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------!!!.

JAINISM-DEBTS CREATED BY MOHNIYA KARMA--LOVE OR HATE------!!!.

In the questions and answers session an old widower devotee who could not stand properly stood up and asked Gurudeo a query-----.
"Maharaj, why I am being constantly harassed and neglected by my son and his wife ? I have not expected such treatment to me even in my wildest dream "he said with a choke up voice and sat down.
Gurudeo looked at him sympathetically  and said." Yes I will try to answer your question but before that let all of us have a look at those various situations in day today's life around us :-----------.

1.Parent taking care of their only mentally retarded son.
2.A house wife serving her husband suffering from paralysis since long period immediately after wedding.
3. A husband drinking alcohol and beating his wife on a regular basis. In absence of drink he is too good and normal.
4. Real brothers are fighting in legal battle over property disputes since decades immediately after demise of father.
5. A person donating his accumulated wealth to uplift lives of many unknown people of other countries.
6. Various organizations working to save animals and plants. A nurse serving patient without any motive.
7.A lady loving her pet dog just like kids giving her full attention.
 Do you think all such incidents happens without any reason---- ? 
As a rule there is a unique thread creating those above cited and another similar complexities of relationships among living souls driven by Karma Theory.It is created out of our love or hate felings.

Jainism provides the reasons of such actions, one has to refer and study following Aagaams for better understanding.
1. Chapter 18/03 of Bhagwatisutra Dravya ( actual) and Bhav---- (emotional)  Bandhan (bondage). It shall be read with sub sections Prayogbandha (action) and Vistrthabandh ( natural).

In former, the actions of a particular soul creates good or bad connections with other soul out of love or hate .As a rule one has to clear all such deeds before his soul gets salvation. For example love and respect Guru Gautamswami carried for Mahaveer Bhagwan was proving a cause of former not getting salvation earlier.

Similar is the case between 22nd Thirthankar ShriNeminathji and Rajimatijitiji. The later was carrying her love for him for nine life cycles. At last on clarification by Bhagwan ,she gave up marriage plans and became monk and got salvation.
Such continuous relationships are termed in Hindi Language as "Rhunanubandh" to meant inner connections between various soul.

2. Chapter 12/07 of Bhagwatisutra explains numerous relations of a soul. It explains that each soul has been son, daughter, father, mother, friend and enemy for all other souls in the universe.
In current life if we protect a life we became his parent. On other hand we kill it or harass him we create negative bonding with him.

3. 30 types of actions and reasons of building Mahahohniya Karma. All such actions give same or severe than original action as per mechanism of boomerang. They are termed as Saatavedniya (good) and Asatavedniya Karma. ( bad ).Hence as per teachings of Jainism we have to conquer love and or hate for other living souls. Even in Pratikaman Raagbandhan (attachment by love) and Dweshbandhan (hate connections) are advised to be avoided. We have seen the rise of Karma and the consequences" Gajsukuuumalmuni" faced.

Thus there is no reason to feel sorry for the present state. No one can stop the natural process of operation of Karma results.
 If one decides to forgive the opponent and suffer the result silently then  only new cycle of  tit for tat and hate will not be generated,
It is my advice  in good faith to adopt a let go approach and repay the  old dues " Gurudeo concluded.
I looked at the face of that old person, there were tears in his eyes. He might have understood his own actions of past life and regretted. He bowed down and sat with some helping hands.

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

JAINISM-- SAMKIT----BE CONFIDENT @ 101% LEVEL----------------!!!

I happened to be in Malegaon near Nasik in Maharashtra for taking Gurudarshan. The showers of Jinwani was being showered by Pujya Gurudeo in this monsoon of Chaturmas for benefits of thousands of Jain Devotees. After lecture session his, the famous questions and answers session started. I was too happy to participate in the session.

One devotee stood up and asked Gurudeo -"How one shall carry on religious activities in the background of so much uncertainty: like whether he is Bhavi ( Eligible for salvation) or not is not known. If Bhavi then whether he is Shuklapakshi ( entry in salvation time zone) or Krishnapakshi ( yet to enter period of salvation.) also is not known ? Period of salvation is near or too late is also not known. There is no Kewaldyani with us to guide at present time of 5th Aara."

Gurudeo smiled a bit and said "Yes, you are correct when you talked about such uncertainty.  Now there is absence of Kevaldyan in our Bharatkhetra and no one can tell the exact truth about oneself. But there is no reason to get disappointed. First thing to note is that such confusion/questions arise in  the mind of Bhavi souls only. Abhavi souls are enjoying the series of life and death cycles and do not bother about freeing the souls from such cycles and to get salvation.

They do not bother about it and never thought ever to end the cycles.
Secondly one is best judge for himself. One may put mask for outer world but inside him he is aware of all his good and bad deeds and own qualities. Thus one can easily vouch for own's personality on basis of five criteria's. Let us examine if we clear them in self tests.
Those criteria are as given in Pratikaman. Practical test of Samkiti soul are - Sham, Samvega, Nirved, Anukaampa and Aastha ( sense of equality among living souls, wish for salvation, aloof from domestic affairs, care for others trouble and concern for them).
If all these tests are positive in one self- he can consider himself as Bhavi. Once he is Bhavi then he must get the salvation as Bhagwan Mahaveer has assured Jayanti Shravika in Bhagwatisutra while answering her query chapter 12/02.It is a  basic truth for all of us.

 A student who appeared for his final examination  can accurately predict that I will definitely pass and will secure good marks. One shall be confident @ more than 100%  level like the student for getting salvation. Hope we all will carry similar confidence level.

 One must think that I am Bhavi and Shuklapakshi and definitely get salvation in near future and carry on activities as per Jinwani. One has to believe in one self and think that no doubt ,the path of Moksh salvation is too difficult but at least not impossible I can definitely achieve it. I have the torch of right knowledge. faith and Character given by Mahaveerbhagwan. It will bring my mission success.
 So do not worry have full faith in teachings of Bhagwan and continue to accumulate good deeds "Gurudeo concluded. I can see now much more confidence on the face of that devotee --------!!!.

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