Friends the increasing readership of "25 Bol" blog dated--16/05/2018
increased my curiosity in the subject of 25Bol. As a result, I started to have more reading on it to trace it's origin. To my utmost surprise I
found that it is- compilations from various Aagams. Devotees who-
do not have time to go through Aagam, can opt to read and learn 25
Bol . Pannawana, Bhagwatiji, Stanagsutra Samwayang,Uttaradhayn
Upasakdasha. Aawashkasutra (Pratikaman) all Aagams have made a contribution to design of it. For reference please refer following. It
can give the connections and reference of various Aagams. These
references can remove doubt and give motivation to learn more of it.
Pradnyapanasutra (Pannawana) Sutra is one of 12 Upang. Upang
means sub- section. In main Anga Sutra Bhagwan Mahaveerswami
told main principles for masses. The details for monks or students
are told by him and complied by senior Aacharyaji. They are called
as "Sthaveerbhagwan" in Upang .In case of interest that in which-.
context Bhagwan has told it. Aagam at Jain Sthanak or Temple can
be referred.If you are making kids to learn 25 Bol, take care to share
this information with them.It can create interest in then for Aagam.
25 Bol is a glance of Aagam. Once the kid love it,then a treasure of
knowledge awaits for him contained in various 32 Aagams.
All Jain parents who wants to make kids religious foundation to be
solid must aim to impart basic training of Jainism must start with
9 Tatva,9 Punya.18 Paap.25 Mitthyatva and 25 Bol. We all under
Jinwani shelter can do minimum to keep Jainism flag flying high .
JAI JINENDRA----------!!!------------JAI MAHAVEER--------!!!.
Friends here is the summary of Gurudeo's lecture from my diary. He
was addressing the devotees in pre-Diwali reading of "Uttradhyan"
Sutra before Veer-Nirvan day .It is a Jain tradition since salvation of
Mahaveerbhagwan. His lecture was based on Thirty three chapter of Sutra titled as "Karmaprakurti" Let us study these important notes.
" Devanupriya you all know Karma theory to be foundation of our
Jain religion. You all know the types of eight Karmas with nature. It can add to have more knowledge related to sub divisions of Karma.
With a too kind heart gesture Bhagwan has given detail of all eight
Karma for us. The only purpose of him behind it was to make all of
us aware of which can be executed or avoided. He sub- divided the
Karmas in 148 branch or Prakurti. When 26 branches are being kept
aside for nature purpose 122 branches remains. Out of it he told 42
branches to be good for conduct while 80 are to be avoided.80 are
causing building of bad future in current or next lives. Today I will
explain in brief the nature of these branches of Karma tree.
First let me brief you first the tally of 8 Karma and 148 branches.
Some Aacharya count additional 10 for Naam making total to 158.
Devotees can refer"Pradhyapanasutra"02/23 chapter for details of all sub branches. Karma is the sole reason of all varieties in the living
souls in universe. In Bhagwati 12/05 Mahaveerswami clearly told the
basic truth. Universe is full of Karma particles. They at their own do
not get fixed with any soul unless invited .Soul invites them by his
actions. love. hate and Kashay. Sugarcane and chilly seeds may get
same soil, sunlight .air water but the resultant crop will be a totally
different in taste. This is the power of Karma. It can make the soul of
Thirthankar or Nerkiya in 7th hell. Hence soul conduct is important.
Jain literature has detailed coverage on Karma doctrine. The most
widely followed Granth is "Karmagranth" penned down in 13th-14
centuries by "Aacharya Shrimad Devendrasuriji".Sthankwasi branch
approve it as Granth as few interpretation is not matching Aagam.
Aacharya Mishrilalji Maharaj and Aacharya Devendaramuniji have
interpreted it in book titled as "Karmagranth" and " Karma-Vidyan".
Devotees interested in deep study must spare time to read it once.
Karma rises are of two types. Pradesh and Vipak, Pradesh rise are
limited to Aatma-Pradesh. But "Vipak uday" Karma give a good or
bad experience to be felt. If not taken in right spirit can cause more
Karma attachment to soul.J ainism teache facing them in cool ways.
As per chart Naam and Mohniya Karma's branches have maximum
branches. Mohniya Karma is most difficult to clear. The reason for it is our inability to remain neutral and confined to our own soul. We
have opinion for every thing and accordingly we love and hate the
things. Naam karma has largest branches. This is the reason of seen
varieties in living souls. Naam Karma covers birth, organ, body type
parts of body, structure body, color, smell .taste ,voice, success and
failure in life. One may be too famous with lot of followers where as
other may be neglected in own family. Detail are available in book.
One thing is sure that a most small action of soul through it's mind
body and speech is sufficient for Karma to get attached to the soul.
Hence mind your action Karma is waiting for your invitation. Be
particular ,think twice before acting" Gurudeo concluded lecture.
JAIJINENDRA--------------!!!------JAI MAHAVEERA---------!!!.
Friends here is coverage from diary for second session by Gurudeo.
"Devanipriya, in first session we have discussed how the thought
process and it's purity while reaching truth can have great impact.
Now we can check qualities of soul. As we know, soul do not carry
any shape or color and it is invisible to all except Kewaldyani. It is
gender and pattern less.It's division or partition not possible. Soul is
spread over all body of living souls. In fact it has the flexible shape
to fit with existing body. This is the reason that an elephant and an
ant carry same soul particles having different layers of Karman and Tejas body.There are no predefined qualities of any soul.But in our
Aagam there is description of two types of soul.Let us check them.
One is light weight and another one is heavy weight.In Hindi it is
termed as "Halukarmi" and second one is "Jadkarmi".Majority of
us wear mask for outer world. However individual self is aware
of his own nature,flaws,good and bad points.One can carry on the
self test to find out the qualities and nature of soul. Here one can
note that there should not be denial of sins committed. If we look
into history of all noble souls, every one has committed the sins. It
is more important to check the behavior once we give up our wrong
faith and got the real meaning of sin. A thief- unless he understood
that stealing any one's hard money is a sin will enjoy his skill of
looting the innocent people.I n a nutshell a Jain who knows the nine
Tatvas, 12 Vrata of Shrawak and need of salvation can better judge
to check eligibility of self. Nine Tatva helps to know basic Jainism.
In this part I can share some check points to decide quality of soul.
1-Have one reached to conclusion that life is full of sorrows and
tensions ?.Getting salvation is better than taking birth repeatedly.
2.-If one has given up anxiety and worry learned to accept things as
they turn up accepting results calmly as per Karma doctrine. ?.
3-Whether one fears sin-? If he feels sorry for sins committed. If he tries to minimize sins to minimum possible level.
4.-How sensitive one is ?Does he feel sad to pluck flower or using
poison to kill rat and insects inside residence ?. Does he ever minds
harsh words used for juniors or colleagues and feel sorry for it ?.
5.-How often one get angered ? Does he forget easily the quarrel he
got involved ? or he store it in memory forever ? Does forgive
and forget is his practice in dealing with people or it is otherwise.
6.-How satisfied one is ? Is the love of wealth and care for future
generations is always in mind on top priority in life ?.
7.-If one is aware of 9 types of Punya or good deeds. If he take time
to visit blind or orphan or hostel for physically challenged one?.
Charity amount may be small but the feel to help shall exit.
8.-Does one is careful about source of income-?If he prefers adding
to wealth ignoring quality of trade. If he do not hesitate to run
unethical business like bar or non vegetarian food chain ?Is the
business or profession is being dominated by bribe, corruption
cheating and fraud like activities for it's expansion and growth ?.
Does any of his source is from fifteen Karmadaan category ?.
Friends one can add more self examination points. The sum can
answer if the soul eligible to remain "Atma" or can advance to
next steps like "Mahatma" and finally "Parmatma".The result may
give a hint not necessarily it may be a permanent nature of soul. A
soul may able to add correct knowledge with guidance of Jainism
and proper Guru and may change for better "Gurudeo concluded.
JAI JINENDRA----------!!!------JAI MAHAVEERA----------!!!.
Friends, as soon as Chaturmas started, missing "Guruwani" created a void in all Jain devotees. I was not an exception. I started to read
noted lectures from my diary. Here is one of my his favorite lecture.
"Devanupriya in various lectures we have seen how to walk on the
path of salvation. One may regret that I have not taken Diksha and
became monk. How can I get salvation? It is just impossible. Dear
one, I am confident that my today's teaching can change your mind.
The lecture can provide a ray of hope to all of salvation seekers.
White dress of Sadhu do not guarantee salvation. Even one may be
fortunate enough and get next birth in Mahavideha where present
"Thirthankar" Bhagwan Simadhar Swami reside. Soon he may take
Dikha and become disciple of Devadhideva Arihant Bhagwan. Is it
enough to get Moksha ? No only company of Bhagwan cannot give
assurance that the soul will be liberated. The souls of Goshalak and
Jamali were too near to Bhagwan Mahaveer. They were prominent
disciples of Bhagwan. Unfortunately qualities and actions of soul
made salvation for them a distant dream by increasing life cycles.
A Sadhu can again go back to 1st step out of 14 Gunstana while a
Shrawak can touch 7th step with his noble thoughts. Let's study this.
In past we have examples in Jain history that without taking Diksha
Shrawak can get salvation only on purity of thought. Marudevimata
and Bharat Chakrawarty are the best examples .We have studied the
story of Maru Devimata. Today I will brief you story of King Bharat.
King Bharat was senior most son of Thirthankar Rishabhdeo Swami.
He was among 63 finest human of current era. He was Chakrawarty.
63 finest human on earth are 24 Thirthankar+12 Chakrawarty andnine each Vasudeo, Prativasudeo and Balram. India got its original
name "Bharat" based on this great King Bharat. Chakrawarty means
a great universal King. He conquered the universe. Lastly, he got
his brother Bahubaliji defeated. After all victory he was relaxing in
his most beautiful comfortable palace called as "Aashishi Bhawan.
The palace was decorated with high quality mirrors. The King got
woke up and saw himself in one of the mirrors. His one finger was
looking ugly as the golden ring he was wearing on finger got lost.
The incident made the King sad for a moment. But it changed life.
The event caused a deep thought process for him. He concluded that
world is calling him handsome as his body is wearing ornaments.
His father was right when he taught him that soul is the real beauty,
The body may grow old and loose it's shinning but soul is the most
beautiful thing forever a man can possess. So it is always wise to
care for soul than body. If it is the truth, then what I am doing here.?
With this process, he obtained "Kewaldyan"-omniscience. He went
to Bhagwan Rishabhdeo, took Diksha and get liberated. Thus in the
ordinary dress a Shrawak got the unique "Kewaldyan".The reason
was simply a correct thought process taking him to ultimate truth.In second session, I will discuss how to check the qualities of own soul" Gurudeo concluded first session. I decided to stay for session.
JAI JINENDRA----------------!!!--- JAI MAHAVEER----------!!!.
contribution to design of it. For reference please refer following. It
