Friend in this part we have to study reasons to believe Aagams. In a separate blog earlier, I have explained names of 32 Aagams and it's
divisions into 5 parts and how they were composed by disciples of
Bhagwan Mahveer and senior Aacharyaji. Disciples of Bhagwan
are called as Ganadhar. Mahaveerswami had eleven Gandhar. All
of them got salvation. Present Aagam are credited to fifth Gandhar.
Sudharmaswamiji .Before getting salvation all Kewalibhagwan get complete correct knowledge and vision known as Kewaldyan and
Kewaldarshan. All Kewalis are " Vitraag ". Vitraagi are free from
all human faults such as selfishness or looking for self interest, love,
hate.They have conquered total negativity. With a single object to guide living souls to end their own sufferings from centuries and
to come out of cycles of life and death, they compose Aagams.
Only with this concern they preach the masses through Jinwani.
Samkit is correct knowledge that shows tools for soul uplifting.
Now we will check limitations of human, his vision and his average
knowledge. Some believe on eyes only and approve what exists and be seen with eyes. If we go by this theory, they will not approve air.
Similarly a man who has not visited India and seen Mount Everest,
he will simply deny the existence of such highest mountain. Hence
we have to accept the existence of all things that could not be seen
with eyes. Even eye power to view get changed with ages. A young
normal person can view better than elderly one. With spectacles we
can improve vision. But to look for bacteria in a water drop, one
has to use microscopic devices. Thus we agree that human vision is
not same for all and even things can be invisible still existent. For a
birth- blind man to know how the full moon looks like is difficult.
He has to trust a man with eyes to have idea how moon look like.
We all are human are living with a common thread of life but with
having difference in our organ capacities. A goat cannot eat a full
watermelon, but same is an easy food for an elephant. For guidance
human who conquered limitation ,acquired knowledge needed as a
guide Secondly now let us check limitations of our knowledge.
Human history is hardly may be around 2600 years. Let us our have
limitations-we have divided knowledge in broad four divisions. They
are science, engineering, commerce and arts, There are various sub-
branches and various experts past and existing. Very few genius can be traced out to be expert in all branches. Even for any expert his known knowledge is less than unknown one.It shows that the ambit
of real and total knowledge is too vast.Surprisingly there is no any
branch to study soul.Few spiritual study is available. With study one
can definitely conclude that 32 Aagams covers all five branches of
knowledge including soul .it's sufferings and finally liberation.
there is no consent on form of soul or God. Nobody has ever seen any of these two things but each religion has own theory. Resultant
scene is too confusing for a lay man, Now we have only two options left after reality facts checking. Either we can have own theory or
we can seek advice from Gurudeo who can be trusted and clearly free from wrong intentions of exploiting devotees to earn money.
If one can have Jain monk as Guru,he can suggest Aagams. There
cannot be better and correct knowledge bank than Aagams.
Even one can check founders of each religion on 5 Anuvrata tests.
With all tests cleared fully, one can easily be devotee of Jainism, A
precious heritage and legacy we inherited from Bhagwan Mahaveer
and his eleven principal Gandhars lead by Guru Gautamswami.
Before it one may need to test the data before taking recourse to it.
As a sample case one can pick up 25 Bol from Aagam. Nobody
can prove any wrong or false statement therein.I don't think that
there remain any need to check balance sets of Aagam. So friends
just believe Bhagwan's preaching to be total truth.With such faith
one can touch Samkit. To know preliminary knowledge try learning
18 sins.09,Punya,09 Tatva and 25 Mithyathva. One can have idea
what is Jainism is all about and power of Kewaldyan and Darshan.
After getting the real source, one can his best for maximum use.
Samkit does not require anyone to promote Jain religion and hate
other religion. Only once touched, he must stick to it forever. Friends
very fortunate bhavi people can touch Samkit who have cut balance
of "Mohniyakarma ,69SKK out of total 70 Sagropam Kodakodi yrs.
Jain living abroad or in cosmopolitan culture needs to be very much
careful to keep Jaintva intact from other cultural impact.This is summary of what I gathered from reading for Samkit. Now
I have another task to simplify it for my lovely granddaughter,
JAI JINENDRA----------------!!! ------JAI MAHAVEER------!!!.
Friends,at our daily family pray meeting, I was explaining need of
Samkit and it's importance. Correct faith is basic foundation of our
Samkit. What is meant by faith was seemed to be difficult for her
understanding to my grand daughter. I asked her for 2 or 3 days gap
so I can read and put it to her in a simple ways. Here is coverage in
detail for blog readers. It can also guide some of them if required. It can be useful to make the basic foundation of Samkit strong.
Human intelligence and understanding power increases gradually. A
kid do not know about numbers or alphabets in her childhood. Her
mother or teacher tells her details and she start believing it. Same
process was also there for her mother and teacher. Thus what they
both came to know and how that knowledge originated initially is
difficult to relate. One thing was apparent that both got it from the
books. Now they are reading it from books as they have been told.
The writer of those books may be known but how, he gathered the
writing knowledge is more difficult to know, Let us assume that
some genius found the truth and passed on to next generations.
Based on such acquired knowledge parents ,teachers gave us all a
set of rules for various dos and undo. Initially we do not knew much
details of such rules. Since they have been told by entities for whom
we have great love, affection and respect ,we start to believe them.
This belief is called faith. If mother has warned us not to put finger
in fire, we follow it as we know deep in heart that mother will never
tell us any thing that is false or incorrect or against kid's interest.
with growing of age, one gather experience and observations. It all
fixes or amend your basic faith and stick to you unless some drastic
change by meeting new Guru or reading book happens to us. It is
also very important to know that each living soul takes birth with
knowledge and faith. No matter it may be correct or wrong, Human can have maximum 3 knowledge from birth. He can gain fourth one that is "Man paryvadyan" on getting Diksha Now for all Jain devotee
whatever told by Jineshwar Bhagwan is correct. On the other hand
whatever is against Jinwani in fully or to a fraction is wrong. We
get Jinwani from reading or hearing Jinwani, Believing it fully is
Samkit. Without it one cannot even think of salvation or Moksha,
It may be possible that one may not fully understand Jinwani but
to believe "Tamev Sachham Nisakam" whatever is told by Aagam
is the only truth is correct faith leading to Samkit.
Now in second part ,we will study why Aagam shall be trusted in it's entirety. How they were originated and who have wrote them.
The study is required to remove doubt if any that may be rises due
to elements like proof. logical thought process which are gift of
study of modern science and challenges put by other faiths. We
will see limitations of human and his knowledge and options they
have to have spiritual true knowledge and build correct faith.
JAI JINENDRA---------!!!--------JAI MAHAVEER---------!!!.
Friends really it was a great coincidence. Yesterday , it was world's mother day. On the same day, I happened to revisit 09/33 chapter of
Bhagwatisutra. The chapter read as "Rishabhdutta and Devananda". An idea clicked to me to share for my readers. Here is the coverage.
Most of Jain know " Trishalamata and King Siddartha" as parents of Puj. Bhagwan Mahaveer. But reality is some what different as told to
Guruguatamaswami by Mahaveerswami himself as above. Let us
have more details of it based on 09/33 and 05/04 chapters of B.S.
As Bhagwan himself shared it, no reason exists for any doubt. Even
14 dreams were seen by Devanannda Mata popularly it is believed
to be of Mata Trishala. One can check it from "Kalpasutra 2nd part.
The revelation incidence happened in a village where Puj, Mahaveer
was camped. The village was called "Brahmankundagram . A couple
residing in the village named "Rishabhdutta and Devananda" left
home to see Bhagwan Mahaveer. They were Bramins but as they
have heard the name and fame of Bhagwan, they decided not to
miss the opportunity to have a glimpse of Him. They have reached
the spot. No sooner than Devananda looked at face of Bhagwan, a
miracle happened. Her breast got heavier with milk and milk's flow started to flow. The lady forgot to close her eyelids and continued to look at Bhagwan without closing her eyes. Soon large tears of joy
started to flow without any interruption from her eyes. Her each and
every goosebumps thrilled with tremendous joyful and happiness.
Gautamswami was also present at the sight. After the couple left
the venue ,he could not resist his curiosity and asked Bhagwan the
reason for such a strange incident. While revealing the truth and root
cause Bhagwan shared with Gutamswami that " Devannanda " was
his real mother. Her body expressed her natural love and affection
for her own kid in most natural way unknowingly. Soon in the same
village both " Rishabhdutta and Devananda " took Diksha from
Bhagwan Mahaveer himself, Both got salvation and became Siddha.
Now we discuss the reasons how Bhagwan's Karma has acted in
transfer of mother .In his 3rd life of Marichi, Bhagwan was born as a
grandson of Thirthankar Shri Rishabhdeo as son of King Bharat.
When he came to know that in due course he will be Thirthankar
and get salvation it created a feeling of deep pride for his ancestral origin. With it, he built higher class birth prohibition Karma. As a
rule all Thirthankar get birth in "Kshatriyakul" only, This particular
Karma directed Bhagwan's soul to be in " Devananda's womb as
against of womb of "Trishalamata" when the soul traveled from 10th Deologa Pranant to Bharatkshetra for taking it's last birth as human.
After 82 days Lord Shakendra- Indra got this fact and got shocked.
To prevent exception to basic rules of birth of Thirthanakra, Indra
ordered "Harinagmeshideo" to arrange for transfer soul from one
womb to another. Deo carried out the order of "Indra"| and done his
job with utmost care and skill, Thus Bhagwan Mahaveer swami
missed his original mother. Trishalamata gave birth to Bhagwan.
In present modern science era we hear technique of artificial ways
of conception, surrogate mother. transfer of embryos from uterus to uterus. One can be shocked to note all techniques were available in
older era. One can visit the original B. Sutra chapter to know more
about meeting, Dikha and salvation of "Rishadatta and Devananda".
JAI JINENDRA---------------!!!--- JAI MAHAVEER-----------!!!.
Friends, herewith I try to share Mahaveerswami's answers to Guru Guatamswami in Bhagwatisutra. They are based on five chapters.
1.-07/06-Sata-Asata Vedniya.
2.-02/01-Sayamkrut Karma.
3.-17/04-Aatmakrut Dukha.
4.-01/09-Jivaaadi Ka Garuthva and Laghutva and
5.-03/03-Kriya and Vedna. Let us study them one by one----------.Normally human life has smooth flow if one has normal life expectations. But majority has to face 3 or 4 serious blows, when
one may eager to know the reasons behind it .Our personality and
behavior from childhood till date is crystal clear to us. We fail to
search out the root cause. Helplessly we turn to religion or Guru to
get the answer. We searched the answer within boundaries of current
life only, it lead to inability to find answer. I n such time, situation is
like chess game" Checkmate" condition. All options are closed. One
has to surrender and accept the results without any protest.
1.-In this chapter Bhagwan has given 7 reasons to get sorrow. They
are-causing distress, grief, pain, anguish, beating and remorse to any
of living soul or souls .On the other hand if one take care of others
and try to add happiness ,joy, softness, pleasure, protection and cheer
to their lives, it add same to own soul life. This fifth cycle is marked
by sorrows .Everyone is fed up and running here and there to save
the skin. In such condition one need not add fuel to it from his end.
2.- In this chapter Bhagwan has clarified that whatever sufferings a soul is facing ,all have it's origin in deeds committed by the sufferer.
Presently he is facing matured deeds. Whenever the balance deeds
get matured. he has to face them. There cannot be any exception.
However the Nirjara can help to reduce the severity in some cases.
3.-In this chapter Bhagwan told that whatever soul is facing is out
of own deeds. One cannot be called to share other's deeds unless
the particular soul was the party in any capacity to deeds of others.
In this chapter Mahaveerswami clearly stated that a soul makes
Karman body heavier by committing 18 sins. A heavy soul naturally
has to face more sufferings. On the other hand if soul decide to
remain absent from 18 sins by taking vow he gets a light Karman
body with less sufferings and early salvation.
5.-This clarification of Bhagwan can help us to remove doubts, He
clearly told that all results are outcome of our action. As such it is
first action then result. In no case, it happens that any result one may get without committing action. Many times we think that the
particular result is injustice, I can never do it, how it can happen to
me - ??? For such thoughts Bhagwan clarified that first action then
followed by result. So we shall take the result positively and try to
repay loan. Hope all this discussion can make ourselves more and
more cautious and answerable for our deeds and intentions.
JAI JINENDRA--------!!!---------JAI MAHAVEER------------!!!.
Friends problems and desperate time gives human the mind special thinking power.In the process,we may find out some hidden secrets as suggested by our mentors.The Corona pandemic made myself to
think accordingly.What I can discovered is being shared herewith.
Founder of Jain religion in this period, Mahaveer swami has gave
us various methods to live life. How they are useful, let us study.
1-Mask-It is known as "Muhpattti". Monk and Shrawak use it. It aim at protecting tiny viruses from entering into mouth .Suddenly a small
mask is running in short supply as everyone needs them to use .It
take care of air born viruses if any in surrounding atmosphere.
2.-Boiled or ash-mixed filtered water--It aims at drinking pure &
safe water to keep away the water born germs. Patients are given
advice to drink hot water maximum time to take care of throat. It
takes care of water born gems As a basic we need water often.
3.-Non-violence and vegetarian food-It ensures that the harmful
bacteria or poisonous things do not disturb your digestion. One
can check the status of prices and supply of other than veg. food. It
is a result of fear of eating that keep people to turn to veg. food .It
act as a prohibition of viruses passed on by other living souls.
4.-Samaik-It ensures individual isolation .It is a type of timely self
meditation. It keeps mind far away from negative energy. In time of
distress Samaik is a tool to connect with own soul and God.
5.-Sanghtta--It means not to touch others. In Jain culture and in
Samaik or in temple one gender cannot touch other gender. It a kind
of social distancing. Gents can touch only feet of monks.
6.-Poshad--It is a sort of self quarantine. The devotee engaged in
" Poshad" keeps away from all others for a limited time.
7-Charity--Jain religion preaches 9 types of Punya or good deeds.
In time of lock down the weaker section of society who looses it's daily earning of living opportunities can be served with this theory.
Hospitals and schools built out of charity are being used to give
treatment and shelter in such a alarming medical emergency.
8.-Aprarigraha-Jainism advocates minimum possession.one can
note in last 40 days, we can live with only essential things supply.
The less purchasing by masses has shaken many economies and
travel plans. Just check if we follow it ,our purchases and spending
on non essential extravaganza can be reduced to a great extent.
9.-Pratikaman-- All other living souls than self in 84 million Yoni
are being asked to forgive for misconduct if any towards them by
Jain .Let us ask same to Corona virus to forgive mankind.
10.Faith-The most important tool Jainism awards is strong faith, It's
God concept is totally different. God is not who awards life and
death. Jainism looks God as mentor ,philosopher and guide, He
guides how to live life and get the soul liberated by Nirjara. It's
Karma and Purushartha theory teaches us to take care of self action
by following rules and guidelines of society and state in emergency
times. In present times following such attitude prohibit spreading of
such deadly virus .If each one cares for others spread will be less.
Looking back at 1918 Spanish flue or influenza pandemic, world
has lost more than 50 millions people, out of it more than 12 million
were Indians. The repetition of pandemic occurred in 100 years. If it silently suggest that nature gives 100 years time to mankind to set
right his behavior against other species ?--.I started thinking. I also
request readers to have a review for what may went wrong for all
of human being to face such a wide spread calamity suddenly- ???,
JAI JINENDRA-----------------!!!--- JAI MAHAVEER---------!!!.
Friends on 3rdApril 2020 ,I have completed penning down of 250th
blog in series of Jainism-ways to attain salvation------Mokshsadhna.
Before approx. 77 months on 24/11/2013.I started it. On 1/01/2014
,I wrote 50th blog having viewers plus 3900.The figure reached the
mark of 100th blog on 18/09/2014 with viewers around plus 12000.
As on today i.e. 9th April 2020 the readers reached magic figure of
plus79600.Leaving those numbers and statistic, when I look back at
those blogs and viewers and their comments, I feel immense happy.
The joy can be compared to a farmer when seed sewed by him can
be seen in form of flourishing mango tree. Giving sweet fruits. A big
Thank You to Blogger for providing land in form of platform.
Average viewership number stand at number 1033 per month which
may not be impressive but the fact that Jainism interest exists is
sufficient for me to carry on the task without any self interest .At
some point of time in life majority of us needs to turn to religion
shelter to have inner peace and consolation. Better if decide to do
it as early as possible to have strong foundation through out life .I
hope more young people to read us through oral communication.
In opinion of zoologist the king of forest has a peculiar habit. He
prefers to take overview of his past path at regular interval, so that
he can have safe march in near future. This habit of retrospection
offers him a safe way ahead in forest avoiding past mistakes if any.
In similar ways, I check with my self frequently if I am keeping the
object alive witch I set for myself ,in the beginning of writing. In the
absence of feedback except few comments ,I do the work myself.
With a sole object keeping young generation in vision, I started it.
My main object was to simply the Jinwani from Aagam based
literature and to represent it to youngsters in a readable form.It is
always better to read original than other versions .I knew it since
beginning. But given a choice to read Aagam in "Ardhamaghdi,they
may prefer to continue with traditional ways of Puja. It may consist
of going to temple ,taking Darshan and then back to routine. In the
said process they might overlook the treasure Bhagwan Mahaveer
Swamiji left for us in form of Jinwani. It could be a great loss.
While doing my task I have taken care to provide in blog maximum references of Aagam so that my narratives does not breach truth as
per Jinwani. Such care is most necessary because there is no other
sin bigger than to say anything which is not matching or in contrast
to Jinwani. Secondly I was also cautious not to impose my branch
wise preferences and to remain impartial to all Jainism branches.
Beside Jain religion I have not commented on other religions unless
they have been called on. It could happen as I personally believe
that any type of faith is a subject matter of individual soul. His self
devotion and engagement with religion shape that One must have
liberty to decide form of his prayers and devotion for Almighty.
Lastly to say Thanks for all who made it possible will be a mere
formality. Better I will like to carry their support as a obligation to
repay their debt for liking and appreciation, I believe that this kind
of obligation will be a force that keep me carry on this blog.
One request to readers that they can motivate other to read blog as
much as possible. Other than 10 popular blogs, remaining blog are
aimed to reveal secrets of living life in simple and peaceful ways.
JAI JINENDRA----------!!!-------------JAI MAHAVEER-------!!!.
all human faults such as selfishness or looking for self interest, love,
We all are human are living with a common thread of life but with
Human history is hardly may be around 2600 years. Let us our have
Before it one may need to test the data before taking recourse to it.
After getting the real source, one can his best for maximum use.
