JAINISM---MEETING- SENIOR CIITIZENS---!!!

 Friends, coverage based on Gurudeo's lectures aimed to help readers of this Blog being 70 plus. Gurudeo was speaking in a camp held for this age group 70. The session was attended by number of members.  "Devanupriya including me we all have succeeded to reach this mark of age. It may or may not be a time of sunset .Being death for all born is universal and established truth though time is uncertain for it.

Before it  knock our door- let us, prepare ourselves to face said event without any fear. I will discuss the subject in five parts today with all you. Hope you will take it with a positive approach, Two things to be added and three things needed to be disposed off .Hopefully you all can hear me. Listeners with hearing issues can change their seats.      1-Add religious activities and positivity---Most of us keep religion for later part of life. It is never late to start good thing, Have basic of Jainism from organizers and start once you reach home. Second part is too important. Every one may have good, bad memories of life. If one is overburdened with bitterness for health issues then negativity occupies the front of mind. Have faith on Karma's theory of Jainism and push  thought oh-! good that I repaid major portion of Karma. It will help you to give up negativity and get replaced by new energy. Mind well there is no better savior than mala of holy Navkar Mantra.

 2.-Add forgiveness-Second task is to clear soul. If one is burdened with list of havocs others played in his life we need to bring the list to nil. Just forgive them by thinking that they were the tools to give you opportunity to clear their all prior personal loans against you. Do not curse them and pray for their coming to fair dealing and prosper. Try to give up rudeness and never be a traitor to persons helping you.

 3.-Dispose Wealth-We know Aparigraha Vrat. It means sources  to give up which are more to our needs. Now at this present state you must be knowing your unfished tasks and sources needed for all of it. Mostly all kids are self sufficient having all basic life needs, In such  circumstances just think of Nine Punya based charity. You may have earned wealth by good or disputed means. Now time has arrived one shall use it for good cause aimed at betterment of  our society and the underprivileged class. May be it can be orphan or blind kids or like.

4.-Dispose off Shalya, pride and hate--This is aimed at cleaning of slate of soul. One might have faced cheating, fraud or similar bad memories of life. Even few mistakes of self or sins committed may be a burden on soul and is haunting you. Get Aaloyana done with for them and forget all of them. It can bring lost peace for oneself. Try to give up self pride and attitude. Mix with people try to offer them all possible help. Try to return to simple life style as of  a kids. Don't be alone. Mix with people and try to add or impart your knowledge. 

 5.-Dispose of fear---One may be fighting with some deadly disease. Even even may be facing some organ failures. One needs courage to fight with it with a strong and positive mind frame. our mind is a too powerful tool for healing.  Read life of Bhagwan Mahaveerswami. How fearlessly he faced all calamities that life that his Karma had

offered him. We are brave to carry on his legacy. Death needs some name and excuse. Your story is not different. There are many others who fought such circumstances. Don't give up. Souls time to be in this particular body is already being fixed at last 'Ayushyabandh" and never will be changed by a micro second. If death could have been avoided by money or medicine no millionaire or doctors have died. So live positively bravely  for whatever balance is in store. Each day

pray for Pandit Maran and Santhara. Old age should not be taken as a curse. It is a natural process. If one removes fear of death absolutely then one can spend the balance with much happiness and joy Just try to make the death event as peaceful with a happy end. Hope all will

 note these of 5 points will add a sparkle of positive thoughts in you" Gurudeo concluded his most positivity based lecture. Seniors were seems to gain positivity. Everyone will need such a fair counselling.

      

JAINISM--KSHAMA VIRASYA BHUSHANAM---!!!.

Friends, sharing Gurudeo's lecture based on Mahabharat for Kshama. It was last and final day of war. Seriously injured Duryodhana was waiting for death. Ashwathma visited him and asked for his last wish. He sadly in anger told neither he regretted his death, war or his

defeat. His only regret remained that not a single Pandava's blood being tested by the war ground. Ashwathama assured him to fulfill his last wish. He went to Panadava camp and searched for his targets. In a camp 5 beds were occupied. He guessed them to be Pandavas and chopped off their heads and bought them to Duryodhana. With disappointment he told what he bought were 5 kids of Arjuna and not Pandavas. Duryodhana died. Ashwthama realized his mistake and fearing for life tried to run and hide. After some time Krishna, Arjun all came to know about night's sad event which was too horrible and deadly. In a chariot Krishna Arjuna went for his search and were 

successful to bring Ashwasthama to mother Droupadi. Droupadi was in anger and crying kept looking at culprit for some time. Any type of punishment she could have offered with Krishna and Arjun with her side. She told Krishna to leave him as she knew the pain of a mother loosing her dear son. She cried "Muchanti-! Muchanti-! means leave him. Turning to Ashwathama she told " You ignored all the rules of post war. In midnight on sleeping enemies who were weaponless you showered death. I leave you to regret for it as long as you live. Krishna cursed him that for such crime he will never die 

 and regret his actions for ever. Just think offering on spot death was too easy for her. But she offered him forgiveness. Mind well only brave can afford forgiveness. Looking to human history it's cruelty has no limit. Take example of 2nd world war .In Germany hated class were taken to unknown camps with folded eyes and given life sentences like gas chambers and like. How the crime scene can stop if revenge for each crime is being undertaken ?Only forgiveness can 

 break the chain as Bhagwan Mahaveera with own example taught the world. In entire life to all trouble maker he forgave. Attempts on 

his life were made by Goshalak still he never uttered a word. Today

as his true follower let us decide to forgive all who dealt with us in a negative or harsh ways. Assume it to be a return of our own deed. Only such self attitude can make peace to our hearts and minds. Only heartly uttered two words of "Khamatkhamna bring peace forever.

JAI JINENDRA---------!!!----------JAI MAHAVEERA--------!!!. 

  

JAINISM---BHADRAPADA SHUKLA PANCHAMI------------SAWASTARI----------19/09/2023.-----------!!!.

 Friends, fix seat belts and get ready for  most awaited day for Jains. Sawastari in India for 23 will be celebrated on Tuesday 19/09/2023. One how may be busy keep this day full free for religious activities.

This is  most auspicious day of year for Jains. It has significance and importance as it may be The day for next life fixation for majority of uncovered souls. A good thing of year most branches are following "Sawastari" on this day." Adhik Maas made it earlier also for some.

One can plan his activities based on his location and surroundings. If one is fortunate to be in Jain locality having availability of Gurudeo, Mandir, Stanak then it can be easy. If one is outside India for job or education they then need to locate for center in his area .One can use social media for it. Freshers can take this year as a trial and get them

fully prepared for next year. One will need Samaik tools together the with 3 books-Samaik, Aaloyana and Pratikaman, Minimum learning  is of Navkar Mantra, Loggas and Namothunam. One can also learn names of 24 Thirthankars which can be recited with Mala. One shall take suitable Pachkhan from Navkarshi, Porshi, Ekasan, Aayambil or

Vaas. One shall  have basics prescribed food for Tap Parna next day. One Samaik is for 48 minutes. One can try for maximum Samaik, In evening one need to do 2 Pratikamans- 1 before sunset and 2nd after it. Second Pratikaman needs Kaussag of 40 Loggas. Kamatkhamna is

a must after second Pratikaman. It aims  to clear all  bitter memories accumulated over souls. Soul need to clear all enemy feelings layers over it against all living souls.  One can get brief from parents for more acivities that can be undertaken. Eating " Sachit" vegetables or fruits must be avoided, Better if one use boiled or ash mixed water called as "Dhovan Pani . It's matter of one day but is too important.  Next life's Gati is based on  state of mind and soul at the particular point of time  of the day which is unknown. It is like examination of souls by it's accumulated Karma layers over soul. Wish all of you a  good luck  and best possible circumstances to do  "Aaradhana. One can refer this blog for Aaloyana if he do not have it's printed book,

Today everywhere last chapter of Antagarhasutra being completed. For freshers giving minimum 18 Paap Pratikaman and 84 lac Jivyoni Khamatkhamna with Navkarshi and Porshi Pachkan in images,Must have reading and following them for this great auspicious day----!!!. 

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

JAINISM-----GOD'S EXISTENCE AND JAINISM'S MESSAGE------------!!!.

Friends here sharing of some thought out of my hearing and reading. All major religions believe God's or his ambassador's to be a human. It means they may be special from birth in human form or God status might have been acquired subsequently by them through self efforts in human's particular birth. Point is earth is a birth place for all such noble souls. As at Aug.2023 approximate world population is-- 8.04 billions. It could not be same since its beginning. Just assume initial population of  only 100 number It suggests that few out of them gave

thoughts for cause of existence and tried to relate births and related issues based on ongoing life. Point is God is human discovery .This can be said to be initial process to search reasons for our existence. It may have different purpose like self security, confidence care peace.  After unknown subsequent years and numbers of thinkers the results  that may have stood up as is a religion covering birth, human control,

and happenings after his death. Universe was being created and some unknown force control it- belief emerged as on of one part and world is forever without beginning or end and nobody control is a second theory for . Beside them there can be more theories. These all related theories took form of different religions with different founders for it

 It introduced worship places, symbols different literatures  Human

used his communication skills to spread own theories to increasing population from centuries. Today whatever we witness in the form of different religions is a latest version. Now let us examine message of Jainism. Own theory of Jainism's is being universe being without it's beginning or end without any creator. Similarly no one is controlling

human life except his own actions till liberation through chains of numerous cycles of lives and deaths in different forms of four Gati. God means souls free from 4/8 Karma. Jainism differs living and non

living and says Lok operates through 6 Dravyas. Jainism message can be seen with it's theory of Ahinasa and 18 sins. Message is clear it is better to practice any religion limited to own class. Religion is a matter of faith and must confine to oneself. Basic purposes of all religion is to show ways of happiness and peace. When one attempts to establish how superior his religion and  try to expand and impose 

his followings on others then all evils begin. He forgets all  of good things and slowly engage into hate .This jealousy can even get turned into wars. One can verify the reasons behind all wars in human lives history. Majority wars were fought out of  hate for different faiths. It could have been avoided if there was respect for each other's faith. Purpose of my essays on Jainism through this Blog is to explain the contents of it in simple term in English for young generation. As I feel they should not miss a treasure of knowledge legacy left over by Mahaveer Bhagwan.  I never tried to criticize other faiths. All Soul must be free to carry on his faiths, his rituals and related practices

without any disturbances is my belief. Even I avoided to comment on inter-branches faiths. After all soul reaches to nearest to the final truth after his so many efforts to get correct knowledge and faith.

Hope it will help to reduce hate for other faiths and live in harmony.

JAI JINENDRA-----------!!!----------JAI MAHAVEERA--------!!!.

 

    

   

JAINISM------DYAN AND MIND----------!!!.

Friends, here is a recap from my recent reading of Jain literature. All of us know that mind is too complex to study. Bhagwan Mahaveer in Bhagwati Sutra chapter 13/7--"Bhasha-Jiva or Ajiva" explained three components-language, mind and Kaya. Bhagwan given features of it. They are-Mind is not soul but other than it. It is Rupi as an air. It is Achit. Mind is available only to living souls. It is non living. Mind exist only while active neither exists prior nor post. It get vanishes- ( Bhedan) once it's engagement over. It is of four types. They are true, 

false mix or practical(Vavahar).In 25 Bol mind is taken as one of tool out of ten Prans. Prans are tools used to live current life. It is form of "Pudgal". It is generated out of "Prayapti".We get details of  Prayapti in 25 Bol. Prayaties are special power of a soul. They help to live life as specified by six parts of Ayushyabandh and accumulated Karmas.  Particles or tiny and "Bahu-Pradeshi" Parmanu of mind are present in Lok. Man Prayati power helps a soul to attract them and to use it. For each living soul it is different. Original Manan power get shape with so many factors. They can be kid's caste, creed, his nationality

upbringing circumstances, culture, religion, schooling, professional

or business engagements. This can explain one's liking for food and clothing's. Hence for any parents it is most important to take care of their kid's upbringing and manners as it will be a deciding factor for his decision power. Good company, good literature reading, Guru's Darshan all can shape mind. Even when all factors are same mind's activation cannot be same even in a family co- brothers. It explains 

inherent virtues of soul and difference in 8 Aatma of any living soul.

As a result one brother may be sober in dealing while other can be an aggressive. Kashay of each soul also shape his mind. We can see the transformation of a soul after his engagement with religious actions and Guru's teachings. Mind covers major memories, experience, fear, anxiety, learning ,thinking planning. Mind is available only to "Sanni Panchendriaya". Mind study is being undertaken by branches like---Psychology, neurology and spirituality. Now let us study Dhyan.  We know "Dyan" is thinking of a subject with concentration.25 Bol give us 4 types of Dyan. First two Dyan are negative while last two are

positive. Last one "Shukladyan" is not available in current era. In the Shukladyan only soul gets unique "Kewaldyan and Kewaldarshan". In present era only "Dharmadyan" is available Modern theories now advocate to concentrate on breathing. Aim behind it is to clear slate of mind and it's routine backup. kid has crystal clear mind slate as it has not been shaped by various factors yet and is in  pure innocent

state. In "Uttaradhyana Sutra" 26th chapter titled as "Samachari"

Bhagwan has asked Jain monks to do Dhyan twice in 24 hours. Thus mind and Dyan both are most powerful tools to create positivity and get free from negativity, jealousy like bad points and taking soul to a right path of knowledge and Moksha. One can start it with asking a simple question like "Who I am" then can switch slowly to nature of "Panch Parmesti , soul, eight Karmas, Nirjara and last aim Moksha. Similarly adding twelve Bhavna to the Dhyan can bring good results. If it is found difficult one can use Navkar and Loggas with meaning. Hopefully friends will use this material for betterment of current life.

A concentrated deep Dhayn can be a useful tool to look into soul. It can provide disconnections with outer chaos and offer inner peace.

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

 

  

JAINISM------ANY HOW STAY AWAY FROM--- "NIKACHIT KARMA"--------------!!!.

Friends here is the next coverage in KYJ series for kids by Gurudeo. "Devanupriya we have covered most important part of Jainism being Karma and it's eight types and four type of it's Bandha. To recap it Bandha is of 4 type 1 Prakruti Bandh-( which type out of 8 Karmas). 

2-Stithi Bandh-(It's period of attachment) 3.-Anubhag Bandh-It is the severity of soul while attracting Karma.4.-Pradesh Bandh-Quantity. We have also seen resultant virtue as a result of clearance of  Karma.

Soul become "Sidha when it clear all 8 Karma positive/negative. As given in 30th chapter of "Uttaradhayan Sutra" titled as "Tapomarg- I will explain the type of severity with which- Karma are being fixed. 1.-Badhaa-Lighter can be cleared with sorry like grass bundle fixed. 2- Srupshta-Tight need "Pratikaman or "Tapsya" like fixing by rope.  3.-Nidhhatta-Tighter fixed with more efforts. Needs more efforts. 

4.-Nikachit--All possible maximum efforts are involved in fixing it.

Such karma cannot be changed even slightly and need to face as it is For examples nails are kept in fire then hammered strongly to fix. Do

you remember Bhagwan Mahaveer had built " Nikachit Karma" ? when he fixed nails in ears of a" Gwala" (Herder) in his 18th birth as "Tripushta Vaudeo". Bhagwan was fond of hearing music till he went to sleep. Then the servant was to stop music. One day on waking up Bhagwan found the music going on as the servant forget to stop and slept. King ordered to fill ear of servant with lead. In this way he had built "Nikachit Karma. Those karma found their rise in birth in last life as Mahaveer. Now  I will tell you how Karmas turns into nature

of  Nikachit.  Attraction of Karma is due to action and efforts called "Yoga"( use of mind ,speech and body).It's period and severity being decided by "Kashay".Kashaya is the frame and feelings while one is  building those Karma. If one tells everyone with pride and joy look the result of my revenge--now  victim's 7 generations will not dare to come in front of me .In a second example one is saying nobody in

town can match my preparation of non vegetarian food. He does not has a feeling of regret to cut innocent animals. Of course as Jain you will not go for it entire life long I am sure. Just remember not to go for any of 18 Sin .If happen  check your feeling and go for apology. Anger or Krodh within soul is the main responsible factor to fuel any actions. Just see basic nature of water is coolness. If kept on fire and allowed to get boiled then original nature of it will turn into hotness.

More you boil more severe will be result. Similarly Kashay addition will make the action bitter and bitter.over a point it may turn into the nature of Nikachit Karma Bandh.In moments of anger soul looses his conscience or "Vivek ".Most times he looses control over his power to select correct or wrong and does things in hurry. So always take a

care to control your actions. Keep reminding soul my original nature is Dhyan, Dharshan and coolness. I need to give up all Kashay as I have to return to mine original nature while attaining moksha. This

lecture if acted sincerely can save one from lot of sufferings. Karma spares none-even he was Bhagwan Mahaveerswami .You can try a short poster in drawing room for a "No Anger Zone" signboard" Gurudeo concluded his today's lecture organized for kid's gathering .

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