Hence he came to be known as Rishab. Rishab and Vrishabmean the same.
02. Lord Ajit Prabhu
The parents of Lord Ajit would always involve themselves in games and sports. Each time they did so, the father invariably won the game against his mother. But after the conception of lord Ajit his mother would always win the games. Thus she named his ‘Ajit’ or the unconquered one.
03. Lord Sambhav Prabhu
When the Lord Sambhav was conceived the production of grains increased and there was much prosperity. Hence he was called Sambhav or possible.
04. Lord Abhinandan Prabhu
After the conception of Lord Abhinandan, the Lord Indira would often come and greet the unborn child. So the child came to be known as Abhinandan.
05. Lord Sumati Prabhu
From the time the child was conceived by its mother she had a strange and astonishing enlightenment of wisdom and knowledge. She then decided to call the child Sumati or the one with good wisdom.
06. Lord Padma Prabhu
When the Lord Padma was concieved by its mother, she had a desired to be reclining on the bed of the Lotus flowers. One of the Gods, fulfilled her desire by creating a recliner made of lotus petals for her. The child that was born also had the rosy complexion of a lotus flower. Hence he was called Padma or the Lotus flower.
07. Lord Supasharv Prabhu
After the conception of the child its mother’s pasharv turned beautiful. So he was called Supasharv.
08. Lord Chandra Prabhu
When the Lord Chandra was conceived, his mother felt a longing for the moon. Her complexion glowed of happiness with radiance and the beauty of the moon. So the child that brought that glow to the mother came to be calledChandra or the Moon.
09. Lord Suvidhi Prabhu
The mother of Lord Suvidhi achieved success and prosperity in every endeavour she undertook, so she called her child Suvidhi.
10. Lord Sheetal Prabhu
The father of Lord Sheetal was troubled with a malignant heat disease. The medications that he was taking did not help him in any way. Since the conception of the child the father was instantly relieved of his heat disease and hence they called the child Sheetal or the cool one.
11. Lord Shreyans Prabhu
The father of Lord Shreyans had a bed, which was the family heirloom that had been bestowed by the gods. But whoever reclined on it would be greatly inconvenienced. When the child was conceived the mother of the child had a great desire to recline on this bed and she did so. But the gods did her no harm as they realized she was bearing the Lord. The mother was saved due to her being in family state. So she called her son Shreyans.
12. Lord Vasupujya Prabhu
When the Lord Vasupujya was conceived the god Indira started venerating the mother of the unborn child. Also theVaishram Gods started showering the kingdom with diamonds and precious stones, so he came to be calledVasupujya.
13. Lord Vimal Prabhu
When the Lord Vimal was conceived, the mind and the body of the mother were calmed and relaxed. She called her son Vimal or the relaxed one.
14. Lord Anant Prabhu
When the Lord Anant was conceived, one day in her dream his mother saw an endless chain of diamonds linked together. She called her son Anant or the endless one.
15. Lord Dharma Prabhu
When the Lord Dharma was conceived the mother became very religious and devout and she resolved to call her son Dharma.
16. Lord Shanti Prabhu
When the Lord Shanti was conceived there was an uprising that had been peacefully settled hence he came to be called Shanti or peace.
17. Lord Kunthu Prabhu
The mother of Lord Kunthu, one day saw a dream in which on a beautiful and fertile wide expanse of land there was a huge dome of diamonds and she thus awakened from her sleep. So she called her son Kunthu.
18.Lord ArPrabhu Prabhu
When the Lord Ar was conceived his mother in her dream saw a beautiful and huge chakra and so called her son ar.
19. Lord Malli Prabhu
When the Lord Malli was conceived his mother had a strong inclination to sleep on a bed bedecked with the fragrant flowers of all seasons. Hence she called her child Malli.
20. Lord Munisuvrat Prabhu
When the child Lord Munisuvrat was conceived his mother was bound by a vow so the child came to be known asSuvrat.
21. Lord Nami Prabhu
When the child was conceived the kingdom of Lord Nami was invaded by the enemy. His mother felt a desire to go on to the roof of the house and look down upon the enemy and due to this with the effect of the child in the womb, the enemy was defeated. The child was hence called Nami.
22. Lord Arishtanemi Prabhu
When the child was conceived the mother in her dream saw a huge diamond studded wheel spinning. They decided to call the child Arishtanemi.
23. Lord Pashwarya Prabhu
When the child had been conceived in the womb of the mother of Lord Pashwarya, one day while his parents were asleep in pitch darkness, the mother felt that there was a seven headed snake passing by the bedside where they were asleep. Drawing her husbands arm away from where the snake was passing she saved his life. She said she could see it even in the pitch darkness. Hence they called their child Pashwarya.
24. Lord Vardhamana Prabhu
There was prosperity like never before after the conception of Lord Vardhamana in the kingdom and the love among the family members increased. Hence he was called Vardhaman or ever prospering.

What is Karma in Jainism

Who is Tirthankara ?

In Jainism, a Tirthankar : “Fordmaker or Propagator“; also Tirthankara or Jina) is a human being who achieves enlightenment (perfect knowledge) through asceticism and who then becomes a role-model teacher for those seeking spiritual guidance.

A Tirthankar is a special sort arihant, who establishes the fourfold religious order consisting of monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen after achieving omniscience. After achieving enlightenment, a Tirthankar shows others the path to enlightenment.  At the end of his human life- span, a Tirthankar achieves liberation (‘moksh’ or nirvan’), ending the cycle of infinite births and deaths. Jains believe that exactly twenty four Tirthankars are born in each half cycle of time in this part of the universe.

As Tirthankars direct us to enlightenment, their statues are worshipped in Jain temples by Jains aspiring to achieve enlightenment. Tirthankars are not God or gods. Jainism does not believe in the existence of God in the sense of a creator, but in godss as beings, superior to humans but, nevertheless, not fully enlightened. Twenty-one of the Tirthakaras are said to have attained Moksha in the Kayotsarga (standing mediation) posture; Rishabha, Nemi; and Mahavira on the padmasana (lotus throne poisture).

The 24 Tirthankaraswho achieved liberation (‘moksha’ or nirvana’), ending the cycle of infinite births and deaths, are considered to be the creator of Jain religion. They are divine elements of Jainism. They have attained all the achievement of ultimate nature including the ultimate knowledge after making vigirous efforts.

18 Sources of Sin : Jainism

We are always busy doing something good that may be helping others or being bad and causing trouble to others. When we help someone, not only does it bring comfort to that someone, but it also brings us comfort by punya. But when we cause trouble for others, it causes us to suffer too due to pap (sins). The kinds of activities that cause others to suffer are called sinful activities and they can range in various levels from a simple tale-telling to the killing. In Jainism such activities are divided into 18 categories and they are considered the sources of the sins that lead to bad karmas or pap. These pap cause trouble in our current lives as well as future lives, too. Therefore, we should be careful not to carry out any of thefollowing 18 sinful activities, which are interconnected with one another.

1. Pranatipata (Violence)
2. Mrushavada (Untruth)
3. Adattadan (Theft)
4. Maithun (Unchaste)
5. Parigraha (Possessiveness)
6. Krodh (Anger)
7. Mana (Arrogance)
8. Maya (Deceit)
9. Lobh (Greed)
10. Rag (Attachment)
11. Dwesh (Hatred)
12. Kalah (Quarreling)
13. Abhyakhyan (Accusation)
14. Paishunya (Gossip)
15. Parparivada (Criticism)
16. Rati-Arati (Liking and Disliking)
17. Maya-mrushavada (Malice)
18. Mithya-darshan-shalya (Wrong beliefs)

The 12 Chakravartis

Who are Chakravartis ?

Chakravartis are emperors who rule over a part of the world (Bharata- and having six parts). Their life is embellished with similar features like those of the Tirthankaras. Every ChakarvartI obtains his high rank on account of good actions done in earlier existences and on account of a Nidana, i.e. a wish which is passionately cherished in an earlier life. He is born in the royal family of Iksvaku, grows in pomp and glory and is ex­perienced in all arts and sciences. Having beauty and power, being brave and clever, he is embellished with 36 insignias of mind and body. After vanquishing all the opponents in battle, he conquers the world; served and praised by gods and genii, he is anointed emperor.

He rules for a long period and powerfully, enjoying all the pleasures with his many wives and treasures which the earth can offer. The end of the life of Chakravartls is very different. Whereas some renounce the world or even become Tirthankaras (like the 16th, 17th and 18th Chakravartis of this world-period) and get redemption, others come to the heaven of gods after their death, and some others fall into hell on account of their bad actions.

Chakravartis owe their success not only to their capa­bility and power and the support they get from their supermundane beings, but also, above all, to the won­derful “gems” (Ratnas) and precious “treasures” (Nidhi) which are in their possession. 

The 12 Chakravartis

Chakravartis are emperors who rule over a part of the world (Bharata- and having six parts). Their life is embellished with similar features like those of the Tirthankaras.

According to Jain mythology, there were 12 Chakravartis, as following:

1. Bharat
2. Sagar

3. Maghava

4. Sanatkumar

5. Shanti

6. Kunthu

7. Arah

8. Subhoum

9. Padm

10. Harishen

11. Jaysen

12. Bramhdatt

The nine “treasures” with which a Chakravarti is blessed

Chakravartis are emperors who rule over a part of the world (Bharata- and having six parts). Their life is embellished with similar features like those of the Tirthankaras.

The nine “treasures” (Nidhis) with which a Chakravarti is blessed, are, according to one view, collection of books in which there is literature on 9 different branches of science, according to another, contair!ers or treasure-houses in which there are things whose appli­cation is taught in those books. Names and contents of the 9 Nidhis are:

1. Naisarpa: houses,

2. Panduka: ricc and corns,

3. Pingalaka: ornament,

4. Sarvaratna.ka; 14 gems,

5. Mahapadma: clothing,

6. Kala: determinatjon of time for astrological predictions,

7. Mahakala: mines of metals and precious stones,

8. Manavaka: weapons warcraft,

9. Sankha: poetry, dramaturgy, music.

 

 

8 Auspicious Jain Symbols (Ashtamangal)

8 Auspicious Jain Symbols (Ashtamangal)

These are eight symbols Swastika, Shrivasta (an auspicious sign on the chest), Nandhyavarta (complex swastika), Vardhamanaka, Bhadrasana (a holy seat), Kalasha (Holy pitcher), Minyugala (Fish-couple) and Darpana (Mirror), That have been auspicious since time immemorial and have been depicted in the Kalpasutra. According to the scriptures every Jain has to draw them with pure un-broken rice-grains before the icon of the Tirthankar. Some have reduced this custom to the drawing of a swastika, along with three heaps of rice-grain symbolising knowledge, vision and character.

1. Swastika: symbolizes four destinies; a) human beings, b) heavenly beings, c) hellsih beings and d) tiryanchs (rest of the living beings). The root of Swastika is SU+US; SU means benefic and US means existence; so it also represents glory, prosperity, progress and success.

   
   

   
   

2. Shrivatsa: ’Vatsa’ means chest and ‘Shri’ means beauty. The middle of the chest is raised a little with a bunch of soft hair. This is called Shrivatsa. Shrivatsa means a beautiful mark on manifested itself from the heart of the Jina.

   
   

   
   

3. Nandyavart: big swastika with nine corners. In mythology nine points in nandhyavarta indicate nine types of material, mental, physical and spiritual wealth and treasure.

   
   

   
   

4. Vardhamanak: also known as sharav, which means a shallow earthen dish used for lamps. When one shallow dish is covered by another one upside down, it appears like a box. This symbol is suggestive of increase of wealth, fame and merit due to the grace of the Lord Jina.

   
   

   
   

5. Bhadrasana: (Sinhasana) meaning throne. It is auspicious because it is sanctified by the feet of the blessed Lord Jina.

   
   

   
   

6. Kalash: Symbol of auspiciousness. It is a holy pitcher or a jug made of copper, silver or steel. It is used for religious and social ceremonies. It is used in temples when certain images are being worshipped. When one enters a new home it is customary to carry the kalasha on the head reciting mantras. The kalasha is filled with pure water, which signifies wisdom and fullness. This ceremony is performed to welcome grace and happiness into the new home.

   
   

   
   

7. Minyugal: A pair of fish. It is a symbol of Cupid’s banners coming to worship the Jina after the defeat of the God of Love.

   
   

   
   

8. Darpan: Meaning a mirror. The mirror reflects one’s true self because of its clarity.

Gori jo Mandar – Gori Temple Tharparkar Sindh

300 years old ‘Gori jo Mandar’ or Temple of Gori is Situated between Islamkot and Nangarparkar, Gori jo Mandar is shrouded in mystery. Even its original name is lost in antiquity, having changed many times in the course of the centuries.

With no written history of the temple having survived, the only story as to its origin is a legend that it was built by Goricho, a Jain worshiper, in 300 AD. At the center of Nangarparkar city stands another Jain temple. Near the temple ‘Gori Jo Mandar’ Kasbo village is also a picnic site. Here, peacocks and peahens make the atmosphere pleasant.

Ten Supreme Virtues of Soul

Alongwith five Mahavratas Jainism also Stresses on 10 Supreme Virtue of Souls. These Virtues are as follows:

Dharma, Seva, Kshanti, Mridutvmrijuta, ch Shotmath, Satyam
Akinchanyam, Brahm, tyagshch, tapashch, sanyamshcheti’

1. Uttama Kshama - Supreme Forgiveness (To observe tolerance whole-heartedly, shunning anger.)

2. Mardava - Tenderness or Humility (To observe the virtue of humility subduing vanity and passions.)

3. Arjaya - Straight-forwardness or Honesty (To practice a deceit-free conduct in life by vanquishing the passion of deception.)

4. Shaucha - Contentment or Purity (To keep the body, mind and speech pure by discarding greed.)

5. Satya - Truthfulness (To speak affectionate and just words with a holy intention causing no injury to living  being.)

6. Sanyam - Self-restraint (To defend all living beings with utmost power in a cosmopolitan spirit abstaining from all the pleasures provided by the five senses – touch, taste,smell,sight and hearing; and the sixth – mind.)

7. Tapa - Penance or Austerities (To practice austerities putting a check on all worldly allurements.)

8. Tyaga - Renunciation (To give four fold charities – Ahara (food), Abhaya (fearlessness), Aushadha (medicine), and Shastra Dana (distribution of Holy Scriptures), and to patronize social and religious institutions for self and other uplifts.)

9. Akinchanya - Non-attachment (To enhance faith in the real self as against non-self i.e., material objects; and to discard internal Parigraha viz. anger and pride; and external Parigraha viz. accumulation of gold, diamonds, and royal treasures.)

10. Brahmacarya - Chastity or celibacy (To observe the great vow of celibacy; to have devotion for the inner soul and the omniscient Lord; to discard the carnal desires, vulgar fashions, child and old-age marriages, dowry dominated marriages, polygamy, criminal assault on ladies, use of foul and vulgar language.)

Abhaydevsuri

Abhaydevsuriji has earned immense fame by composing Sanskrit commentaries on 9 of the Jain agams (Jain canonical literature). These commentaries provide a key to the inner most deep meaning of Jain agam literature. Besides being brief and well-worded, these commentaries depict and discuss many topics. Thus his name ranks at the top of those Acharyas who have written books with a view to immortalizing the pure tradition of Jinagam.

Acharya Abhaydevsuri was born in a Vaishya (merchant) family in A. D. 1015. Born to Mahidhar Sheth and Dhandevi in the famous city ofDharaof Malavdesh, the child was named Abhaykumar. Once Shri Jineshwarsuri and Shri Buddhisagarsuri had come to Dhara. Having listened to their religious discourses, he felt an inclination for renunciation. With the permission of his parents he accepted intiation from Jineshwarsuri. He began his studies of Agam literature at a very young age and in course of time he was honoured with the title of Acharya (head of a mendicant group).

It is so said that one night when Acharya Abhaydevsuri was engrossed in meditation, the Shasandevi (the guardian Goddess) revealed herself before him and said that the commentaries of two agamas namely, Acharang and Sutrakrutang, were well-preserved but other commentaries were lost and destroyed with the passage of time. The goddess then asked him to make efforts to remedy that deficiency so as to serve the interests of Shrisangh (congregation).

Acharya Abhaydevsuri accepted this enormous task. He commenced the writing of commentary by performing ayambil tap, type of religions austerity. After a prolonged and labourious efforts he wrote volumes of commentaries on anga-agam (canonical text, one of the twelve). Because of constant penance of Ayambil and working for many nights together, he developed a leucoderma-like disease. Consequently his opponents spread the rumour that the mother-goddess had cursed him with this disease as a penalty for having wrongly interpreted the scriptures.

Acharya Abhaydevsuri invoked Shasanrakshak Dev (the guardian God) Dharanedra at night and as the god appeared before him, Acharya said, “O Lord ! I am least afraid of my death but I can’t endure the false charges and malafide criticism that the slandering people level against me since I am afflicted with the disease. Hence I have decided to undertake fast till I die.”

Shasanrakshak Dev Dharanendra assured him that he was quite innocent and provided him necessary guidance. As guided by Dharanendra, Abhaydevsuri, together with the shravak sangh, came at the banks of river Sedhi in Stambhangram. Acharyashri discovered the place where a cow was yielding milk automatically; soon he composed a stotra of 32 shlokas entitled Jayatihuan. As the stotra was composed, a very ancient and bejewelled idol of Shri Stambhan Parshwanath emerged from under the ground. Shrisangh performed all the rituals of bathing and as soon as the holy water was applied to the body of Abhaydevsuriji, he was cured of the disease. Acharyashri regained his usual health. Presently the same idol is installed at the temple in Cambay.

Then Acharyashri completed the task of writing Navangi commentary, and he expired at Kapadvanja inGujaratand the samadhi, the memorial structure, exists there in Tapagachchha upashraya.

Palitana Tirth Pics : From the Sky

Palitana Tirth Pics : From the Sky

The Satrunjay Mahatirth, Palitana temples are ...considered the most sacred pilgrimage place (tirtha) by the Jain community. There are more than1300 temples located on the Shatrunjaya hills, exquisitely carved in marble. The main temple on top of the hill, is dedicated to 1st tirthankar lordAdinath (Rishabdeva).
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