JAINISM---SCIENCE.GENERAL BELIFS AND JAINISM.-------PART -1.

One fine morning my cell phone rang with display of name  "Critic". It was my old friend on other end. I failed to change his saved name though my friend's views on Jainism melted to a great extent. He asked me to join him next day to meet Gurudeo since he has some interesting queries to discuss. He shared timings and travel details with me. I cannot refuse his call. As per plan we visited to see Pujya  Gurudeo next day. I asked for Gurudeo's time and waited for turn.

After exchanging routine where about, my friend asked permission to start conversation. This blog aims to cover it for Blog readers.
 "Sir, kindly brief me Jainism beliefs of universe creation and it's monitoring of living and non living. Friend continued discussion-
 Sir,I have read lot of religious, scientific and fiction books to know about this topic. But I could not reach to a conclusion, so I need your help to understand the subject. ".I hope to have your blessings for  really understanding the Truth and remove my confusion.

Gurudeo smiled and asked him to share his feed back in brief for various related theories he read, so he can also know it. My friend seemed to be a bit confused but carried on  put forth his observations
 " Sir it is difficult for me but in nutshell, I can summarize them as I remember out of so many theories in brief as follow
1-Explosion theory for birth of various planets including our Earth.

2-Some Superpower creating universe and monitoring it. The power is being referred as God/Nature by it's various advocators.

3-One theory based on astrology saying various planets control the universe through twelve signs. Individual is being ruled by planets.

4-One super computer theory says we are all robots controlled by mind and brain as software and finger prints as coded program. Stars are supposed to be satellites launched. It may sound like fiction story,

5-One theory claims the Creator to be a man made idea to sow seeds of fear in mankind for cultivating civic sense. It can help living life in harmony with other co existent. The fear make him to feel "Some one monitoring him" and must behave carefully in all our dealings.
6.-Last theory claims all of us to be particles of larger soul of God. Five basics (Panchmahabhut) and their combination create life and parting of a single element causes death. Those five elements are sky, air, water ,soil and sun light. The big soul has total plans for it's sub divided numerous particles. Please clear my confusion as stated.

Gurudeo looked at him with a smile" Yes I also heard them as a child but do not knew the details Neither I can tell any opinion on all of it's correctness or otherwise. But of course ,I can tell you what Jainism's beliefs on it with due references. Jainism belief can be stated as----.
1-The universe is being self created one- without beginning and without an end. It is being referred as "Anadi--Anant".
2-It was there in past, it is present now and it will there in future.(09/33 Bhagwatisutra, Jamali chapter).No change in basic structure.
3-The universe has two elements in operations-living souls and non living items. ( 25/02 Bhagwati Sutra).

4-Non living things are changed or monitored by living souls and living souls are being monitored by Karma doctrine.
 (01/06 B.S.).Rise of Karma particles give shape to life's various events for individual. Unraised portion of Karma is stored with soul.
5-Jainism accepts existence of God in two forms. One Siddha Bhagwan- only pure soul without body. They reside on top of universe. Second "Arihant and Kevali Bhagwan" pure soul with the

body. They have complete knowledge of all the time and all things.    These God status souls are not associated with creation or destruction of universe. Neither, they control living or non living ones. They only show correct path to attain salvation and free the soul to end chain of life and death cycles. They are free from love and hate and do not bless or curse the followers or non followers.

6-Jainism also recognize souls with super powers and skills than human being who gets birth in Heaven on the strength of their accumulated good deeds. They are of 4 types of deo Vyanwantardeo, Asurkumardeo, Jyotishideo and Vemanikdeo.
Former two reside near earth while later two reside in upper portion

of universe Head of each category is known as Indra.
They are 64 in number, Sun and Moon are two Indra of Jyotishideo. They are too busy to enjoy their wealth and empire. They are also not associated with universe  creation or any related activity. Some of them having correct faith may often visit Thirthankar or Kewali

Bhagwan to offer respect. They have long longevity. Gurudeo looked at my friend and asked him if he is satisfied and understood the it. 
"Sir, I understood it but not satisfied with it. Please excuse me for that but How it can be so simple and plain ? Such a giant scale things cannot be self created and self-monitored ? How human life can run with out intervention of super powers ? I failed to understand fully.

 " Please Let me have  a week's time to think, read and revert.
We both stood up thanked Gurudeo for explanation and left venue.
Now it became compulsory for me not to miss next round of meeting with Gurudeo. My friend seemed to be more puzzled with this new addition to his knowledge. He failed to utter a single word in car. I also preferred silence waived bye while getting out of car in front of my home. Waiting for next meet I closed door and entered home. One good thing was that I have no doubts on Gurudeo.

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

JAINISM--MOVING TO HOPE AND LIGHT WITH JAINISM-----------!!!.

On 15 Th November 2016 ,I was accompanying Gurudeo while leaving the main place where he lived for four months period of Chaturms. The march is termed as "Vihar" in Jain terminology.

The next destination was a place in suburb around five kilo meter distance. We like minded Shrawaks are with Gurudeo in Vihar.

While we were walking a  premium luxury car stopped and  a person stepped down and offered greetings to Gurudeo. He asked for his permission to have 10 minutes to discuss problems and guidance Gurudeo expressed his inability to grant it, Since he is not allowed, to talk while walking, as it may involve crushing of small creatures unknowingly beside accident possibilities. He asked him to meet in Sthanak and asked me to coordinate with him sharing stay details.

 I shared location of new destination and asked him to attend venue after 10 a.m. when the lecture ends. I was curious to know about his problems and solutions offered by Gurudeo. So I attended the venue The topic is being shared with my readers ,so any one can have transformation attempt if needed by circumstances.

 "Sir, the person started conversation. I am the great sinner. Not a single sin, I can claim not to have committed. I belongs to a rich family. From the age of 25 years till current age of 50 ,I enjoyed life to the fullest without knowledge of my family. In the process, I tasted all things in the world- to name  a few-cheating .breaching trust ,smuggling, drugs. food, drinks, tobacco .gambling and female relationships. I am ashamed to name all of it.I am really sorry for it.

But now a days a sudden fear surrounds my mind which is causing 
depression. I fear my organs liver ,kidneys, lungs may cause me trouble. I also sense that with such a vagabond life style, I may go to hell, I am afraid of a disturbed death. Now .I want to change ,is it possible now or it is too late ? "and the person started weeping and sat down. Sir, please give me your blessings"!.

Gurudeo looked at him with sympathy and stated "Sorry I can not give blessings A Jain monk is supposed not to offer blessings as
blessings without back up of receiver's good deeds will not fetch any result. As a outcome faith on Jainism will be shaken. So I can only give you advice based on Jinwani for a correct path. However my best wishes will be always and for ever with you.
You came here with sense of regret ,this is basically too good thing for you. It is not possible for majority of sinners. Transformation may be difficult but not impossible if attempted rigorously.
Life always gives second chance. Body is temple of soul. Unfortunately you misused it due to wrong choices and company.

 While committing sins mind. speech and body acts serially. While giving up it is in reverse order i.e. body, speech and mind needs to accept it. Bearing this fundamentals one has to start new journey.
If your mind is strong then with determination your body can bear the shock of giving up addictions. I do not know whether your organs are affected by alcohol, smoking and other bad intakes.
Clinical tests can tell you that. But one thing is sure giving up will not add more harm to them. Secondly, I do not know whether you will go to hell or not since it depends on whether the one time unique
"Aayushyabandh" process is completed for you or not as of now.
But one thing is sure that your all those deeds have already formed part of your "Karman "body. As such you owe debts for it, repayable at due time. You have established enemy ship bond with all innocent animals who rested in your stomach while quenching your taste for  non-veg food and drinks. So just think how will they can forgive you  ?  When the role reverse in next life they will take the revenge

based on severity of your current actions. Just have a thought for it.
Secondly fearing uncontrollable event is meaningless. For example one is grinding water and other is grinding butter milk with curd. The result in first case is nil while it is butter in second case.
Just like it give up the death fear and engage yourself in good noble activities like reading Aagaams .doing mediation. meeting religious people and similar positive activities to keep mind active.

Any confession of sins have those eight remedies. Transformation is possible with it. But of course it require determination and vigorous follow up-Let me to explain it one by one.

1-Michhami Dukadam-- It is saying sorry immediately after you realize that you have committed sin and wish to be apologetic.
2-Pratikaman---It is to be done with due process in Samaik for expressing regret for past misdeeds done knowingly or otherwise.
3-Pratyakhan--Means taking vow  not to repeat the mistake again ( Pachkhan). You may be biding by some restrictions.
4-Aalochna- Revealing sins in front of Gurudeo

5-Ninda-------With soul as witness expressing guilty for himself for committing misdeeds with a regret feeling from bottom of heart.
6-Garhami- Expressing wrong deeds with sense of guilty in front of Gurudeo. With out any filter, to tell every mistake
7-Prayachhit-It is acceptance of atonement suggested by Gurudeo and to follow it. Guru will award it as per nature of mistake.
8-Forgiveness-To ask for forgiveness from living souls who might have been hurt by you in either way knowingly or unknowingly.
Those eight steps will not nullify your sins but it's density will be brought to mild voltage from high voltage" Gurudeo concluded.

With a pause he added " My child, see you are not alone. So many souls are walking on wrong path. It is normal for them to live with mask. But you are unique to realize it and ask for remedies. Try to read story of serial killer Arjun Mali from Jain literature. It can be assure that accepting own misdeeds requires lion's heart. You have it- go on right path soon you will find peace ultimately. Mind is a unique gift to mankind ,nothing is impossible for it."

 I looked at the face of questioner, I failed to read it but his eyes seemed to have found new glory. Hopefully he will be on right track,

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

JAINISM-MAHAVEER NURSERY TO MAHAVEER COLLEGE-------------!!!

It was 14/11/2016 full moon day and last day of this current year's Chaturmas. We all gathered to say thanks and goodbye to Gurudeo for his four months preaching. We could not request him to extend stay since in no case monk can extend stay beyond four months as per guidelines of Mahaveerswami. Monks have to obey the guidance
This is essential to avoid negative points of too much familiarity. It is based on theory that moving water of river remains fresh while water in pond get polluted with mud and dust.Hence moving is necessary.
First time three prominent Shravaks spoke to express their delight and achievements in spiritual terms as a effect of Chaturmas. They wished fair and safe onward journey of Gurudeo and requested him for his last message. His last message covers topic of this blog to motivate blog readers. Hope it will serve the purpose.
 "Acquiring right knowledge is first step towards salvation road." Gurudeo started his message. We all were carefully listened

With it correct faith follows leading to last step of correct character. So to impart Jainism knowledge from childhood it is need of hour to have schools for kids similar to concept of Gurukul as in ancient age.

We can give material inheritance in form of wealth to our kids in traditional ways. Unfortunately it will not accompany him for ever. Similarly professional education may solve his bread and butter needs. It can make him smart and scholar but to make him simple and honest- Jainism study is essential and must to add kid's bringing.
His spiritual thirst will not be quenched without Jinwani. So our aim should be to  give him ever lasting gift in form of correct knowledge so his base and foundation will be strong till last breath. If possible we shall aim to have school, teachers, books and mode of transport to arrange Jainsm education of kids. It can bring a healthy change.

Not to dream all big in first instance. With full devotion, efforts and
determination, let us proceed in correct directions for achieving it.
One can start it by offering place in own flat for two days in a week-Saturday and Sunday. It can be with rotation options with like minded group members .If the group arrange free pick up and drop it can add more students. More and more incentives can be thought of.
Knowledge available through Jainism's Aagam They are   now a days is limited since main 12th Aagam "Drishtivaad" got vanished after 1000 years of last Bhagwan  Pujya ShreeMahaveerswami.

However other books are available easily. In a great efforts to preserve it in Pune Katraj Aagam Jain temple all books are being carved in brass plates on all four large surrounding walls of temple. Really it is most appreciated and welcome human efforts. It is a pride and delight moment to watch the correct carvings on metal plates.

 Many Jain Educational Boards provides syllabus and various levels of examinations. One can have affiliation with such institutions.3 to 5 age group can cover up to nursery with syllabus from Navkar Mantra to Samaik and 20 onward group can have Aagam literature.

Seniors knowing the Bhagwan's teaching can spare time to educate such students. Such "Dharamprabhavana" can help them to build our

tremendous positive Karmas. Soon the moment can spread to whole world. I am not advocating conversion or forcefully imparting of Jinwani. But a born Jain or one interested in it must have opportunity to know what really Bhagwan has told for all of us. Only then he can vouch  greatness and correctness of Bhagwan's Jinwani.

As per order of Lord Mahaveer ,we have to carry forward  the torch  of our religion to 21000 years from salvation of Bhagwan. Unless we take care to educate our kids the task assigned to us may not be  called as completed" Gurudeo concluded for a while.
Lastly he added you must be happy for my departure for two reasons. First I am following order of Bhagwan and secondly that others  at various locations can get benefit of hearing Jinwani. Be engage yourselves in reducing bad Karma till I come back. Hope our soul gets more cleaner  when we meet next time, Khamatkhamna

We all stood up to show respect to him offered "Tikutto" Pranam and left the venue. I was nervous with a thought  when in future will get such chance. But agreed for leaving to respect his thoughts.

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

JAINISM-DENOMINATION IN INDIA AND APARIGRAHA--------!!!.

Friends the topic needs no introduction, since every one from rich to poor in India is being touched by this subject. Few listeners briefed Gurudeo the latest developments in this regard and requested  him to share his views on it. Just to relieve from shock was the purpose.

His thoughts are being covered herewith to facilitate review for us.
 "Jainism has no direct literature on this topic, But indirectly it's Truth and Non-possessiveness theory out of five vows-5 Mahavrata). can be related to it" Gurudeo started the discussion on above subject.

The incidence has given you lot of material to review your  actions to create wealth. It is but natural to have a life time shock when one fine morning, one finds that the currency that he loved so much is of zero worth. He starts to run here and there to see if he can restore

some value to it. No doubt to law biding citizen it can not be a shock. But unfortunately the figures with Government do not show a very comfort zone between number of tax payers and people who have  been apparently enjoyed wealth lavishly prima facie.
Now whatever is done cannot be undone. But one can take this is as opportunity to decide how to live life hence forth. One can decide it by asking following few related questions in this regard.
1) What is quantum of money required to live a simple life ?

2) Whether corruption or non fair practices is really worth and essentially required to earn money at loss of peace?
3) Can one curtail non essential expenses on show business like weddings, birthday, get together, anniversary parties and lavish purchases by curtailing wrong earnings. Thus both wrong tools can be stopped. Let us prefer legitimate transactions.
One has now little time to decide. Yesterday it was high value notes, today it is gold, tomorrow it can be land, flats or any other form of property owned. Similarly today it is in India tomorrow it can be in another country since money and related problems are every where in the world. So immediate review is called for urgently.

So sooner you decide to have limited earnings, limited expenditure it is better. It can relive you from- health hazards, unnecessary tensions and fear. Tension free mind can abolish need to have pill for sleeping and one can enjoy sound sleep. Now you can have spare time for good spiritual doings.You can cut negative Karma in this spare time.

Accumulation of wealth  by illegitimate  means and greed can cause birth in hell as evident from various holy Aagam and Jain literature.
As per Jain literature Chakraworty if not taking Diksha gets birth in hell as a rule due to highest luxurious life style. (In current era out of 12 Chakravarty  3 became Arihant Bhagwan-Shantinathji. Arahnathji and Kunthunathji rest nine took birth in hell for excess possessions.). One can check with Aagam for more details and draw conclusion.
We as monk left all material wealth, so I can not know economic pros and cons of demonetization. Neither ,I can comments on fairness or otherwise of it's modalities or methods adopted. But in spiritual term if one is following Jainism principles of truth and non possessives he will be least affected by it. Similarly youth with educational degree or professional expertise are less effected than traditional business with high value like jewelry and property.
In ordinary sense we call theft as a bad virtue  then how can theft of taxes can be justified.One can go for tax planning any time instead of tax evasion. I do not wish to add salt to your wound.
Please excuse me for that.One who utilized money for good causes like charity, helping others, education and medical assistance can have a sense of relief in such adversities..

One is proved right who assured to spend percentage of good earnings for better causes. If the episode can reduce one's love and greed for wrong money, we can treat it as a cost of correct knowledge, "Gurudeo concluded with a smile. 
The theory was hard to digest for us but was a bitter pill.

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

JAINISM-UTTARADHYAN SUTRA------WARNING FOR SUCIDE ATTEMPTS--------!!!.

 Dear friends sorry for late reporting. Next day was  the salvation celebration of Bhagwan Mahaveer. This Thithi is popularly known as "Pratipada" means first day of New Year. I woke up early @ 5.30 a.m. since I had to attend lecture of Gurudeo covering complete "Uttradhyansutra" (1 to 36  chapters in  original-  Ardhamaghdhi ).  It started  on 7.00 a.m. and ended on 9.30.a.m.A marathon session.

That day I could find that some time waking up early can be so beneficial for the entire balance life. So here is the coverage----.
After the  non-stop reading completed, for half an hour Gurudeo explained the importance of reading this Sutra on this day. Gurudeo completed the lecture and was about to leave the hall.

 Suddenly a Shrawak aged approximate 55+ years stood up and said " Gurudeo I have been diagnosed with a incurable disease and want to commit suicide to end the unbearable sufferings from current pain.
Please guide me Total hall was turned in  shock and sympathy mood.
Gurudeo asked the person to sit near to him and asked permission to extend the lecture by an half an hour. Here is his valuable guidance.
 Gurudeo said  " Who ever respect and love Bhagwan, he should not think such drastic step even in dream- think and take care for soul.

He asked all to open and read last two lines of  36th chapter of "Uttaradhyansutra" covering serial number 273 stanza. All including me opened book which we have just finished some time back today.
Those two lines of 273 /36 stanza proved  to be last words of Bhagwan as immediately after that He got salvation and  his soul left for "Siddhagati" as reported by "Sudharmawami" in same 274/36.

The stanza read as----- " Sattagahanam. Visbhakane ch. Jalaanam ch jalpavesano ya. Anayaarbhandsevi, Jammanmarnani Bandhati.The
Meaning of it+souls dying unnatural death (Baalmaran)- by use of weapon, poison, fire, jump in water, consuming prohibited items (alcohol, non vegetarian food, cigarettes drug, tobacco like ) cause numerous lives and deaths cycles as a result of unnatural killing.

Gurudeo continued "Bhagwan has stated  two  main forms of death one Pandit Maran ( death of knowledgeable souls in calm and quite state of mind and with or without Pratikaman,Aalochana and Santara .Such souls knew that every living  one gets death without exception. Second  one is Baalmaran (this death is in fear and disturbed state with wish not to leave current world, possessions and relations.
Bhagwan in  Bhagwatisutra 02/01 also explained twelve types of the Balmaran and in thirteen/seven chapter explained five type of deaths.

So do not think that only cancer or like diseases can cause death suddenly. On fixed time for each one, death will happen irrespective
 of care taken or medical aids. Since the whole process is being governed by Karma theory. Every one completes his life term as fixed at the time of "Aayshyabandh" in last birth without a change.
Similarly depth of experience of sufferings (Anubhag) was also as per fixation in last birth. One has no choice than face the destiny results with passions. Mind well, life is not fully bed of roses through out. One has his share of happiness and sorrows at possible ease.
Every thing cannot go as per wishes or plan. So be patient. If in good time  one does not think to commit suicide, then how in bad time he is prompted for it? .One must avoid such negative thoughts bravely.
You are a disciple of Mahveerswami who was a great warrior against body and mind. Cancer can defeat body but, do not let it defeat your soul. Fight it with full  will power.

If one prefers to end life by unnatural death, he may feel to get permanent solution. But  actually he is creating series of sufferings for a long time. It is a truth Bhagwan told and we should believe.

This is last educational warning of our respected Bhagwan Mahaveer. He knew that -we passage of time more difficult days of fifth  cycle will haunt mankind. So do not even think to have such drastic steps." Gurudeo concluded his valuable advice to Sharwak.
I looked into the eyes of patient, I found them filled with sparkling rays of hope and determination. May help him to give up his plans.

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