I got the input of this blog when I happened to attend summer camp for kids related to Jainism and Navkarmantra. I was very keen to attend it-since for me Navkarmantra is most respected, auspicious and holy composition of Jainism being summary of 14 Purva (very very vast Knowledge). My day starts and ends with it like so many Jain and Non Jain brothers and sisters.Let me share the experience.
Gurudeo explained the meaning of Navkarmantra and told how unique it is since it meant to offer respect to all pure souls without naming anyone. All souls who attained salvation and got themselves liberated has used this tool of Mahamantra to get them liberated.
One kid around age of five asked Gurudeo can he get salvation if he spent major time of his life chatting only Navkarmantra. With a smile on his face Gurudeo asked him whether he can fill his stomach and pacify his hunger only by chatting food ,food ,food and looking at the plate filled with food. The kid said no- Sir I have to actually sit at plate, use my hand, mouth to quench my hunger by eating. That is right and my answer is hidden in your answer Gurudeo told the kid Kid seemed to be partly confused. He looked for explanation.
Gurudeo further added that Navkarmantra is a stepping stone for salvation and is to be used as guidance for correct behavior .It is a role model provider. It has two messages hidden in it. Let me share
1-- Only positive virtues in a soul are qualified for respect and bowing down our head nothing else matter. Virtues are so precious.
2--These virtues are not only to be respected but to be copied and adopted in one's life to get salvation. We have to live life like them.
Navakar is respect offered to great soul classified into five as follow categories. These categories with virtues are given herewith.
A--Arihant Bhagwan-- Virtues------- 12.
B--Siddha Bhagwan- Virtues------- 08.
C--Acharyaji-------- Virtues-------- 36.
D---Upadhyaji------ Virtues-------- 25.
E---Sadhuji Maharaj- Virtues-------- 27.
Total Virtues------108.
That is the reason that a Mala has 108 Manies ( round pearls of plastic) and 108 figure is treated as a holy number by all of us.Presently on earth we have last three categories while the 20 Arihant Bhagwan are at Mahavidehakhetra and Siddha Bhagwan are at top of universe known as Siddhasheela. Soon Arihanta will be getting there.
The organizers distributed to kids a booklet containing meaning of Navkarmantra and detailed 108 virtues of Panchparmesthi.
I was immensely happy for kids who have received correct timely
guidance at such a young age. I used to use the mantra verbally so far now .I got the point that it is not enough, I have to bring the virtues of these noble souls in my conduct, character and life to be Jitendriy.Only then I can gain real benefit of walking on noble salvation path.
Let us pray to have at least one virtue from all those noble souls -
crystal clear soul of Siddha, wish of welfare of all living souls from Arihanta, care like mother from Aacharya. knowledge from Upadhya and equality from Sadhuji .All virtues are so noble and precious.
JAI JINENDRA--------------!!!----------JAI MAHAVEER-------!!!.
This time ,when I met the same devotee of last Blog with Aagam diary nearly I grabbed the diary and reproducing it for my Blog readers.Needless to add for clarity one has to refer original Aagam .
1-14/10-Siddha Bhagwan has no body, no speech but they can see and know all of us including all Siddhas. Thus infinite liberated souls over infinite period of time are residing at top of universe and watching us. Similarly Tirthankar Bhagwan.and Kevaliji both (who attained Kevaldyan but not formed Thirth ) are also seeing us and knowing us. So that we must be careful in doing any misdeed even in most secretive manner. Our actions will be part of Karman body.
2-20/10----Souls in hell and heaven have fixed life span. While all others can have either breakable or non-breakable life span-Called as ( Sopkramaayushya and Niruprakamaaayusha ). (Note-this is in practical term ,in real sense every body completes period as built and specified by Aayushyabandha of last life to the fraction of it's
seconds specified ).No power on earth can change the details of soul.
There can be a apparent cause which act as a reason to end one's life-as an accident or any other such unexpected event like. On the other hand if the life span is not complete one can be alive in most adverse situation. Any soul cannot leave current life term unless it get expires
3-01/09--Only human being and Panchidriyatirikkha (animals with five organs ) can take Pachkkhan (vow to limit consumption).It can be either full or partial known as Sarva-Virati and partly virati
Deshvirati. Others are Avirati. The three categories are termed as Bal, Balpandit and Pandit. Soul in heaven and hell cannot take Pachkan. It is a privilege to human and some animals category only.
4-07/02-Soul is permanent with reference to Darya (unique and invisible element acting as reason of life ).While soul it is flexible with reference to birth options in four Gati.--hell. heaven, human and plants including animals. Siddha is a non changeable Gati.
5-09/32-7 various reasons are basis for birth in hell---rise of such Karma, weight of Karma, heaviness of Karma, high density and the weight of Karma, maturity of such negative Karma and resultant consequences of such negative Karma ( Vipak and Falvipak ).
Reasons of birth in other categories are also given in this chapter. I thanked the devotee and appreciated his efforts for simplified summary and took his leave. Hope readers can increase interest by
reading this brief and may turn to reading original Sutra.
JAIJINENDRA----------!!!------------- JAIMAHAVEER------!!!.
While in Upashrya ,I met one elder devotee ( Swadyayee) who was
regularly attending lectures of Gurudeo during afternoon known as "Wachni "He had a habit to note down summary in diary for Aagam principles for reference. He has put really hard work to maintain it.
I got his diary and reintroducing some extract for my blog readers related to Bhagawatisutra. However for exact clarity reference to original book is most necessary for clear and better understanding.
1-No salvation of souls from all categories is possible without nullifying all sins----( Shatak/Udyeshak-01/3).
2-The Teaching of Jinendrabhagwan is the only Truth and free from any doubts.------------ (Ref. Shatak 01/3--B/S).
3-All souls builds next life in current life without knowing this event. It is built only once during the life based on their conduct in current life. It is being built covering six different components for all souls.
( Ref.B/S-07/06+05/03 ).Jati Gati, time, shape, Pradesh, Anubhag.
4-All souls face and suffer the sorrows, pain and happiness based on their built Karmas at time on particular Karma's rise on due course. 01/2.There is detailed discussion of period of each type of Karma.
5-Total number of souls in Universe is constant-Siddha's category keeps increasing or constant remaining all categories can be of increase/decrease or be constant nature------- 05/08.
6-Souls get heavier with 18 sins and get lighter with absence from it and Pachkhan ( vow) to follow it.-------01/09
7-Pain follows self actions---There can not be first pain then action---03/03.This is applicable to all categories. We are responsible for it.
8-All Particles/components of soul exists the body at the time of death and goes to new body of new life in it's entirety.---------01/07.
9-All Karmas are done by all particles/components of soul---01/03.
10--All Bhavsiddik ( eligible for getting salvation) souls will get salvation. Bhavsiddik quality of a particular soul is natural and it
cannot be changed by human efforts or any other mean-012/02.
This is told to Jayantishrawika by Mahaveerswami. Bhavi souls are those souls who can cut off wrong faith .All of them will get Moksh.Bhagwatisutra ( Vyakhya- Pranapti or Vivaha Pranpati) is most holy and respected among 32 Aagams which contains 36000
(approx.) questions covering all sphere of life. Questions asked by GuruGuatamswami ,Other Gandhars and few others and answered by Bhagwan Mahveerswami. One must aim to read it at lease once in a life time to know the secrets of life.
I was glad to have it so that readers can have the general idea of few Jainism principles at a glance. I thanked the devotee with a sense of gratitude and with intention to have it some another time. Hopefully readers can develop interest for this great Aagam "Bhagwatiji".
JAI JINENDRA-----------!!!---------- JAI MAHAVEER-------!!!.
Gurudeo explained the meaning of Navkarmantra and told how unique it is since it meant to offer respect to all pure souls without naming anyone. All souls who attained salvation and got themselves liberated has used this tool of Mahamantra to get them liberated.
One kid around age of five asked Gurudeo can he get salvation if he spent major time of his life chatting only Navkarmantra. With a smile on his face Gurudeo asked him whether he can fill his stomach and pacify his hunger only by chatting food ,food ,food and looking at the plate filled with food. The kid said no- Sir I have to actually sit at plate, use my hand, mouth to quench my hunger by eating.
Gurudeo further added that Navkarmantra is a stepping stone for salvation and is to be used as guidance for correct behavior .It is a role model provider. It has two messages hidden in it. Let me share
A--Arihant Bhagwan-- Virtues------- 12.
