Today is monthly Pakshik-Parva-Pakki-needs to be observed with maximum religious activities.So I went to Sthanak/Mandir to offer respect to Gurudeo and attended question-answer session.
One devotee stood up and with due permission asked Gurudeoshree-
" Sir-I have full faith and respect for Jainism and is very much impressed by Jain Monks. I also wish to become monk but due to various domestic issues can not go for it now. So can I work for salvation without leaving domestic life, can I achieve salvation--- ?. Sir, we have heard similar case of Marudevimata-Mother of Shri
Rishabdeo Bhagwan our first Thirthankar Bhagwan-------,?."
Gurudeo looked at him and answered--"Your intentions are good but salvation is not possible from home. Case of Marudevimata was exceptional and it cannot be generalized. If one can get the peace at home why devotees visit holy places like Sthanaks and temples---?,
Students go to school, library and colleges rather than studying at home. There is tremendous difference of situation. state of mind and atmosphere at those places. The difference is quite obvious.
In home you will be with family members, all comforts of life available ,food is ready on time as per your wish list--then where is scope of sacrifice. On the other hand Sadhus, do not know whether they will get food, water for the day or not and at which place they will stay for the day. They think only for today and not tomorrow.
They can not use vehicle ,nor supported by foot wares, umbrella or blankets .With permitted pots and clothes only, they have to carry on without sense of complaint or disturbance in any circumstances.
Suppose one put self restrictions at home still there are interactions with family members and friends which can result into human's natural attachments duly increased by love or hate.
At home one can go for 11 to 15 Samaiks maximum for a day.But monks are in Samaik for all 24x 7 hours time till last breath.
While taking Samaik Shrawak says--"Jaav-niyamam Pachkkami ", one Samaik ka Pachkkan". While monk is being given Diksha with life long Samik Pachkkan without one or any number for it.
So monks are one of five Gods referred in Aagam as "Dharmadeo" by Lord Mahaveer. With this reason they have to leave home.
I will recommend you to go through following chapters of Aagam
Bhagwatisutra to study the difference of Monk and others.
1- Neryik and Sadhu ki Nirjara---16/04 chapter.
2--Shraman Nirganth ka Sukh----14/09 chapter.
From study at Home you can know the path of salvation but to walk on it becoming monk and following instructions of Bhagan Mahveer is compulsory. There is no shortcut or easier ways for it.
It is just like soldiers have to go on battlefield to fight a war one has to give up domestic life and cut all human connections. No doubt becoming monk is too difficult but precious things can not be easily obtained by ordinary deeds. Gold gets purified when passed through test of burning in fire." Gurudeo completed his answer.
We bowed to Gurudeo-- while leaving the venue I just visualized the braveness of young monks giving up the easy path of home and walking on great path. I saluted all of them in mind.
JAI-JINENDRA---------!!!------------JAI MAHAVEER--------!!!.
One devotee stood up and with due permission asked Gurudeoshree-
" Sir-I have full faith and respect for Jainism and is very much impressed by Jain Monks. I also wish to become monk but due to various domestic issues can not go for it now. So can I work for salvation without leaving domestic life, can I achieve salvation--- ?. Sir, we have heard similar case of Marudevimata-Mother of Shri
Rishabdeo Bhagwan our first Thirthankar Bhagwan-------,?."
Students go to school, library and colleges rather than studying at home. There is tremendous difference of situation. state of mind and atmosphere at those places. The difference is quite obvious.
In home you will be with family members, all comforts of life available ,food is ready on time as per your wish list--then where is scope of sacrifice. On the other hand Sadhus, do not know whether they will get food, water for the day or not and at which place they will stay for the day. They think only for today and not tomorrow.
Suppose one put self restrictions at home still there are interactions with family members and friends which can result into human's natural attachments duly increased by love or hate.
At home one can go for 11 to 15 Samaiks maximum for a day.But monks are in Samaik for all 24x 7 hours time till last breath.
While taking Samaik Shrawak says--"Jaav-niyamam Pachkkami ", one Samaik ka Pachkkan". While monk is being given Diksha with life long Samik Pachkkan without one or any number for it.
So monks are one of five Gods referred in Aagam as "Dharmadeo" by Lord Mahaveer. With this reason they have to leave home.
Bhagwatisutra to study the difference of Monk and others.
1- Neryik and Sadhu ki Nirjara---16/04 chapter.
2--Shraman Nirganth ka Sukh----14/09 chapter.
From study at Home you can know the path of salvation but to walk on it becoming monk and following instructions of Bhagan Mahveer is compulsory. There is no shortcut or easier ways for it.
We bowed to Gurudeo-- while leaving the venue I just visualized the braveness of young monks giving up the easy path of home and walking on great path. I saluted all of them in mind.
JAI-JINENDRA---------!!!------------JAI MAHAVEER--------!!!.
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