Friends, I have attended full series of Gurudeo's lectures based on 12 vows meant for Shrawaks. Out of it we have covered three basics in previous two blogs. In current blog ,I will cover additional two basic based on lectures by Gurudeo. It can complete main five vows.
For balance seven vows readers can refer Path of Pratikamansutra.
From those vows ,one can imagine the vision of Mahaveerswami. He knew in the time to come most sufferings and unrest of mankind will be from, sex related crimes fueled by disparity in income problems. So he advocated these important vows for his followers.
4th Vow---Celibacy or Chastity--( Bramacharaya). This vow has two parts. In one part the Shrawak undertake not to marry in life time and take vow not to engage in any type of physical relationship with anybody. In second part if married Shrawk undertake to go only for limited physical relationships with spouse only. Gurudeo covered chapter 16th and story based on chapter 22 Th named as "Rathnemi" from Aagam "Uttaradhyanasutra". " We call it Brahmachrya Vrat".
5th Vow--This vow cover limitation of self wealth and all type of possessions. One has to donate his excess wealth in various forms if it is there or happens to be there in future. One should not get panic on hearing parting with wealth. One can have assessment of his own reasonable needs of funds in average life term. He can fix the limit
and go for good utilization of excess. If one wants to provide for next 10 generations, then there is no use of this vow, This vow can reduce one's running here and there after money by reduced attachment. He can concentrate on spiritual development for his soul.
Gurudeo covered life of lord Krishna from fifth chapter of Aagam "Antagarhasutra" to support it. Now let us see related stories.
1-Rathnemi and Rajimati Story- Sati Rajimatiji was engaged to Arishtanemiji. But the wedding could not take place as Arishtanemiji decided to become monk in protest of killing of animals for food in celebration of his marriage .So Rajimatiji also decided to become monk and left to see Bhagwan presently on Rewatak mountain. On the way due to heavy rain she took shelter in a corner of mountain
Due to darkness, she could not see one monk in meditation named Rathanemi. After completion of meditation, monk saw her and very much impressed by her beauty. He expressed his desire to re enter domestic life and marry her. Rajimatiji preached him importance of of Chasity. She invited him to look beyond coverage of skin and think of various impure items every body carries. Coverage by skin makes, the so called difference of beauty. Otherwise, inside it is all impurity. She also explained him how it is the biggest crime to break a vow and reminded him that even a snake prefer to die instead of drinking his omitted poison. She restored his faith. The monk has regretted his action and asked her forgiveness. Both got salvation with passage of time in same life term..
2-Lord Shrikrishna Story-- The story is different than other popular stories on this subject. Shrikrishna was king of three continentals having Dwarika as capital. On event of killing of his own brother Gajsukumalji by Somil, he was very upset and worried about fate of himself and his kingdom.He suddenly felt disturbed.
He met Bhagwan Arishtanemiji and asked him their future. Bhagwan informed him that his kingdom's end is seen nearby and it
will be caused by fire ,alcohol, fights within masses and one saint called Dipayanrishi. He himself will die with shot of an arrow aimed at a deer. Then he will take birth in third earth "Valukaprbha". As a rule kings belonging to Vasudeo category goes to hell due to excessive enjoyment of wealth. But the silver lining is that he will be 12 th Thirthankar in next era in Bharatshektra only named as "Amam". He built this Thirthankara Naam Karma as a result of his acceptance of guardianship of masses who left to become monk. In near future he will get salvation by reaching "Siddhasheela".
So friends avoid misuse of excess wealth granted by destiny with limitation . One can go for this vow after proper study.
Gurudeo concluded that if one spare time and think for all these vows one can understand that they are designed to regulate one's life with minimum sins by great visionaries Mahaveer swami and it is in ultimate for our soul's benefit only.
JAI JINENDRA-------!!!--------------- JAI MAHAVEER-------!!!.
For balance seven vows readers can refer Path of Pratikamansutra.
From those vows ,one can imagine the vision of Mahaveerswami. He knew in the time to come most sufferings and unrest of mankind will be from, sex related crimes fueled by disparity in income problems. So he advocated these important vows for his followers.
4th Vow---Celibacy or Chastity--( Bramacharaya). This vow has two parts. In one part the Shrawak undertake not to marry in life time and take vow not to engage in any type of physical relationship with anybody. In second part if married Shrawk undertake to go only for limited physical relationships with spouse only. Gurudeo covered chapter 16th and story based on chapter 22 Th named as "Rathnemi" from Aagam "Uttaradhyanasutra". " We call it Brahmachrya Vrat".
5th Vow--This vow cover limitation of self wealth and all type of possessions. One has to donate his excess wealth in various forms if it is there or happens to be there in future. One should not get panic on hearing parting with wealth. One can have assessment of his own reasonable needs of funds in average life term. He can fix the limit
Gurudeo covered life of lord Krishna from fifth chapter of Aagam "Antagarhasutra" to support it. Now let us see related stories.
1-Rathnemi and Rajimati Story- Sati Rajimatiji was engaged to Arishtanemiji. But the wedding could not take place as Arishtanemiji decided to become monk in protest of killing of animals for food in celebration of his marriage .So Rajimatiji also decided to become monk and left to see Bhagwan presently on Rewatak mountain. On the way due to heavy rain she took shelter in a corner of mountain
2-Lord Shrikrishna Story-- The story is different than other popular stories on this subject. Shrikrishna was king of three continentals having Dwarika as capital. On event of killing of his own brother Gajsukumalji by Somil, he was very upset and worried about fate of himself and his kingdom.He suddenly felt disturbed.
He met Bhagwan Arishtanemiji and asked him their future. Bhagwan informed him that his kingdom's end is seen nearby and it
Gurudeo concluded that if one spare time and think for all these vows one can understand that they are designed to regulate one's life with minimum sins by great visionaries Mahaveer swami and it is in ultimate for our soul's benefit only.
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