JAINISM--PROCESS OF BIRTH,DEATH AND NEXT LIFE---------!!!.

I thought to start new year 2016 on a auspicious note. I went to meet Gurudeo on 01/01/2016 and participated in questions and answers session. One devotee asked Gurudeo--" Sir, please explain  Jainism theory related to how a soul takes birth after completion of current life and what are the phases to achieve salvation for any soul ".

 Gurudeo said " you seek answer for two questions. Both of them are very vast, so I will cover only birth part today and discuss the phases portion later on. Since the answer is too vast, I can refer here it in a summary form with relevant reference for further study by you later.
For birth  keep the image of three circles in mind as a continuous process till a soul gets salvation to understand the complete process.

First arrow is last birth, second one is current one and last one is the next birth. Life of current birth was built in last life so as for next life you will be building it in current life and so on unless you cut off the Karman body. Karman body is one's earned Karmas good or bad.
Accumulated balance of both Karman body and Tejas body are being transferred to the soul while taking new birth. It is not being carried forward when soul gets salvation finally due to zero balance.

 Science believe that male and female sperm combination causes birth of a baby where as Jainism believe that it only provide food to soul to build body and organs. That is the reason why some part of body, deceases may resemble either of parent. However individual nature depends upon individual quality of soul. A soul after expiry  or completing his specified term in particular body leaves that body by what we call as death .Fixed life getting exhausted every second.

 Immediately after death soul enters the womb of a lady matching it's Leshya ( sentiments, quality of soul ) from his fixed one out of 4 Gati
category of living soul. It stays there for a specified period more than nine months then enters the world to complete his new term as per life built in last birth. The soul enters with maximum ten " Pran". For birth in heaven or hell there is no mother. The birth spot for them is called as "Kumbhi" for hell and is "Devshaya" for Devta of Devloga.

(essentials to live life known as "Pran" depicted in following image

Second important point is to know the process of fixing nature of death. Usually lives in hell and heaven have fixed term life called as Niruprakaman life ( death without any external cause ) while all .
others can have Soprakaman ( death with a cause ) or  a mixed type.
First category fix the next life before six months of current life term expiry. While second category builds it any time between when 1/3 of  (1 to 729 the portion of 1/3) current life balance is remaining.   This process happens unknowingly called -(Anabhognivatiyauya).
It generally happens on Bhadrapad Shukla Panchmi, when Jain celebrates Sawastari. Hence it is a important day of life for all Jain.

The process is completed in 1 to 8 attempts called as Aakarsha. In this process the soul builds six feature of  next life. They are namely
Any one of Jaati ( Ekendriya to Panchedriya ),Gati ( hell,plants or animal,human ,heaven ) period, shape (Avagahana), Pradesh (happy and sad moments) and Anubhag  ( severity of such sufferings or happiness during this particular life term ).The whole process of
next life fixation takes less than 48 minutes ( Antramuhurta ).
One can refer Pradyanapana Sutra ( 17/06,06) and Bhagwati Sutra (01/07,07/06.05/03 ) for detailed study. It can add to understanding.

Be careful for your deeds and be engaged in good deeds  because any time next life can be built at any unknown time "Gurudeo concluded.
No doubt the lecture was difficult to understand but it removed many doubts, we thanked Gurudeo and left the venue. I asked one regular fellow devotee to pass on notes to me for second part for next blog.

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

JAINISM -LET YOUR KID GROW WITH JAINISM VALUES------------!!!

As usual after a long gap, I could attend the lecture session of Pujya Gurudeo. In it Gurudeo stressed need of simple living and not to

have keep only one aim of earning money. He warned with it- one may be comfortable with material life but may be a looser spiritually.
He quoted few names from Jain community who were rich and educated but opted to be Jain monk giving all wealth to society and charity. He hinted at falling values in young generation. His worries for next generation touched hearts of many of his listeners present.

After the lecture few members were discussing points of lecture so I also joined them. The opinion at large was that the status of present living is becoming worse with each passing day. Present cut throat competition is making our kids money oriented. They are not happy in real term and running for success only. Parenting now a days has became a serious issue we felt .Gurudeo's concerns were too true.  

In majority opinion cultivation of some moral value study can offer them some diversification of goals. It can make them  to understand real happiness and causes of misery of life. So as a conclusion, need of hour seemed to  make recommendation to higher authorities to have Jainism as a subject to be introduced in education system.
I suggested to seek guidance of Gurudeo on it. His views are forming part of blog. I hope it to be more relevant in current time. Gurudeo said " It is a thought with good  intentions but has very bad side effects. In my opinion any type of religious views forcing and greed

 for natural resources will carry seeds of world's unrest in future. So it is wise not to recommend any specific religious study. 

Instead they can cover one subject with teachings of all great soul of all major religions. Thus the kid will be at liberty to choose any one or more from the bunch to follow for his life based on his own best judgement.He must give all teachings a deep thought and conclude.

One hidden benefit will be that since he knows, all teachings he will not hate any one .I am sure all Religion's basic is love and simplicity. So the study will make him a better and responsible citizen. He can understand  the happiness one can derive from spirituality. Personal choice can make him confident. It can make him more focused
If it is not practical then the best place to impart such moral values is at one's home. Naturally best teachers are duo of Mother and Father. They need to tell him that some principles are carrying more value than money and wealth. They can do it. Because every soul has his inbuilt faith and utilization of  mind, speech and body component (Darshan and Upayoga) Simply they have to lit the lamp of spirituality. Then the light will take care of faith.

We saluted his vision and left the venue with decision  to have follow up to possible extent. We decided to undertake parents awareness program to enable parting of Jainism knowledge. We all agreed for inclusion of  minimum Jainism teaching material for kid upbringing.

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

            

JAINISM- SECREATS OF LIFE AND DEATH-----------!!!.

I consider myself to be very fortunate for having been present in the session covered by this blog. One devotee who has recently lost his beloved parents raised one question to Gurudeo. He seemed to be very much emotionally disturbed. It was evident from  appearance.
He said "Sir, living life in present situation is a deep mystery. You don't know what will happen next and where your loved once have disappear suddenly. Our destiny is being controlled more by invisible forces than visible forces. Very little remains in our hand, I feel.

Otherwise how it is possible to loose someone so suddenly. All of a sudden one is being diagnosed with some incurable disease .Even a small mosquito of dengue or swine flue can pose death threat. I am very puzzled for such odds of life. May I request you to guide me in my those sad hours "The devotee took his seat and started listening

Gurudeo satisfied him with his answer being summarized herewith.
Gurudeo started the conversation. "It is really a difficult question.
But let us discuss the issue with a hope for finding revealed answer.
He told that unless one have full faith in Karma theory the events are beyond understanding. We all are part and parcel of wheel of Time. Unless we jump out of this cycle of time by attaining Moksh ,we all 

and everyone has to face challenges of time willing or unwillingly.    To mourn any death is only in our hand. Beyond it we all are not capable to bring back the departed soul. If we know the basic truth that every one come with a fixed life span and no one can alter it-then only we can avoid disturbance of mind and face reality of birth.
Please note Universe was there, is there and will be there. Same is case with soul, both are permanent though different in form.

The universe is operating on set of rules. Interestingly nobody is there to monitor it or change it. For example- Sun will rise in east. Two atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen will always transform in water, Baby will take 9.25 months time to enter the new world, Particular blood. matching particular blood group and with various  features.Numerous examples can be given to prove such set of rules.
Only Kewaldyani Bhagwan- Mahaveerswami and others can tell full set of rules for living and non living. Guru who have studied the holy Aagams can tell part of it. The known rules set is being called to be science. The set only tells what action can fetch what results.

Rest is lies with our own soul who is superpower in itself. Only one thing which cannot be changed is Bhavi or Abhavi nature of a soul. Otherwise the power of a soul is capable of changing wheels of fortune. A soul engaged in deep sins can change and shape his newer destiny accordingly. The outcome may take time as per Karma built.

Thus individual action is architecture of our life. Action once done is done permanently. Of course it can be changed to some extent by Aalochana (self regret), saying sorry (Micchami Dukhdam), fast and other tools of Nirjara, Choice is ours's. The outcome is not in our hand The results are to be faced bravely believing Jinwani  Aagam, 

No human logic can explain it since Karma theory runs through invisible series of results of numerous cycles of life and death. We have to live with faith on Karma theory . The accumulated Karma accompany us through number of Avasarpini and Utasarpini Kaal.      The path is difficult but we have torch in form of Jinawani. So keep on walking overcoming sufferings with coolness in head so that at least you are avoiding new Karma. It is only but difficult way out.

Thus any death cannot be the the end of a road for a soul, it is just a diversion taken to start a new journey. Your bondage with the departed soul was limited. On completion of period it ended."
 I looked at the devotee, there were tears in his eyes. Hardly I can imagine the reasons behind them.

JAI JINENDRA-------!!!------------ JAIMAHAVEER-----------!!!.

JAINISM--LET US BEGIN THE TRAVEL TO MOKSHA----------!!!.

To mark the completion of current Chaturmaas on 25/11/2015, three days farewell speeches of devotees is being organized by city forum. I found one request and answer to it by Gurudeo, a must to be shared with my readers. I am sharing herewith the said coverage for readers.
The speaker in emotional tone said " Sir, you have not left any stone upturned to educate us for marching the path of salvation .While you leave the city, please express what minimum you want us to start as a beginners".Gurudeo with his unmatched usual smile told which are  his expectations from devotees in his absenteeism from Sthanks. 

"Brothers and Sisters, it was nice to witness your love for Jainism for entire period of four months. But as per order of Bhagwan a monk cannot exceed the limit of  stay for current session. The limit expires on coming full moon day, I have to take your leave. I am certainly leaving you with unique treasure of Jainism teachings of Bhagwan.
We all are fortunate to have Jainism  and it's teachings. Majority of all teachings in universe can cover  up-to the existence of heaven and hell. But it is only Jainism which introduce salvation concept.

 A soul is capable of attaining salvation and there by, he need not to take birth after death is a unique theory of Jainism. This is the only way to end human sufferings. No doubt the path is much more difficult but not impossible. In fact there is no short cut to the road starting from Nigod to Siddhasheela. Unless one starts. one cannot reach- hence I share with you minimum start up for getting Moksha.

Very few like mother of Rishabhadeo Bhagwan-Moradevimata are fortunate to get salvation in short time. But for majority of Bhavi souls, it is a Herculean task ,where one has to lost one self.
You have the basic intentions of salvation. That is the most essential part of whole process. With domestic liabilities, busy schedules and so on one may not be able to fully act for the path. Nevertheless note down following basic steps to start walking on salvation path.
1. Remember Navkarmantra by heart. Bowing to good virtues of five Panchparmesti will offer you noble and pure start.

2. Remember nature of 18 sins and 9 good deeds. Can be noted down in a paper or diary for reference with meaning so as to avoid them.
With these two basic material spare minimum 5 minutes time for a silent conversation with pray to Lord Mahaveer. This meditation must be in a most relaxed and closed eyes posture.

" Swamiji your path is the only truth, I totally agree with it. I accept my weakness to give up entire 18 sins as specified by you.

I regret it and admit that I have made mistakes. Please grant me wisdom to overcome my inability to avoid sins. Also grant me strength to engage in good deeds in best of my ability.
Note this process will build your determination  of salvation and warn your inner voice against constant engagement in sins.
With such minimum time start .sooner you can have strength to follow the entire path with passage of time.

 Subsequently, you can list down learning -nine Tatvas, Samaik and Pratikaman and Swadhay as time permits. Soon you will realize what you missed. Then you can be fit to walk on  salvation path .I
further add that the road is difficult but not beyond reach. Countless
souls attained salvation. if we overcome our weakness we too can
achieve it. Bye, next meeting of ours's time will decide. Let us plan 
to meet again at Siddhasheela at last" Gurudeo concluded advice.

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

JAINISM--SOME OBLIGATIONS ARE FOR EVER ---- MAHAVEERSWAMI-----!!!

City Jain Forum has organized five days celebration for Veer Nirvan
( salvation of Lord Mahaveer). It will fall due on 11/11/2015 when the great soul got salvation around midnight. It was day of Kartik Amayasya approximately 2542 years ago. Gurudeo offered his due respect to this great guide and philosopher. His good lecture is being summarized herewith to make us aware of Lord's role in our life.

For a new born baby every mother is his first teacher. Slowly with undeveloped mind, brain and organs, the baby enters the world. With a more than 9 months stay in her womb the baby establishes a unique bonding with his mother. He understands the silence language of his mother's touch and eyes. He follows his mothers' instructions all time without knowing a single words. This is a known fact for all of us.
Without upbringing by mother, kid could not distinguish difference between good and bad things of life .She is the first person to tell him not to quarrel, not to steal, what to eat and so on. So every child carries life long obligations towards his mother till her last breath.
Just like mother Mahaveer Bhagwan is our guardian for the spiritual

development. Without his teachings, we would have lost in deep jungles of sins. He explained Karma theory and causes of life and death cycles ,sorrows of life. He taught us results of good deeds and bad deeds. His 9 Tatvas explains the path and journey to salvation.

He taught us two ways of living life. One by becoming Jain monk leaving all pleasures and connections of domestic life. Second being becoming Shrawak, taking oath of five basic principles of Non-violence, Truth, Non-theft, Loyalty in relationship and Non-possession. Choice is optional. First way is comparatively difficult.

Both categories follow these principle with different severity. His doctrine of live and let live and "Ahinsa Parmo Dharma" has saved many lives and ensured living in harmony with all four categories.
Dipawali is being celebrated to mark salvation of Mahaveerswami Bhagwan. In this festival the lamps represents the tools to fight darkness inside us .All Jain brothers and sisters celebrate Diwali by

recitation of Puchisunam, fast, Samaik, Pratikaman and Swadhaya of Aagam Poshadh fast and other religious activities to the fullest.
Bhagwan got salvation in Pawapuri in Bihar state of India while giving lecture of 36th chapter of Uttaradhyansutra. The soul may not be here with physical body but the teachings, he left will guide all of us for ever. We could not repay his obligations even with series of new lives. Whatever little we can do, we must not miss it possibly.

Let us remember his noble soul and try to practice his unique principles of co-living with mutual care and love for all living souls. This one day can recharge our battery for the whole year provided we understand his efforts and teachings to uplift each and every soul. Let us pray to him to show us light till our salvation.

JAI MAHAVEER----------!!!----------- JAIJINENDRA-------!!!.

JAINISM------JINWANI CLEARING SOME CONFUSIONS------------!!!.

Few days in hand remained for completion of current Chaturmas. A group of young Jain students staying abroad came to meet Gurudeo. They listened the lecture with patience and joined  group discussion at the end of session. Here is the brief coverage of entire session.
One young student asked Gurudeo "Sir, shall I ask you a question ? With permission of Gurudeo he first introduced himself. He was a student of a prestigious university of United States. Beside study he has also studied Jainism. In polite tone, he put forward his questions.
1) I find most teachings of Jainism in opposite directions of common beliefs and practices. Please excuse me for that but please allow me
to share  my opinion with  examples as my experience with Jainism.

A: We have been taught in business school to maximize profit and to build assets with maximum use of capacity and resources. Why some restrictions under name of 15 Karmadan are being advocated often.?

while Jainism tells to limit possessions. Also it believes - Happiness lies in giving than accumulation. Then why to work and earn--?
B: We have been taught to love our relatives and friends and make best use of money to have best things and enjoyment in life while Jainism teaches to give up love and hate and lead a simple life. It teaches to be alone and introspect my soul with proper meditation.
Without love how one can survive-?  Company makes life easy.
C: If we are fortunate enough to have better living standard then, why shall we change it and give up luxury of lavish leaving.

We have brain power .why we shall not use it to maximize wealth.

 I am surprised to see the life of a Jain Monk who gave up all of his possessions of domestic life.do not have home and depends upon food prepared by others. He has no permanent residential address.
D: How keeping fast can ensure better future. No one has seen a liberated soul, then why salvation should be the main motive of our

life Gurudeo as usual smiled and told him that his questions justify his age and generation. Gurudeo told him as long as he fails to differentiate materialistic and spiritual life it is difficult to have the answer. He can provide guidelines to change thinking ways.
"Dear friend your views are short term and will definitely change with passage of time with lessons of life. With my experience such changes are frequent and usually happens as we gain more maturity.
Further Gurudeo added that as per his observations most of present youth spends his valuable age of 30 to fifty to earn name, fame and wealth. Then he spend fifty onward life till last breath with visiting courts, advocates, doctors and hospitals for outcome of life's issues.

Gurudeo asked him to ask a billionaire whether he can sleep without  taking a compose pills and whether a peace of mind matters to him. After a point in life, money loses it's importance. One can study the huge donations people make, they are not unwise to throw away hard earned money. Such donations must be giving them back more than valuable thing than money which is inner peace which is priceless. 

  'Fasting' is a tool to test whether one can control his organs and related desires. You call your self as fortunate, how you became fortunate while many others find it difficult to match earning and basic needs. On inner inspection definitely, you can find answer.
 For  anyone  his soul is main  friend and relative. It will constantly accompany him forever, while others are with him for temporary period. Here one cannot ignore the effect of our accumulated good deeds. Similarly a liberated soul does not have body since he has cut  seeds of life and death then how one can see him other than Kewali.
One has to believe Kevaldyani Bhagwan to affirm faith in salvation. The happiness a Jain monk enjoys is beyond words."

Gurudeo concluded to have a faith in various teachings of Jainism and sooner he will realize that they contain the ultimate truth of life when he will start to examine life after death at later stage  life term.
I looked at his face, it seemed to be lost in thinking. One has to wait for some time to vouch for ultimate results for positive changes.

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