MAHAVEER BHAGWAN-----DUTIES TOWARDS PARENTS------JAINISM------!!!

Friends I am covering a heart touching incident from lecture attended by me today i.e. full moon day. Few devotees were gathered to offer respect to Gurudeo before lecture starts. The Queue was moving on. The organizer committee member was introducing new devotees and
members to Gurudeo. He introduced an old man to Gurudeo who has
came to meet Gurudeo from old age homes. Gurudeo just kept his
silence and offered him blessings with his advice---- "Daya Palo".

 I within myself admired Gurudeo when he touched the subject
during his lecture. "Friends. today I will just recall some incidents
from Grantha based on life of Mahaveer Bhagwan. We all know he has two sets of parents. His first parents are Bramins being mother as
Devananda and Rishabhdatta. As a rule Thirthankar Bhagwan take
birth in Khatriyakula only. But as Bhagwan has to repay his old bad
karma of pride built in life of Marichi, he could not take birth in the
top background. In Marichi's life knowing his bright future from
Rishabhdeo Bhagwan, Mahaveer swami has expressed proud and his self praise .Then "Indra" arranged soul transfer to uterus of queen
Thishalamata wife of King Siddartha Raja from Devanandamata.

First pair of Bhagwan  Devananda and Rishabhdautta taken Diksha
 and obtained salvation while second pair are in Deologa currently.
Trisalamata saw 14 dreams as Bhagwan's soul came in her womb. Thirthankar always take birth with four knowledge. In womb,
Bhagwan came to know that his mother is suffering due to his
movements. To stop it, Bhagwan stopped own movements. But it
created confusion in mind of Trishalamata. She thought that the new
baby met with death so she seems to be silent. She became sad and

gave up eating. The changes in mind and behavior of mother can not go unnoticed from Bhagwan. He restarted his movements. Further  Bhagwan Mahaveer thought in his mind that mother is loving him so much before birth. Definitely the love and affection will be more
higher scale, once he enters the outer world. Then if he goes for
Diksha to become monk. the parents would not bear the shock of his

parting. So in womb itself Bhagwan taken a vow not to become Jain
monk during life time of parents. When he was in  mid youth after completing around 26th age the parents went for heavenly abode.
Then Bhagwan announced plans to leave domestic life for Diksha.
The elder brother Nandivardhan told Bhagwan that still the family
could not come out of shock of parents demise. So his mind is not yet ready to face another blow. On his plea Bhagawan delayed his
decision by another two years. Then he left domestic life in search
of eternal peace. Rest part of his life, his sufferings and difficult tap and obtaining last destination of Moksha ,we all  aware. Here I wish
to share his message to devotees Gurudeo continued in choked voice.

Through Aagams he explained ever lasting and non payable debts of mother, father and Gurudeo. Everybody carries burden of their  this

unique obligations. Just note, not to run away from own moral duty
by keeping parent in old age home. One may have own problem, but
do the best to have their blessing while living with own family. In

society the changes in attitude of children became apparent once
they  get married and start earning. But today make a promise to own self that will never cause any agony to my parents. That can be the minimum token repayment" Gurudeo concluded emotional appeal. 

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

JAINISM---ANATHIMUNI----OH--!!-ORPHAN KING-----!!!-- PART----2.

" King I belonged to rich noble family having lovely father named Prabhutdhansanchay. Under his guardianship, I was enjoying life to fullest. Suddenly one day, I suffered from eye pain and overall burning sensation in body. My dad, mom, wife,sibling.relatives have
arranged best medical treatment for me. Whole family and circle were ready to do any thing for me spending most time near my bed.

Days passed one by another, but no improvement in health was seen
in sight. One day. when I was alone ,I started to fix possible reason

causes for such happening with me. I wondered, why I was targeted
by destiny ,while all youth are enjoying living. At the end, I came to
conclude that root cause of all sufferings and happiness is Karma.

The layers of good deeds and bad deeds offer the out coming
results on maturity. Unless one cut off such Karma by Nirjara and
be absent from new sins by following of Sanwar,the going on
sufferings cannot end. To end such suffering only way available
is taking Diksha and becoming monk. The aim cannot be attained 
while remaining at home. So I made promise to myself, that I will
go for Diksha if I get relieved from the unbearable pain. With this
thought. I fell asleep . I was unaware of new dawn coming to me.

As night passed and sun raised ,my sufferings ended. I could not
believe power of promise. So to keep the promise, with permission of my parent and relative I became Jain monk to get soul liberated.
I became guardian of all living souls guiding them to end their all
sufferings forever. As a conclusion dear King. I can share with you
the ultimate truth. Money, relatives no one is capable to offer needed
protection to any body. Only individual soul has immense and carry
magical power to protect oneself. How one shape the soul is the
real test. Such craftsmanship decides your happiness and pain.

Now, King just have a introspection and tell me if I was wrong
to call you orphan in-spite of all your the tools and wealth. 
King thanked the monk for explaining real meaning of guardian.
He also congratulated the monk for knowing the truth in such short span of time and following the ways of Mahaveer Bhagwan. Soon King left back to his kingdom. Shrenik approved all sayings of Muni by heart. So he achieved unique touch of Samkit. As a result of this
he will be first Thirthnkar in next cycle named as " Mahapadam."

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

JAINISM-ANATHIMUNI---OH-!!-- ORPHAN KING---!!!------PART ---1.

In yesterday's lecture Gurudeo covered story from 20th chapter of "Uttaradhaynsutra" titled  "Mahanigranthiya".It was a touching one. 
It appealed to me very much as it points out harsh truth of human limitations. Incident narrated in the story is common in modern time. Out of blue suddenly, we can witness a young guy enjoying life and

fame hit by destiny Here is the coverage. A-nath means orphan.
Shrenk was king of "Maghad-desh "and among prominent devotees
of Mahaveerswami. One day on his visit to forest, he saw one Jain
monk in meditation .King was very surprised to see such a young man with beautiful personality leaving domestic life. With curiosity
,he stopped at tree and offered the monk due respect and asked the
monk reasons for his taking Diksha to become a Jain monk.

The monk referred himself as "Anath" and said "King-! I am an orphan. I could not find anyone who can offer me- real shelter and become my guardian in my difficult time, Hence I left the domestic world and became monk by taking Diksha the monk replied.
On hearing it. King immediately shown his willingness to take monk's care ,if he returns back with him to his palace in kingdom.
The monk smiled and said-"King you are yourself an orphan, how an orphan can take care of another orphan-----?. The surprised king
briefed the monk his wealth and empire. The he pleaded with monk
to review his false remark for him.As monk do not tell lies.

Then the monk explained the king his background & circumstances
which compelled the monk to leave home. The monk said "King
I belonged to a very affluent family from Koshambinagari." The monk shared his life's story and detailed reasons for his action and 
views. I will cover the rest happening in second part to adjust space.

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

JAINISM-IMPORTANCE OF MONK'S WHITE CLOTHES-----------!!!

Friends Chaturmas series lectures were in full swing. I attended one lecture last week. Gurudeo was explaining monk and their life style
 to kids. Here is the coverage of summary points for all blog readers,
"Dear Kids by this time you came to know that without being monk-
salvation is not possible. you will be surprised to know the present number of monks in India. In world Jain population is approximately

90lac,while number of monk from all branches is on too lower side
hardly18000.So to teach 500 Jain only one Sadhu is available. The
number is less as to become monk ,the courage required is too high  and special. Only souls having better accumulated good deeds can dare for it.Souls who have cleared most of Charitra Mohniya Karma  can do it. Now, kids can ask any question doubts if you want.----  ?".
With due permission, one kid stood up and asked "Gurudeo Sir, why
monks are always wearing only white and  non stitched clothes  ?

"Let us see the background for it, Gurudeo started answer. You know Digamber branch of Jainism treat cloth as "Possession"( Parigraha) ,
hence they don't use any cloth. Amber means sky. Sky is cloth for all of them. Shwetamber branch treat as permitted it in Pancham-Kaal
by Bhagwan -used without loving it to avoid unnecessary attention  if any of watching masses, specially for lady monks in our country.
Now let us see significance of white color. White represent the truth,

simplicity, purity, positive vibe and cleanness among all seven color. White also represent surrender to almighty. In the ancient time white
flags were used for surrender or negotiation at war front by soldiers.

Now let us study the reasons of non stitching. Sleeve, collar, color
and pocket represent anger. pride. cheating and greed. For example
at time of quarrel one is habitual to fold sleeves. For impression we
use tie so that collar can be tight shaped adding to our personality. To mix in mob people with wrong intentions avoid  plain color and they
use mixed colors. Pockets are used to store money. Monks don't have any money. Most important point is that one has to be very and great 

careful to avoid any spot on white clothes. Likewise Jain monks are

always careful to keep their character spotless as guided Mahavrata.

Character is a most precious thing for a soul to safeguard at any cost.
These may be probable reasons to prescribe those white clothes.
Nevertheless when you grow up you can study Aagams to know
the exact reasons and prescription of Bhagwan." Pujya Gurudeo has
concluded. The satisfaction on kids faces was a too pleasant to watch I saluted Gurudeo and surprised with so many hidden secrets behind  a apparently small case of selection of clothes by Bhagwan. 

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