Friday 27 July 2018

JAINISM----CELEBRATING PARYUSHAN------2018----------!!!.

Friends from today's full moon day ,the most awaited auspicious period of 4 months of Jain Chaturmas starts. First I will share the time table and then today's first lecture of Gurudeo for my readers.
1-27/07/2018---Chaturmas Starts.
2-06/09/2018---Paryushan of 8 days starts.Reading Anatgarhasutra.
3-13/09/2019---Panchami--Sawastari and Kshamapana Day.
4-07/11/2018---Veer-Nirvan day--Dipawali.
5-08/11/2018 ---Pratipada--Reading Uttaradhyanasutra.
6-22/11/2018--Full moon day--Chaturmas ends.
Readers can check with senior members of family for deviation if any. One is free to follow specific Jain branch dates.
Gurudeo started the lecture" My brothers and sisters ,so far we have
witnessed so many Chaturmas. Now really the time has come to ask oneself if he is using the period for cleaning the soul or just
removing the dust on it. Human race is loving money so much which is beyond the words. He starts looking for money to meet personal
necessary expenses. Then gradually it reaches to stages for comfort,
security and accumulation for next seven generations. Even after all
that he needs money to put his name in list of first hundred wealthy
personalities of world. If the person happens to be a Jain he may
has desire to do some kind of religious activities. He does little
and left balance for tomorrow. No one knows if he will see the sun rays of tomorrow or not  ? Disturbing but it is a fact of current life.  
In this connection I can share story from Ramayana with you. It is
related to Ravan. Expect Sitaji's kidnap episode, Ravan was very
intellectual person. On war land ,while he was breathing his last
moments, Shriram sent Laxman to have his advice to live life.
Ravan told never to postpone good things in life. He is about to
leave the world with 3 unfinished task with him. They are to build
staircase from earth to sky, to close doors of hell and to replace sea
 water with milk. No doubt Ravan was very much able to achieve all
of those desires with his ability, power and wisdom.
 So friends use maximum of this period for purification of soul in 
 period of four months. Whatever will you do will accompany you.
 Bhagwan has prescribed so many tools to cut Karmas-fast, Samaik,
Pratikamn,Gurudarshan, Sanwar.Poshadh and attending Jinawani. 
If one is unable to do it due to time constraint. One can  go for Pachkkhan known as "Khandh". This can be the minimum Vrata.
They are four-not eating vegetables and Sachit, not drinking plain water and Bramaacharya. Khandh means shoulder. On death, body needs 4 shoulders. Similarly soul  needs those 4 shoulders-Khandh.
Hope you all will do best and maximum utilization of this Parva".
Gurudeo concluded. I Wish all readers best opportunity in this Parv
period to cut Karmas and  advance on salvation path.

 JAI JINENDRA----------!!!------------- JAI MAHAVEER-----!!!.




Thursday 12 July 2018

JAINISM--REMINDERS FROM NAVKAR MANTRA-----------!!!

Gurudeo arrived in city for upcoming Chaturmas 2018 scheduled on full moon day of 27th July 2018. I attended his session for kids
based on Navkar Mantra.The lecture is being summarized herewith.
"Dear kids,by this time you have learnt Navkar Mantra by heart. Even you are fluent in it's pronunciation and meaning. Today I will
brief you the feelings and emotions witch is must for it's proper effect. Only it's recital cannot give the desired results. Each line of it shall remind the soul of the reader, it's all objectives listed below.

1-Namo Arihantanam-First line must remind you that- Oh! I have
yet to complete most important task of my life that to conquer my
enemies of soul. Without it my salvation is impossible. Anger, pride,
cheating and greed are my negative points and I have to win over
them at any cost. Outside enemies also I have to turn into friends.
I am within eyesight of Arihant Bhagwan from Mahavidehakhetra
I must be very careful for all my actions of mind, body and speech.  
2-Namo Siddanam-This is too precious and important line.
The line should remind you that----- Oh! my permanent place and residence is at top of universe known as "Siddhasheela" Then Why I am  interested in building perishable bungalows on this earth ? My real destination is most pleasant and cool and beautiful place. I will be fortunate to enjoy neighborhood of countless pure soul called 
" Siddahbhagwan". I must work hard to reach the place as soon as possible. I must avoid all 18 sins which can delay my destination.
Soon I shall be in original crystal clear form of my soul like them.

3-Namo Loye Savva Sahunam------I know that without giving up 
domestic life and without taking Diksha, I cannot get salvation. In
current life, I must aim to be monk soon and join such pure souls.
With rigorous hard work during my tenure of monk, I have to study
"Aagamas ". By acquiring correct knowledge I shall aim to become
Upadhya. With this promotion I can impart exact "Jinwani" to all.

4-Namo Uvajayanam-- To study 32 Aagams ,to know it's correct
meaning requires high knowledge level. It is really a tough task
but I hope with blessings of  Pujya Gurudeo I can do it definitely.

5-Namo Aayriyanam--I have to develop leadership qualities so as 
to guide other fellow monks to follow correct Jain religion. If I can
achieve it.soon Gurudeo can select me to do the job. If I perform my
job as Aacharya  as exactly prescribed by Bhagwan, I can assist masses, colleagues, disciples and self to achieve salvation in short
time. I am aware Bhagwan has  informed  in Bhagwatisutra-05/06
maximum 3 lives term to get salvation for Upadhya and Aacharya.
 (*** Number deviation is done to show gradual increase in status).
 I am eagerly waiting for the day when I will be part of Navkar
Mantra and Panch Parmeshthi. It will be achievement of my dream. 

JAI JINENDRA----------!!!---------JAI MAHAVEER--------!!!'