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.
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
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
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
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-----------!!!.
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-----------!!!.
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