In yesterday's lecture Gurudeo covered story from 20th chapter of "Uttaradhaynsutra" titled "Mahanigranthiya".It was a touching one. It appealed to me very much as it points out harsh truth of human limitations. Incident narrated in the story is common in modern time. Out of blue suddenly, we can witness a young guy enjoying life and fame hit by destiny Here is the coverage. A-nath means orphan.
Shrenk was king of "Maghad-desh "and among prominent devotees
of Mahaveerswami. One day on his visit to forest, he saw one Jain
monk in meditation .King was very surprised to see such a young man with beautiful personality leaving domestic life. With curiosity
,he stopped at tree and offered the monk due respect and asked the
monk reasons for his taking Diksha to become a Jain monk.
The monk referred himself as "Anath" and said "King-! I am an orphan. I could not find anyone who can offer me- real shelter and become my guardian in my difficult time, Hence I left the domestic world and became monk by taking Diksha the monk replied.
On hearing it. King immediately shown his willingness to take monk's care ,if he returns back with him to his palace in kingdom.The monk smiled and said-"King you are yourself an orphan, how an orphan can take care of another orphan-----?. The surprised king
briefed the monk his wealth and empire. The he pleaded with monk
to review his false remark for him.As monk do not tell lies.
Then the monk explained the king his background & circumstances
which compelled the monk to leave home. The monk said "King
I belonged to a very affluent family from Koshambinagari." The monk shared his life's story and detailed reasons for his action and views. I will cover the rest happening in second part to adjust space.
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Friends Chaturmas series lectures were in full swing. I attended one lecture last week. Gurudeo was explaining monk and their life style
to kids. Here is the coverage of summary points for all blog readers,
"Dear Kids by this time you came to know that without being monk-
salvation is not possible. you will be surprised to know the present number of monks in India. In world Jain population is approximately 90lac,while number of monk from all branches is on too lower side
hardly18000.So to teach 500 Jain only one Sadhu is available. The
number is less as to become monk ,the courage required is too high and special. Only souls having better accumulated good deeds can dare for it.Souls who have cleared most of Charitra Mohniya Karma can do it. Now, kids can ask any question doubts if you want.---- ?".
With due permission, one kid stood up and asked "Gurudeo Sir, why
monks are always wearing only white and non stitched clothes ?
"Let us see the background for it, Gurudeo started answer. You know Digamber branch of Jainism treat cloth as "Possession"( Parigraha) ,
hence they don't use any cloth. Amber means sky. Sky is cloth for all of them. Shwetamber branch treat as permitted it in Pancham-Kaal
by Bhagwan -used without loving it to avoid unnecessary attention if any of watching masses, specially for lady monks in our country.Now let us see significance of white color. White represent the truth, simplicity, purity, positive vibe and cleanness among all seven color. White also represent surrender to almighty. In the ancient time white
flags were used for surrender or negotiation at war front by soldiers.
Now let us study the reasons of non stitching. Sleeve, collar, color
and pocket represent anger. pride. cheating and greed. For example
at time of quarrel one is habitual to fold sleeves. For impression we
use tie so that collar can be tight shaped adding to our personality. To mix in mob people with wrong intentions avoid plain color and they
use mixed colors. Pockets are used to store money. Monks don't have any money. Most important point is that one has to be very and great careful to avoid any spot on white clothes. Likewise Jain monks are always careful to keep their character spotless as guided Mahavrata. Character is a most precious thing for a soul to safeguard at any cost.
These may be probable reasons to prescribe those white clothes.Nevertheless when you grow up you can study Aagams to know
the exact reasons and prescription of Bhagwan." Pujya Gurudeo has
concluded. The satisfaction on kids faces was a too pleasant to watch I saluted Gurudeo and surprised with so many hidden secrets behind a apparently small case of selection of clothes by Bhagwan.
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Friends from today's full moon day ,the most awaited auspicious period of 4 months of Jain Chaturmas starts. First I will share the time table and then today's first lecture of Gurudeo for my readers.
1-27/07/2018---Chaturmas Starts.
2-06/09/2018---Paryushan of 8 days starts.Reading Anatgarhasutra.
3-13/09/2019---Panchami--Sawastari and Kshamapana Day.
4-07/11/2018---Veer-Nirvan day--Dipawali.
5-08/11/2018 ---Pratipada--Reading Uttaradhyanasutra.
6-22/11/2018--Full moon day--Chaturmas ends.
Readers can check with senior members of family for deviation if any. One is free to follow specific Jain branch dates.
Gurudeo started the lecture" My brothers and sisters ,so far we have
witnessed so many Chaturmas. Now really the time has come to ask oneself if he is using the period for cleaning the soul or just
removing the dust on it. Human race is loving money so much which is beyond the words. He starts looking for money to meet personal
necessary expenses. Then gradually it reaches to stages for comfort,
security and accumulation for next seven generations. Even after all
that he needs money to put his name in list of first hundred wealthy
personalities of world. If the person happens to be a Jain he may
has desire to do some kind of religious activities. He does little
and left balance for tomorrow. No one knows if he will see the sun rays of tomorrow or not ? Disturbing but it is a fact of current life.
In this connection I can share story from Ramayana with you. It is
related to Ravan. Expect Sitaji's kidnap episode, Ravan was very
intellectual person. On war land ,while he was breathing his last
moments, Shriram sent Laxman to have his advice to live life.
Ravan told never to postpone good things in life. He is about to
leave the world with 3 unfinished task with him. They are to build
staircase from earth to sky, to close doors of hell and to replace sea
water with milk. No doubt Ravan was very much able to achieve all
of those desires with his ability, power and wisdom.
So friends use maximum of this period for purification of soul in
period of four months. Whatever will you do will accompany you.
Bhagwan has prescribed so many tools to cut Karmas-fast, Samaik,
Pratikamn,Gurudarshan, Sanwar.Poshadh and attending Jinawani.
If one is unable to do it due to time constraint. One can go for Pachkkhan known as "Khandh". This can be the minimum Vrata.They are four-not eating vegetables and Sachit, not drinking plain water and Bramaacharya. Khandh means shoulder. On death, body needs 4 shoulders. Similarly soul needs those 4 shoulders-Khandh.Hope you all will do best and maximum utilization of this Parva".
Gurudeo concluded. I Wish all readers best opportunity in this Parv
period to cut Karmas and advance on salvation path.
JAI JINENDRA----------!!!------------- JAI MAHAVEER-----!!!.
Gurudeo arrived in city for upcoming Chaturmas 2018 scheduled on full moon day of 27th July 2018. I attended his session for kids
based on Navkar Mantra.The lecture is being summarized herewith.
"Dear kids,by this time you have learnt Navkar Mantra by heart. Even you are fluent in it's pronunciation and meaning. Today I will
brief you the feelings and emotions witch is must for it's proper effect. Only it's recital cannot give the desired results. Each line of it shall remind the soul of the reader, it's all objectives listed below.
1-Namo Arihantanam-First line must remind you that- Oh! I have
yet to complete most important task of my life that to conquer my
enemies of soul. Without it my salvation is impossible. Anger, pride,
cheating and greed are my negative points and I have to win over
them at any cost. Outside enemies also I have to turn into friends.I am within eyesight of Arihant Bhagwan from Mahavidehakhetra
I must be very careful for all my actions of mind, body and speech.
2-Namo Siddanam-This is too precious and important line.
The line should remind you that----- Oh! my permanent place and residence is at top of universe known as "Siddhasheela" Then Why I am interested in building perishable bungalows on this earth ? My real destination is most pleasant and cool and beautiful place. I will be fortunate to enjoy neighborhood of countless pure soul called
" Siddahbhagwan". I must work hard to reach the place as soon as possible. I must avoid all 18 sins which can delay my destination.
Soon I shall be in original crystal clear form of my soul like them.3-Namo Loye Savva Sahunam------I know that without giving up
domestic life and without taking Diksha, I cannot get salvation. Incurrent life, I must aim to be monk soon and join such pure souls.
With rigorous hard work during my tenure of monk, I have to study
"Aagamas ". By acquiring correct knowledge I shall aim to become
Upadhya. With this promotion I can impart exact "Jinwani" to all.
4-Namo Uvajayanam-- To study 32 Aagams ,to know it's correct
meaning requires high knowledge level. It is really a tough task
but I hope with blessings of Pujya Gurudeo I can do it definitely.
5-Namo Aayriyanam--I have to develop leadership qualities so as
to guide other fellow monks to follow correct Jain religion. If I can
achieve it.soon Gurudeo can select me to do the job. If I perform my
job as Aacharya as exactly prescribed by Bhagwan, I can assist masses, colleagues, disciples and self to achieve salvation in short
time. I am aware Bhagwan has informed in Bhagwatisutra-05/06
maximum 3 lives term to get salvation for Upadhya and Aacharya.
(*** Number deviation is done to show gradual increase in status).
I am eagerly waiting for the day when I will be part of Navkar
Mantra and Panch Parmeshthi. It will be achievement of my dream.
JAI JINENDRA----------!!!---------JAI MAHAVEER--------!!!'
Friends. I happened to meet Gurudeo and attend his lecture while on a personal tour. As per information shared by local city organization
the lecture was specially arranged for "Jain Bahu Mandal (It means
daughter in laws club).One of my earlier blogs in two parts titled tobe "Pregnancy and Jainism" is popular with readers and this subject
is based on similar lines, hence sharing with my blog readers.
"Sisters you all gathered here for a noble objective. Mother is every thing to kid. she is local God for kid in real sense. Herewith- I wish
to share with you kid's upbringing care notes. Hopefully it can help.
If the lecture is being absorbed with proper spirit and sincerity, we
can gift a good devotee to Jainism and better citizen to country ,The current wind generated in west and blowing and spreading in east
has hit our legacy, heritage and culture. Hope soon you will realize.
Lecture lasted for one and half hour, So I am cutting it points wise.
1.-For all round development of any kid one to five year span is very
very crucial. This period is being blessed with his sharp memory
and keen observations. So be careful for what you select him to teachFor it you have to make sacrifices, cut on your parties and social
gathering and make self updated for Jainism and Aagam study.
2.-Once kid starts to speak, within six month try to teach him noble
Navkar Mantra. This is our most auspicious best foundation for him.
3.When kid completes his third year of age. he is in the position to
remember. Try him to learn names of great 24 Thirthankars, Loggas.
Namothunam. 18 sins, nine Punya and Manglik. You must aim to impart him training of Samaik and Pratikaman by end of fifth year.
4.- Kids are too curious in this particular age to know what is in sky, what is in temple. how he came to your particular house, where God lives and what work he does and so many questions on similar lines.
To pacify his queries ,do not give him false answers. Your answers
must be based on Jainism study. It can give him correct knowledge.
To stop him from crying do not generate fear of police, thief, devil
and bad persons. It can make him weak. Teach him power of truth.
5.-To save own time ,many mothers allow kids to watch mobiles
and television. This is the most dangerous option. Once the kid
falls in this trap, it will be difficult to bring him back from these bad,
false and dream world. It take him to fictitious world. It can make his
personality as a self centered one without caring and listening others.
6.-With reduction in joint families and due to moving up to distant
places from home for job or study purpose, the old days of grandma and grandpa are vanishing fast. Now there are no genuine story
tellers. Hence mother shall visit Jain library and be acquainted with
our glorious past. She must replace all fairy and other stories with
Jainism based story. One can use following subjects as stories.
7.A.-life of Mahaveer Bhagwan, his youth, his leaving empire
to become monk, his rigorous Tap, his sufferings, his obtaining
Kewaldyan, his teachings and finally obtaining Nirvana or Moksha.
B-Mahasatiji Chandanbalaji-She was first lady disciple of Bhagwan.
C.-Bhagwan's teaching to Chandakaushik serpent .
D.-Arjunmali and his transformation from serial killer---"Antagarh".
E.-Rishabhdeo Bhagwan and Moradevi Mata. Their love, affection.
F.-Bahubali. king Bharat and sisters Bramiji and sundariji.
G-.Gajsukumalji and his unique achievements in a single day.
H. Aristanemiji not marrying Rajimatiji to avoid killings of animal.I. -Dharmaruchi Angar and ants .One can have treasure of stories from Aagam-"Dyanta Dharma Katha." Aagams are treasure for us.
Sisters let me conclude. Do not allow your kids to be weak and
easily take over target of bad habits. If mother gifts him strong
foundation of spirituality based on Jainism.no force on the earth can
shatter him. Brief him Karma theory slowly and make him careful
for all of his actions. Every mother is serious about his study and
personality development. Very few mothers realize the importance of religious study. It is our real roots. Only it has power to offer your kid inner peace and stability of mind in adverse conditions. Father of kid can also contribute to the process in a great extent. Just realize the changing period and entry of extreme and supremacy feeling overtaking in society. We need to preserve our Jainatava otherwise after 25 years todays kids will be soft targets of conversion to other easy religions.Kids not doing any Jain activity can be soft target.We should not loose our legacy of Bhagwan Mahverswami,
With the end of lecture unknowingly my eyes were filled with tears
unknowingly with memories of my departed mother. She was not too literate in traditional sense of education. But what she taught me for Jainism was unique. It provided me shelter in each crisis. It acts as a protective shield even after mother gone for ever for next life.
JAI JINENDRA------------!!!------ JAI MAHAVEER------------!!!.
Friends, in last blog we have studied 12/25 Bol. In this blog we will cover balance 13 Bol. Thus so far we have covered very useful part.
13.-10 Mithyatva.-It covers basic 10 main wrong beliefs ,we as ordinary human generally tend to follow. There are also fifteen other
secondary wrong actions. Readers can refer to a separate blog with
same topic in this blog else where. This study is major as such wrong actions or beliefs are reason not to get early salvation.
14.-9 Basic Tatva of Jainism--For a lay man Bhagwan has pointed out major pillars on which study of Jainism has been based. It has also been covered earlier by this Moksha -Marg series of this blogs. In all there are 9 Tatvas. Jeev, Ajeev. Punya. Paap, Aastrav, Sanwar. Nirjara, Bandh, Moksha.14+14+09+18+20+20+12+4+4=115 Bhed. Bandh has four sections. Prakurti(types),Sthithi(period) Anubhag it means density of sentiments and Pradesh ( quantity).
15.8 Types of soul-In common terminology, soul is considered to be
one, but Bhagwan has informed it's different features in eight parts.
This part is also covered by this blog series. The positive changes made in seven components ensure early salvation. Draya, Kashay, Yog, Upyog, Dyan, Darshan, Chartya and Virya Aatma. Kashay only a negative one while Draya is constant for all living. Balance can be positive or negative. Virya refer to willpower or soul's determination.
16.-24 Dandak-Total living souls are divided in 24 sections known are Dandak. It consists of- 7 hell+10 Bhuvanpati-Deo+5 Sthawar+3
Vikelendraiya+1 Tiryanch Panchedriya+1 human+1 Vyanvantardeo
+1Jyotishideo+1 Vemanikdeo. This classification made the common features study easy for understanding each section for Jain devotees.
17.-6 Leshya.-Changes in emotion and sentiments of soul is being studied by it's color called as Leshya. They are in all six. Three are
positive and balance 3 are negative. Detailed blog is also available.
18.-3 Drishti .-It is a manner in which a soul carry it's faith. They are
right, wrong and mix of both. Right is what Mahaveerswami taught. It consists three Samyag -Drishti, Mithya-Drishti and Mishradrishti.
19.-4 Dhyan.-It is state of mind's occupation. Aarta Dyan (engaged in fear and anxiety),Rodra Dhyan ( fraud. violence ,cheating etc.)
Dharma Dhyan and Shukla Dhyan. Former two needs avoidance.
20.-30 sections of 6 basic Draya. (substance).Please refer book. In all it is an important study with five category. Draya,,Kshetra, Kaal ,Bhav and feature for six Kaay which made whole universe. All 6 are of " Aadi-Anant" means are there for all 3 period without beginning or without the end. Jiva having "Chaitnaya and Upyog","Ajeev" has detoriation, Dharma helps movement,Adharma help stoppage while "Aakkash" offer place to stay. Drava wise Kaal is single." Jivas and Ajeeva, are Anant. Kaal, Dharma and Adharma are Asankhayat pradeshi. Lokaakash is Anant. Kaal is only in two and half Divpa.
21.-2 Rashi-- Rashi means collection. In complete universe there are only two major class. Living and non living. It is further classified
in 563 and 560 sub section. It is already being covered else where.
22.-12 Vrata of Shrawak-It covers vows from non violence to care
for incoming guests like monks to be adopted by devotee Sharawaks.
23.-05 Mahavrata of Sadhuji.-Major vows of monks till last breath.
24.-49 types of Pachkhan of Shrawak.--It is combination of possible actions of mind, language and body for taking vows. Very brilliant basis 11,12,13.21,22,23 .31,32,33. mind, speech and body. one number to be taken for action(Karan) and two number to be taken for (Yog) tool. For example number 31 denotes 3 Karan 1 Yog.
25.-5 Types of Charitra (conduct).The behavior adopted to nullify
8 Karmas is Charitra One is for Shrawak that is Samaik Charitra, Chedop-Stapniya,Pariharvishudhi, Sukshma Samparay and last one Yathakhyat Charitrya. Last balance 4 are for Monks. Hope this study will be useful to readers. Addition of book can be more useful.
JAI JINENDRA-------!!!------------JAI MAHAVEER----------!!!.
fame hit by destiny Here is the coverage. A-nath means orphan.
