JAINISM --- GURUDEO MEETING DEFNCE EXPERTS----WAR AND JAINISM-----!!!.

In my spare time. I was referring notes complied from lectures of Gurudeo, One note which covered discussion on non-violence and war between panel of Defense experts and Gurudeo attracted my attention, So I thought to make it subject of my today's blog since each day we are on verge of explosion of tension.
 "Sir, in modern times how one can justify Non-violence--The main theory of Jainism- when all nations are well equipped with weapons, air crafts, nukes and forces. Not a single year passes when any single Nation  avoids allocation to defense budget" one expert from panel asked Gurudeo on starting note. Others were anxious for answer.

 Gurudeo looked at him and replied -"Sir we both, belongs to entire different worlds. Mine is spiritual one while yours's is material. All my beliefs are based on faith that Lord Mahaveer's preaching is ultimate Truth. Your beliefs are based on facts, logic, discussion, and
proofs, economy, employment data, power, foreign policy, arguments and so on. Still I can provide you my version of answer for the basic reasons to avoid wars. My beliefs are based on my faith pf Jainism.

Here you can have more study of 2 Chapters from Bhagwatisutra to understand  my answer better. Local guy can help you to read it.
1-12/07-It's part one tells us that each soul has so far established relationship with every other soul in various capacity such as mother, father, brother. sister, spouse, friend and so on over period of time. Since we all are here from ever  may be in various different forms.

2-12/07- part two tells us that, we had life and death in all locations of this universe.(Except Annutaar Viman and as Devi  in 3rd to 12 heavens as it's pre salvation last but one life,
Study of both chapters connect us with each other without a single doubt. Now you will not like to kill your ex-relative I believe, Now let us examine how  it is possible to be true. Why the one world one family concept is true even though seems difficult in practical life.

1-Area of Universe is too large-----------The point needs no further explanation. Simply no one can claim --   oh! see that is the last point where sky ends. Science also believes it through milky ways galaxy.
2-Existence of Universe is far ever.-Jainism terms the period as to be "Anadhi-Anant" means neither it has beginning nor it has end. It means years passed so far is beyond human counting methods.

3-Soul is also for ever and permanent. Each soul is bound to pass through cycles of life and death due to Karmas theory.(B/S 09/33). The cycles ends only when one attains salvation. Only free souls will have no relationship of any kind. Otherwise in each life each soul has establish or renew relationships with all other living souls.
4-Kaalchakra Period----We measure years passed by number like 2017 and so on. Jainism counts single cycle as Kaalchakra consisting of one Awasarpini period and second Utasarpini one. One kalchakra covers total period of 20 Kodakodi Sagropam. In simple term it is much more than 20 crores years multiplied by 20  

 crores years Just imagine the period we and universe have been here and various location we have stayed. Such long existence certainly establishes relationship with all in different period of time. No we cannot remember them in current life term. But in real sense we all belong to each other in one or some other way.

So you will not like to kill your relative or friend of  past. More over it is not certain that you will take birth in same country next time for which you are fighting now, You can not tolerate pain if a sharp nail enters your feet So just imagine the pain one will suffer to tolerate bullet injury or bomb explosion. Death can only end his all suffering.
 A bullet not only kills a soldier but indirectly it ensures  indirect death of family and friends, If one has post war study of all wars undertaken by human race one can conclude that the basic objects remains unsolved even after war. Only it sowed seeds of full hate

between two warring nations for ever. So Non violence cannot be irrelevant at any given point of time as you said. Jainism cannot support a quarrel between two individuals then how it can support war between two or more nations ? No it can never support such one.
Jain  take care not to hurt small ant while walking and term it as non violence-thus you can imagine how minutely they mean non-violence. Hence there is a big no to war from us.

  I know immediately you will not accept my version. But if you decides to walk a step forward towards spiritual world I am sure some day ours thoughts will definitely match. because truth always  prevails" Gurudeo concluded his point by point reply to questions .
The panel seemed to be in deep thinking mode. Heart seemed to accept what Gurudeo has told but brain seemed to be in deep confusion. Only time will tell how their thought process shaped on this subject in future,

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

JAINISM--WELCOME CHATURMAS--- 2016-----------!!!

One of my Blog Reader asked me to share time table for coming Chaturmas with a brief on it's importance. Here are the details with a hope that it can also guide other devotees.

I have here Pakkhi Panchang of Sthanakwasi traditions based on it the time table is being provided. Brothers and sisters having faith in different branches of Jainism need to make necessary adjustments to follow Chaturmas. As Thithi calculations differ the difference arise.

1) 19-07-2016: Full Moon day - Starting Chaturmas .
2) 30/08/2016 to  06/09/2016: Paryusan Parva.
3) 06/09/2016: Panchmai - Sawastari Mahaparva,
4) 07/09/2016: Khamatkhamna - Forgiveness Day.
5) 30/10/2016: Dipawali - Full dark day (Amawasya).It is being
 celebrated as Mahaveer Bhagwan's Nirwan /Moksha day.
6) 14-11-2016: Full Moon Day - Chaturmas Ending.

For eight months we keep running after body and money. Bhagwan Mahaveerswami asked all devotees to reserve 4 months for soul and it's introspection. Every Jain and other who seek to attain salvation in future must utilize maximum period of this Chaturmas.
 Those four months of monsoon favors maximum birth of plants. To avoid harms to them Bhagwan asked all monks (Sadhus and Sadhvies) to stay at one place in this period. Soon all cities will witness arrival of Gurudeo as per approval of Chaturmas places.

So be ready to have maximum religious engagements with them to purify our soul to maximum extent. In case one is too busy mark not to miss the date 06/09/2016 means Sawastari .On this day next life fixation chances are maximum. Every one must aim for fast and his presence in Pratikaman. Just try not to miss all lectures based on the "Antagarhasutra" during eight days of Paryusan.

It has magnetic power of motivation to take Diksha  detach listener self from domestic affairs .How a true follower of Bhgwan Mahaveer swami can miss his last lectures of "Uttaradhyanasutra " on day of Veernirvan- ?.Bhagwan has covered so many useful contents in it.
OK Friends wish you all the best to reduce maximum burden of negative deeds in this Chaturmas.Have maximum "Nirjara".

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

JAINISM-THEORY OF BIRTH AND LIFE--------------!!!

Last week was really hectic for me. I have to leave for USA (Seattle) to be with my son and other personal issues. The Blog viewers number crossed the mark of 25 K, so I have to meet Gurudeo to get idea of new subject for Blog as a token of gratitude and celebration. Anyhow, I happened to participate in said question/answer session. Gurudeo was answering questions related to life formation theory of Jainism. I cover it as it is of immense interest to all of Jain devotees.

 Following is the brief point wise summary of reply by Gurudeo.
1) Nobody is immortal while soul is immortal, birth and death cycles are being governed by individual Karma till salvation is being attained. Soul is permanent forever and body is perishable.
2) Life category (Gati) and it's term in particular life was already being fixed by actions and Karma of immediately preceding last birth ( Bhagwati-05/3 ).There cannot be any minute second change.

3) Term so fixed cannot be changed by anyone or any reason. There may be apparent clinical or other reason which can be attributed to such timely or untimely death, but it is not  real truth .Real reason can be known with Kevaldyan only. (Sopkram and Nirupkram term Bhagwatisutra chapter - 20/10 and Lavsaptamdeo example-14/07).
4) Life fixation for next life happens during current life only once and that too unknowingly to the soul concerned or any other ordinary human,(Bhagwati 07/06 and Pradnyapana). It  involves six phases. Jati, Gati. term, shape, happiness or suffering and severity.
5)-Soul lives life which arise out of term fixed (Uday-Prapta) .

Once it gets exhausted the soul leaves current body.(Bhagwatisutra o1/o2) and travel to destination fixed at Aayushyabandha time.
6) Reasons of short/ long life span, happy/painful long life span are being explained in Bhagwatisutra- 05/06 and 07/06) which mainly consists incurring  18 sins( Violence to wrong faith) and remaining absent from such sins most of time. It can be by Pachkkan-Virati.
7) Souls in Heaven and Hell have fixed life span. They fix next life position before expiry of six months of current term, while for all other categories life span can be of both type-fix or flexible.

8) Particles of soul (Aatmapradesh) goes to one place only while taking new birth.  In no case there is division of soul's particles over different locations . ( Bhagwatisutra chapter 01/07 ).
9) Soul takes birth is same Leshya in which he leaves previous body-Bhagwati- 9/32. Leshya means emotion and sentiments.
10) If the soul of human leaves body while in right and correct faith (Samyagdrishti) ,he gets life in heaven while in similar state soul in hell /heaven gets human life. Right faith is faith based on Jinwani.
Human life is only life where one can reduce the life cycles by efforts in right direction as guided by Jainism Philosophy. So let us try to cut seeds of life and death in current life."

I took leave from Gurudeo for such long holiday and left venue.  I thanked him for such a marvelous brief which covered such important topic. All important points with reference are covered.
For my Blog Readers in Seattle ,I will be available  at mail address in case any clarification for blog articles.

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

JAINISM -CONQUERING FEAR OF DEATH-----------!!!

The question and answer session attended by me on last full moon day was a blessing for me. Just sharing the answer by Gurudeo for my Blog readers, Gurudeo was answering question by a devotee "Sir, Why always I am being surrounded by fear of death-----------------?. 
Can you please guide me to overcome it so that ,I can live the normal life like many of us.." The devotee with much soft tone put request by offering Gurudeo Vandana by three Tikkhuto Path with respect.

  "Please excuse me-- and do not take it otherwise- Gurudeo started 
 conversation. A true Jain follower never fear for death or anything because he knew Karma theory and the basic first lesson respected  Pujya Bhagwan Mahaveerswami told to his principle 11 disciples.
It is called "Tripadi".With this Tripadi Gandhar Bhagwan compose

whole set of Aagams. It is the foundation stone of Jainism and spell out mainly the nature of soul and non living substance appropriately.

 The Tripadi is "Uppnneva ( apparent rebirth ) ,Vigameeva (apparent death/destruction), Dhuveva ( permanent, existence). This famous doctrine of Jainism is known as "Nityatvawaad"----- always present.
( continuous and permanent existence).With  their high and extra ordinary intellectual level Ghandhar  grasp- what Bhagwan wants to communicate with those three words only.Then they compose Agam

 Let me explain it -Universe has only two basic Dravya---Jivdravya 

( which cause living soul ) and Ajeevadravya ( causing non living material ). Both these basics are infinite in number and permanent in nature for all time to come. Roots of all world- what we see is this.

Their form may differ since each element has so many conversion options as per individual Karma involved. But in any circumstances one will not take form of former or vice versa. Simply living cannot turn out to be non living and like. Let us study Tripadi of Bhagwan.
Meaning of Tripadi is "When new option seems to come into being  in existence, the old option comes to an end but original substance is there for ever" It underlines the permanent nature of all living souls.

 The process of conversation may continue for definite or indefinite period for living soul till salvation is being obtained. For Abhavi and non living ones the process will be forever with total different forms.
For liberated souls there will not any rebirth so no changes in form of pure soul  called "Siddha". They will be at one place in constantly.

For example a man dies. He takes rebirth as God in heaven. On such term expiry ,he take birth in hell or plant or animal or human. Means the form or Gati or category may change but the original Dravya will always be the soul. Hence it is called that soul is immortal and never dies. In all forms ,he will be always there in this universe.

Now let us take non living category example of gold chain. It is melted and coin is being prepared. After some time the coin was again melted and ring/necklace prepared out of it. Means design or shape may be changed but basic non living metal will always remain as metal. It will not change nor will convert into living element at any given point of time. The conclusion is it's permanent existence.

 Thus the soul cannot be seen, cut, burnt or cached. It is there for ever. Living souls are fixed in numbers. It's Siddha category keeps increasing or constant balance four categories keeps changing. Though as a whole the  total number is fixed, and unchangeable. A
 liberated soul is a living  soul one without body residing at the top of Universe in eternal peace and in non movement state forever.

 If one knows this basic permanent theory, then one will not carry unnecessary burden of fear. So need of hour it to study Aagams where Bhagwan has unfolded many apparent mysteries of life." I thanked Gurudeo for unfolding such basic thing and helping us to lead a fearless life.Once you know soul is immortal fear vanishes.

 JAI JINENDRA-------!!!---------- JAI MAHAVEERA---------!!!.

JAINISM-----UNIVERSE OPERATIONS IN SIMPLE TERMS-------!!!

I was little bit confused when I read the above topic for coming Sunday's kid's summer camp. At the same time was also curious to hear how Gurudeo will spell out this difficult topic. So even on busy Sunday, I was before time at the venue. I was very happy to note the good number of attendance. On time the lecture began-It is duly covered by current blog. Gurudeo started topic with a usual smile.
 "The present universe we live is same for all the times past .present and future. It is made of  five components discussed herewith.
1) Dharmastikaay---Refer as D
2) Adharmastikay---Refer as AD
3) Aakashtikaay-----Refer as AK.- (Sky).
4) Pudgalstikaay---- Refer as P.
5) Jivastikaay--------Ref as J.

One last element making changes in last two P+J is called Kaal 
( period). All changes in this Universe are due to changes in- P+J. Other three elements being as it is always constant. Let me explain
explain this theory by a image of a cyclist as given below.

Suppose the rider aged 30 years is riding cycle in the year 05/ 2016.
1) He is moving the cycle with legs. But one more unseen element helping him to get the  motion and making movement. It is D. It's function is to help to get motion to all moving things.
2) When he stops cycle second element, AD is helping him to stop action. It's function is to offer rest. Otherwise motion will not stop.
3) The space to cycle and self to stand is given - third element AK.
4) The cycle which is made of iron and other materials is forth element P.It is non living substance .It's category is non living one.
    All above four elements are non living. 1st ,2nd and 3rd elements are invisible. 4th element is of both types-visible and invisible. First three are single in number while remaining two are infinite. Please refer following diagram to study it's components.

5) The man riding the cycle is only living soul within the apparent body. Soul is invisible while his body is visible since it is made of P
Soul is operational force behind body and doer of all good and bad.
This rider falls in category of J .We all belong to it-Jivastikaay.

 Now let us imagine the  status of rider and cycle after 70 years---. The man in example dies and if not liberated will take rebirth else where in one Gati out of four Gati as per Karma built by Him- any where in the Universe not necessarily on this earth.

The cycle now too old and given for melting as scrap. Some new rod will be made out of it. Thus  transformation process goes on and on.

for ever. However in no case living converts in non living and vice versa. The number of living souls is infinite, constant and fixed
The time factor which make all those changes in non living and living one is called period. It is countable from Samay to last one Shirshapahelika in digits. When digits fails to count them ,then imaginary concepts like Palyopam,Sagropam. Utsarpini,Avasarpini etc. are being used. It is imaginary concepts predefined.
Thus the universe continues. Karmas particles, mind and language particles are of forth category being invisible P. Living souls pick them up by own actions .Once picked up they became part of soul till cleared off. Without clearing all positive and bad or negative Karma particles no soul is being liberated. Thus every one shape up own destiny and life-death cycles and carry on living current life term.

Thus by our action, the living soul and non living material changes  All others remain the same. For an individual it continues till he is not liberated and Universe continues to carry on with variability..
I was speechless and felt too proud for the simple manner in which Gurudeo explained the complicated issue to kids.

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

JAINISM--INABILITY TO UNDERSTAND MAHAVEER BHAGWAN-------!!!

No doubt we are fortunate to have Mahaveerwani but not fortunate enough to follow his teachings as a human race. Gurudeo was speaking at a three days ceremony to mark coming Mahaveer Jayanti on 19/04/2016 organised by city Jain Forum for all devotee.
Herewith, I cover the lecture through this blog for esteem viewers.

"Since majority of you know the history that surrounds the name Mahaveer. I will not repeat it. Today I will focus on our failure to lead a peaceful and simple life in-spite of Bhagwan 's teachings.
Main reason behind this tragedy is that we became too self centered now a days. Me, my family, my friends, my community, my state, my country and so on self created barriers governs us while leaving.

In this process we have built walls and compartments in our own personalities and vision. A global care is missing- if we are happy then the rest of world must be happy, this philosophy is increasing. A sense of my co- planet mate towards all living souls on earth was meant by Lord Mahaveer. We have conveniently forgot it partially.

 Majority are not concerned for others people and their sufferings. We conveniently forgot main principle of Lord Mahaveer which advocate non violence and equal respect for life of all other living souls. An individual man lost his value in eyes of others. Better not to talk for animal and plants. They faces tremendous injustice and threat to lives which stood beyond imagination.

 Unless we seriously care for apparent tiny life of an ant mission of Mahaveera will not be completed. An ant  and a human difference may be vast for eyes but both have same common link of life in form of soul. Mind well, it is not possible that we never took birth as an ant. So if you are careless for her, so will be her attitude when the role will be reversed in next birth in future unknown series.

No doubt we can continue with  ignorance but at what cost and how long, one needs to answer. Just think can you travel in plane, train fearlessly ? A fear of explosion is chasing you every where, be it worship place, mall or school. The meaning of "Truth " is redefined. "Truth is ours", this philosophy is lagging behind and "Ours' is the only truth" is being  dominating society. Muscle power is gaining

authority. Unless we as a whole mankind value each other's life and respect every one's right to have different opinion, the peaceful co- existence on earth will not be possible. If we decide to follow a fraction of Mahaveer's teachings, we can lead much better life let me assure you all Gurudeo added.One need to give it a try in life time.

Secondly we failed to control our greed for wealth and possession. I do not have the figures but you can guess easily, 90% wealth of our planet may be concentrated with 10% of people. It may be due to various factors like talent, hard work, vision, opportunity, luck or monopoly and exploitation. One can guess and add  the endless list.

Unless we learn to have good use of wealth no one can be happy neither he can bring happiness to others, this is a practical lesson which every one can vouch. Money is a tool to bring happiness and not a target to cause loosing all happiness in persuading it in life.
On a day when you feel sad just visit blind school with some sweets or just go to terrace and offer some grain or pulses to pigeons and see the happiness such small charity can brings to you is beyond words.

One can also visit orphan home or old age home to offer kindness.
 Accumulation of water by Sea makes it salty, while  in contrast it's spreading by rivers keep the water fresh and pure. Money looses value after some limit. If  you have sufficient then use it for under privileged. It can bring cheers to both of you. Just think for such a option. I advise for more inner peace and satisfaction to you.

No doubt it is not total empire of darkness. Still there is silver lining and ray of hopes in form of few individuals and organizations. One may be Jain or Non-Jain but the Bhagwan Mahaveerswami's teachings and it's following can turn this planet into a better place than Heaven I believe." Gurudeo concluded. I left the venue with a big question mark in my mind, "Am  I Jain and worthy to be called  as follower of Bhagwan ? " On thinking I expressed sorry for myself, my co brothers and sisters for treating this priceless unique Chintamani " (precious gem granting wishes)  gifted by Bhagwan in form of teachings as ordinary stone. knowingly.

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