JAINISM-SIX PHASES OF SALVATION-------------!!!

I was very curious to know which salvation phases Gurudeo told on next day, when he was supposed to resume the balance portion of answer asked in last blog. I could not attend it next day, I collected notes based on the topic from one of my friend devotee during my current visit. I studied  those notes further to my possible extent.
I got some more explanation on notes and making it available to my Blog viewers -which can be immense useful to salvation seekers.
These notes were based on 03/01 Chapter of Bhagwatisutra and 68 Sutra of Rajprashniyasutra. To read blog with Aagam reference can be more useful to understand the subject easily and at more details.

 As a custom Devta and Indra from Heaven used to visit our Earth to meet Thirthankar Bhagwan. On visit of Devta Sanatkumar Indra and Suryabhadeo to Mahaveerbhagwan, Gurugautamswami asked Pujya Bhagwan fate and future of both of them so as to provide guidance to followers. In answer Bhagwan has informed how Moksha is being obtained in following six phases. Let us study it for future reference.

Bhagwan Mahaweerswami explained salvation process, which both above referred Devatas will be completing in a near positive way.
These six phases are  discussed below :
1) Bhav Siddik /Abhavsiddik
2) Samyagdrishti/Mithyadristhi
3) Parittasansariye/Aparittasansariye
4) Sulabbhodhiye/Durlabhbodhiye
5) Aarahaye/Virahaye
6) Charime/Acharime
First are positive and next shown by (/) mark are being negative for salvation. Since the terms used above are in original from Aagaam languages of Ardhamaghdhi, let us examine it's meaning  to clear concepts. These can also be taken as conditions to get salvation.

 1) Bhavi: Means eligible for salvation. One can not answer why one is Bhavi and another one is Abhavi. It is just basic nature of any soul. Thus plant can grow only in fertile land and not in desert. Similarly male can have mustache and beard while ,it is missing from female. One interesting thing is that all Bhavi souls will get salvation at the end. Since the number of such souls is infinite and time of salvation differs from each other -The Universe will always have Bhavi souls yet to be liberated. For Abhavi there is no option of salvation. They have endless life and death cycles. Bhavi means soul who will be able to cut off wrong faith and adopt  Bhagwant's teaching with the passage of time. With gain of Samyagdyan they will be able to do it.
2) Samyagdrishti:
 Samkit means having faith on Jinwani and teachings of Bhagwan.
From inception each soul is carrying  on with wrong believes.it is called as Mithyadrishti and termed as Krishnapakshi. After numerous life and death cycles dawn of right faith knocks the doors of given  the particular  a soul and he becomes Shuklapakshi. A positive era begins for salvation. Touch of Samyagdyan makes soul Shuklapakshi

 The Samkit touched may come and go. But now he is not new to it. Now ,he has came out of  countless cycles category and entered in defined cycles of Ardha Pudgal Parivartan category to get definite salvation. Once the soul entered  Shuklapaksha zone it has achieved  a predefined salvation period and he will not return to Krishnapaksh. In a nutshell he is marching for a definite salvation sooner or later.

If he is able to hold Samkit and opt for good deeds, he can have good life and death cycles in future. Otherwise he will finish his term with  many sorrowful cycles of life and death before getting salvation.
3) Parittasansari: Means balance of maximum 7 life of heaven and 8 life of human. Paritta means limited ambit of  domestic lives. Now the destination of salvation is in sight with a clear defined period.

It happens if Samkit is being got and soul does not fall from it. Soul has continuous Samkit in this category .In his last lecture Pujyashri Bhagwanmahaveer told very beautiful two lines in Uttaradhyansutra 36/266-- " Jinvayan Anuratta "-------------means soul having faith and respect in Jinwani becomes Parittasansari. They have limited  countable lives and death cycles. It requires conduct as per Jinwani

4) Sulabhbodhi: (Easy grasping, understanding constant liking)
 Means easy availability of right knowledge, right religion. right faith, easy circumstances to get  constant availability of best religious

opportunity to uplift soul. Such soul are interested to read maximum Aagaam, visit temple/Sthanak, meet Gurudeo, take participation in Chaturmas to have Dharmaprabhavna like etc. With out much efforts they can access various opportunities to follow great Jainism.
5) Aaradhaka- 
Now the soul has fully surrendered to Jinwani. His all actions are as per Bhagwan's teachings. Even in dream he cannot think otherwise.
His actions, faith, feelings. message all are as per Bhagwan's saying.

6) Charama: Means last. Now the soul will take only one life and then will not go for next life with body. He will nullify Karman and Tejas body causing new life. Soul will get salvation in current life.

 Thus the soul will take last birth  as human in Mahvideha khetra
 or other eligible place, take Diksha with Kewalibhagwan or Pujya Viharmanbhagwan, engage in  best religious practice and get salvation. Thus soul's long cherished dream come true.

 Now his all good/bad; Karmas and Deeds get nullified. The soul started with darkness layers, now it  removes all darkness and leaves body and leaves in crystal clear body less form in eternal peace for ever at top of universe known as "Siddhasheela".

 Now let us examine our inner soul-how far it has traveled on the path of salvation. I thanked the devotee and offered Vandana to Gurudeo and left the holy venue with delight .Let us at least reach

the stage of "Parittasansasari" to limit our next life and death cycles.

JAIJINENDRA-----------!!!!------- JAIMAHAVEERA ----------!!!.

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-------!!!.