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-------!!!.

JAINISM PRASING MAHVEER BHAGWAN--PUCHHISUNAM STUTI----!!!

Most Jain devotees follow the tradition of reciting praise of Pujya
Bhagwan Mahveerswami"Puchhisunam"108 times in the week of Dipwali festival. It is done to mark the salvation of Bhagwan on day  of Kartikvadi Amaysya. Keeping this in view Gurudeo ,delivered a
lecture on sixth chapter fromAagam-------  "Suyagadanang Sutra".

It contains this composition composed by then fifth Gandhar of Bhagwan Pujya Sudharmaswamiji. Since the compositor is now
Siddhabhagwan ,this composition carries great importance. Basic reason being it is not composed by any human being but by Sidha Kewali Bhagwan for then Arihant Mahaveer Bhagwan. So this is regarded as most unique masterpiece in total available Jain literature.

Bhagwan belonged Kashyapa Gotra.He is also referred as Dyatputra.

His father was from "Dyat " and mother was from the Videha" Gotra. He attained Kewaldyan and Kewaldarshan ( complete--- knowledge and complete vision ).Such vision covers all 3 period --past, present and future for total living and non living substances. It is the power to see all things in right and correct ways called as "Kewaldarshan".
With this rare achievement Bhagwan knew  sufferings of all living souls from all directions and guided them for right path to get rid of from all sufferings and sorrows. Hence Bhagwan was called to be a "Khedadnya". He used his life term for purification of  own soul soul and guided masses for how to do it for them in most possible efforts.

Reciting it is treated as "Swadhaya" The composition got the name from it's starting word "Puchhisunam " which means to ask. Once some saints and top personalities asked Sudharmaswamiji, the details of founder of this great religion- "Jain Dharma"----- Pujya Bhagwan
Mahveerswami.To their reply this composition was being composed.

It is also called "Veer-Stuti" because original name of Bhagwan got changed from Vardhaman to Mahaveer. Maha means great and Veer means warrior. Most difficult war among all wars is war with own soul while removing it's all negative thoughts and actions. It is too difficult and beyond reach of ordinary determination to clear soul. Only a rare great soul like Mahaveera can do it with determination.

Vardhman did war with soul vigorously, within  his short life span of mere 72 years hence this composition got name Veer-Stuti .One must read it minimum once on Diwali day.108 times reading is desirable  and welcome.It motivate us to follow salvation path of Bhagwan.

Numerous qualities and virtues of Bhagwan are beyond words. So his qualities are being compared with following best entities of total universe covering all categories from various sections in world. 
He has unique personality having blend of all features of below listed entities. There are total 29 stanza in this unique composition which highlight Bhagwan and his virtues. All virtues are being discussed as

1] Sun-Highest Brightness, Heat and biggest planet.
2] Fire-Best tool to remove darkness from all corners to the fullest .
3] Indra-Topmost God in Heaven and King of respective Deologa.
4] Sawyabhurman Ocean-Crystal clear water and largest ocean.
5] Sumeru, Nishadh and Ruchak Parvat-Top in height and round mountains in the total universe. 9 to 14 stanza describe Sumeruparvat
6] Moon and Oyster-Purity whiteness to match Bhagwan's flawless      mediation ( Dhyan) technique and practices.
07]  Shyamali-Topmost tree in all trees.
08]  Nandanvan-Top garden in all gardens.
09]  Sound of Clouds-Top sound in all sounds.
10]  Moon--Top shining Star among galaxy of stars.

11]  Turmeric-Chandan-Top in all Fragrance.
12]  Dharnendra--Top God of Naagkumardevta category in heaven.
13] Sugarcane Juice-Best sweet taste among all juices.
14] Eravan/Erawat--Best elephant in all elephants.
15] Lion-Top in all animals. Regarded as King of animals.
16] Ganga-Top and permanent river.
17] Venudeo Eagle-Top bird.
18] Vishwasen-Top Warrior.
19] Lotus-Top in flowers.
20] Dantvakya-Top Warrior,
21] Abhaydaan-Best form of Charity to provide life assurance.
22] Not harming any one-Best form of truth.
23] Bramcharya /chastity -Best form of Tapsya.
24] Lavsaptam Deo-Best periodic position in five Anuttarviman.
25] Earth-Best shelter for all .
26] Sudharma Sabha-Best Conference and meeting hall.

This is just glimpse and preliminary introduction of it. It does not match 1% of joy and peace which one can get from reading original composition in Ardhamaghdhi language. Let this Diwali, we can do it from book and decide to lean it by next Diwali. I share message
of Gurudeo with you all. This Diwali Gurudeo gifted us this unique
 lamp of 'Puchhisunam".With it let us do "Swadhya" and lit our lives. We can change our lives if we think and find answer to greatness of Bhagwan. He is greater than all the items compared in Puchisunam, The reason of His greatness lies in His "Dharma Aaradhna" for the 4 gems of Samkit being the correct knowledge faith Tap and character. 

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Let us lit our life with light this noble soul shown through Jinwani

We all are fortunate to have Mahaveer Swami's teachings, human life and Jain-dharma as religion. Let us utilize the opportunity to gain salvation at earliest point of time. Only Bhagwan can guide us for it.

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Friends,I was in dual mind for sharing original composition on this
Blog.The reason is that the "Puchhisunam " is "Kaliksutra".Means it
must be read in allowed Porishi time in a clean & pure environment. 
Otherwise it can be a bigger sin .Looking to increased number of
devotees for this blog, I am daring for it with a object of "Dharma-
Prabhavana".So please take utmost care and do the "Swadhya",It
also give details of other "Aswadhya" conditions .Once a devotee
learn it by heart in a 8 days. need will not arise for net use for it.
To take care to recite it avoiding "Aswyadhay period".

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

JAINISM----WAYS TO CONNECT WITH GOD---------!!!

As usual after much time gap I could attend the lecture of Gurudeo, This was my first lecture after returning back to India. Few young students were participating in today's lecture. To guide youth section of my blog, I decided to cover the discussion in this blog. Hope it will fetch desired results with all age groups particularly youngsters.

A student sent a question on piece of paper. Gurudeo read it, it was saying------"Sir, I do not know the reason but I could not connect to spirituality or God. Please explain me the possible reasons and ways to connect with Almighty. It will be highly obligatory for my soul.

  Gurudeo looked at the student & started to address the audiences.
 Here is the the summary of lecture. It can certainly help to all of us.
"No doubt everybody can connect with God. But it requires some changes in daily routine. I guess a working youth has no spare time 
except weekend i.e. Saturday and Sunday. Both  the days are usually utilized to have restoration of energy for body and mind by so called entertainment .With this time table of five days full work and two days full enjoyment. it is difficult to connect with God, I really feel.

Each day in the morning-- start to spare some time for mediation. Later on it can take full form of Samaik. In the process one has to change mind set and must learn to differentiate between soul and body. So far most time we have  prayed to God for material things. pleasure or for end of sufferings. Now onward we have to  pray to free soul from all sufferings caused by series of births and deaths. As per Jainism God only shows way to salvation, He should not be looked for any other domestic or material help of different nature.

With closed eyed sitting in a clean place one can engage in thinking process with following two questions in full concentration of mind.

1) Where from I came to take birth on this Earth ? Where I will go after death ? Is it mine's only life ? or is it one out of so many births waiting behind. What is the reason and purpose of my this birth--?.
2) What I brought at time when I took birth ? What I will take back while leaving? Empty hands seems probable answer. Is it correct--?
It may be difficult to have answer for first question in the beginning while the second question has simple answer -Nothing, Second one

answer has universal acceptance and nobody will or can dispute it.

Here you have to find answer if ---I cannot take any penny with me, then why I am greedy and keep running after money all the time and madly loving it. The nothing answer refers to physical or material things. But while leaving one always carries good or bad name and fame for his contribution during his lifetime known as 'Karman Body " in Jainism. It is root cause which shapes destiny.

Now if you want to know answer of first question you have to learn basics of Jainism like Gati (4 categories of taking  birth), Jaati (five categories of living souls on basis of organs) and nine Tatva. Here be careful not to get trapped in wrong answers, One basic test one has to follow that no one can arrange birth, death and sufferings for you. Only Your Karma alone related to past, present or future has this power. From net of mighty Karmas, there cannot be escape.
 In the beginning you may not agree to the basics. To verify it you have to visit following four places and make keen observations.

1] Hospital : Here you can see the various sufferings from kids to old people with categories of curable to incurable diseases. The place will puzzle you to know the root causes of all such sufferings of us.

2] Courts : Here you can see all types of disputes ranging from divorce, property claims, cheating, frauds, murder and so on. You will be surprised to know both parties to disputes were  connected with love or friendship in past. The place will give you idea of truth of human relationships and put a question in your mind whether all relationships are really permanent ? If they are worth than soul-- ?.

3] Old age homes or Day care centers for kids. Here you can again see the testing of human relations and reduced power of body. Same body which was talk of town once upon a time is now dependent on  nurses to have daily routines. Here you can know the effect of time factor and limitations of human body. One can visualize his old age appearance with white or no hair and almost all teeth missing. He can wonder whether it is the same body for whose taste and growth he went for drinks and non vegetarian food allowing killing of  much

innocent animals and birds. If one start thinking process here he can find one truth that body is mortal while soul is immortal. Hence to be more cautious for soul is the real need of this fifth Kalchakra period.

4] Graveyard : The place has it's clients base irrespective of ages. The entrant  may be small kid, youth or old one. The matter will again surprise you that there is no first in first out basis followed here. No age limit. It will show you the power of death. Now you can not bank of immortality concept for self. Last visit to this place is most certain event for each living soul. Then why to engage in activities that are harmful to others--?. Let the individual thinking process begin by asking this question to each of us.
        With such observations and with so many lessons taught by life and surroundings your thought process will start to change from material world to spiritual world. Soon you will decide to allot more time to mediate as it awards inner peace to practitioners.
Now you will be more interested to find  truth and mystery of life.

 With reading Jain Literature slowly you can know the true meaning of life and importance of actions of mind, speech and body. Later on with study of "Karma" theory you will know the root cause of all sufferings. With passage of time you will acquire correct knowledge. With correct knowledge the faith will be corrected. True knowledge and correct faith are the basics to connect with God. Now what was seemed as difficult can be very easy and in eye sight and too easy to  
reach Just see the  absolute change in thinking process  and thus the connectivity can be established- "Gurudeo concluded.

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