JAINISM----CHATURMAS 2020.--A REAL SELF TEST-----!!!.

Friends the 2020 Chaturmas is knocking the door. It will be starting from 04/07/2020.The day is "Aashad Sudi chodas".It will end as on
29/11/2020 being "Kartik Sudi Chodas".This year the Chaturmas is
arriving in a serious circumstances dominated by Corona pandemic.

The other important dates are being shared hereunder for devotees.
1.-Paryushan start on 16/08/2020 being "Vadi Teras of Bhadrapada.
2.-Sawastari as on 23/08/2020 being "Shukla Panchmi" It is also end of Paryushan. This is as decided by "Stanakwasi" branch. For
devotees of other branches can check respective calendar to follow.
3.-Mahaveer Nirvan 14/11/2020 being "Amawasya of Vadi Kartik.

 I have added the words real test to tittle due to existing conditions.
At most places "Gurudeo" reached to have "Chaturmas". Whether
they can give lectures and devotees can go to hear them in temple?,
Upashray or Sthank is quite uncertain. Looking to gravity of given
prevailing circumstances, there are restriction on public gatherings.
In such a case if we miss it,there will be absence of motivation.

I thought how I can motivate myself ? After some reading -Aagams
and meditation, I could get a clue. If all who survived the disaster of
Covid-19,can try to search the cause of their strength during period
Nov.-2019 till date ,they can get answer. Our religious practice ,our
good deeds of past and less engagement in sins supply us all a inner
confidence adding to positive energy. Such energy is a booster dose
to our inbuilt immunity system. It is not otherwise for who faced the
adverse. For them something may have failed due to misfortune.

Friends we may have to carry on the Chaturmas at home. It may be
be difficult but can teach our self some good things forever. Beside
regular Samaik,Pratikaman. 25 Bol,33Bol ,we can turn to read holy
Aagams. One can definitely add "Puchisunam" and fast as per own  capacity.If nothing out of above can  happen, we can practice to
lead a peaceful simple life free of Kashay. We have to carry on the
Chaturmas with whatever Gurudeo has guided us for so many years

This is a real self examination to get "Nirjara" in absence of Punjya
Guru Bhagwant. One should not miss "Antagarasutra" in eight day
of holy Paryushan. Similar is the importance of "Uttaradhyansutra"
at Veernirvan day of Dipawali. Hopefully blog readers remember
the importance of "Aayushyabandh" on holy day of" Sawastari." 
On this holy day try to free soul from anger. Clear all past wrong
done to you by forgiving and asking for "Khamat-Khamna".

So friends with all the best wishes for self examination test. It will
be unwise to miss this year without adding to our Nirjara. A farmer
never misses to sow the seeds to ripe the benefits of monsoon. Four
months is a rare opportunity to clear layers of Karmas over soul by
taking it near to salvation or Moksha as soon as possible.

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

JAINISM--33 BOL -PRATIKAMAN-----!!! -----PART------2-------!!.

Friends In last Blog we have studied 18 Bol. Here is  balance 15 Bol,
A. 1.-Nineteen Dynataa-Sutra chapters-19 stories from Dyantadarma
         Katha Aagam covering Megh-Kumar to Pundrik-Kandrik.
     2.-Twenty- A-Samahi points-Actions of mind, speech and body
          which can create discomfort and disturbance to inner peace.
          Walking in hurry to accepting wrong intake of eatables.
     3.-Twenty one Shabal-Means action creating defects in purity
          of character from masturbation to moist hands food offering.
     4.-Twenty two Parishaha-Bhagwan has cited 22 sudden causes
          of difficulty or crisis we have to face in life. Monk positively
          thinks that there cannot be more than it. It can range from 
          hunger to attractiveness but to be avoided to keep faith intact.

     5.-Twenty three chapters of "Sutra-Krutang-Sutra"-16 (1)+7 (2).
     6.-Twenty four Deo------24 categories of heavenly Devata-God.
     7.-Twenty five Bhavna-- sentiments of 5 Mahavrata. Five each.
     8.-Twenty six chapters of Dasakappavavharanam- Dashasutraksd
          Brihatkalpa and Vavharsutra -3 Aagam and in all 26 chapters.
     9.-Twenty seven virtues of a Jain monk-From following full five
          Maha-Vrata to facing death like suffering with full coolness.

    10.-Twenty eight Aayarkappehim-Guidelines for Jain monk as
           given in 25-Aacharngsutra and 3-Nishithsutra.
    11.-Twenty nine Pavsuyappasangehim-As given in Samyavang
          Sutra 29 wrong sciences telling Fala (fruits) or future events.
    12.-Thirty Maha-Mohniya points-Out of all 8 Karmas ,dangerous
          is Mohniya. Out it these 30 creates a havoc in life of a soul.

    13.-Thirty one virtues of Siddha Bhagwan-Bhagwan cleared 8
           Karma and 31 Prakrtitee of them. It's result is 31 virtues.
    14.-Thirty two Yogsangrah.-As per Samyangsutra 320 actions
           can help for early Moksha-from Aalochana to Santhara.       
    15.-Thirty three Asayana- Asatana means disrespect. In any case
           we must care to avoid it for following 19+14 entities.

         A-Panch Parmesthi+Sadhviji,Sharawak and Shrawikaji -  08.
         B.-Devta and Devi                                                          --  02.
         C. This and Other universes (Ehlog and Parlog)              --02.
         D. Religion preached by Kevalibhagwan.                        --01.
         E. Universe where all living souls exists.                         --01.
         F. All living souls.                                                             --01.
         G. Period (Kaal).                                                               - 01.
         H. Knowledge. (Shrut)                                                      - 01.
         I. God of knowledge creator-Thirthakar (Shrutdevta)-------01.
         J. Wachnacharya-Aacharya,Upadhya and Sadhuji.----------01.
         K. 14. Atichar of knowledge ( Aagme Tivihe-----------------14.
                                                                      Total-----------------33.
 Thus friends seems to be a bit difficult but can be a source of very
 detailed source of knowledge for Jainism culture and foundation.
 33 Bol can give a better understanding if read with given  link. All
devotees knowing Pratikaman can easily understand the meaning.

Click here to download 33 bol

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

JAINISM---33 BOL-PRATIKAMAN-------!!!------ PART------1-----!!!.

Friends, previously I have covered 25 Bol-- for Blog readers. It has proved to be popular and interesting among learners and readers. It
made me to dare for covering second knowledge bank from Aagam
Pratikaman Sutra. Here is the file .It can be opened by click on link.
I reproduce it with due thanks to publishers-Shri A. B.Sudharam Jain Sanskriti Rakshak Sangh. Jodhpur (Rajsthan).33Bol is being based on Thirty first chapter of "Uttaradhyan Sutra named "Charanvihi".

Above is original text. In next two parts I will try to explain content. 
Pratikaman 33 BOL : Click here to download 

For devotee who find Aagam reading difficult for various reason can
use this highest coverage source on lines of 25 Bol. Let's see study it.
A.1- One-   A-Sayam-Means controlling actions to attract 8 Karmas.
    2.-Two  Bandhan-Means attachments caused by love and hate.
    3.-Three Dand-Actions by mind, speech and body attract penalty.
    4.-Three Gupti-  3 same above tools to protect soul from sins.
    5.-Three Shalya-3 wrongs harming soul like thorn-cheating, then
         Nidan (asking favor) and Mittatva-wrong faith and conduct.
    6.-Three Gaurav-Means points of pride-Being well to do, taste-
         happy to get tasty things and Sata-good health and apparels.
    7.-Three Virahna-Disrespect for Samyag- Dyan, Darshan,Charitya

B.1-Four Kashay-Main reason of  adding sorrows and increase of
       life cycles-Anger. pride, cheating and greed. It delays salvation.
    2-Four Sadnya-Means inner wishes of a soul .Attraction for food.
        fear,sex desires and owning various possessions for living.
    3-Four Vikatha-Stories of opposite gender-Strikatha, Bhakta-food
        Deshkatha-likes for regional culture and Rajkatha-ruler story.
    4-Four Dhyan-State of mind, Sad, violent, religious and pure last           Shukla done before getting Kewaldyan .Not possible now.
C.1-Five Kriya--Actions of a soul. Body. wrong possession weapon
       like jealousy, giving pain to others and killing. Overall 25 Kriya.
    2.-Five Kam-Bhog-gender related bad wishes through words,
     beauty or face, smell, liquid and touch causing Vishay-Vasna.
    3.-Five Mahavrata-Vows to abstain from- violence, non-truth,
     theft, Bramacharya or Chasity and possession of various things.

    4.-Five Samiti-It means actions with almost care, walking and
    talking, Gochari (asking for food, monk utensils ,and spitting care.
D. 1.-Six. Jivanikayehi-Living souls soil, water, fire, air, plants and
      animals and moving (Traskaay).All are living soul undoubtedly.

     2.-Six Leshya-State of soul or color meter of soul. Black, blue,the
         dark blue ,yellow, snow white, pure white. Last 3 are good one.
E.1.-Seven Bhaysthan-Fear of- present location, future location, item
         sudden events ,living ,death and fear of failure.
    2.-Eight Mada-Means inebriate. Uncommon views for self. May
        on account of caste, breed, strength ,beauty, fast, knowledge and
        gain and wealth. Need to be avoided by politeness, simplicity.
    3.-Nine micro details of  following Brahmachaya or Chasity.
    4.-Ten Shramandharma-Shraman or Shrawak are Jain devotees.
     They should practice 10 virtues-forgiveness, greed free, simple,
     modest, light, true, sin-cautious ,fast, sacrifice and Bramcharya.
F.   Following are covered in brief nature due to space constraints.
       Link for text can be referred for full details and understanding.
   1.-Eleven Shrawak Pratima--11 fast and Abhgraha for Shrawaks.
   2.-Twelve Bhikshu Pratima- 12 Tapsya methods for monks,12th
        is most difficult for a night. It was done by Gajasukumalji.

   3.-Thirteen Kriya-Avoidable actions attracting sins and misdeeds.
   4.-Fourteen Bhuyagamehim-14 categories-classes of living souls.
   5.-Fifteen Paramadharmik-15 types of Devata causing sufferings.
   6.-Sixteen Gaaha----16 chapters of  Aagam "Sutrakrutang Sutra".
   7.-Seventeen-- A-Sayaam-Actions of soul adding more sins to it.
   8.-Eighteen---- Abramaha-18 points spoiling Bramacharya Vrata.

Friends ,we have covered 18 Bol here. Balance fifteen in next Blog.

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