Friends here is the summary of Gurudeo's lecture from my diary. He
was addressing the devotees in pre-Diwali reading of "Uttradhyan"
Sutra before Veer-Nirvan day .It is a Jain tradition since salvation of
Mahaveerbhagwan. His lecture was based on Thirty three chapter of Sutra titled as "Karmaprakurti" Let us study these important notes.
" Devanupriya you all know Karma theory to be foundation of our
Jain religion. You all know the types of eight Karmas with nature. It can add to have more knowledge related to sub divisions of Karma.
With a too kind heart gesture Bhagwan has given detail of all eight
Karma for us. The only purpose of him behind it was to make all of
us aware of which can be executed or avoided. He sub- divided the
Karmas in 148 branch or Prakurti. When 26 branches are being kept
aside for nature purpose 122 branches remains. Out of it he told 42
branches to be good for conduct while 80 are to be avoided.80 are
causing building of bad future in current or next lives. Today I will
explain in brief the nature of these branches of Karma tree.
First let me brief you first the tally of 8 Karma and 148 branches.
Some Aacharya count additional 10 for Naam making total to 158.
Devotees can refer"Pradhyapanasutra"02/23 chapter for details of all sub branches. Karma is the sole reason of all varieties in the living
souls in universe. In Bhagwati 12/05 Mahaveerswami clearly told the
basic truth. Universe is full of Karma particles. They at their own do
not get fixed with any soul unless invited .Soul invites them by his
actions. love. hate and Kashay. Sugarcane and chilly seeds may get
same soil, sunlight .air water but the resultant crop will be a totally
different in taste. This is the power of Karma. It can make the soul of
Thirthankar or Nerkiya in 7th hell. Hence soul conduct is important.
Jain literature has detailed coverage on Karma doctrine. The most
widely followed Granth is "Karmagranth" penned down in 13th-14
centuries by "Aacharya Shrimad Devendrasuriji".Sthankwasi branch
approve it as Granth as few interpretation is not matching Aagam.
Aacharya Mishrilalji Maharaj and Aacharya Devendaramuniji have
interpreted it in book titled as "Karmagranth" and " Karma-Vidyan".
Devotees interested in deep study must spare time to read it once.
Karma rises are of two types. Pradesh and Vipak, Pradesh rise are
limited to Aatma-Pradesh. But "Vipak uday" Karma give a good or
bad experience to be felt. If not taken in right spirit can cause more
Karma attachment to soul.J ainism teache facing them in cool ways.
As per chart Naam and Mohniya Karma's branches have maximum
branches. Mohniya Karma is most difficult to clear. The reason for it is our inability to remain neutral and confined to our own soul. We
have opinion for every thing and accordingly we love and hate the
things. Naam karma has largest branches. This is the reason of seen
varieties in living souls. Naam Karma covers birth, organ, body type
parts of body, structure body, color, smell .taste ,voice, success and
failure in life. One may be too famous with lot of followers where as
other may be neglected in own family. Detail are available in book.
One thing is sure that a most small action of soul through it's mind
body and speech is sufficient for Karma to get attached to the soul.
Hence mind your action Karma is waiting for your invitation. Be
particular ,think twice before acting" Gurudeo concluded lecture.
JAIJINENDRA--------------!!!------JAI MAHAVEERA---------!!!.
Friends here is coverage from diary for second session by Gurudeo.
"Devanipriya, in first session we have discussed how the thought
process and it's purity while reaching truth can have great impact.
Now we can check qualities of soul. As we know, soul do not carry
any shape or color and it is invisible to all except Kewaldyani. It is
gender and pattern less.It's division or partition not possible. Soul is
spread over all body of living souls. In fact it has the flexible shape
to fit with existing body. This is the reason that an elephant and an
ant carry same soul particles having different layers of Karman and Tejas body.There are no predefined qualities of any soul.But in our
Aagam there is description of two types of soul.Let us check them.
One is light weight and another one is heavy weight.In Hindi it is
termed as "Halukarmi" and second one is "Jadkarmi".Majority of
us wear mask for outer world. However individual self is aware
of his own nature,flaws,good and bad points.One can carry on the
self test to find out the qualities and nature of soul. Here one can
note that there should not be denial of sins committed. If we look
into history of all noble souls, every one has committed the sins. It
is more important to check the behavior once we give up our wrong
faith and got the real meaning of sin. A thief- unless he understood
that stealing any one's hard money is a sin will enjoy his skill of
looting the innocent people.I n a nutshell a Jain who knows the nine
Tatvas, 12 Vrata of Shrawak and need of salvation can better judge
to check eligibility of self. Nine Tatva helps to know basic Jainism.
In this part I can share some check points to decide quality of soul.
1-Have one reached to conclusion that life is full of sorrows and
tensions ?.Getting salvation is better than taking birth repeatedly.
2.-If one has given up anxiety and worry learned to accept things as
they turn up accepting results calmly as per Karma doctrine. ?.
3-Whether one fears sin-? If he feels sorry for sins committed. If he tries to minimize sins to minimum possible level.
4.-How sensitive one is ?Does he feel sad to pluck flower or using
poison to kill rat and insects inside residence ?. Does he ever minds
harsh words used for juniors or colleagues and feel sorry for it ?.
5.-How often one get angered ? Does he forget easily the quarrel he
got involved ? or he store it in memory forever ? Does forgive
and forget is his practice in dealing with people or it is otherwise.
6.-How satisfied one is ? Is the love of wealth and care for future
generations is always in mind on top priority in life ?.
7.-If one is aware of 9 types of Punya or good deeds. If he take time
to visit blind or orphan or hostel for physically challenged one?.
Charity amount may be small but the feel to help shall exit.
8.-Does one is careful about source of income-?If he prefers adding
to wealth ignoring quality of trade. If he do not hesitate to run
unethical business like bar or non vegetarian food chain ?Is the
business or profession is being dominated by bribe, corruption
cheating and fraud like activities for it's expansion and growth ?.
Does any of his source is from fifteen Karmadaan category ?.
Friends one can add more self examination points. The sum can
answer if the soul eligible to remain "Atma" or can advance to
next steps like "Mahatma" and finally "Parmatma".The result may
give a hint not necessarily it may be a permanent nature of soul. A
soul may able to add correct knowledge with guidance of Jainism
and proper Guru and may change for better "Gurudeo concluded.
JAI JINENDRA----------!!!------JAI MAHAVEERA----------!!!.
Friends, as soon as Chaturmas started, missing "Guruwani" created a void in all Jain devotees. I was not an exception. I started to read
noted lectures from my diary. Here is one of my his favorite lecture.
"Devanupriya in various lectures we have seen how to walk on the
path of salvation. One may regret that I have not taken Diksha and
became monk. How can I get salvation? It is just impossible. Dear
one, I am confident that my today's teaching can change your mind.
The lecture can provide a ray of hope to all of salvation seekers.
White dress of Sadhu do not guarantee salvation. Even one may be
fortunate enough and get next birth in Mahavideha where present
"Thirthankar" Bhagwan Simadhar Swami reside. Soon he may take
Dikha and become disciple of Devadhideva Arihant Bhagwan. Is it
enough to get Moksha ? No only company of Bhagwan cannot give
assurance that the soul will be liberated. The souls of Goshalak and
Jamali were too near to Bhagwan Mahaveer. They were prominent
disciples of Bhagwan. Unfortunately qualities and actions of soul
made salvation for them a distant dream by increasing life cycles.
A Sadhu can again go back to 1st step out of 14 Gunstana while a
Shrawak can touch 7th step with his noble thoughts. Let's study this.
In past we have examples in Jain history that without taking Diksha
Shrawak can get salvation only on purity of thought. Marudevimata
and Bharat Chakrawarty are the best examples .We have studied the
story of Maru Devimata. Today I will brief you story of King Bharat.
King Bharat was senior most son of Thirthankar Rishabhdeo Swami.
He was among 63 finest human of current era. He was Chakrawarty.
63 finest human on earth are 24 Thirthankar+12 Chakrawarty andnine each Vasudeo, Prativasudeo and Balram. India got its original
name "Bharat" based on this great King Bharat. Chakrawarty means
a great universal King. He conquered the universe. Lastly, he got
his brother Bahubaliji defeated. After all victory he was relaxing in
his most beautiful comfortable palace called as "Aashishi Bhawan.
The palace was decorated with high quality mirrors. The King got
woke up and saw himself in one of the mirrors. His one finger was
looking ugly as the golden ring he was wearing on finger got lost.
The incident made the King sad for a moment. But it changed life.
The event caused a deep thought process for him. He concluded that
world is calling him handsome as his body is wearing ornaments.
His father was right when he taught him that soul is the real beauty,
The body may grow old and loose it's shinning but soul is the most
beautiful thing forever a man can possess. So it is always wise to
care for soul than body. If it is the truth, then what I am doing here.?
With this process, he obtained "Kewaldyan"-omniscience. He went
to Bhagwan Rishabhdeo, took Diksha and get liberated. Thus in the
ordinary dress a Shrawak got the unique "Kewaldyan".The reason
was simply a correct thought process taking him to ultimate truth.In second session, I will discuss how to check the qualities of own soul" Gurudeo concluded first session. I decided to stay for session.
JAI JINENDRA----------------!!!--- JAI MAHAVEER----------!!!.
Friends the 2020 Chaturmas is knocking the door. It will be starting from 04/07/2020.The day is "Aashad Sudi chodas".It will end as on
29/11/2020 being "Kartik Sudi Chodas".This year the Chaturmas is
arriving in a serious circumstances dominated by Corona pandemic.
The other important dates are being shared hereunder for devotees.
1.-Paryushan start on 16/08/2020 being "Vadi Teras of Bhadrapada.
2.-Sawastari as on 23/08/2020 being "Shukla Panchmi" It is also end of Paryushan. This is as decided by "Stanakwasi" branch. For
devotees of other branches can check respective calendar to follow.
3.-Mahaveer Nirvan 14/11/2020 being "Amawasya of Vadi Kartik.
I have added the words real test to tittle due to existing conditions.
At most places "Gurudeo" reached to have "Chaturmas". Whether
they can give lectures and devotees can go to hear them in temple?,
Upashray or Sthank is quite uncertain. Looking to gravity of given
prevailing circumstances, there are restriction on public gatherings.
In such a case if we miss it,there will be absence of motivation.
I thought how I can motivate myself ? After some reading -Aagams
and meditation, I could get a clue. If all who survived the disaster of
Covid-19,can try to search the cause of their strength during period
Nov.-2019 till date ,they can get answer. Our religious practice ,our
good deeds of past and less engagement in sins supply us all a inner
confidence adding to positive energy. Such energy is a booster dose
to our inbuilt immunity system. It is not otherwise for who faced the
adverse. For them something may have failed due to misfortune.
Friends we may have to carry on the Chaturmas at home. It may be
be difficult but can teach our self some good things forever. Beside
regular Samaik,Pratikaman. 25 Bol,33Bol ,we can turn to read holy
Aagams. One can definitely add "Puchisunam" and fast as per own capacity.If nothing out of above can happen, we can practice to
lead a peaceful simple life free of Kashay. We have to carry on the
Chaturmas with whatever Gurudeo has guided us for so many years
This is a real self examination to get "Nirjara" in absence of Punjya
Guru Bhagwant. One should not miss "Antagarasutra" in eight day
of holy Paryushan. Similar is the importance of "Uttaradhyansutra"
at Veernirvan day of Dipawali. Hopefully blog readers remember
the importance of "Aayushyabandh" on holy day of" Sawastari."
On this holy day try to free soul from anger. Clear all past wrong
done to you by forgiving and asking for "Khamat-Khamna".
So friends with all the best wishes for self examination test. It will
be unwise to miss this year without adding to our Nirjara. A farmer
never misses to sow the seeds to ripe the benefits of monsoon. Four
months is a rare opportunity to clear layers of Karmas over soul by
taking it near to salvation or Moksha as soon as possible.
JAI JINENDRA--------!!!--------JAI MAHAVEER----------!!!.
Friends In last Blog we have studied 18 Bol. Here is balance 15 Bol,
A. 1.-Nineteen Dynataa-Sutra chapters-19 stories from Dyantadarma
Katha Aagam covering Megh-Kumar to Pundrik-Kandrik.
2.-Twenty- A-Samahi points-Actions of mind, speech and body
which can create discomfort and disturbance to inner peace.
Walking in hurry to accepting wrong intake of eatables.
3.-Twenty one Shabal-Means action creating defects in purity
of character from masturbation to moist hands food offering.
4.-Twenty two Parishaha-Bhagwan has cited 22 sudden causes
of difficulty or crisis we have to face in life. Monk positively
thinks that there cannot be more than it. It can range from
hunger to attractiveness but to be avoided to keep faith intact.
5.-Twenty three chapters of "Sutra-Krutang-Sutra"-16 (1)+7 (2).
6.-Twenty four Deo------24 categories of heavenly Devata-God.
7.-Twenty five Bhavna-- sentiments of 5 Mahavrata. Five each.
8.-Twenty six chapters of Dasakappavavharanam- Dashasutraksd
Brihatkalpa and Vavharsutra -3 Aagam and in all 26 chapters.
9.-Twenty seven virtues of a Jain monk-From following full five
Maha-Vrata to facing death like suffering with full coolness.
10.-Twenty eight Aayarkappehim-Guidelines for Jain monk as
given in 25-Aacharngsutra and 3-Nishithsutra.
11.-Twenty nine Pavsuyappasangehim-As given in Samyavang
Sutra 29 wrong sciences telling Fala (fruits) or future events.
12.-Thirty Maha-Mohniya points-Out of all 8 Karmas ,dangerous
is Mohniya. Out it these 30 creates a havoc in life of a soul.
13.-Thirty one virtues of Siddha Bhagwan-Bhagwan cleared 8
Karma and 31 Prakrtitee of them. It's result is 31 virtues.
14.-Thirty two Yogsangrah.-As per Samyangsutra 320 actions
can help for early Moksha-from Aalochana to Santhara.
15.-Thirty three Asayana- Asatana means disrespect. In any case
we must care to avoid it for following 19+14 entities.
A-Panch Parmesthi+Sadhviji,Sharawak and Shrawikaji - 08.
B.-Devta and Devi -- 02.
C. This and Other universes (Ehlog and Parlog) --02.
D. Religion preached by Kevalibhagwan. --01.
E. Universe where all living souls exists. --01.
F. All living souls. --01.
G. Period (Kaal). - 01.
H. Knowledge. (Shrut) - 01.
I. God of knowledge creator-Thirthakar (Shrutdevta)-------01.
J. Wachnacharya-Aacharya,Upadhya and Sadhuji.----------01.
K. 14. Atichar of knowledge ( Aagme Tivihe-----------------14.
Total-----------------33.
Thus friends seems to be a bit difficult but can be a source of very
detailed source of knowledge for Jainism culture and foundation.
33 Bol can give a better understanding if read with given link. All
devotees knowing Pratikaman can easily understand the meaning.
Click here to download 33 bol
JAI JINENDRA----------!!!--------JAI MAHAVEER-----------!!!.
Friends, previously I have covered 25 Bol-- for Blog readers. It has proved to be popular and interesting among learners and readers. It
made me to dare for covering second knowledge bank from Aagam
Pratikaman Sutra. Here is the file .It can be opened by click on link.
I reproduce it with due thanks to publishers-Shri A. B.Sudharam Jain Sanskriti Rakshak Sangh. Jodhpur (Rajsthan).33Bol is being based on Thirty first chapter of "Uttaradhyan Sutra named "Charanvihi".
Above is original text. In next two parts I will try to explain content.
Pratikaman 33 BOL : Click here to download
For devotee who find Aagam reading difficult for various reason can
use this highest coverage source on lines of 25 Bol. Let's see study it.
A.1- One- A-Sayam-Means controlling actions to attract 8 Karmas.
2.-Two Bandhan-Means attachments caused by love and hate.
3.-Three Dand-Actions by mind, speech and body attract penalty.
4.-Three Gupti- 3 same above tools to protect soul from sins.
5.-Three Shalya-3 wrongs harming soul like thorn-cheating, then
Nidan (asking favor) and Mittatva-wrong faith and conduct.
6.-Three Gaurav-Means points of pride-Being well to do, taste-
happy to get tasty things and Sata-good health and apparels.
7.-Three Virahna-Disrespect for Samyag- Dyan, Darshan,Charitya
B.1-Four Kashay-Main reason of adding sorrows and increase of
life cycles-Anger. pride, cheating and greed. It delays salvation.
2-Four Sadnya-Means inner wishes of a soul .Attraction for food.
fear,sex desires and owning various possessions for living.
3-Four Vikatha-Stories of opposite gender-Strikatha, Bhakta-food
Deshkatha-likes for regional culture and Rajkatha-ruler story.
4-Four Dhyan-State of mind, Sad, violent, religious and pure last Shukla done before getting Kewaldyan .Not possible now.
C.1-Five Kriya--Actions of a soul. Body. wrong possession weapon
like jealousy, giving pain to others and killing. Overall 25 Kriya.
2.-Five Kam-Bhog-gender related bad wishes through words,
beauty or face, smell, liquid and touch causing Vishay-Vasna.
3.-Five Mahavrata-Vows to abstain from- violence, non-truth,
theft, Bramacharya or Chasity and possession of various things.
4.-Five Samiti-It means actions with almost care, walking and
talking, Gochari (asking for food, monk utensils ,and spitting care.
D. 1.-Six. Jivanikayehi-Living souls soil, water, fire, air, plants and
animals and moving (Traskaay).All are living soul undoubtedly.
2.-Six Leshya-State of soul or color meter of soul. Black, blue,the
dark blue ,yellow, snow white, pure white. Last 3 are good one.
E.1.-Seven Bhaysthan-Fear of- present location, future location, item
sudden events ,living ,death and fear of failure.
2.-Eight Mada-Means inebriate. Uncommon views for self. May
on account of caste, breed, strength ,beauty, fast, knowledge and
gain and wealth. Need to be avoided by politeness, simplicity.
3.-Nine micro details of following Brahmachaya or Chasity.
4.-Ten Shramandharma-Shraman or Shrawak are Jain devotees.
They should practice 10 virtues-forgiveness, greed free, simple,
modest, light, true, sin-cautious ,fast, sacrifice and Bramcharya.
F. Following are covered in brief nature due to space constraints.
Link for text can be referred for full details and understanding.
1.-Eleven Shrawak Pratima--11 fast and Abhgraha for Shrawaks.
2.-Twelve Bhikshu Pratima- 12 Tapsya methods for monks,12th
is most difficult for a night. It was done by Gajasukumalji.
3.-Thirteen Kriya-Avoidable actions attracting sins and misdeeds.
4.-Fourteen Bhuyagamehim-14 categories-classes of living souls.
5.-Fifteen Paramadharmik-15 types of Devata causing sufferings.
6.-Sixteen Gaaha----16 chapters of Aagam "Sutrakrutang Sutra".
7.-Seventeen-- A-Sayaam-Actions of soul adding more sins to it.
8.-Eighteen---- Abramaha-18 points spoiling Bramacharya Vrata.
Friends ,we have covered 18 Bol here. Balance fifteen in next Blog.
JAI JINENDRA--------------!!!--------JAI MAHAVEER--------!!!.
Friends, the havoc caused by the corona virus pandemic prompted
me to take up this subject I do not qualify to write on this subject.
As I lack knowledge and qualification for it. The sadness caused by
millions of deaths and positive cases made me to take it up for now.
We know that full non-violence is basic of Jainism. It has 3 classes.
1- Non-violence against human being single and at large.
2.-Non-violence against animals, birds. trees and plant.
3.-Non violence against environment air, water fire and land. This is
complete full non-violence. Jainism accept it fully. Almost world's
all major religion approve first category. There is no full consent to
approve balance two classes of non-violence for different opinions.
We must thank Lord Mahaveer for explaining full non-violence to
us. Sooner or later world has to acknowledge his contribution.
Experts and scientist all over the world are busy in finding the root cause of transmission of such deadly virus to human beings.
Preliminary study available on net suggests-wild birds food might
have caused such disaster. Research reports suggests that birds
like bat require some agent to carry the virus to human. The bird's
meat or saliva or half eaten fruits get such carrier through another wild birds like pangolin to do the job. The immune system this bird
enjoy is too high and transfer such new high risk virus to human.
Once it is passed to human next transmission becomes too easy.
Human can take care of ordinary known viruses by his ordinary
and usual immune system but find it difficult to cope with this new
danger incomer. As a result, we are witnessing the horrible scene.
However with positive energy ,early symptoms, proper care and due medical treatment increasing recovered cases day by day. If the
masses near hot spot take care major spread can be checked in time.
It is an established fact by study, research and experience that any
creature will not cause harm to human. Their all revenge actions are
for self defense, as every living soul wants to live own life as do we
ourselves want. In our uncontrolled greed for money ,more space
and land we encroached their living space by cutting trees and main
forests. We as human grabbed coast and whatever is possible to us.
We are not allowing them their space and doing wild life trading. If
we will them to pass on,they will not come in our ways to disturb.
As a results of few people, majority of innocent masses over the
entire world are suffering by disease and threat to life. Beside it so
many poor people are facing bread and butter hunger. Loss of jobs,
loss of business is felt every where. Is it enough to act as eye opener
for all of us-- ?.Our generation or our ancestors may not have taken
required care of environment and all other living creatures other than human. History cannot forgive us. Now entire hope center is
new generation. They are well read and educated. Let us hope they
definitely will force law makers and rulers all over the world to
correct basic human mistakes. They will have to provide maximum
coexistence for all living souls unconditionally at earliest.
For Jain- the time has come to explain the real meaning of full
non-violence. Nature repeat the pandemic once in a century. Let us
hope whoever is fortunate to see life after 100 years will not face such disaster. They will blessed to see a happy world free of fear. Let us hope some good long term benefits may come out of sufferings.
JAI JINENDRA--------------!!! ------JAI MAHAVEER--------!!!.
With a too kind heart gesture Bhagwan has given detail of all eight 
Devotees can refer"Pradhyapanasutra"02/23 chapter for details of all sub branches. Karma is the sole reason of all varieties in the living
