JAINISM--SEQUENCE OF NAVKAR MANTRA-----------!!!

Recently I attended Jainism camp for kids.It meant to introduce meaning of Navkar Mantra and some preliminary basics of Jainism. Gurudeo delivered the lecture and shared some information. Lastly it was questions and answers session. Two questions impressed me most. I share them with readers of this blog  to enhance knowledge.
1-Q.--Why we bow to Arihant Bhagwan before Siddha Bhagwan though achievement wise Siddhas have reached their ultimate goal of salvation and Arihant have still some more time to get salvation?
2-Q--Why all (Savva) word is used only before Sadhuji and not other four deities  in Navkar Mantra ?.Is there any specific reason behind it

Gurudeo's answers which were based on 01 Shatak of Aagam book
Bhagwatisutra's introductory part are shared for addition to our Jain -ism basic knowledge of this great and unique Mantra in this blog.

   1-A--It is true that Siddha Bhagwan are senior to Arihant Bhagwan with reference to goal obtained but we have more obligations to

repay for Arihant Bhagwan. The reason being they have introduced us to Jinwani and Siddha Bhagwan. More over Arihanta Bhagwan is founder of Thirth having four components--Sadhu, Sadhwi. Shrawak and Shrawika. Some of fortunate human being ( like presently in the Mahavidehakhetra ) can worship Arihant Bhagwan physically while only Kevaldyani can see Siddha Bhagwan. The reason being that Siddaha are in body less form and Arihants have bodily presence.
With the same logic first bowing is not done to Aacharyaji since he is reproducing Jinwani of Arihant Bhagwan who is first original preacher. Upadhyaji has expert knowledge of all thirty two Aagams.

What we hear from Suguru was first told by Arihant Bhagwan only. 

   2-A-Savva word is used in fifth Padha because here Sadhuji covers all Sadhuji from all corners of universe. All Sadhuji term cover soul falling in 6th to14th Gunsthan irrespective of any gender or caste. It
is bowing to soul possessing all virtues of those specified Gunastan and marching on road as per Jinawani. The respect is not limited  to monks in specified white dress or without any dress.

All Siddha Bhagwan reside at one place only, known as Siddhalay or Siddhasheela. Hence there is no need for all word. On the other hand number of Arihant Bhagwan is always fixed, it may be minimum 20 or maximum 160/170 depending upon the particular period involved.
Thus for first two Padha all word is not required. Aacharyaji and Upadhyaji are covered by term Sadhuji, Number  of Sadhuji- monks is comparatively high which is minimum 2000 crores and maximum 9000 crores at any given point of time. Hence "Savva" used to give

emphasis that no deserving soul is excluded from bowing down.

The delight on the face of kids with satisfactory answer by Gurudeo bought smile on my face . I left the venue with due bowing to Gurudeo. A curious kid  can be a great source of knowledge indeed.

JAI JINEDRA---------------!!!------ JAI MAHAVEER-----------!!!.

JAINISM-SEARCH OF GOD---------!!!.

Friends, I read  very interesting poem on net today. With due thanks to The unknown poet, I am sharing it's meaning with you. The poet says that today God has taken leave and is not present in Temple or any other holy places due to His prior undefined commitments. The poem was titled as "Today God is not in Temple."

In case you have urgent need to meet him, he is available with some spots. These spots covers-----Hospitals, old-age homes, Schools for blinds, orphans. He is also available at places of flood. earth quakes, refugee camps ,droughts and like natural tragedies if one needs Him.
   The poet further tells that once you visit these spots and offer your services there ,you will forget your personal complaints and will give up your plans to meet God and come back with more determination to serve less privileged ones with full vigor and enthusiasm. I feel he is correct in many ways .His different line of thinking is too beautiful

The entire faith of our planet earth can be divided in two main parts. One is believers of God and other being non-believers. The believers in God can further be classified as believers in statue as a symbol and otherwise. There are so many sub sections for believers as to form of God ,His location, His functions and His behavior towards all of his devotees as per various religions. Surprisingly exact truth is missing.

It is very difficult to go into each details and  to draw a common conclusion. But we can draw a common link that if He exists, he must have shown the correct path of good conduct so that one can remove all sorrows and can have permanent solution for happiness .
Clear understanding of God is very much essential otherwise there is risk in following in trap of self proclaimed God is very much evident from so many fraud cases detected from our own country India.

As I know some basics of it from Jainism which I try to summarize in following lines. As per Jainism there is God. One is in human body form known as Arihant Bhagwan and second one in only soul form known as Siddha Bhagwan residing at top of this universe.

The Universe is self created without beginning and end. The Karma doctrine governs entire on going of Universe. One's Karma and right conduct ,faith and knowledge leads to salvation in form of pure soul. Such souls are free from cycles of life and death for ever. Jainism treat God as guide ,mentor and philosopher for salvation and does not treat him as controlling authority showering blessings or curses.

Which ever faith one carries right conduct in form of service to the living creatures is utmost important to get salvation as told by above poet. No doubt one can visit the holy places to gain positive energy, inspiration and motivation to serve the humanity in a better ways.
Naturally one must be free from asking some thing or other for self  The visit shall also be free from complaining only for noble vibes.
As per one saying if one prays for others, there remains no need for prayer for self. So let us try to find real meaning of God which can end the related search for real God. We can all worship him

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