Jain Exhibition Part 02 348 Photos by code A to Z NewYork Temple

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Pictorial Guide to
Posters
By Code A-Z Part 2

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CARE-S
Community Services and Sahdharmik Bhakti
Art Culture and Heritage
KETI
Rx Medical Care
Educational services
Scripture and Spiritual Guidance

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Wooden Gokhala at Patan
DEURS CLAU DE T SALES
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UPRA
WUUNICIMA

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DOOR
DO
Gokhla with Pillars

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Kalpa Vraksa

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MASZARN
LIC
Rang Mandap
excrements

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Nag Pas

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Pillar with Devi

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ESTA
Taranga
Tel.:

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Devi

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ZEN
Temple Lobby

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Geita
Bavan Jinalaya

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Last Sermon of Bhagawan Mahavir
at Pavapuri lasting for 48 hours
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SPECIMEN
Mahavir Jayanti
Pawapuri Jal Mandir

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Last Sermon of Bhagawan Mahavir
at Pavapuri lasting for 48 hours
In the Karkavun School of Hastipal Raja at Pavapuri Lord delivers his last sermon.
Vijay'98

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east Sermon of Bhagawan Mcama
wat Pavapuri lasting for 48 hours
In the Korkavun School of Hastipal Raja at Pavapuri Lord delivers his last sermon.
Mahavir Jayanti
498
Pavapuri Jal Mandir

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Indra - 5 Roop
5 Forms of Indra

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Bal Kreeda
Children Playing

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Brahmin Vastra Giving Away - Half Cloth

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PROSE
Chyavan Kalyanak - Made with Gold Thread

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Chandkaushik Nag

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Chandanbala

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Upsarg
品
Afflictions caused by Sangamdev

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PANCH KALYANAK
Chyavan Kalyanak (Conception),
Janma Kalyanak (Birth)
Deeksha Kalyanak (Renunciation)
Kewal Jnan Kalyanak (Omniscience)
Nirvana Kalyanak (Liberation)
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Chyavan Kalyanak
Conception

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Janma Kalyanak
Birth

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Diksha Kalyanak
Renunciation

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Kevalgnan Kalyanak
Omniscience

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Cen Great Dreams before Omniscience

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Nirvana Kalyanak
Liberation

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annon
Shantinath and Pigeon Story
VITETER

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BOTTLE
Adinath Varsitap Parna

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Parswanath and Kamath Story

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पिता समुद्र,
नभि च्यवन
शिवा देवी
SHREE NEMINATH BHAGAVAN - CHYAVAN AND BIRTH KALYANAK
शिवादेवि
१४ स्वप्न
Chyavan (to enter the mother's uterus in order to take new birth from the other birth) of Bhagavan Neminath
अभिषेक
नेमकुमार
CCTALLED
जान
Mother Shivadevi and the birth of Bhagavan Neminath.
हाला
दीक्षा

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Nem Rajul

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SIXTEEN GODDESSES OF LEARNING (16 VIDHYA DEVI)
1. Rohini
2. Pragnapti
3. Vajrashrunkhala
4. Vajränkushi
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5. Apratichakra
6. Purushadatta
7. Kali
8. Mahäkäli

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SIXTEEN GODDESSES OF LEARNING (16 VIDHYA DEVI)
9. Gauri
10. Gandhari
11. Sarvästamahäjvälä
12. Mänavi
महाज्याला १२ ।
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13. Vairadhya
14. Achchhuptä
15. Mänasi
16. Mahämänasi

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Ceiling

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Idol Details of Shri Mahavir Swami Cemple 2nd
fl
Shui Neminath Bhagawan Lerichthon/Chine. The Conch/Shell Right of Mulnayak in Gobhara White Marble Size 25"
Jaipur, India 22nd Tirthakor - With Bhomandol
Shri Mahavir Swami Muinayak)
Lenchhon/Onha - The Lion Main Gabhara in the Center
While Marble Size - 21" Original idol of our Temple 24th Tirthakor - Wah Porkor
Shri Sambhavnath Swami LonchhanChinho - The Hanse Left of Mungyok in Gobhara While Marble Size - 25"
Jaipur, India 3rd Tirtonkor. With thamandal
SARASWATI DEVI
LAENT DEVE PADMAVATI DEVI GAUTAN SWANE WWW
Shri Mahavir Swami Temple
3D Idol
NARODA BRAIRAV HANIMAGRA VEER SIMAMDHAN SWA
Shri Parshwanath Bhagawan
Lanchon/Chinho - The Snake
Back Gabhore, Rigle of Mulayak Block Marble Stee. 31" With Foro - H - 36"
Jaipur, India 23rd Tirthakor - With Parker
Shri Adinath Chomukhi Bhagawan
Landhan/Chinho - The Bull Bhomi Areo- Sitting on lotus flower pedestal with tree
Yellow Jelsalmer Stone Size - 6'9". Statue Hr. 15" Corved from one piece of Stone or Ahmedabad, India Ist Tithonkor. Fow Pratinos, one in each direction
Shri Shantinath Bhagawan
Lenchhon/Chinthe - The Deer Back Oabhare, Luft of Mulayak Ponch Dhatu (Metall Size - 31
Indore, India 16 Tirthankar - With Bhamandal

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Idol Details of Shri Adinath Geenalaya (Cemple) 3rd
fl
Shri Padma Prabh Swami Lanchhan/Chinho - The Lotus
Right side of Shri Adinath White Marble Size - 25"
Jalpur, India 6th Tirthankar
Shri Chandra Prabh Swami Lanchhan/Chinha - The Moon
Left side of Shri Adinath White Marble Size - 25"
Jaipur, India 8th Tirthankar
Shri Adinath (Mulnayak) Bhagawan
Lanchhon/Chinho - The Bull
Gabhara in the Center White Marble Size - 31"
Jaipur, India 1st Tirthankar - With Bhamandal
Shri Parshvanath Bhagawan
Lanchhon/Chinha - The Snake Back Gabhara, Right side of Shri Adinath
Black Marble Size - 51"
Jaipur, India 23rd Tirthankar - In a Standing Posture
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Shri Bahubali Swami Back Gabhara, Left side of Shri Adinath
Pink Marble Size - 51" In a Standing Posture
Jaipur, India Bearer of utmost penance "Akritim Sadhok"
Shantinath
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Shri Shantinath Bhagwan

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Shri Adinath Bhagwan

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Shri Mahavir Swami

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Shri Shantinath Bhagawan - 3rd Fl

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Shri Jinwani
ऑ ही श्री रत्तम मोक्षलक्ष्मी प्राप्तये शास्वताडाय नमः।।
आहा श्री उत्तम सरस्वत्य भगवते विद्या प्राप्ताडाय नमः ।।
जिन
वाणी
मोक्ष लक्ष्मी-पूजा
MIUM

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Panch Meru

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Shri Mahavir Swami
Shrimad Rajchandra Hall

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT IDOLS
SHRIMAD CHITRAPAT - ASHTAPAD PAT-ART WORK-JAIN THEMES
Name
Lanchhan Mark
Floor
Placement
Height
Material
Place of Making Significance
Special Notes
Name
Lanchhan Mark
Floor
Placement
Height
Material
Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Name
Lanchhan Mark
Floor
Placement
Height
Material
Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Mahavir Swami (Mulnayak) - 531
The Lion
Second Floor Temple
Main Gabhara center21"
White marble
Original Idol from our Temple
24th Tirthankar- Last Tirthankar of present
Chovishi
Parikar
Anjanshalaka performed at Surat, India on May 2, 2004.
Neminath 532 The Conch Shell
Second Floor Temple Right of Mulnayak
25"
White marble Jaipur, India
22 Tirthankar
Bha Mandal.
• Anjanshalaka performed at Surat, India on May 2, 2004.
Sambhavnath - 533 The Horse
Second Floor Temple Left of Mulnayak
25"
White marble
Jaipur, India
3 Tirthankar
. Bha Mandal
• Anjanshalaka performed at Surat, India on May 2, 2004
This was selected astrologically to:
Name: Jain Center & Place: New York City

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Name
Lanchhan Mark Floor
Placement
Height Material
Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Name
Lanchhan Mark
Floor
Placement
Height
Material
Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Name
Lanchhan Mark
Floor Placement
Height Material Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Parshwanath - 534 The Snake
Second Floor Temple
Back Gabhara, Right of Mulnayak
31
Bhaislana Black Marble
Jaipur, India 23 Tirthankar
Ht: 36" with fana.
Idol design is similar to Uvasaggaharam Tirth.
Shantinath -535
The Deer
Second Floor Temple
Back Gabhara, Left of Mulnayak
31"
Panch Dhatu (Metal)
Indore, India 16th Tirthankar
Bha Mandal
Casting was done under guidance of Acharya Shri Hem Ratna Suriji.
Total wt: 750 kg Statue wt: 350 kg.
Bha Mandal wt: 150 kg, base wt: 250 Kg,
Adinath Chomukhi - 536 The Bull
Second Floor Temple Bhamati Area sitting on lotus flower on pedestal with a tree on the top Total 6'-9-statue Ht: 15" Yellow Jaisalmer stone Ahmedabad, India
1" Tirthankar of present Chovishi
Four Pratimas, one in each of the four directions
Carved from one piece of stone..
Can view from Ithaca Street

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DEV DEVI GOKHALAS - 537 On second floor temple east & west walls has 10 Dev Devi idols. All are made out of white marble at Ahmedabad. 18 Abhishek were done at Surat on 2nd May 2005. Further details on each idol are as follows:
SARASWATI DEVI www.
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GHANTAKARNA MAHAVIR
Shri Mahavir Swami Temple
Name
Floor
LAXMI DEVI
Placement
Height Material
A
PADMAVATI DEVI GAUTAM SWAMI
NAKODA BHAIRAV MANIBHADRA VEER
Place of Making Significance Special Notes
PEDAGTERARI,
SIMANDHAR SWAMI
Bhomiyaji -538
First Floor
Gokhala at rear entry vestibule
GOUMUKHI YAKSH 10
17
White Marble Ahmedabad, India Caretaker of the temple
He is the natural positive energy at the mountain Sametshikhar.
CHAKRESH WART DEVI
Also Two Elephant and Dwarpal artistically carved on marble panel will welcome all

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1) Gautam Swami - 539 Ht: 17" Disciple of Mahavir Swami Adi Guru Gautam - beginning of Gandharvad. He went on Ashtapad in search for salvation. He gained Keval Gyan (Absolute enlightenment) following Nirvana of Mahavir Swarni on the auspicious day of Diwali
3) Padmavati Devi - 540 Ht: 17" She is the Yakshini- divine guardian of Parshwanath. She protects her worshippers. She is the most popular deity among all Jains.
5) Laxmi Devi - 541 Ht: 17" She is the Goddess of wealth. In Kalpasutra, she is a subject of fourth dream of Mata Trashala Devi. She is worshipped particularly at Diwali
7) Saraswati Devi - 542 Ht: 17 She is the Goddess of knowledge and learning and a symbol of Agamas. She is worshipped on the day of Shruta Panchami.

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9) Chakreshwari Devi - 543 Ht: 13", placed in Bhamati Area She is a divine guardian of 1" Tirthankar Adinath. She is also known as Shashan Devi. She gives spiritual help to Jain devotees
2) Simandhar Swami - 544 Ht: 17" He is presently alive (rwant Kevli) and one of the twenty Tirthankar in Mahavideh Kshetra
4) Manibhadraveer-545 Ht: 17" He is a Yaksha. It is an image of a six-armed Yaksha with an elephant as his vehicle, which travels along the spiritual path leading to illumination and thereafter salvation. Savior Dev of Jain devotees
6) Nakoda Bhairava - 546 Ht: 17" This is the tutelary deity of Bhairava. It is usually found near the entrance of the temple. It is the positive force around the temple.

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8) Ghantakarna Mahavir- 547 Ht 17"
He is 13th of 52 Vir (Heros). He is celestial being and protects the faithful Jains. This deity is worshipped for protection and driving away the evil influence created by lower types of negative energy.
10) Goumukhi Yaksha-548
Ht 13"-Placed in Bhamati area
He is divine guardian to Adinath- 1" Tirthankar.
Navkar Mantra will be placed on the East Wall (Navkar Niche) in the Upashraya on the Second Floor. Size will be 4' x 6'. It will be carved in crystal stone with colored gem stone inlay. We are trying to do each line in original color. It is being carved in Jaipur & will be installed in June 2006.
Navkar Mantra - 549
Namo Arihantanam
Namo Siddhanam
Namo Ayariyanam
I do to Achory
Namo Uvajjhayanam
I bow down to Upadhyaya
Namo Loe Sava-sahunam I bow down to Sadhu and Sadhvi
Eso Panch Namokaro
These five bowings downs
Destroy all the sins
Manglananch Savvesim
Amongst all that is auspicious
Padhamam Havei Mangalam This Novkar Mantra is the foremost
Savva-pavappanasano
I bow down to Arihonta
I bow down to Siddho

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Name
Lanchhan Mark Floor
Placement
Height
Material
Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Mantra
Name
Lanchhan Mark
Floor
Placement
Height
Material
Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Mantra
Name
Lanchhan Mark
Floor
Placement
Height
Material
Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Mantra
Adinath (Mulnayak) - 550 The Bull
Third Floor Temple
Gabhara in the Center
31
White Marble Jaipur, India 1 Tirthankar
Bha Mandal
Pran Pratishtha performed at Agra, India on February 9, 2004
Om Hrim Sri Adinath Jinendraya Namah
Padma Prabhu - 551
The Lotus
Third Floor Temple
Right side of Adinath 25"
White Marble Jaipur, India
6th Tirthankar
Pran Pratishtha performed at Agra, India on February 9th, 2004
Om Hrim Sri Padhma Prabhu Jinendraya Namah
Chandra Prabhu - 552
The Moon
Third Floor Temple
Left side of Adinath
25"
White Marble
Jaipur, India
8th Tirthankar
Pran Pratishtha performed at Agra, India
on February 9th, 2004
Om Hrim Sri Chandra Prabhu Jinendraya Namah

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Name Lanchhan Mark Floor Placement Height Material Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Parshwanath - 553 The Snake Third Floor Temple Back Gabhara, Right side of Adinath 51 Black marble from Bhaislana Jaipur 23 Tirthankar • Standing Idol • Pean Pratishtha performed at Agra, India
on February 9, 2004 • Bhigna Haran, Upsarga Vijeta,
Chintamani Parshwanath Om Heim Sci Parshwanath Jinendraya Namah
Mantra
Bahubali - 554 Third Floor Temple Back Gabhara,Left side of Adinath
51
Name Floor Placement Height Material Place of Making Significance Special Notes
Pink marble from Udaipur Jaipur Bearer of utmost penance "Akntim Sadhak." • Standing Idol • Pean Pratishtha performed at Agea, India
on February 9, 2004 Om Haim Sai Bahubali Swami Namah
Mantra

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Name
Jin Kushal Suri
556
Fourth Hoor Dadawadi
15
Floor Placement Height Material Place of Making Special Notes
White Marble Jaipur, India • Charan-size 7"
Ashtapad Maha Tirth - 557
This will be located on fourth floor in the Dadawadi Area. The mountain will be made of natural Crystal Stone and Idols will be carved out of various Gemstones at Jaipur. This will be installed inplace in May 2007. (For further details see other articles in the Souvenir.)

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558.2
Floor Gabhara
559. 3rd Floor Gabhara

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VARIOUS ANIMALS
The pictures of animals above are reproduced faithfully from the illustration of animals in medieval Jain Kalpa-Sutra.
The Lion
The Lion with head of Elephant
Composite design of a deer
The Bull
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The couple of Deer
The Lion

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VARIOUS ANIMALS AND FLOWERS
The Swan
The Swan
The Swan
The Lion
The Elephant
The Horse
Lotus Flowers
Lotus Flowers

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1000
DANMARK 130
Modern Jain Art

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Chandkosiyo Nag

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Chandkosiyo Nag

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Fourteen Dreams on Glass
LION
BULL
ELEPHANT
GODDESS LAXMIJI

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Fourteen Dreams on Glass
PAIR OF GARLANDS
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GUNE
MOON
FLAG

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Fourteen Dreams on Glass
SILVER JUG
MILKY OCEAN
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Fourteen Dreams on Glass OOOOOOOOO HEAP OF JEWELS
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SHRI CHAMPAPURI MAHATIRTH
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Chandra Shree Chandraprabhu

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Surya Shroa Padamprabhu
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MARAMU
Rohu Shree Neminath
yes(Shani Shree Munisuvral Swami

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AMSTRAAT

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SHRI SADHUJI
SHRI SADHVIJI

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SHRAVAK
SHRAVIKA
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PAMAHALAAMISEN

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श्री रिवन परिशी वा स्वास्नी
हरमे हावाकडी
श्री मणिधारी जिवन भूरिजी स्वर्णधाम
माली (दिल्ली)
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या विर कुश्य सुरक्षाची दादा माहव
भाववाडी, मारपूस
अवयर प्रतियोधक श्री जिमचंद्र सूरीश्वरजी माता । 50 स्वर्ग भूमि बिलाहा दादावाडी
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Dwarpal and Airavat-Elephant

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શ્રી શત્રુંજય મહાતીર્થં
100
SHRI SHETRUNJAY MAHATIRTH
nana

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Shri Delvada Tirth
STOR

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Shri Girnar Tirth

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Shri Shetrunjay Tirth

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CHEETAL TAME
Shri Pavapuri Tirth

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Shri Sametshikhar Tirth

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Shri Ranakpur Tirth

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Shri Sravanbelgola Tirth

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LIETILLIR
Shri Kundalpur Tirth

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Shri Mahaveerji Tirth

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Shri Mangitungi Tirth

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JAIN GODDESSES
શ્રી ચાદિયી.
પ્રીજચંતાદેવી
Shri Jaya Devi
Shri Jayanta Devi
Shri Aparajita Devi
Shri Vijaya Devi
Shri Tribhuvan Swamini
શ્રીઅપનાવી
faceta

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REGENT GODS OF TEN DIRECTIONS
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1. Indra-East 2. Agni-South east 3. Yama-South 4. Nairuti-South west 5. Varuna-West 6. Vayu-North West
7. Kuber-North 8. Ishan-North East 9. Brahma-Sky 10. Nag-Lower Region
THE SEVEN KSHETRAS
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धादिका
जिन मूति १.
तपुर
जिन मंदिर २. यसबा-उपासना करने लीये और दोश देनेके लीये जैन धर्मम बताये हए बंदनीय सात श्रेष्ठ डोत्र.7
६. भापक
As shown in Jain religion for service, religious practice devotion alms etc
1. Jin-icon 2. Jin temple 3. Knowledge 4. Jain ascetic 5. Jain female ascetic 6. Shravaka and 7. Shravika

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VARIOUS GODDESSES
सरस्वती
पद्मावती
अंबाई
SMEG wan
Goddess Padmavati
Goddess Saraswati
Goddess Amba
Goddess Laxmi
SCULPTURE OF AMBIKA WORSHIP
5.36
Various dancing poses during worship

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SHRI AMBIKA DEVI
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24 YAKSHA YAKSHINI (1-4)
SOMME
1. Gomukha-Chakreshvari
2. Mahäyaksha - Ajitä
3. Trimukha Duritäri
4. Yakshesha Käli

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5. Tumbaru-Mahäkäli
7. Mätang-Shäntä
24 YAKSHA YAKSHINI (5-8)
6. Kusum-Achyutä
8. Vijay-Jvälä

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24 YAKSHA YAKSHINI (9-12)
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9. Ajit-Sutärakä
10. Brahmayaksha -Ashokä
11. Manuj-Shreevatsä
12. Surakumär-Chandä

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24 YAKSHA YAKSHINI (13-16)
13. Shanmukha-Vijaya
14. Pätäl-Ankushä
15. Kinnar-Pragnapti
16. Garud-Nirvani

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17. Gandharva -Achyutä 1
19. Kuber-Vairotyä
24 YAKSHA YAKSHINI (17-20)
18. Yakshendra-Dhärini
20. Varun-Achchhuptä

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21. Bhrukuti-Gändhäri
23. Pärshva-Padmavati
24 YAKSHA YAKSHINI (21-24)
22. Gomegha-Ambikä
24. Mätanga-Siddhäyikä

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24 YAKSHA
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1. Gomukha 2. Mahayaksha 3. Trimukha 4. Yakshesha 5. Tumbaru 6. Kusum 7. Mätang 8. Vijay
र अजित
१०. बा१ १. ईश्वर (मनुज
कुमार
पापामुख
पातात
9. Ajit 10. Brahmayaksha 11. Manuj 12. Surakumar 13. Shanmukha 14. Patal 15. Kinnar 16. Garud
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१७. गंधर्व
१८ पक्षेन्द
१९. कुबेर
२०. यरूण
२१. मृकुटि
२२. गोमेध
२. पाव (वामन)
२४. मातंग
17. Gandharva 18. Yakshendra 19. Kuber 20. Varun 21. Bhrukuti 22. Gomegha 23. Pärshva 24. Mätanga

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24 YAKSHINI
KUNS
१. चक्रेश्वरी (अपतियका)
२. अजिता (अमला)
३.दुरितारी
.कालिका (काली)
५. महाकाली (का)
अच्युता (श्यामा)
|
..शाता
-८मृकुटि (ज्वाला)
1. Chakreshvari 2. Ajitä 3. Duritäri 4. Käli 5. Mahäkäli 6. Achyutä 7. Shäntä 8. Jvälä
POECE
BEEN
९. सुतारा (सुतारका)
१०. अशोका
११. मानवी
१२. (७) धन्या (प्रवरा
विदिता (विजया
१४ अकुशा५.कन्द (प्रजाति-पन्नगी-
१६ निर्वाणी
9. Sutärakä 10. Ashokä 11. Shreevatsä 12. Chandä 13. Vijayä 14. Ankushä 15. Pragnapti 16. Nirväni
१७. बला (अध्युतबला)
१८. पारिणी
१९. रोट्या (मरणप्रिया) | २० नदत्ता (अनुप्ता)
२१. गांधारी
२२. अम्बिका (सुमांती)
२. पयावती
४ सिद्धायिका
17. Achyutä 18. Dhärini 19. Vairoty 20. Achchhuptä 21. Gandhäri 22. Ambikä 23. Padmavati 24. Siddhayikä

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Floor
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Bhojanshala Ayambilshala Kitchen Rest Rooms
Shrimad Hall Pathshala Office
Scholar's Room
Upashraya
Navkar Mantra Chandan Room Shower Rooms
Senior Center
Coat Rooms
Gift Shop
Rest Rooms
Parking
Youth Center Art Gallery Mini Theater Utilities
BUILDING DIRECTORY
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MEDITATION HALL
LIBRARY
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JAIN CHINH
Lokakash per Shwetambar
3 1/2
3 1/2
Unit=Rajju
Abode of the Liberated Souls
(Siddhashila) Upper world Living Place for Celestial Beings (Urdhav Lok)
Right Faith
Right Conduct Right Knowledge (The three paths
to Liberation)
Middle World Living Place for humans, plants, animals and other lower forms of lives
(Madhya Lok)
Non-Violence
of
Lower World Living Place for
परस्परोपग्रहो जीवानाम् Mutual Assistance hell beings
of all Beings (Adholok)
Live and Let Live The shape of the universe resembles the man standing with the feet apart and arms tucked on both hips

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Shilalekh
JAIN CENTER OF AMERICA, NEW YORK
परस्परोषाही जीवानाम् Live and Let Live
Jain Center of America (JCA) - New York was founded in 1966 and registered as nonprofit Religious Corporation in 1970 in the State of New York. JCA was one of the first Jain organizations established in North America to promote Jain principles and practice, and provide a sacred place for worship.
In 1981, a residential building in Elmhurst, NY was purchased to serve as a temple for the Jain community. For the past 20 years, this place housed the Idols of Shri Mahavirswami and other Tirthankars and hosted many Jain scholars and celebrated various ceremonies of Jain religion. In 2000, planning to reconstruct the temple began in earnest. The old building was demolished and Bhoomi Poojan was performed on March 30, 2002 and Shilaropan took place on July 12, 2002. Within five years of planning and construction, the building was completed in 2005. The Pratistha ceremonies were performed between June 10 to 19, 2005.
Shri Ashtapad Mountain carved out of crystal stones weighing 7.5 ton was installed at JCA Temple on June 21, 2009 with due religious ceremonies. Adhar Abhishek of 24 Tirthankar idols carved out of various colored Gemstones was performed at Mumbai on April 25, 2009 under the banner of JCA. These idols were imported and Adhar Abhishek of the idols followed by Installation and Pratishtha ceremony was performed on June 19, 2010.
The architectural design and planning of this divine place stays true to the multiple codes and ethics of the Jain Religion and satisfies the need for place of worship for Jain Community. In this temple, religion and architecture come together to create a space that is sacred in every detail, while adhering to civic regulations.
Various aspects of Jain beliefs are displayed through sculpture, artwork, paintings and narratives throughout the building. This will evoke a greater spiritual consciousness and awareness amongst all. This Jain Center aims to absorb the mind, body and soul of every one that comes to its doorstep.
WE BELIEVE IN TRUTH AND NONVIOLENCE

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A UNITY IN DIVERSITY
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A DREAM COME TRUE
How Dreams Become Goals...
Planning begins with your Dreams
Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price too
It's not just about where your dreams will take you. It's where you take your dreams.
Making Dreams Come True
What mind can conceive - Man can achieve

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JCA Building Model

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Story of our Temple
The Jain Center of America. New York is the first Jain organization established and registered in North America. The president of the ICA, in 1973, announced the intention to build a temple during the Diwali celebration. This news was published in the New York Times.
Soon the wheels started rolling, An arrangement was made to bring Pratimaji (Idol) of Shri Mahavir Swami. The Pratimaji was shipped from Mumbai by the ship called 'Hoegh Dyke in 1974 and was installed in the Jain Meditation Center, New York,
The Jain Center of New York was re-named as the Jain Center af America - New York (CA, NY) and it was registered as a religious non-profit membership corporation in New York in April 1976. The principal goal of the organization is to fulfill religious needs of the Jain community of New York and the Tri-state area. The moto is:
"Live and Let Live." Finally the community leaders and officers of the Jain Center of America (CA) decided to purchase a building at 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, New York on February 10, 1981. The Pratimaj of Shri Mahavir Swami Mulnayak was installed in the temple building in the spring of 1982 alter necessary renovation
The center started regularly observing Bhakti Bhavna every Friday evening, Paryushana Parva, Das Lakshana Parva, Samvatsari Pratikraman (Kshamapana), Janma Kalyanak of Mahavir Swami, Mahavir Nirvan Divas (Diwali), Akhand Jaap. Samayik, monthly recitation of Bhaktamar Stotra with five Smarans etc, at the temple.
The members of JCA will visit many temples in USA as pilgrimageChaitya Paripati after Paryushana Parva. Classes were organized to teach Jain religion to young children through Pathshala. During the Paryushana there were many Tapascharyas like Atthal, Mas-khaman, Ayambil al Varsi Tap and Parna where whole Sangh was invited
The center set a trend by inviting spiritual leaders and scholars for Paryushana Parva and for summer lectures. To accommodate the ever growing crowd, center started using auditoriums of schools.
The center also hosted an International JAINA Conference on April 20. 1975 and the 2nd JAINA Convention from May 28-30, 1983, during which JAINA adopted its constitution.
The Jain Center of America - New York revised its original constitution and approved it at the general body meeting, an November 22, 1992 which was amended and adopted on September 30, 2001, to accommodate the needs and desires of the members and to have a bet ter understanding and management
In the year 1999, it was decided to build a new temple at Ithaca Street. The existing Pratimas from the temple were moved to a devotee's residence and then to 45-22 74th Street, Elmhurst, NY - the new property purchased by JCA. The building at Ithaca Street was demolished in 2001. Bhoomi Poojan and Shilaropan ceremonies for the new temple building were performed on March 30, 2002 and July 12, 2002 respectively. After Shilaropan, construction of the building started which was completed by 2004
The building was handed over by members of the Diamond and Colorstone Community to JCA on November 28, 2004 in a formal "Key Handover Ceremony" in presence of the Jain Community
The Pratishtha ceremonies were performed in June 2005. During the next five years remaining construction work, finishing, furnishing and art work were completed.
Ashtapad mountain carved from crystal was installed in June 2009 and Pratishtha ceremony of 24 Tirthankar carved from gemstones was performed in June 2010.
Particular themes-linked closely to the philosophy of Jainismare poignantly viewed, through painting, sculpture or narrative remarks, on the empty walls throughout the building Since temples/ upashraya are meant to stir the inner soul of each devotee, this idea of decorating the walls with lain themes evokes a greater spirituality consciousness and awareness for all this Jain Center aims to absorb the mind, soul and body of every worshipper that comes to its doorstep. We have abided by civic regulations and spiritual guidance in constructing this center for Jains.
The temple complex will nurture the needs of this generation as well as future generations. It will serve as a center of religious ac tives, rituals and a place for learning Jain religion and philosophy for our youngsters-for centuries to come.
Jal Jinendra
"Only that science is a great and the best of all sciences, the study of which frees man from all kinds of miseries."
-Yoga Shastra-Hemchandracharya Center for Religious Activities for Jains
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Four Story building with a Cellar Three Temples, Sthanak & Shrimad Hall
Five Halls for various functions Lobbies & Stair walls decorated with Jain Themes
Two Set of Stairs & an Elevator Total Height with Kalash:
66-5 Main Shikhar
25.9" Total Construction Area
16,623 sq. ft. Parking in Rear (1st Floor)
5000 sq. ft. Occupancy
500 people WE BELIEVE IN TRUTH & NON-VIOLENCE
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Important Dates and Events
1966
une 10-19, 2005 Various Pratishtha Ceremonies February 2006 Permanent Certificate of Occupancy received 2007
Best Religious building award-Queens Chamber Artwork, posters and painting installed
Marble Pat installed - 2nd and Indoor 2007-2009 Navkar Mantra carved from gemstones installed
Silver Panelson Temple doors installed
Registered as Religious Organization, New York 1974 Shri Mahavir Swami Minayak) Idol imported April, 1976 Incorporated as religious organization as ICA February 10, 1981 43-11 Ithaca Street, property purchased
Spring 1982 Shri Mahaver Swami (Mulnayak) Idol Installed
1982-2000 Various Religious activities took place at temple Summer 1993 Proposal for new temple put forth
Lake Success, property purchased
Decided to construct a new temple at Ithaca St. November 1999
Planning and permission process started. November 2000 City Permission Granted
April 2001 Uthapan Ceremony of Muinayak performed June 19, 2001 New property purchased at 74 St, Elmhurst.
July 22, 2001 Mini Pratishtha of Muinayak at new temple July-December 2001 Demolition of old temple building March 30, 2002 Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony July 12, 2002 Shilaropan
Construction commences. August 2003 Daily Ayambil Tapasya started February 9, 2004 Panch Kalyanak Pooja at Agra - Digambar Vidhi. February 15, 2004 Uthapan Ceremony of Mulnayak for Lap-Oap.
May 2, 2004 Anjanshalaka at Surat - Shwetambar Vidhi. September 19, 2004 Kalash Abhishek Ceremony
October 22, 2004 Kalash installed on all exterior Shikhars. November 28, 2004 Key Handover Ceremony by Diamond and
Colorstone Community April 22, 2005 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy received May 1, 2005
Opening Ceremony Building May 1, 2005
Dhwaja Dand, Ghant and Kalash Abhishek.
All Pratimas Nagar Pravesh ceremony May 15, 2005
Shwetambar Tradition and Dadawadi.
All Pratimas Nagar Pravesh ceremony, May 21, 2005
Digambar Tradition
2009
Ashtapad Mountain installe 2010
Ashtapad Pratishtha Shri Chovi installed 2011
Ashtapad Maha Tirth Granth I published Next door one property purchased
Color lights added to Ashtapad. 2012
Diamond Tilak Ceremony for Shri Choisi Ashtapad Maha Tirth Granth 11 published
Salient Features Story Building
S Special Features: (4 floors plus cellar)
1. Ashtapad Tirth made from - 5 Years to complete
Gemstones [year 2000 to 2005)
Panch Dhatu Idol (5 Metals) 5 Million Building Cost
(350kg) 1 Million Furnishing
Chomukhi (4 Statues - 1 piece) 5 Hundred People
2 Standing Idols (51" ) Accommodation
Black & Pink 5 Thousand Square Feet
Navkar carved from gemstones Parking space
with inlay work 5 Religious Places:
5 Main facilities: Mahavir Swami Temple - 2
1. Various Religious activities Adinath Temple - 3
. Pathshala / Ubrary / Office Dadawadi Ashtapad -4 .
Bhojanshala / Ayambilshala Upashraya/Navkar Mantra - 2001. Youth Center / Art Gallery/ Shrimad Haly Library - 3 11. . Senior Center
!
"Battle with yourself or what use is fighting with others? He who conquers himself gets eternal bliss.
-Uttaradhyayan Sutra From Visitor's Book This Jain center is an unexpected pleasurel We come from Kenya and
A DREAM COME TRUE are very impressed to see such a beautifully maintained, artistic and peaceful "Derasar". Keep up all your excellent work, exhibits etc. We hope "Rangoli too will now become an art here.
How Downs Berune fouls
This is a great and peaceful Jain temple ever outside India. I come from London and tried hard to find one over there as good as this. I'm so happy and thankful to all the people who have put in their efforts to successfully establish and maintain this temple!
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Derasar is amazing. It feels like we are somewhere in India at "Shetrunjaya Tirth where you can find all the 24 Tirthankar" at one place. The environment is so peaceful, where you can relax your mind from the outer worlds tension
I feel very lucky to be here on my birthday, do pooja and have a nice lunch. This is an excellent and clean temple. I love all the Gods in this temple. I know all of my wishes will come true and not only mine, but whoever comes to the temple
MIT
We had the unique opportunity to visit the temple. This temple is the product of hard work of the dedicated Jains of the community. The exhibits of art work in the temple hallways and stairs are very educational and easily understandable. This is a great place to teach the principles of Jainism to the young generations
LAIN CENTER
All paintings and posters related to Jainism are very nice and are ap preciable. Ashtapad Tirth here is very unique and we can't find it at any other place. This place is Jain Shikhar in America and is a Koh noor of all lain temples in America that I've ever seen.
சியது பாகங்கள் and t he
Very intense study to put all concepts under one rool A marvelous example of unique success of work, thought and spirit. It is excellent Salute
What mind can conceive - Man can achieve

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Construction History
February 10, 1981 -
Purchase
May 16, 2003Front Elevation
This building was purchased on February 10, 1981. Shri Mahaver Swami idol was installed in Spring 1982
Shows the South elevation of the building. Note block walls, framing and stud walls construction underway. Also notice Shikhar frame in place
July 22, 2003External Brickwork
October 28, 2002 -
Foundation for New Temple building
Shows the West elevation of the building. Note the brickwork underway.
August 27, 2002
Reserve Area
Shows sacred reserve area above the Shila. Also notice surrounding foam work on the sides with the foundation wall.
November 10, 2003 - Skylight 4th Floor
Dadawadi Area
January 21, 2003Reserve Area Pipe
November 10, 2003
Windows
Shows the reserve area below the main Gabhara. Notice the copper pipe extending from underground to the second floor Gabhara.
Shows the North elevation of the building. Note brickwork and windows installed
"Pride, anger, negligence, disease, and laziness these are five factors on account of which one fails to receive an education."
-Saman-Suttam, 171
May 25, 2004
First Floor
September 7, 2004
Shrimad Hall
Shows the first floor of the building. Note the elevator in the back, on the right Notice the lighted area in the cove on the ceiling.
July 21, 2004Second Floor Temple
September 7, 2004
Driveway
Shows the main Gabhara and Gokhala on the back side.
Shows the East side of the Ibuilding Note new concrete curb and driveway as well as retaining wall and new fence.
July 21, 2004 - Third Floor Temple
September 7, 2004
Ceiling
Shows Gokhala for the standing statue. Note the radiant heat pipe layout.
Shows second floor ceiling and wood work. Notice recessed lights on the ceiling
July 21, 2004Fourth Floor Dadawadi
September 7, 2004
Kitchen
Shows Dadawadi construction and radiant heat pipe layout. Note the windows on the south wall.
Shows kitchen area on fourth floor Note preparation table, cooking ranges, refrigerators and sinks in place.

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Important Information About Idols- 2nd Floor
Name
Lanchhan Floor Placement Height Material Place of Carving
Name
Lanchhan Floor Placement Height Material Place of Carving
Name
Lanchhan Floor Placement Height Material Place of Carving
Shri Mahavir Swami (Mulnayak) 24th Tirthankar
The Lion
Second Floor Temple
Main Gabhara center
21" installed with Parikar White marble
Original Idol from our Temple
Shri Neminath
22nd Tirthankar
The Conch-Shell Second Floor Temple
Right of Mulnayak
25" installed with Bha Mandal
White marble
Jaipur, India
Shri Sambhavnath
3rd Tirthankar
The Horse
Second Floor Temple
Left of Mulnayak
25" installed with Bha Mandal
White marble
Jaipur, India
Shri Gautam Swami - Ht: 17"
Disciple of Mahavir Swami Adi Guru Gautam -beginning of Gandharvad. He went on Ashtapad in search for salvation. He attained Keval Gnan (Absolute enlightenment) following Nirvana of Mahavir Swami on the auspicious day of Diwali.
Padmavati Devi - Ht: 17"
She is the Yakshini- divine guardian of Parshvanath. She protects her worshippers. She is the most popular deity among all Jains.
Laxmi Devi - Ht: 17"
She is the Goddess of wealth. In Kalpasutra, she is a subject of fourth dream of Mata Trishala Devi. She is worshipped particularly on Diwali.
Name
Lanchhan Floor Placement Height Material Carved At
Sp Note
Saraswati Devi - Ht: 17"
She is the Goddess of knowledge and learning and a symbol of Agamas. She is worshipped on the day of Shruta Panchami.
Name Lanchhan Floor Placement
Height
Material Carved At
Sp Note
Name
Lanchhan Floor Placement
Height
Material Carved At Sp Note
Shri Parshvanath 23rd Tirthankar The Snake
Second Floor Temple
Back Gabhara, Right of Mulnayak
31" with fana Ht. 36
Bhaislana black Marble
Jaipur, India
Idol design as per Uvasaggharam Tirth.
Shri Shantinath
16th Tirthankar
The Deer
Second Floor Temple
Back Gabhara, Left of Mulnayak
31" installed with Bha Mandal
"When the mind becomes stable like the water of a clear pond, then the reflection of the soul can be seen in it."
-Yoga-sära
Panch Dhatu (Metal)
Indore, Shahpur, India
Total wt: 750 kg; Statue wt: 350 kg
Shri Adinath Chomukhi
1st Tirthankar
The Bull
Second Floor Temple Bhamati Area Total 6'9- statue Ht:15" Yellow Jaisalmer stone Ahmedabad, India
4 Pratimas, carved from one piece with
a base. Total wt: 500 kg
Chakreshwari Devi - Ht: 13"
She is installed in Bhamati Area. She is a divine guardian of 1 Tirthankar, Adinath. She is also known as Shashan Devi. She gives spiritual help to Jain devotees.
Shri Simandhar Swami - Ht: 17"
He is presently alive (Jiwant Kevli) and one of the twenty Tirthankar (Vis Viharman) in Mahavideh Kshetra.
Manibhadravir - Ht: 17"
He is a Yaksha. This image shows a six armed Yaksha with an elephant as his vehicle, which travels along the spiritual path leading to illumination and thereafter salvation. He is the Savior Dev of Jain devotees.
Nakoda Bhairava - Ht: 17"
He is one of the Deities. He is usually found near the entrance of the temple. He is the positive force around the temple.

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Shri Navkar Mantra
A 3-D View of an Idol &
Jain Chinh and Flag
HTणगों बारहताण
णमो सिद्धाणं॥
CENो आयरियाण
Please view from all angles
Nणमो लबझागा
णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं ।।। एसो पंच बाबकारो
सव्व पावष्यणासणो।
मंगलाणं च सनेसि;
Live and Let Live lain Chinh
पढम हवई मंगलं
Jain Flag
"Right faith is the core of the three jewels; it is the root of the great tree of liberation."
-(Saman-Suttam, 219) Shri Bhomiyaji
Marble Pat- 2nd Floor
Shri Girnar Tirth
Floor
First Floor Placement Gokhala at rear entry vestibule Height 117 Material White Marble Place of Making Ahmedabad, India Significance Caretaker of the temple Special Notes He is the natural positive energy at the
Sametshilhar Tirth. Please view from all angles
Shri Shetrunjay Tirth

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Important Information About Idols-3rd Floor
Name
Shri Parshvanath 23rd Tirthankar The Snake
Name
Lanchan
Floor
Third Floor Temple
Shri Adinath (Mulnayak) 1st Tirthankar The Bull Third Floor Temple in the Center of the Gabhara 31 installed with Bha Mandal White Marble Jaipur, India
Lanchhan Mark Floor Placement Height Material Place or Making
Placement
Back Gabhara, Right side of Shri Adinath 51" Standing Idol
Height
Material
Black marble from Bharsalana
Name
Shri Padma Prabha Swami 6th Tirthankar
Place of
Shri Bahubaliji
Lanchhan Mark Floor Placement Height Material Place of Making
Third Floor Temple Right side of Shri Adinath 254
Floor
Third Floor Temple
I White Marble
Jaipur, India
Placement
Back Gabhara, Left side of Shri Adinath 51" Standing Idol
Name
Shri Chandra Prabha Swami
Height
oth Tirthankar
Material
Pink marble from Udaipur
The Moon Third Floor Temple Left side of Shri Adinath
Jaipur
Lanchhan Mark Floor Placement Height Material Place of Making
Place of Carving Significance
White Marble Jaipur, India
Bearer of utmost penance "Akritim Sadhak Om Hrim Sri Bahubali Swami Namah
Mantra
"The non-vigilant has fear from all directions. The vigilant has none from any.
(Acharanga Sutra, 3-75) Om Hrim and Jin Vani
Marble Pat- 3rd Floor
Shri Sharavanabelagola Tirth
Om with Panch Parmeshti
Hrim with Shri Chavisi
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Shri Kundalpur Tirth
Shri Mahavirji Tirth
Jin Vani

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Shrimad Rajchandra Meditation Hall
Shrimad Rajchandra-Life Events
Name
Shrimad Rajchandra
Chitrapat
Floor
Mahavir Swami
Shatavadhani
Third Floor Shrimad Hall Dhyan - Mandir Special marble Arch on
Placement
60" x 30" Material Painting Place of Making Chitrapat at Agash
Marble Arch at Ahmedabad Charan (Paduka) - size 7" Om and Shri Mahavir Swami Idol at the top
Shrimad Rajchandra special Notes
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"By carefully walking, standing, sitting, sleeping, eating, and speaking: no violence or any other sinful acts are committed."
Dasa-vaikälika Sutra, 4-31 Shri Jin Kushal Suri-Dadawadi
Dada Gurudev Life Events
Religious Instructions to Akbar- The Great
Shri Jin Kushal Suri-Dadawadi
Four Main Dadawadi
Name
Shri Jin Kushal Suri Fourth Floor Dadawadi
Placement Height Material Place of Carving Soecial Notes
White Marble Jaipur, India
Protection of Shri Sangh from Robbers
Charan - Size 7"

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Shri Mahavir Swami Life Events
Various Paintings
WITHOUT
Nem Rajul - Marriage Procession and Vairagya
Janma - Kalyanak
Chandanbala - Parna
Paying Respect to Shri Sadhui on Arrival
Keval Gran
"A person should practice religion before old age, before diseases become chronic and before the senses become powerless."
-Dasa-vaikälika Sutra, 8-35 Shri Bhaktamar Stotra
Das Lakshana - 12 Bhavna
ATELIER
Uttam kshama - Forgiveness
When men and Gods bow down to Bhagawan Rishabhdev, his radiance dissipates the darkness of their souls. Those who fall at his feet will find forgiveness and salvation, and shall be free from the seas of sin. I begin this prayer by bowing down at the feet of Bhagawan Rishabhdev. (1)
Anitya Bhavna - Impermanence

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Various Religious Paintings
Gokhala and Pillars - Delwada
Silver Panels on Temple Doors
"One who remains equanimous in the midst of pleasures and pains is a monk, being in the state of pure consciousness." -Mahavir Pravachansar, 1-14 Jainism - A Pictorial Guide (300+ Posters)
Chamardhari
Silver PAT on Glass
Ceiling Painting with 16 Vidhya Devi
SHRI CHAMPAPURI TIRTH
16 Vidhya Devi
Science & Religion
જૈનદર્શનનાં વૈજ્ઞાનિક રહસ્યો
(Scientific Secrets of Jainism) Religion and science both pone profound questions for humankind. Both are sciences; one of the soul, the other of nature, they are complementary
Science is constantly evolving and not absolute. Religious texts are limited by the compiler and language.
Thus, Malvinami made it clear that your own wisdom in the only yardstick against which you can measure
Art and Science

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Vajrapanjar Stotra-) Stotra for the protection of the Soul Atmaraksha Stotra (Navakar Mantra)
Namo Arihantaran
Namo Siddhanam
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Namo Urajharanam
Namo Lo Saraschunam
A Stotra recited to create a protective armor around body and soul to keep malice thoughts away. It is recited prior to successfully undertaking any majør Pujā, Mantra, or Yoga Sädhanä.

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Vajrapanjar Stotra-2 Stotra for the protection of the Soul
Herrar Eso Pancha Namukkaro
Savvapavappanasano
Mangala Nam Cha Sevresim
Padhamam Havai Mangalam

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Color Science of Namaskar Mantra
Center of Perception
NAMO SIDDHANAM
Center of Knowledge
NAMO ARIHANTANAM
Center of Purity
NAMO AYARIYAMAN
Senter of Bliss
NAMO UVAJDHA SANLAMI
Center of Power -
NAMO LOE SAVVA
SAHUNAM
Each line of the Namaskar Mantra is associated with specific colors and they have close connection with various energy centers
of the body

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Navakar Mantra - Various Ways of Presentation
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JAHEGU
યોગનો (ઇ)નો ((6)
CITIS B
HONESTY FORGIVENESS CONTENTMENT
|| અરિતામ નમો સિદ્ધાણ નમો ઉવજઝાયાો
નમો લોએ સવ્વસાહસ
એસી પંચનમુક્કારો સવ્વપાવપ્પણીસમી સંગલાણ એ સવ્વીસ પુમ હવે મળેલ
Namo Arihantanam
Namo Siddhanam
Namo Ayariyanam
Namo Uvajjhayanam Namo Loye Savva Sahunam
Navkar Maha Mantra
Eso Panch Namukkaro
FE
Savva Pavappanasano Mangalanam Cha Savvesim Padhamam Havai Mangalam
सि
सव्व द्वा
रि हं ता णं या रि य या लोए मो
आ
णमो
[
ण
णमो उव
साहू
I bow in reverence to Arihants
I bow in reverence to Siddhas
I bow in reverence to Acharyas
I bow in reverence to Upadhyayas
I bow in reverence to all Sadhus
मो ण
This five-fold salutation
Destroys all sins
And amongst all auspicious things Is the most auspicious one
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જીવન જી

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Navakar Mantra -
Various Deans of Presentation
नमो सिद्धाणं
सिटाणा
चमी अरिहंतार
हिता
दूमा अलि
EANI
R घमा आयरियाण
-- - -
नमो अरिहंराणं नमो सिद्धाणं नमो आयरियाणं नमो उवज्झायाणं नमो लोए सव्व साहूर्ण
राया
-
नमो अरिहंताणं
सालोप मनसा
मायरिया
नमो उवज्झायाणं
-R-PHHA
रसो पंच नमुक्का रो, सब पावणणा सगो लास सि, पाम हा मंग
मंगलाण
मा उवजय
नमो मरिहताण
सो पंच नमक्कारो, सव्व पाए मंगलाणं च सव्वेसिं, पर्व
नमो लोए सव्व साहूण Joesses
FEER गगगगगगगगनाय एसो पंच जमुबारो, सत पावणणासगी, मगलाण सजेति, पठन हवड़ मगल.
नमः
पटर्म वह मंगल
एसो पंच नमुक्कारो, सव्व पावप्पणाराणो, मंगलाणं च सव्वेसिं, पढमं दवइ मंगलं
नमो अरिहंताणं नमो सिद्धाणं नमो आयरियाणं नमो उवज्झायाणं नमो लोए सव्व साहणं एसो पंच नमुकारो सव्व पावप्पणासणो मंगलाणं च सव्वेसि पढम हवइ मंगलं
रहताण
एप नमो ।
यारियाण
व पावप्पणासणो)
एसो पंच नमकारो
ARRIA नमा
ताला
नमो अरिहंता
कमाया
लोए सव्व साहूर्ण
पाणनमा आधरियाण
एस
नमो उवज्झायाण
नमो सिगलाणं च सब्वेसिं, पटमं
गलाणं च सब्वेसिं, पढमा
नमो लोए सलाम
1/ KAR
नमो सिद्धाणं
नमो आया
आयरियाणा
A SIRIR
लौ उवज्झाया
..
को पंच नमुकायो ..सज धावा मंगलाण च सवेति
एसो पंच नमुक्कारो, सव्व पावप्पणालणा, मंगलाणं च सव्वेसिं, पढम हवह मंगलं.
नमो अरिहंताण

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Namaskar Mantra - Various Ways of Meditation
श्री नमस्कार महामंत्र का
राई मंगल
मंगलाण
नमो
लोए सव्व साहूणं
णमो मिदाण
पढमं हवइ मंगलं
atpant
Jas atin
मंगलार्ण
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c
अष्टदल कमल में तप ध्यान
नमो सिध्दार्ण
नमो अरिहंताणं
नमो उवज्झायाणं
एसो पंच नमुक्कारो
नमो आयरियाण
सव्वपाव पणासणो
अष्टदल कमलबध्द
히
मी अव ज्झायाणं लो सम्ब
अक्षरमाला ध्यान
नमो (सिध्दाणं एसो
साहूण
पढमं हवड
मंगलं
पंच नमुक्कारी नमो नमो
नमो लोए
सव्वसाहूणं अरिहंताणं आयरियाणं
मंगलाणं
सव्वेसिं
1
सव्वपाव
नमो प्यणासणो
उवज्झायाणं
ध्यान
नमो सिद्धाण
णमो उवर
यमो लोए संख्य ॐ कार में पामोकार

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Namaskar Mantra - Various Ways of Meditation
णमो सिन्दाणं
मोअरिहंता
मोमिया
पदम
हबई मंगल
पामोक्कारी स्सो पंथ
Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam
णमो
।
णमोअरिहंताण
णमोआयरिया
आयरियाणं
णमो
Namo Ayoriyanam
मंगलाणं च सन्वेसि
Namo Uvajjayanam Namo Loye Savva Sahunam
Lasthurisong
Natore
bih pa
मोलोर
ARO
Namo Nannassa Namo Dansannassa Namo Charitassa Namo Tavassa
मोसा
Samyag Gnan Samyag Darshan Samya Charitra Samyag Tap
वस
नमो पदम
सिध्दाणं एसोपंच हवइमंगल
नमुक्कारी
नमो नमो अरिहंताणं
नमो लोए सव्व
आवरियाणं साहूर्ण मंगलाणं
सत्तपात सवास नमोपणासणी
Anारया
सव्वासाकज्यायाण
नमा पवमं सिमुदाण/सो हवइ
पंच मंगलं
नमुर्वकारो।
नमो
आयरियाणं सव्वसाहणं अरिहंताणं
नमो लो नमो
તમો બસ
मंगलाणं
सव्वपाव चनमा पणासणों सव्वेसिं/
उवज्झायाणा
का
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Namaskar Mantra & Nav Graha
चन्द्र
शुक्र
मंगल
णमो अरिहंताणं णमो सिद्धाणं, णमो आयरियाण णमो उवज्झायाणं, णमो लोएसव्वसाहणं.
राह
शनि
Graha #Hindi English
Surya Sun 2 Chandra Moon 3 Mangal Mars
Budh Mercury 5 Guru Jupiter
Tirth ankar Graha # Hindi English Tirthankar Padmaprabh | 6 Shukra Venus
Suvidhinath Chandraprabh 7 Shani Saturn
Munisuvrat Swami Vasupujya Swami 8 Rahu Dragon's Head Neminath Vimalnath
9 Ketu Dragon's Tail Mallinath Adinath

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Namokar Mantra in Brahmi Lipi
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167 10. Av According to Jain Agams, Bhagawan Rishabhadev gave the first script to His daughter Brähmi. Hence it is called Brähmi Lipi (script) and is considered the source of all Indian scripts. However, its form has changed entirely over the ages.

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Namokar Mantra in Brahmi Lipi
Brahmi Lipi is one of the oldest scripts used in the Indian Subcontinent and in Central Asia during the final centuries (BCE) and the early centuries (CE).
18
GAI
न मो अरिहं ता एं । ४८१
न यो शिद्धा णं ।
18 JIJI न मो आ य रिया एणं । LFLOFCI न मो उ व षा या गं ।
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ज लाणं च सव्वं सिं ८.८४ ७०.४A पढ में ह व इ मंग लं ॥
Namo Arihantanam
|bow to the Arihantas (with body), the omniscient (knowing everything)
Namo Siddhanam
I bow to the Siddhas, the bodiless liberated souls
Namo Ayariyanam
I bow to the Acharyas, the heads of the four-fold order
Namo Uvajjayanam
I bow to the Upadhyayas who are next to the head
Namo Loye Sava Sahunam
I bow to all the Saints in the universe
Eso Panch Namukkaro
This five fold salutation
Savva Pavappanasano Destory all sins
Mangalanam Cha Savesim Amongst all auspicious things Padhamam Havai Mangalam
It is the most auspicious one

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णमो अरिहंताणं ॥
णमो सिद्धाणं ॥
णमो आयरियाण
णमो उवज्झायाणं ||
णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं ॥
एसो पंच णमुक्कारो.
सव्व पावप्पणासणो ।
मंगलाणं च सव्वेसिं;
पढमं हवइ मंगलं ||
Shri Navkar Maha Mantra Carved from Gemstones

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560. Upashraya
VALAVAMAADE
STHANAK
AVALIADAS
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Octomy Honoring Jain Tradition
LECTURE
ON INDIA
Ancient Literature of ladis
Vacuse R. GA, BA, of Bombay
Virchard Raghavji Gandhi, famous Jain orator, writer and patriot, attended 1893's Parliament of World Religions in Chicago (USA)-2009
Dilwara Temple. Mt Abu-2009
Godiji Temple
Mumbai 2012
Kalpavriksha from India Museum - 1975
Shrimad Rajchandra spiritual inspirer to Gandhi USA personalized stamp-2012
भारत INDIA
Karpoor Chandra 'Kulish" Founder Rajasthan Patrika 2012
500
Lala Deen Dayal Renowned Photographer
INDIA
Dr. Laxmi Mall Singhvi reowned constitution Expert-2008
2001
Ranakpur Temple - 2009
500
Dr. D.S. Kothari Scientist-2011
Harakh Chand Nahata Film Producer - Director 2009
Acharya Gyansagar Jain Literaturer 2013
Yaudheya Coin Depicting Ahimsa
1985
Jainacharya Vailabh Suri - 2009
Lord Mahavira USA Personalized Stamp
2012

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1100
Stamps honoring Jain Tradition
Lord Rishabhnath Baroda Museum (1994)
DDR
35
Lord Mahaveera Stamp By Germany (1979)
PANCHKALYANAK MANASTAH
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5. MARCEL BS
FESINAL
100
Sheetalnath Temple Calcutta (1935)
Gommateshwara (1981)
Devi Removing Thom Khajuraho (1999)
MUL121990
25%
भारत INDIA
www2500
Bhagwan Mahavira 2500th Nirvana Anniversary
Jalmandir Pawapuri (1974)
POSTAGE
Palitana Temple (1949)
Museum Piece from Jain Temple Gujarat (1978)
Postal Cancellations
भारत INDIA
2-1 77
CHESSTITUT
HER-DE
KRSTA
DEOGHAR

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25
Goddess Saraswathi (1975)
HEINDIA
300
HIZA INDIA
Raja Bhamashah (2000)
Ocongy honoring Jain Tradition
Jain Symbol (2006)
INDIA
500
மதியம்
[CD]
INDIA 25
B
50
Goddess Saraswathi
(1975)
WALDHAND HIRACHAND
Jain industrialist Walchand Hirachand (2004)
INDU 60
Mr. Mohan Lal Sukhadia (1988)
भारत INDIA
THENGERESA NDIA
Vijay Stambh of Chittorgarh
INDIA
400
500
Acharya Anand Rishiji Maharaj (2002)
भारत INDIA
sculpture of a lady Parshwanath Temple Khajuraho (1966)
भारत INDIA
Mr. Jawaharlal Darda Pro. Dr. Indra Chandra Shastri (2005)
(2004)
500
Jain Film Producer Shri V. Shantaram
(2001)
500
Aacharya Bhikshu (2004)

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300
Stamps honoring Jain Tradition
आचार्य तुलसी ACHARYA TULSI 1914-1997
400
Acharya Tulsi (1998)
भारत INDIA.
Dased
ek
भारत PAM INDIA
Chandragupta Maurya (2001)
भाऊराव पाटील BHAURAO PATIL
60
भारत INDIA
Bhaurao Patil (1988)
100
भारत INDIA
Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1972)
MN
जैन मुनि मिश्रीमलजी
JAIN MUNI MISHRIMALI
Jain Muni Mishrimalji (1991)
HITH INDIA 300
भारत INDIA
Janma Kalyanak (2001)
200
$23493
जगदीश चन्द्र जैन JAGDISH CHANDRA JAIN
Jagdish Chandra Jain (1998)

Page #166

First Day Covers Honoring Jain Tradition
पी अखिल
laus
de Vera

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first Day Covers Honoring Jain Tradition
Panchkalarak Manastambh Pratistha Maha
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Panchayak Masastambh Pratistha Mahetov
BHAGWAN PARWANATH PANCHKALYANAK PRATISTA MANOTSAV west,
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First Day Covers Honoring Jain Tradition

Page #169

First Day Covers Honoring Jain Tradition
Ranakpur Temple
Dilwara Temple
2007

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Coins honoring Jain Tradition
FORE
BL
INDIA S
RUPEES
5 rupee coin commemorated in India on the occasion of Bhagawan Mahavir swami's 2600th birth anniversary (2001)
250 rupee coin commemorated in Nepal on the occasion of Bhagawan Mahavir swami's 2600th birth anniversary (2002)
Gold coin of "Kushan" period
(2002)
TES

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Coins honoring Jain Tradition
SOIA CO
دربار می
Half Anna coin with Bhagawan Mahavir minted by East India Company in the year 1616.
X HALF
NY
ANNA SE
Bhagawan Shree Adinath and mount Shatrunjay on a one oz. silver coin minted at the Perth Mint, Australia
Bhagawan Mahavir and Namaskar Mangal with Ashta Mangal and Mother Trishala's Dream on a one oz. Silver Coin Minted at the British Royal Mint, U.K.
vola
RUPEE
100 Rs. Coin with Jain symbol and Ashok Chakra minted on the occasion of Bhagawan Mahavir: 2600th Janm Kalyanak (2001).

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Swastik

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DDR
35
Stamps-Coins & Jainism Poster Listing
There are 120 stamp posters with a reference or relation to Jainism. Only the poster numbers with their titles are given here. For details on each poster
check P.G/A.W DVD or visit the Jain E-Library.
621 622
523
624
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626
527
628
629
630
631
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833
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MAHAVIR MESSAGE-AHIMSA & ANEKANT & POLIO HOSP NON VIOLENT-ACTIONS & NON ABSOLUTISM THOUGHT A MESSAGE-PROTECT WILD LIFE AND LIVE & LET LIVE SATYA (TRUTH & AHIMSA (NON-VIOLENCE) ANUVRATA ASTEYA (NON STEALING) ANUVRATA
JAIN CONDUCT IN DAY-TO-DAY LIVING BHUTAN KING FORGIVENESS POST CARD MAIL AFTER SAMVATSARI SLOGAN ON JINWANI MAGAZINE-SAMAYIK & SWADHYAY JAIN RELIGION AND INSIGNIAS NAVAKAR MAHA MANTRA TIRTHANKAR SHRI RUSHABHDEV KALASH-1
637
TEACHINGS OF SHAT KARMAS-ASI MASI, KRISHI-2 TIRTHANKAR SHRI VASUPUJYA SWAMI (12-12-12) CHAMPAPURI SIDDHA KSHETRA
638
630
TIRTHANKAR SHRI PARSHVANATH
640 641
TIRTHANKAR SHRI NEMINATH-DELWADA & GIRNAR TIRTHANKAR MAHAVIR PAVAPURI. LIVE & LET LIVE
642 TIRTHANKAR MAHAVIR-JAYANTI-BIRTH PLACE. VAISHALI
643 TIRTHANKAR MAHAVIR AND HANUMAN
644
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STAMPS ON AND JAINISM-JAIN RELIGION ESSENCE OF JAINISM-THEORY OF KARMA
ONE TO FIVE SENSED BEINGS
JAIN MYTHOLOGY AND HUMAN BEINGS FIVE SENSES
668
669
BAHUBALI GOMATESWAR MAHA MASTAKABHISHEK 1 BAHUBALI LIMAHA MASTAKABHISEK SHRAVANBELAGOLA 2
680 JAIN SYMBOLS-SWASTIKA
670
671
18 DREAMS OF MATA TRISHALA-1-(1 TO 5)
16 DREAMS OF MATA TRISHALA-2-16 TO 10)
16 DREAMS OF MATA TRISHALA-3-(11 TO 16) FESTIVALS DIWALI-PAVAPURI SIDHA KSHETRA PANCH KALYANAK-1-CHYAVAN-CONCEPTION PANCH KALYANAK-2-JANMA-BIRTH
PANCH KALYANAK-3-DIKSHA-RENUNCIATION PANCH KALYANAK-4-KEVAL GNAN-OMNISCIENCE PANCH KALYANAK-5-MOKSHA-LIBERATION
JAIN SYMBOLS JAIN FLAG
662 JAIN SYMBOLS-ASHT MANGAL 8 AUSPICIOUS SIGNS
683
JAIN SYMBOLS-WHEEL OF RELIGION DHARMACHAKRA
664
579
680
24 TIRTHANKAR LANCHHAN CHINH 1-(1-0)
24 TIRTHANKAR LANCHHAN-CHINH 2-(7-15)
24 TIRTHANKAR LANCHHAN-CHINH 3-(16-24)
JAIN SYMBOLS CHINH- PRATIK
JAIN SYMBOLS-AUM IN HINDU AND JAIN RELIGION
VEGETARIANISM
665 SRIMAD RAMCHANDRA MAHATMA GANDHI 666
ACHARYABHIKSHU TERAPANTHFOUNDER BICENTENARY
667 SHRI GANESH PRASAD VARNI & SHRI TARUNSAGAR
SHRI GAUTAM GANDHAR 25TH NIRVAN ANNIVERSARY ACHARYA SHRI FOOTPRINTS & NEMISURIJI CENTENARY PROMINENT JAIN SADHUS & SADHVIS (SAINTS)
PROMINENT JAIN PERSONALITIES-1
672
PROMINENT JAIN PERSONALITIES-2
673
PROMINENT JAIN PERSONALITIES-3
674 675
RANI ABBAKKA DEVI, CHANDRA GUPTA & BHAMA SHAH PERSONS INSPIRED BY JAIN RELIGION-ADMIRERS-1
676 PERSONS INSPIRED BY JAIN RELIGION-ADMIRERS-2
677
TEMPLES & PILGRIMAGE-CALCUTTA & PALITANA PILGRIMAGE PLACES-SHIKARE & BELLARY
678
KARTIK MAHOTSAV PROCESSION AT CALCUTTA & GODU! PARSHVANATH TEMPLE AT PUNE PARSHVANATH HILLS SP. COVER & DIWALI GREETINGS
300
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666 687
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BARODA MUSEUM CENTENARY & GOOI TEMPLE HAMPI-HEMAKUNTA HILL & NALGONDA (AP) TEMPLE GODU JAIN TEMPLE, MUMBAI & DEODHAR TEMPLE JAIN KASHI, MOODBIDRI & AGRA DADAWADI ACHARYA BHIKSHU SAMADHI & A TULSI SHAKTI PEETH SAMET SHIKHAR SIDOHA KSHETRA-SHATRUNJAY TEM GAURAVIAI SAGAR & KUNDALPUR TEMPLES-3 MAINA SUNDERI BHAWAN & DADAWADI PATNA-4 GAJRATH MAHOTSAV & JAIN TEMPLE SATANA-5 GAJPANTH DHARMA CHAKRA, NASIK & NASIYAJLAJMER SHRI CHANDRA PRABHU JAIN TEMPLE. COCHIN KNOWLEDGE WITH NUMBERS-MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY KNOWLEDGE WITH NUMBERS WITH STAMPS KNOWLEDGE WITH NUMBERS WITH STAMPS
JAIN RELIGION & FIVE COLORS OF PANCH PARMESHTHI1
JAIN RELIGION & FIVE COLORS OF PANCH PARMESHTHI-2 JAINISM & ASTROLOGY-12 ZODIAC SIGNS-1
JAINISM &
& ASTROLOGY -12 ZODIAC SIGNS-2
JAINISM AND
AND OTHER RELIGIONS
7 MUSICAL NOTES-SWARA IMAGES FROM KALP SUTRA & SARASWATI HOLDING THE JAIN GRANTH
JAIN ART-DANCING IDOL KALP VRAKSH & AIRAWAT HUMANITARIAN SERVICE-LIVE & HELP OTHERS TO LIVE MEDICAL SERVICES VEERAYATAN & ANAND RISHI HOSP VEERAYATAN-SERVICE, EDUCATION AND MEDITATION SUUANGARH VIDHYA MANDIR & ARYIKA SUPARSHVAMATI LIONS HOSPITAL GOLDEN JUBILEE CHAITANYA DHAM KANPUR & CALCUTTA PANCH KALYANAK MAHOTSAV BHAGWAN MAHAVEER 000 JANMA KALYANAK AJMER CALCUTTA PANCH KALYANAK & GIRNAR GARSHA KALYANAK PALITANA TEMPLE & ASHTAPAD PRATISHTHA NY
VARIOUS CANCELLATIONS MAHARIRI ETC CANCELLATIONS AT JAIPUR KOTA & JALANDHAR SRAVAN BELAGOLA CANCELLATION "LIVE AND LET LIVE CANCELLATIONS AT SRAVAN BELAGOLA & KARKALA
CANCELLATIONS AT GOMATESHWAR & VADODARA MONEY ORDER RECEIPT-PHALOO CANCELLATIONS GURURIA BELGAUM & MAHAVIR GALLI MONUMENTS CLOCK & RAJABAI TOWER VIJAY STAMBH DIDARGANJ YAKSHIN
CHINH ON CURRENCY RHINOCEROS SHREYANNATH CHINH ON CURRENCY-FISH, 20 TORTOISE, 24 LON CHINH ON CURRENCY 4 MONKEYMOON 16 DEER
CHINH ON CURRENCY-1 BULL, 2 ELEPHANT 3 HORSE CHINH ON COINS-1 BULL 2 ELEPHANT 3 HORSE 4 MONKEY
CHINH ON COINS-5 BIRD 6 LOTUS, 7 SWASTIK 8 MOON
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Ashok and Chaitya vraksh
आ. एसोसरि
सालवा
वृक्षा
-
सं. २०४९ १९०६

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SAMAVASARANA FIRST RAMPART
VARIOUS POSTURES (MUDRAS) AT THE TIME OF THE SERMON
Conference Hall for 12 types of audience- Indra, Indrani, Sadhu, Shadhvi, Shravak, Shravika listening courteously, blissful discourse given by Tirthankara
Various postures (Mudras) and the seats adopted by Tirthankara at the time of sermonizing
SAMAVASARANA SECOND RAMPART
तीर्थकर देवनी
धर्म 23Tall. संघ
"अहिंसके
Birds and animals peacefully listening Tirthankara's sermon
समक्ष

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SAMAVSARAN
DO

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Quotations - 1 - Eternal Truth
Eternal Truth The spirit of man is the Supreme Spirit, and this spirit pervades through all of the universe. It is only in the realization of this that our liberation lies. Bhagwan Mahavir said,
"Arouse the God in yourself”.
The world is turning over a new leaf Because today we see our religion more clearly than ever
before, it is time to turn our thoughts into action.
Awakening Your Inner Vision There are two ways of comprehending truth-through reason and through intuition. Reason sees the form
and intuition the essence.
Finding Peace and Joy Happiness is a habit, and peace is the effect of cultivating it.

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Quotations - 2 - Meditation
Meditation Like all subjective experience meditation can't be described in words or expressed in any other way.
The experience is the definition.
Meditation All one can say is that meditation awakens the higher mind, where super conscious activity takes place. This is the source of intuition, inspiration, bliss and
transcendental experience.
The Power of Contemplation Stronger than the body is the mind and stronger than the
mind is the conscious. Its power has no limits.

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Quotations - 3 - Human Relations
Human Relations Our fellowmen are our source as well as the test of our strength.
Man comes alone, goes alone.
Alone he attracts and assimilates the effect of Karma and suffers it's consequences.
To live within oneself and
yet live practically and in peaceful coexistence with the community is the ideal to strive for.
To bring about peace in family, we must observe the six virtues of discipline,
adjustment, compromise, tolerance, humility and love.

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Quotations - 4 - Discipline
Oh! Enlightened Soul (Jeev) Shun your Pride and Ego Oh! Enlightened Soul (Jeev) Do you live for wealth or is
wealth just a means for Living?
Mental Health Much impurity is present in our thoughts and emotions. The first stage to gain mental health is to flush
out the accumulated sins.
Discipline - the practice of tolerance is a key to success in life.
Discipline: Restraint, regulation, order,
are all essential to achieve any desired goal, including happiness.

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Self-control is not self-denialit means you must be the master of the pleasures of the world, not a slave.
Penance
Penance is not a self-punishment but a
Quotations -5- Scriptures
necessary exercise for spiritual growth.
Self-Restraint
When man has
no control over
the sense organs,
he becomes a slave to them.
Non-Violence
Non-violence does not just mean
refraining from physical harm. It also includes desisting from aggressive thoughts and inflicting mental hurt upon all beings.

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Comics
THEN...
"Pravachan', followed by Swami Vätsalya
'Pravachan', Followed by Ärati
...NOW ( whatever the reason!)
Toto
I remember you requested Jain food but I understand Jains do not eat
after sunset and it's midnight so we didn't prepare a meal for you!

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Comics
MARIAGE
DANCE
II 37A2
PROPERT
MAR:
- HE IS OVER-POSSESSIVE
YMINE
"Things are going great with Mark, although
he can be a little possessive."
M
OMED
NE
MINE
Stela
"I see you have 'security marked' your property."

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ME AND MY DAD
KNOW EVERYTHING!
Comics
OH YEAH? WELL TELL ME WHAT'S JAINISM ABOUT.
BODY BUILDING-SHORT TERM
PAIN!
TRENDY
ERM... I'LL HAVE TO ASK MUM ABOUT THAT!
SOUL
BUILDING-LONG TERM GAIN!
NOW, SON, I W
WANT YOU TO SIT UP STRAIGHT BEFORE AN INSPIRING OBJECT FOR 20 MINUTES. IT'S CALLED MEDITATION.
Family Values by Mike Turner
NO PROBLEM, DAD,
1 ALREADY DO
THAT FOR S
HOURS A DAY
IT'S CALLED THE INTERNETI

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Comics
EXCUSE ME COULD YOU TELL ME THE BEST WAY TO MOKSMAO
FIN
WELL, 1775 BETTER IF You TRAVEL LIGHT
NO POSSESSIONS
NO TIME
RICH MAN POOR MAN
NICE OF YOU TO CALL, PLEASE COME IN..
BORING!)
HI Gurs. C'MON IN..
I'M OUTA HERES

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Conflict Resolution
Jains, endowed with the doctrine of Non-absolutism (Anekantaväd), are ideally positioned to lead the field in conflict resolution. This pluralistic principle encourages
understanding and respect for the views of the other, leading to universal brotherhood and peaceful co-existence.

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Common Misconceptions
Jainism is a religion of restrictions, don't do this, don't eat that
Jainism is a religion of freedom. Freedom from attachment, aversions, desires and fears, freedom from the pain and suffering, birth and death. Jainism is about an approach to ultimate freedom by setting one's own limits.
Jain Way of Life is hard to practice in North America
With a constitutional right to practice any religion of your choice. North America provides a great opportunity to practice and propogate a Jain Way of Life. In fact, the core practices of Jainism, respecting and honoring everyone, vegetarian/Vegan lifestyle, environmentalism, pluralistic thinking, yoga, meditation and spiritual practices are not only accepted but are also fashionable these days.
Jainism is a religion of the weak
It is the religion of the brave who conquers their inner enemies like anger, ego, deceit and greed. In fact, mahavir literally means the great-brave. Practicing non-violence, non-absolutism and non-possessiveness in daily life builds character and inner strength.
Jainism is an offshoot of Hinduism
"Jainism is and always has been an independant religion" - Jacobi. It has co-existed with a multitude of other religions since Indus Valley civilization, being both influenced by and influencing them.
Mahavir was the founder of Jainism
Although Mahavir reformed and re-established the Jain order in 6th century BC. Jainism existed long before him. In fact, he was
the 24th and last Tirthankar of the current time period.

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Paradoxical Commandments
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Rove them anyway.
If you do good people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds Chink big anyway.
People farer underdogs but follow only top dogs fight for a few underdogs anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway.
People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway.
Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.
Kent M. Kieth

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Democracy
>>>>
At the time of Mahävir-swämi, democracy existed in his birthplace, Vaishali, as depicted in this
picture.

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World Religions
Jainism
nire
Bahai
a
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Jains seek dialogue with other faiths
Christianity
Sikhism
+
and live
harmoniously
with all
Zorastrianism
Confucianism
Judaism
Shintoism
Taoism

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Jati Smaran - Gnan
સા વર્ષની યે વવાણીયાના સમશાન માં ભારે ના ઝાઈ પર શ્રી મને યેલ જાતિસ્મરણરજાન, જેના પરિણામે પાછળ થી 60 ભવઃ સ્મરણ થયેલ .
Shrimadji attained self re-collection of his previous lives' at the age of seven, sitting atop a thorn tree
and watching a cremation ceremony. Subsequently he recalled his past 900 lives.

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Shatavadhani
મુંબઈrt ફરી મજી કાવસજી ઇન્સ્ટિટ્યુટમાં ૧૯ વર્ષની વયે જસ્ટીસ સર ચાર્લ્સ સારજન્ટના અધ્યક્ષ સ્થાને શતાવધાન કરતાં શ્રીમદ્દેજી. Shrimadji, aged 19 performing an amazing 100 subject memory retention fear at Faramji Cawasji Institute Mumbai. The performance was conducted under the Chairmanship of Chief Justic
Sir Charles Sargaent.

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Deliberation to Industrialist J.Tata
બ5 + જમરો દy) 2/2/vtો મૂળ્ય રીએ"? જ મુ/ W વારે મુંગલા"; //ર/#+ાણ કરી રહેલ છે તે દરજી ટકોર કરે છે, કે જે બધું મેણા માંગરશે? ' રખ/મ પર માંથી રૂ ૧૨ઉં દષ્ટિ
| વાળવા તેમજ બનાસક્તર બ•tવાનો ઉપદેશ આપતા ધીમજી. Shrimadji surveys Jamshedii Tata's magnificent mansion in Mumbai and enquires: "For whose benefit is all this". Thus he subtly asks him to redirect his focus from external matter to inner matter and to develop non-attachment.

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Deliberation to Judge Dharshibhai
પ૭ વર્ષા કવાયા નીરા પારદર/ભાઇ મ // ૨ વર્ષ ગુરુ હીમ જી રWાથે ભર પોરે માથા પર છn/ ા 1/ મોરબીની બાજારના ધર્મના ૨૨ રાત ચાહfell હતા ત્યારે બષિ દષ્ટિથી બિજનેજરે 87+રાર નગર જના. પંરપી ઉડાવતા હતા. ગામમાંથી બહાર નીકળતો, રાપમાં પરમ કૃપાળુદેવે છMી બંધ કરવાનું કહેતાં બોધ માપ્યો કે “ ખરુ ગોતા કપાયનો જાપ મા-મામાંથી જવો જોઈને ".
56-year-old Judge Dharshibhai holds an umbrella over his Guru 20-year-old Shrimadji, as the two involved in spiritual discussions walk along Morvi's high street at midday. Onlookers with no spiritual insight make derisory comments about the Judge. At the outskirts of the town, Shrimad asked him to fold the umbrella and said "one must remove the heat of passions from the soul.

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Composition of Atma Siddhi Shastra
પતિત જન પાવ ની, બદરીન"નો તથા ચાંદપૂર્વના સાર એમી વ્ય જનો ના ઉધ્ધારક સમી, સ્વયંશાસ્ત્ર રૂપે “ખા મસિદ્ધિ શાસ્ત્ર'' ની રચના ક્રેતાં શ્રીમદ્જી.
ર બાલાલભાઈ જ્ઞનસ લઇને અ! અમતિના મૂક સાવલી ={વા સાંભાગી થયા, Ambalal holding the lantern whilst Shrimadji composes 'Atma Siddhi'. Atma Siddhi with its 142 verses composed in about 90 minutes encompasses the essence of the six mainstream Indian philosophies.is capable of leading the True aspirants in the right direction and has the potency to awaken the Spiritually slumbering souls.

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Service to a Servant with Plague
નો લલ્લુના આત્માને પોતાના જેવો ખાત્મા જાણી પ્લેગની ચેપી માંદગીમાં તન, મન, ધનથી સેવા કરી તેની ગતિ સુધારતા શ્રીમદ્જી. Considering his sevrant Lallu's soul to be same as his, Shrimadji took care of him when he was
suffering from contagious disease plague. He took his head in his lap until the end.

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Advise to a Monkey
ઉત્તરસંડામાં ઝાડ પર વાંસને જોઇને શ્રીમદ્દ બોલ્યા, મહાત્મા, પરિગ્રહ રહિત છો અને અપ્રતિબંધ સ્થળ ભોગવો છો, પણ યાદ રાખો કે આમ માત્ર નથી. અનંતગ સુધી જીવ એકાકી વિચરતા નિજ છંદે ચાલી પરિશ્રમ કરે તો પણ પોતાથી જ્ઞાન પામે નહિ. જ્ઞાનીની આજ્ઞાનો આરાધક અંતમુર્હુતમાં વળજ્ઞાન પામે, આમ પરમાર્થની
ગંભીર વાત કહેતા શ્રીમદ્ગ.
In Uttarsanda, seeing a monkey perched on a tree, Shrimadji says "O! Noble one, you are indeed devoid of possessive desires and enjoy an entanglement free life; but please remember that is not the path to liberation". Moral of Shrimadji's observation is that though a soul can wander alone, free of entanglements and strive hard on its own, it is unlikely to attain the Right knowledge. A follower of a True Guru can attain Enlightenment even within 48 minutes.

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Penance in Loneliness at Night
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રે કનરિ88*7/
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Shrimadji to enhance his external detachment alongside his internal detachment and to subdue his physical
awareness would suffer various bodily afflictions. He would sneak away to the woods of Kavitha at night. Shri Zaverchand and Ratan Sheth and other disciples would go looking for him when they realised he was missing.

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Deliberation to Sadhus at Idar
અવાજ પુટરી રાજી પર પીર જપા એ હારજમાં ફe:૨૪માં રખા દડો રે { { ¢પી (2uH/ રે મ કwlી પીમડાઓ ૪૫ ૨ રહે
| વો ૨૧} કરી મુનિખોને બોધ આપ્યો " According to the scriptures: Jina sat on the Pudhvi boulder, this is that boulder"
Saying thar Shrimadji reads "Druvyasanghrah'te the monks.

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Last Message to Disciples
દેહ છોડયાની દરેક દિવસ પહેલા રાજકોટનાં નર્મદા મેનમાં મુમુ ઇ-મrt એતિમ સંદેશો આપતા શ્રી મેમ છે, Ten days prior to leaving his transient body, Shrimadji giving his last sermon to the aspirants at
Narmada Mansion, Rajkot.

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Shrimad Atma Siddhi Granth
श्रीमद
રાજદ
વચનામૃત
ગાળ સિવું.

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Shrimad Charan and Mantra
તડ - વરૂપ પરમ- 253
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પરમગુરુ નિગ્રંથ સર્વજ્ઞદેવ. Sahajatma Swarup Paramguru Atam Bhavana Bhavata Jiv Lahe Kevalgyan Re Paramguru Nirgranth Sarvagnadev

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ay NYOYOTAVOTVOVARY
Arresting Lightening during Pratikraman

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การ
Restoration of Eyesight to a Blind

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Life Events of Dada Gurudev
Religious Instructions to Akbar the Great
Shri Jin Chandra Suriji's benign influence spread all over Aryavarta and tales of his glory reached the ears of Emperor Akbar the Great. They invited him to his palace where his holiness taught him religious philosophy. Shri Suriji expounded the philosophy of non-violence and got it announced by a royal dictum.
Restoration of Eye-sight to a Blind Man of Surat A religious-minded, Seth's only son lost his eye sight which could not be restored in spite of prolonged treatment. He came at last to the Gurudeva with his blind son. The Gurudeva could see the prospective Jain and so restored the blind son's eye sight.
The Advent and Disappearance of Envy
A dying cow dropped dead in front of a Jain temple. The Brahmins carried on an agitation against the Jains whom they defamed as slaughterers of cow. Gurudeva revived life in the cow by his power of self-control, and the cow got up and died in front of their own temple and so they craved for pardon then.
Arresting Lightning during the Pratikraman Once Shri Jin Dutt Suriji M.S. was doing Pratikraman in the company of a vast crowd of disciples at the time of Sun-set. There was a sudden blast of lightning. Where upon Shri Suriji arrested the lightning and contained it in a wooden vassel for the protection and safety of the Jain temple and prayer hall. On the completion of Pratikraman he released the lightning. The spirit of lightning bowed to the spiritual power of Shri Suriji and vowed never to strike again.
Marvel of the Bier
Literary Creations of Shri Gurudeva Shri Jin Dutt Suriji served the people by composing many religious books in Prakrit, Sanskrit and Apabhranghsa languages. His books were not voluminous but they were present with deep thoughts and significance. They are as impressive as his preaching and religious performances.
Shri Jin Chandra Suriji prior to his passing away he instructed his followers not to put his bier on the ground on the way to the funeral place. The bereaved followers forgot and laid the bier down at Manak Chowk. Then they could not lift it up again. When the king arrived there. He ordered elephants to harness the bier, but still the bier remained unmoved. So the cremation had to be performed on the very spot.
Rescue of a Sinking Boat
The Protection of Sangh from Robbers
Shri Samay Sunderji boarded a boat to cross the river "Panch Nadi" Once Shri Gurudeva was travelling with his holy entourage, when along with his party of devotees. After a while a cyclone fiercely they found some robbers. The Gurudev calmed his followers and raged and it began to rain heavily swinging the boat to and fro. He said, "All the members of the party must come and stand within the began to meditate on his favorite Guru. As a result of his prayers, circle I draw". The robbers passed by without taking any notice of the soul of Shri Jin Kushal Suriji appeared and rescued everybody. the holy Sangh (gathering).
The Growth of the Oswal Dynasty
The entire life of Shri Jin Dutt Suriji, was dedicated to the establishment and consolidation of the Jain Society. The growth of the Oswal dynasty was one of his chief objectives. His ambrosial voice drew millions to the Jain fold. He cast the magic spell of Jainism on the people. They all embraced Jainism and identified themselves with the Oswal community.

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प्रबोधक
ग्रन्थ
चर्चरी
प्रकरण
तंजय- स्तोत्र
पार्श्वनाथ स्तोत्र
पद-स्थान-विधि
यरु पार तंत्र स्तोस
Literary Creation of Gurudeva

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Marvel of the Bier

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Rescue of Sinking Boat

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Religious Instructions to Akbar the Great

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FN
The growth of Oswal Dynasty

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दादा गुरु आरती
ॐ जय गुरुदेवा, भारती मंगल मेवा, आननद सुख लेवा, जय जय गुरुदेव । रसा
एक व्रत, दोय व्रत, तीन चार व्रत, पंचम व्रत खोटे । भविक जीव निस्तारण, सुस्नर मन मोहे ।।१।। ॐ जय ।।
दुःख दोहा सब हरकर सद् गुरू, राजन प्रतिरोधे । सुत लक्ष्मी चर देकर, श्रावक कुल सोधे ॥२॥ॐ जय ||
बिद्या पुस्तक धरकर सद् गुरू, मुगल पूत तारे । यश कर जोगण चौसठ, पाँच पीर सारे 11३ 11ॐ जय ||
बीज पडती वारि सद् गुरू समुद्र जहाज नारी । वीर किये वश बाचन, प्रमरे अवतारी ॥४॥ जय ।।
जिनदत्त, जिनचन्द्र कुशलसूरी, शुरू सन्नना ॥ चौरासी गच्छ पूजे, मन वांछित ताजा ॥५॥ ॐ जय ||
मन शुध्द आरती कष्ट निवारण, सद् गुरू की कीजे । जो माँगे सो पावे, जन में यश लीजे ॥६॥ॐ नमः ॥
विक्रमपुर में भक्त तुम्हारी, मंत्र फला थानी ।
| नित उठध्यान लगायत समग्रांनि फल पावत, जतिन
ॐ मंगल दीपक क
गोफि
भ
मंगल दीपक खाणे,
मंगल दीप मंगल अट्टाले रेफचे मंगल सामा, अन्त
अरियन हर मंगल दोन रिंग
GREICH

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Advent and Disappearance of Envy

Page #214

Protection of Sangh from Robbers

Page #215

JAINISM
Principles & Practices A Pictorial Guide
Dedicated to all those who follow principles & practice Jainism
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Jainism - Principles and Practices
A Pictorial Guide to Posters
А00 Essence of Jainism
BOO Soul, Karma, 6 Substances
COO
Jain Principles
DOO Jainism & Science
EOD Scriptures
FOO Jainism - A Way of Life
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POO
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& Comics Miscellaneous Rajchandra Gurudeo VOO WOO Mobile XOO Children YOO
YOO ZOO Education Ashtapad & Art Temple Art P.G. Poster Pictorial
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SEE A.W./P.G. POSTERS DVD OR VISIT ONLINE AT WWW.NYJAINCENTER.ORG OR JAINELIBRARY.ORG
Artwork by Code - Master Index A-Z Jain Center of America Inc., New York

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Learn Jainism
Who are the Jains? When did Jainism start? What are their principles? Whom do they believe in? Who are Jain monks and nuns? Where they go on pilgrimages? How do they worship? Why Jainism is important today? What is their future?
Find out the answers to all of these and many other questions about Jainism.
Please view the Posters around the Temple, see Pictorial Guide DVD or visit online at www.nyjaincenter.org or jainelibrary.org
JAINISM
Principles & Practices
A Pictorial Guide to Artwork Posters
JAIN CENTER OF AMERICA, New York
Jainism-Principles and Practices A Pictorial Guide to Artwork Posters
POO Stamps & Coins
KOO Jainism in Action
VOO
Education
DOO
Jainism & Science
ADD Essence of
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BOO COO Soul, Karma, Jain
6 Substances Principles
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History & Pilgrimages Geography Temples
LOO
MOO NOO Temple JCA Building Silver Door Artwork 2 FL Information
000 Navakar Panels Mantra
ROO SOO TOO Quotations General- Shrimad & Comics Miscellaneous Rajchandra
Mobile
WOO Ashtapad & AW in Stones
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UOO Dada Gurudeo
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Learn Jainism
Who are the Jains? When did Jainism start? What are their principles?
Whom do they believe in? Who are Jain monks and nuns? Where they go on pilgrimages?
How do they worship? Why Jainism is important today?
What is their future?
Find out the answers to all of these and many
other questions about Jainism.
Please view the Posters around the Temple,
see Pictorial Guide DVD or visit online at www.nyjaincenter.org or jainelibrary.org
JAINISM
Principles & Practices A Pictorial Guide to Artwork Posters
JAIN CENTER OF AMERICA, New York

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Mobile Art Gallery
While the construction work for the temple was going on, it was our idea to have an Art Gallery where one can understand Jainism in a simpler & pictorial way. The Mobile Art Gallery is located on the walls
of the Cellar while the Permanent Art Gallery is located on walls of stairs, lobbies and temples.
Children and Members Art Work
We wish to encourage children and members to do Art Work and then display it in the Mobile Art Gallery on a rotational basis. By doing Jain Art themselves will help them understand Jainism in a
simpler & pictorial way.
This Mobile Art Gallery is also a dynamic multimedia gallery where it invites all types of Fine Arts
related talents to perform live or participate in Jain Documentaries'. For details, please see AW/PG DVD or visit online at www.nyiaincenter.org or lainelibrary.org

Page #220

Mobile Art Gallery
While the construction work for the temple was going on, it was our idea to have an Art Gallery where one can understand Jainism in a simpler & pictorial way. The Mobile Art Gallery is located on the walls of the Cellar while the Permanent Art Gallery is located on walls of stairs, lobbies and temples.
This Mobile Art Gallery is also a dynamic multimedia gallery where it invites all types of Fine Arts related talents to perform live or participate in 'Jain Documentaries'.
For details, please see AW/PG DVD
or visit online at www.nyjaincenter.org or jainelibrary.org
EX

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Children Art Work
We wish to encourage children and members to make Art Work and then display it in the Mobile Art Gallery on a rotational basis. By doing Jain Art themselves it will help them understand Jainism in a simpler & pictorial way.
This Mobile Art Gallery is also a dynamic multimedia gallery where it invites all types of Fine Arts related talents to perform live or participate in 'Jain Documentaries'. For details, please see AW/PG DVD or visit online at www.nyjaincenter.org or jainelibrary.org
Art Work Done by Members
RENA

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Päthshälä
Learning religion through computers
Learning at school and at home
Päthshälä is a place of learning religious and moral lessons,
whether it is in a school setting or at home

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Educational Institutions
JAN ACADEMY EDUCATION RESEARCH CENTRE PROMOTION TRUST
JAINOLOGY COURSES
JAIN VISHVA BHARATI
Service
સાહિત્ય રન (H213 Gils)
(qaf Gils) ૨ના
વિધા ભાસ્કર (મણી વિધાપીઠ)
Gil. (GHISO-viral)
જૈિન સિદ્ધાંત આચાર્ય'
(STS)
એમ.એ (CHS-Fuorel)
DO
ચારિત્ર
દર્શન
तप
अहिंसा परमो धर्म
Upliftment of socio-spiritual values
REVENCE FOR LIFE THE SUPREME RELIGION
Indian Universities Teaching Jainism
University of Mysore
Madras University Rajasthan University - Jaipur
JVBI - Ladnun Rajsthan Mohan Lal Sukhadia University - Udaipur
Mumbai University Lal Bahdur Shastri Sanskrit Vidhyapith - Delhi Vardhaman Mahavir Open University - Kota
Rajasthan Sanskrit University - Jaipur

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Consonants Guide
क
k
च
द
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त
t
प
P
य
y
11 vs
15 2015 N
ख
ch chh j jh
kh
न
म
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क्ष बू ksh(ks) 道
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th d
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th d dh
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m
द
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Anunasik (Nasal) Sounds
भ
bh
ह
S h
WE TE FE
इ
n
dh n
Unclear
Nasal
sound
ञ
Nagari
English Nagari English
Letter Alphabet Words Equal
道
n
पंकज pankaj
अ
五
कंचन kanchan
ण
पंडित
五
ण्
p
न
m
pandit
चंदन vandan
दिगंबर
digambar
Vowel Guide (with consonant "k", "" Nigar Nigan English English consonants Letter Vowels word Word with Vowels
Hindi
(vowels)
क
का
कि
की
कु
कू
Ifv
कृ
के
क
को
कौ
क
का
अ
आ
3
ई
उ
ऊ
ऋ
ए
ऐ
ओ
औ
अं
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अः
a
a
1
i
u
u
T
e
ai or ai
o
ago
ab
far
bit
if
rule boost
police ईश्वर feel
crate
bull उत्सव
pen
अहिंसा
fine
आत्मा
boat
इतिहास
उन
कृपाल
एक
जैन
ओसड
au ounce औषध
or au
am
mantra मंदिर
भगवान महावीर हिन्दी-अंग्रेजी
जैन शब्दकोश
LORD MAHAVIR HINDI-ENGLISH JAIN DICTIONARY

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Jain Websites
DPD
DO
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LOADING
www.jainsquare.com
www.nyjaincenter.org
Use your Code Scanning Software
Software Interprets
QR Code
Destination
Loads
www.jainworld.com
0221
www.jaineworld.com
www.yja.org
www.jainteerth.com
PIO
www.jaininformation.com
MESLO
www.jainsamaj.org/ rpg_site/jain_websites.php
www.cs.colostate.edu/ ~malaiya/jainhlinks.html
www.jaina.org

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Photos/Images/ Clips
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Childrens Corner
For Teachers/ Parents Corner
JAIN DICTIONARY SHORT
(List of what is in Jain world)
C
D
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Radio-Lectures/ Music
J
Q
X
K
R
Y
L
S
Z
F
"
T
G
Web Library
JW in Indian Languages
Jainworld in Assamese
U
→ Jainism in Bengali
≫ Jainism in Gujarati
Jainism in Hindi
Jainism in Kannada
→ Jainism in Marathi
→ Jainism in Oriya
Jainism in Prakrut
→ Jainism in Punjabi
* Jainism in Tamil
A
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0
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List of topics with book's Name, Authors and Publishers
List of topics with book's name, authors and Publishers ftm format by him file List of topics with book's name, authors and Publishers is format byxis file
List of Authors with Names of books and Topics written by them List of Authors with Names of books and Topics written by them by him file List of Authors with Names of books and Topics written by them by xm file List of Books by author and topics
List of Books by author and topics by hom fle List of Books by author and topics by xls file
Jain Books Online
+ Jain Books
P
W
Sambodhi-Academic Work
+ List Of topics with books Audio-video material
+ Books at Atmadharma
+ Jain topics in Jainworld
+ Jain directary
+ Scanned Hindi Books
WEB-MAP OF JAIN WORLD
(List of what is in Jain world)
C
D
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B
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J
Q
X
K
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L
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Z
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૨૬.
૧ થી ૧ આંકડામાં તરવૈજ્ઞાળી
Kirowledge with Numbers - 1
1. Ogho
Religious Broom (Insect Savior)
2. Jai Jinendra
Michhami Dukkdam
2% Adhi Dvip
3 Chovisi
4 Bijaxar
3. Teen Chhatra -
3 Tier Umbrella
4. Char Gati
4 Realms
5 Panch Meru
-
5 Maha Tirth
5 Panch Kalyanak
5. Pancha
Paramesthi - 5 Revered
entities 6. Shad
Jivanikaya - 6 Types of Living beings
5 Pratikraman
5 Aacharl 6 Avashyak
6 Parts of Time Cycle
7. Sat Kshetra -
7 areas for Charity
8. Asht Mangal -
8 Auspicious Objects
8 Pratiharya
8 Steps on Ashtapad
9. Nav Pad -
9 Revered Entities
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10. Das Digpals
10 Directional gods
8 Karma
9 Graha

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३. आसन
8 Astang Yoga
12 Vrat
20. Sthanak Pad
48 Minutes of Samayik
108 Beads in Rosary
8 days of Paryushan
TEND=
14 Raj Lok
20. Viharman Jin (Present)
भक्तामर स्तोत्र BHAKTAR STOTRA
44/ 48 Verses Bhaktamar
10 days Dus Laxana Purva
Iphon
14/16 Dreams
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24 Yaksh Yakshini
63 Shalaka Purush
11. Gandhar
16 Vidhyadevi
S
24 Lanchhan
68. Letters in Navkar
Knowledge with Numbers-2
12 Bhavana
1. Violence
18 Papasthan
24 Tirthankar
72 Jinalaya
84 Mil-Places of Birth

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Jain Alphabet - 1
A is for Ahimsa
B is for Bowing Down
C is for Charity
D is for Discipline
ER
E is for Evening Prayer
F is for Forgiveness
G is for Guru
His for Help
I is for Indrabhuti
Gautam णमो अरिहंताणं,
णमो आयरियाण णमी उखझायार्ण, णमो लोए सव्व साहणं एसो पचणमोक्काने सनपाव-प्पणामणो मनालाणं च सव्वेसि, पदम हवह मंगर
J is for Jai Jinendra
K is for Karma
L is for Leshyä
M is for Mahävir
N is for Namaskar
Mantra

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Jain Alphabet - 2
बमोरिहवा
यामो मिला
D 34
to Hd
O is for Om
Pis for Pathshälä
Q is for Queen Trishlä
R is for Rosary
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S is for Soul
T is for Temple
U is for Upäshraya
V is for Vow
O
W is for Worship
X is for Xylography
Y is for Yoga
Z is for Zälar

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24 SYMBOLS (LANCHHAN) OF TIRTHANKARAS ACCORDING TO THE SHWETAMBAR CONCEPT
सशांतिनाथ
१०.कंदनाथ
१८ अरनाथ
याल्लिनाथ
२०.मुनिसुलत्यायोस.नमिनाथ
BBW
BY GUT
1. Bull 2. Elephant 3. Horse 4. Monkey 5. Bird 6. Red Lotus 7. Swastik 8. Moon 9. Crocodile 10. Shrivatsa 11. Rhino 12. Buffalo 13. Boar 14. Hawk 15. Vajra 16. Deer 17. Goat 18. Nandhyavarta 19. Pot 20. Tortoise 21. Blue Lotus 22. Conch 23. Snake 24. Lion
24 SYMBOLS (LANCHHAN) OF TIRTHANKARAS ACCORDING TO THE DIGAMBAR CONCEPT
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समस्यामी
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1. Bull 2. Elephant 3. Horse 4. Monkey 5. Bird 6. Red Lotus 7. Swastik 8. Moon 9. Crocodile 10. Tree 11. Rhino 12. Buffalo 13. Boar 14. Porcupine 15. Vajra 16. Deer
17. Goat 18. Fish 19. Pot 20. Tortoise 21. Blue Lotus 22. Conch 23. Snake 24. Lion

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8 AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS
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FORIO
OOS.ES OVOMOMOVOMOMOMMONOM HOCAMICS NOVOMNOMNOMOMMEN
स्वस्तिक
२- श्रीवत्स
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-वर्धमानका सायमीला ५-भद्रासन ४ ६-कलश
-मीनयुगल
दर्पण
GUY
BEEREERST BECHT
B
22 EELDEN
1. the Swastika 2. the Shri-Vatsa (an auspicious sign on the chest) 3. the Nandyavarta (a complex swastika)
4. the Vardhamanak 5. the holy Pitcher 6. the Bhadrasan 7. the fish-couple 8. the mirror

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新聞圖氶·
圖片
This symbol is exclusively used by the Jains and worshipped on a very large scale.
The holy pot,
श्रीफल
SWASTIKA AND HOLY VESSEL (KALASH)
A coconut,
The holy pot,
+
कलश
권
The five fold Swastika,
The holy pot,
Swastika,
The holy pot
Nandavarta design with five Swastikas

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A swan shaped lamp,
W
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Fire
Chowrie,
N
चामर
AARTI MANGAL DEEVO AND OTHER SYMBOLS
आरती
Arati-waving the lamp in honor,
The sun,
A lamp,
दीपक
The moon,
त
सा अ आ
चा ज्ञा
3
The Swan pair
200
Demi-god with garland
fish-pair (an auspicious sign), Siddhachakra (wheel of perfection), Demi-god Vidhyadhara

Page #235

14 DREAMS AS PER SWETAMBAR TRADITION
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वृधम
मालायूम
1) Lion 2) Elephant 3) Bullock
4) Laxmi 5) Garland 6) Moon 7) Sun
खरसमुद्र
8) Flag 9) Vase 10) Lotus Lake 11) Ocean 12) Celestial Abode 13) Heap of Jewels 14) Smokeless Flame
16 DREAMS AS PER DIGAMBAR TRADITION
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15. Pair of fish
16. Lofty Throne

Page #236

jain symbols-2
This is a tall tower like structure present in the temple premises. At its top most point are four statues of Jin facing the four directions. The view of idol of God at that height is very symbolic.
Maanastambh gently reminds us that our feeling of pride (Man) high (Stambh) is false.
Maanastambh

Page #237

jain symbols-1
Temple Jinalaya
Mandir Shikhar
A shikhar is the head of a Temple. It indicates the presence of the Master(swaami) of the Universe in the Temple.
Jain Dhwaja
Kalash
Kalash is an ornament of Temple, made up of mostly Gold metal. It acts as a good conductor of cosmic energies.
A Jain Dhwaja is a flag having five colors,
representing the Panch Parmeshthi (Five supreme souls). The flag indicates spread of Religion (Dharma).
White - Arihant Red - Siddha Yellow - Acharya Green - Upadhyay
Black - Sadhu

Page #238

BURY HOUS
DHARMA CHAKRA
jain symbols-3
Dharma Chakra is a spinning wheel like structure, spreading the grandeur of Jain Dharma, during the vihaar (travel) of Tirthankars.
The picture symbolize Ahimsa - Non Violence. It depicts the greatness of a Tirthankar in whose divine presence all beings become amiable leaving their enimity.
FLAG
Jain Flag comprises of five colors each representing one of the five parmeshthis. Red color stands for Siddha, yellow for Acharya, white for Arihant, green for Upadhaye and black for Sadhu. In the center of the flag is the Swastik symbol.

Page #239

jain symbols - 4
Ashta Mangal Dravya are the eight auspicious objects. These objects are carried by Devas during
the vihaar (travel) of a Tirthankar
भारी
कलश
दर्पण
ध्वजा
Watering Pitcher Water Pot
Mirror
Flag
चवर
छत्र
पंखा ठोना
Chaurie
3 Canopy
Hand Fan
Upright Stand

Page #240

Aum
Jain Symbols - 1 Bijakshara
Aum is a seed mantra. "Om" sounds like "AUM", comprising the five
initial letters of Panch Parmeshthi as 'A' + 'A' + 'A' + 'U' + 'M' for Arihant, Ashariri (Siddha), Acharya, Upadhyay and Muni (Sadhu).
Hrim
The word Hrim is a seed mantra. It is called Hrimkar mantra. It is a mystical symbol representing the invisible sound infinity, and divine energy of the 24 Tirthankar. While
meditating on Hrim, one can experience the sublimating energy of 24 Tirthankar. Shrim
Shrim is a seed mantra. It is a symbol representing inner wealth of infinite
perception, infinite knowledge, infinite bliss and infinite potential (anant chatustay); and the outer grandeur of Samavsaran of a Tirthankar.
Arham
Arhum is also a seed mantra. By meditating or concentrating on this symbol, one bathes in the supreme qualities of a Panch Parmeshthi. Seed sounds are words that are untranslatable because of their esoteric nature and yet are extremely powerful.

Page #241

Temple Jinälaya
A temple is a place of immense peace and serenity. The images of Tirthankars and
the temple environment promote introspection and bring home the feeling that
God resides in one's own heart.
A white and red colored flag with a long staff is hoisted on the installation day of
the image in the temple. On the anniversary day this flag is changed with an
auspicious ceremony.

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Symbols Used in Temple Architecture
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NAS
The wheel of religion or law is placed in the center and flanked by a deer on either side. The deer symbolizes truth
and compassion. The monk and nun show their reverence to the dharma chakra. The wheel represents the dynamism of peaceful
change in an environment of harmonious co-existence.
Makarmukh These creatures are found on the threshold of the
main entrance and the devotee steps on it when entering. They are believed to represent the destructive
elements of attachment and aversion.
Kurma Shilä (slab of stone) When a temple is being built, the devotees perform a foundation laying ceremony called Shiläropan with a slab of stone. The slab bas nine squares with different
figures of mostly ocean creatures.

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Swastika
Bhadräsan
8 Auspicious Symbols Ashta Mangal
Shrivatsa
Cooos
Nandhyävarta
Kalasha
Darpana
The tradition is to depict these eight auspicious shapes with rice grains in front of the idol of a Tirthankar.
Vardhamänaka
Minyugala

Page #244

Jain
Symbols
The four states of soul
may live in:
Abode of the liberated soul Right Conduct - Right Knowledge Right Faith
Heaven
Human
Animal
Hell
The Swastika, an auspicious symbol represents four possible states of birth: buman, heaven, bell and animal. Our goal should be liberation from
these with the help of threefold path of liberation; Samyag Darshan, Samyag Jnän, and Samyag Charitra represented by three dots above Swastika. The crescent represents Siddha-shilä, an abode for liberated souls and the dot above denotes a liberated soul free of all Karma.
Non-violence
परस्परोपग्रहो जीवानाम् Compassionate Living Mutual assistance of all living beings
The raised hand means 'stop. The word in the center of the wheel is "Abimsa", meaning non-violence. The symbol reminds us to stop
for a minute and think twice before starting any activity. This gives us a chance to analyze our activities to be sure that they will not hurt
anyone by thoughts, words, and deeds.
The outline of the symbol is defined as the Jain Universe.

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Dreams of a Tirthankar's Mother
1. Elephant
5. Garlands
AIZ
9. Vase
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2. Bull
6. Moon
10. Lotus Lake
3. Lion
7. Sun
11. Ocean
4. Shree Devi
8. Flag
12. Celestial Plane
14. Smokeless Fire
15. Pair of Fish
16. Lofty Throne
13. Heap of Jewels Having the soul of a Tirthankar in her womb, the blessed mother sees fourteen/sixteen beautiful and illustrious dreams forecasting glorious virtues of a would-be Tirthankar.

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1. Bull Ädinäth
2. Elephant Ajitnäth
17. Goat Kunthunäth
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chone
9. Crocodile 10. Shrivatsa Suvidhinäth
Lanchhans
3. Horse Sambhavnäth
11. Rhino Shitalnäth Shreyänsanäth
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18. Nandhyavartä 19. Pot Aranäth Mallinäth
4. Monkey Abhinandan
12. Buffalo Väsupujya
5. Bird Sumatinäth
13. Boar Vimalnäth
20. Tortoise 21. Blue Lotus Munisuvratswämi Naminäth
❤ 卐
6. Red Lotus
7. Swastik 8. Moon
Padmaprabha Supärshwanath Chandraprabha
14. Hawk 15. Vajra Anantnäth
Dharmanäth
22. Conch Neminäth
&
23. Snake Pärshwanäth
16. Deer Shantinäth
24. Lion Mahävir

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14 DREAMS AS PER KALP SUTRA
હાથી
વૃષભ
/ /
Elephant
Bull
Lion
Shree Devi
Garland
6) પૂજ઼િમાના ચંદ્ર
સૂર્ય
૯) કળશ
/ * ના
9 પદ્મ દાવ
''',
૮) વજ Flag
Full Moon
Sun
pitcher
Lotus Lake
(૧૧)ખીર રામુદ .
છ દેવવિમાન
,
| ૧૩ રત્તરાશિ
(૧૪)નિર્ધમઅગ્નિ
પકડ
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)
Aી
Milky Ocean
Celestial Viman
Heap of Jewels
Smokeless Fire

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જીહાથી
Elephant
જી પબિાના ચંદ્ર
Jo
Full Moon
(૧૧)ખીર સમુદ
14 DREAMS AS PER KALPA SUTRA
Milky Ocean
જીવૃષભ
Bull
Sun
સૂર્ય
જી દેવવિમાન
સિંહ
Líon
Flag
Celestial Viman
ધ્વજ
(૯)કળશ
3
Shree Devi
GSP
Pitcher
(૧૩)રરાશિ
20 પબ રોવર
gamine
Garland
Lotus Lake
(૧૪ નિષ્મ અગ્નિ
Heap of Jewels Smokeless Fire

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1 LION
Led
4 GODESS LAXMIJI
7 SUN
10 LAKE WITH LOTUS
14 DREAMS
2 ELEPHANT
5 PAIR OF GARLANDS
004
8 FLAG
11 MILKY OCEAN
3 BULL
6 MOON
9 SILVER JUG
2007 6 6
12 DIVINE AERIAL CAR
13 HEAP OF JEWELS 14 SMOKELESS FIRE

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44
1ST
Indra Dhwaja

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Shri Ashtapad
Maha Tirth
श्री अष्टापद महातीर्थ
SHRI ASHTAPAD MAHATIRTH

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Ashtapad Mountain - A Possibility
In Kailash Area TRENCH
Mount Kailash
Mount Ashtapad

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Making of ASHTAPAD MAHA TIRTH
5.1 Religious Consideration:
Positioning of any religious object is determined by the religious guidelines laid out in the scriptures or as directed by the Acharyas. The original design of Ashtapad was four sided also called as Sarvatomukhi - Omni-directional. Space constraint forced us to make a unidirectional unit viewable only from the front. Now an architectural blueprint was developed to a scale based on the available space. Height and width of the mountain (Ht 12.7" x W 14.6" x D 5.1") were determined according to the space available in the conservatory.
5.2 Structural and Engineering Consideration:
Once a decision was made to use crystal for the making of the mountain, the weight of the material and frame, which is about 10 tons-became a structural challenge. Overriding constraint was the weight bearing capacity of the temple on the 4th floor. Permissible weight was not to exceed 10 tons. A steel frame weighing one and a half ton was designed in Jaipur to hold the whole structure. There are eight layers of crystal blocks one above the other resting on a steel frame. As this is a mountain the slope was taken into consideration. The whole structure has 5.1' depth at the bottom but only 0.75' depth at the top.
Proposed Design
5.3 Crystal & Gemstones
The rough crystal stone weighing 30 tons was Imported. After processing and carving the final weight of the mountain is 7.5 tons. This is supported on a 1.5 ton steel frame. Various colored gemstone were imported from all over the world and used to carve idols of different sizes. Each idol is a single piece which is carved from a single piece of gemstone as found in nature. All stones are certified by the Gemological Lab. There are no joints and each stone is carved as per religious rules and measurements. We have tried to use the best quality gemstones. These idols will form the part of the final unit. Some of the stone names are Tiger Eye, Rhodocrosite, Ruby, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Sodalite etc.
Rough Crystal
Cryst
6.1 Ashtapad Mountain
The mountain is the main body and is made of crystal quartz. Various blocks of crystal (59) each weighing 50 to 350 kilo, were assembled to provide a sloping pattern on the front and sides in order to replicate the appearance of a real mountain. Eight steps are constructed in the center leading to the first row of the Gokhala. 24 Gokhalas are sculpted in the mountain itself where the idols are installed.
The structure of the mountain consists of eight layers of crystal blocks. The first two layers are for steps, next four are for idols and last two layers are for Shikhar. A five Shikhar design has been added at the top to give the whole structure, the appearance of a temple. All Shikhars are carved as per the design in the scripture, and will be adorned with gold Kalash and Dhwaja (flag) at the top.
Ashtapad Mountain Dimension
127 9 14'6" 5'1" 5X18" X 26" 23"
Height at Center
Height on Sides
Width
Depth
Size of the Steps Distance from Glass
We have created an effect of a snow-capped mountain by using appropriate measures. Mount Kailash and Mansarovar photos are mounted on the back wall. The ceiling and the wall at the back is painted with faux painting depicting the sky.
6.2 Gokhalas (Niches)
There are 24 Gokhalas of varying sizes to house 24 idols. All gokhalas of each row are equal in size. Originally gokhalas were carved separately as an individual unit. But later on it was decided to carve it in the mountain itself, so that it becomes a part of the mountain. All the gokhalas have a base with two pillars in the front, a niche for idol, an arch, a chhajja, and a shikhar at the top.
A design with regular carving was done in the beginning but later on a Ashta-Pratiharya design was added and hence all 24 Gokhalas have this design. Individual Yaksh Yakshini are carved at the base next to the Sinhasan.
Five-Shikhar Design
6.3 Idols of 24 Tirthankars- Shri Chovisi The 24 Idols are carved to represent the 24 Tirthankars. Each one has its own symbol at the base that identifies the idol to a viewer. All idols are carved out of gemstones. Due to limitations of the available gemstones, the color will not confirm to the original colors of each Tirthankar. Idols will be installed as per their position according to religious rules as discussed earlier.
Ashta-Pratiharya Carving
Amethyst
Smoky Quartz
Sizes of idols vary according to the level where they are being installed based upon sitting arrangement- the lowest two are the tallest 11" in Ht (Idols 1 and 2), then upper four are 9" in Ht (Idols 3 to 6) then middle eight are 7" in Ht (Idols 7 to 14) and finally lower ten are 5" in Ht (Idols 15 to 24), which are the smallest. These match proportionately to the height of each Tirthankar as per scripture.
2
Gokhala & Idol Dimensions: Level Size Tot HW Tirthankars Idols HWD 1-Lowest Ex Large 2 2-Lower Small 10 3-Middle Medium 8 4-Upper Large 4
10 5 4 2 8 75 3 4 974
24 22 1 to 2
14 12 15 to 24 18" 15" 7 to 14 22 18 3 to 6

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Janma Kalyanak
Naag Kumar & Sagar's Sons
Ashtapad Related Stories
1. Gautam Swami seeking permission from Bhagawan Mahavir to visit Ashtapad. 2. Gautam Swami climbing Ashtapad with the help of Sun-rays (Ätma Labhdhi)."
3. Gautam Swami - scripting of Jag-Chintamani Sutra."
King Bharat
4. Shri Rishabhadev Varsitap Pärnä (fast breaking ceremony)
5. King Bharat in Areesha Mahal (palace of mirrors)
Areesha Mahal
6. Shri Rishabhadev Bhagawan in Samavasaran 7. King Bharat at Rang Mandap on Ashtapad
8. Shri Rishabhadev Janma Kalyanak
Varsitap Parna
9. Shri Rishabhadev - Nirvana Kalyänak. 10. King Sagar's sons and Nääg Kumar. 11. King Bharat Chakravarti.
12. Sunrays with Laser Effect."
13. Bali Muni and Ravan Viman." 14. Ravan lifting Ashtapad."
15. Shri Padlipta Suri's Visit to Ashtapad. 16. Indra Viman and Angels with Garland. 17. Shri Munisuvrat Swami's Visit to Ashtapad. 18. Ravan and Mandodari devotion (Bhakti)." 19. Sagar Dutta Visit (Shri Parshwanath in past life). 20. Gautam Swami and Tapas - Kheer Parna.
21. Gautam Swami and Tiryank Jrumbhak Dev Updesh." 22. Ravan and heavenly god Dharnendra Dev Dialogue." 23. Rani Veermati (previous life of Damayanti) and Tilak' Story." 24.5 Tapas on each of the first 3 steps, total 15 representing 1503." *On the mountain and others are in the front of the mountain
Tapas Kheer Parna
I
Samavsaran
Gautam Swami

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ASHTAPAD RELATED STORIES
Janma Kalyanak
Adinath - Parna
Samavsaran
Areesa Mahal
Tapas Kheer Parna
Naag Kumar
ART OF CARVING STORIES IN GEMSTONES

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Ashtapad - Shilalekh
Shri Adinathay Namah
Shri Ashtapad Mountain carved out of crystal stones weighing 7.5 tons was installed at Jain Center of America - Temple building, Ithaca Street on 21st of June 2009 with due religious ceremonies.
Adhar Abhishek of 24 Tirthankar idols carved out of various colored gem stones was performed at Mumbai on 25th of April 2009 Vaisakh sud 1, Samvat 2065 under the banner of Jain Center of America, New York.
Pratishtha & installation ceremony of these 24 Tirthankar idols of present chovisi along with past and future chovisi and story carvings will be performed on a auspicious day in June July of 2010.

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Gautam Swami Climbing Ashtapad Mountain
With the help of spiritual power (Atma Labdi), Gautam Swami scaled Ashtapad Mountain by holding onto sunrays as a rope. He offered his prayers to 24 Tirthankars and compiled the first verse of Jag-Chintamani Sutram.

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Golden Kailash at A.M.

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Kailash Mansarovar - Ashtapad Ceiling
Faux Painting

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Probable Gites of Ashtapad

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for kund
Dhamalang nang
Satellite Image-Kailash Area

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अध्याय २६-अष्टापद-स्वरूप
333
अष्टापद
303
અષ્ટાપદતા દાન
આપણા ઈન
ASHTAPAD DARSHAN
Ashtapad Design as per Scripture

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SHONAPATA
lalalala তিতিতিাত্রিীলিভিী
Adalaua
PEAK
LEVEL 5 MOUNTAIN
LEVEL 4
LARGE
LEVEL 3 MCDIUM
LEVEL 2 SMALL
LEVEL 1 X-LARGE
STEPS
Wa
COMPLETE MOUNTAIN SECTION
Vertical Design of Ashtapad

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Ravan Mandodari Bhakti on the way to Ashtapad
Face
Ravan and his wife Mandodari went to Mount Ashtapad to pray. Mandodari started dancing while Ravan started playing the Veena, a musical instrument. When a string from the Veena accidentally broke, Ravan pulled a vein from his thigh, replaced the broken string, and continued playing the Veena. Afterwards they performed pooja & offered prayers to the idols. Thus Ravan earned Tirthankar Nam-karma, ensuring a place in the future Chovisi.

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Gokhala with Asht Pratiharya
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Gokhala with Idol
Gokhala Design

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Shikhar
Gokhala
Stairs
Various Designs

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Rani Veermati Story
While traveling King Mamman and Queen Veermati met a monk named Muniraj who was on his way to Ashtapad Tirth. Since then, Queen Veermati wanted to visit Ashtapad Tirth and pray there. After the Queen completed a long penance, Shasan Devi, a goddess, assisted Veermati to Ashtapad. The Queen prayed to all 24 Tirthankaras and placed a gemstone studded gold tilak on the forehead of all the idols. In a later life, as Queen Damayanti, her forehead was glowing like the ruby tilak that she had previously adorned on all the Tirthankaras.

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Shri Ashtapad Mahä-Tirth
Temple
श्री अष्टापदतीर्थ पूजा
श्री अष्टापदतीय नमोनमः । RE
ASHTAPAD LITERATURE
Volume No. 9
3 Chovisi - 72 Tirthankars
Ashta. Pratiharya 5 Shikhar Design
(Model 10)
रचयिता
ਆ ਦਾ श्रीमद् विजय सुशील सूरीश्वरजी महाराज
Literature on Ashtapad Collection of Articles
Volume I to XT
શ્રી અષ્ટાપદતીર્થ
સ્તવનો સ્તુતિ અને પૂજા
(red)
22 10:
Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Model #9
Index Booklet
Ashtapad Literature

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Two
Ashtapad PAT

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Gautam Swami and Tiryank Jhambak Dev
That night a heavenly god named Vaishraman (Tiryank Jrumbhak dev, in one of the previous life of a great sage Vajra-swami) also came there to worship. He saw Gautam Swami who looked very handsome and healthy. He thought how can this monk do penance and still look this healthy. Gautam Swami read his mind and told the story of Pundarik and Kandarik and explained that an emaciated body is not the indication of penance. But to control the soul through meritorious meditation is real penance. This way he cleared the doubt of the heavenly god.

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Ashtapad Model # 3

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Ba na na
Model # 5
22 10:40
Model #9 Ashtapad Models

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SA
LOTIPURIT
HITAPPAR
SSAN
NAUS KORRUSERS
ABEESHA WAHAL
TAPAS KHEER
BIRTH CELEBRATION
KING BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI
Ashtapad Model # 8

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ASHTAPAD MAHA TIRTH
Ashtapad Tirth is one of the major Tirth in Jain Religion which is regarded as lost. It is believed to be situated in the tranquil
heights of snow clad Himalayas and is open to the skies. Jain Center of America Inc., New York has received a replica of this Tirth carved out of crystal & gemstones which
will be installed in the conservatory on the 4th floor of the temple building.

Page #277

Making of Mountain
2007
Ashtapad Mountain

Page #278

Shravak and Shravika

Page #279

Shri Padlipt Suri Story
Visiting Ashtapad
Acharya Padliptsuri who was staying on Shatrunjay, decided to move to Girnar. At.that time, he went to Ashtapad with the help of Akash Gämi Vidhya (spiritual powers to fly)
to worship there.

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Ashtapad with Color Lights

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Sun and Moon
"A person who scales Ashtapad & offers prayers to 24 Tirthankars attains Moksha in the same life." When Gautam Swami heard this, he requested
permission from Bhagawan Mahavir to go to Ashtapad. With the help of spiritual power, Gautam Swami scaled Ashtapad Mountain by holding onto sunrays as a rope. He offered his prayers to 24 Tirthankars & compiled the
first verse of Jag-Chintamani Sutram.

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Dev Viman and Angels
After knowing Nirvana of Adinath, Indra Dev
went to Ashtapad. He saw King Bharat overwhelmed with grief. He could not light the funeral pyre. At that time Indra Dev consoled him. Subsequently Indra constructed 3 Stups, one in memory of Shri Adinath, another one for
his sons and third for all the monks.

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Gautam Swami Seeking Permission from Mahavir Swami to visit Ashtapad
When Bhagawan Mahavir established
the Chaturvidha Sangha, Indrabhuti Gautam was his first disciple. Bhagawan Mahavir said in his
sermon, "A person who scales Ashtapad & offers prayers to 24
Tirthankars attains Moksha in the same life.” When Gautam Swami heard this, he requested permission
from Bhagawan Mahavir to go to
Ashtapad.

Page #284

जैन पावालयन
Exhibition at Mumbai 2003
Exhibition at Surat 2004 Exhibits and Seminars

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Exhibition at Jaipur 2005
JAIN CENTRE OF AMERICA, NEW YORK
JAIN CESE OF AMERICA, NEW YO
CENTRE OTRA TEN
Jaipur Jewelry Show 2005
Exhibits and Seminars

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Exhibition at Ahmedabad 2005
ANEST OF AMERICA NEW YORK
Seminar at Ahmedabad 2005
Exhibits and Seminars

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Exhibition at Palitana 2005
Seminar at Delhi 2006
Exhibits and Seminars

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Exhibition at JAINA 2007
Exhibition at JAINA 2007
Exhibit at Kolkatta 2006
Exhibits and Seminars

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Janma Kalyanak - Shri Rushabhdev
During the third era, King Nabhiraj and Queen Marudevi ruled over Bharat Kshetra. The Queen gave birth to a son named Rishabha. Shri Rishabha became King, ruling well and teaching various skills to his people. As his life went by, Rishabha decided to renounce worldly life. He donated all his possessions for one year and became a monk.

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Varsi Tap Parna - Shri Rushabdev
As a monk, Rishabhadev wandered from house to house for thirteen months. People offered him gold and other valuables, not knowing that he would only accept food.
It wasn't until Rishabhadev reached the city of Hastinapur in northern India, at that time King Shreyans
Kumar bowed down and offered Rishabhadev fresh sugarcane juice as Gochari. Since then, the Varsi Tap
(penance) and the corresponding fast breaking ceremony of drinking sugar cane juice during Parna
have been followed.

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Samavsaran - Shri Rushabhdev
Once after attaining absolute knowledge, Shri Rishabhadev
Bhagawan was delivering a sermon while seated in Samavasaran. Out of curiosity, King Bharat asked if any hum an being living here would become a Tirthankar in the future. He replied affirmatively and said that his son Marichi will become the 24th Tirthankar after many life cycles and will be known as Mahavir. He subsequently explained the upcoming Chovisi (24 Tirthankars). This is how King Bharat came to know the
details about the present Chovisi.

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Bharat Chakravarti
Chakravarti King Bharat (son of Shri Rishabhadev) had built a palace of crystal and installed 24 idols of Shri Tirthankars carved out of gemstones at this place as a memorial to commemorate the nirvana of Bhagawan Shri Rishabhadev. The name "Ashtapad" is derived from the fact that there are eight (Ashta) steps (Pad) leading to the palace. Bharat was the eldest son of Rishabhadev. After his father renounced the throne, Bharat became the King. When King Bharat heard about Rishabhadev Bhagawan's nirvana, he went to Ashtapad to pay homage. There, Bharat not only constructed a gemstone-studded palace, but also installed the idols of the 24 Tirthankaras as Rishabhadev had described in his sermon.

Page #293

Areesha Mahal Story
King Bharat was looking in
the mirror in his palace. When one of the rings fell off of his finger, King Bharat saw his bare finger and wondered
what he would look like without any ornamentation. As he removed all his jewelry.
he realized his material possessions were creating the illusion of beauty & that
true beauty comes from within. With his newfound
awareness, King Bharat entered deep thought, where he was able to destroy all his Ghati Karma & reach
Keval-Jnan.

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Shri Gautam Swami
When Bhagawan Mahavir established the
Chaturvidha Sangha, Indrabhuti Gautam was
his first disciple. At the time of Nirvana of Bhagavan Mahavir, Gautam Swami was at another village when he learned of Nirvana and was mourning then he got the omniscience or
keval gnan.

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Tapas Kheer Parna
When Gautam Swami arrived at the bottom of the Ashtapad Mountain, he saw 3 ascetics, with 500 disciples each trying to scale Mount Ashtapad, who could not climb more than 3 steps. Next morning when he came down, all 1503 Tapas were impressed by his achievement and wanted to be his disciples. However due to their earnest desire he initiated them. As all the Tapas were fasting for 3 days, Gautam
Swami arranged Kheer (rice cooked in milk) for Parna. Even though the quantity of Kheer was not enough, due to his spiritual power he could feed Kheer to all of them by
putting his thumb in the vessel.

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Nag Kumar and Sagar Son's Story
King Sagar had sixty thousand sons who went to Mount
Ashtapad and prayed to all 24 Tirthankars. In order to protect the temple, they dug a big trench all around the
mountain that disturbed the King of serpents who lived there. Nag Kumar Dev was very angry, but when the Princes
apologized to Nag Kumar he pardoned them & went away. The princes thought the trench will be filled up over the period, so they decided to fill it up with
holy water from the Ganges & disturbed Nag Kumar Dev again, so he came out & burned all 60,000 princes to ashes.

Page #297

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Ashtapad Granth I & Granth II Coverpages
Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth
A Unity In Diversity
ASHTAPAD MAHATI
Jain Center of America Inc.,
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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth - Ratna Mandir
Crystal Rough and Blocks
Making of Models
Rough Gemstones
Statue Carving
Stairs, Gokhala with Ashtpratiharya Carving and Shikhar

Page #301

Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth with Story Carvings
Janma Kalyanak
Areesa Mahal
1
Rani Veermati
Varsitap Parna
Nag Kumar & Sagar's Sons Gautam Swami
Tiryank Jrumbhak Dev
Samavsaran
Tapas
Ravan & Mandodari
King Bharat
Tapas Kheer Parna
Gautam Swami
Ravan & Bali Muni

Page #302

Story of Ashtapad
Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth-Ratna Mandir
Shry Asianapad Maha The
There are many temples (places of Worship) all over India. Out of these there are five major Tirth where 24 Tirthankar attained Nirvana.
अष्टापटेदी आदि जिनवर वीर पावापरी वर्क, वासपज्व चंपालवर सिध्या नेस रैवल गिरि वरः सम्मेत शिखरे वीस जिनवर, मक्ति पहंच्या मनिवर्क चवीस जिनवर नित्य बंद, सेयल संघ सुखकरू,
Adinath Bhagwan attained Nirvana at Ashtapad, Mahavir Swami at Pavapuri, Vasupujya Swami at Champapuri and Neminath attained Nirvana at Girnar. The other 20 Tirthankar attained Nirvana at Sametshikhar. We always bow down with reverence to all the 24 Tirthankar, which brings eternal happiness to all of us.
Four of these Tirth are in existence, where one can go and wor ship but the fifth one, Ashtapad Maha Tirth, is lost (lupt) in time, which members of Jain Center of America are trying to re-discover They have been gifted with a replica of this Tirth which people can visit, worship, and pay their respect
Shn Champapurih
Shri Sametshikhar Tirth
MY
al H l . ijજગ થી મઢવ, જેમ નમું કિરનાર, તારંગે શ્રી અજિતનાથ, આબુ જમ જમર, વિટાપદ ગિરિ ઉપરે, જન પવિશે જો મણિમય મૂરતિ માન છે. ભરતે બ્રરાવી મૌય has
(9 ) I bow down in reverence to Arihant Bhagwan repeatedly recite the name of Arihant with great reverence. I bow to Shri Adidev at Shetrunjaya, Shri Neminath at Girnar, Shri Ajitnath at Taranga and Rushabhdev at Abu. I bow down to his idol wherever it is installed and on the Ashtapad Mountain where Chakravarti Bharat installed gemstone idols of all the 24 Tirthankar.
Rushabhadas - 17th Century
Shri Girnar Tirth
Shri Pavapuri Tirth
"By observing the vows, even a householder can be plous."
-Uttaradhyayan Sutra 5.24
Ashtapad Tirth is one of the major Tirth in Jain Religion which is regarded as lost. JCA has been gifted with a replica of this Tirth carved out of crystal and gemstones which is now installed in the conservatory on the 4 floor of the temple building
Nirvana Bhoomi is the place where the Tirthankar attain Siddha Status. Al 24 Tirthankar attained Nirvana at five places (Five Maha Tirth). The first Tirthankar, Bhagwan Shri Rushabhdev, attained Nirvana on Ashtapad Mountain
There are five central event (known as Panch Kalyanak) that occurs in a Tirthankar lifetime: Chyavan Kalyanak, Janma Kalyanak, Diksha Kalyanak, KevalGnan Kalyanak and Nirvana Kalyanak, when the soul gets free from all karmic bonds and is liber ated to attain Siddha status.
Chakravarti King Bharat had built a palace of crystal and installed 24 dols of all Tirthankar carved out of gemstones to commemorate the Nirvana af Bhagwan Shri Rushabhdev. The name "Ashtapad" is derived from the fact that there are eight (Ashta) steps (Pad) leading to the palace.
Details about Ashtapad Maha Tirth
After attaining absolute knowledge, Shri Rushabhdev Bhagwan was delivering a sermon when King Bharat asked if anyone present here would become a Tirthankar. He replied affirmative ty and said that his son Marichi will become the 24 Tirthankar and will be known as Mahavir. He subsequently explained the details of the upcoming Chovisi. This is how King Bharat came to know about the present Chovisi
Location Present Status When Constructed In Memory of Constructed by Name of Palace Name of Architect Material Design Eight Steps Synonyms
Ashtapad Mountain: Kailash - Himalayas Not known - (JCA NY is trying to locate) Millions of years ago Bhagwan Rushabhdev (Nirvana-Kalyanak) King Bharat (Son of Shri Rushabhdev) Sinha Nishadhya Prasad Varddhaki Ratna Crystal and Gemstones Omni-directional / Four sided Hence the name Ashtapad Haradni, Rajatadri, Sfat kachal, Ratnamay

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Development of Concept - Ratna Mandir
Various Ashtapad PAT
The Jain center of America Inc. New York, constructed a new building for its temple and other religious activities. As a tribute to 24 Tirthankar, it is customary to make idols of 24 Tirthankar in a temple and place them around Gabhara (main place of worship in a temple)
Then one happened to visit a temple in Jaipur (India) and saw an Ashtapad Pat This was the turning point from the "Ratna Mandir concept into "Ashtapad" Now how to morph Ratna Mandir into "Shri Ashtapad"? This led us to research further in the study of Ashtapad.
Courtesy: Sh Nathmal Chandalia, Jaipur
Front ElevationJCA Temple building
Shri Ashtapad Tirth Pat carved on Glass with Silver at Ahmedabad depicted the details about Ashtapad and related stories
Courtesy: Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition
As the space was limited, we did not know how to achieve this? Meanwhile, we saw couple of idols carved from gemstones in the office and thought of making 24 idols out of gemstones and house them in Bhamati area as Ratna Mandir (RM). This would require much smaller space. At this stage a preliminary design of the Ratna Mandir was drawn
A mountain is carved out of crystal stones. There are eight steps at the base as per name of Ashtapad (8 steps) and 24 niches (Gokhalas) for Shri Chovisi in the center of the mountain. There are five Shikhar and has various stories carved from gemstones
2-Blue
2-Green
2-White
2-Red
16-Gold
Courtesy: Shrenuj & Company, Mumbai
"Desire, like the sky, is endless."
-Uttaradhyayan Sutra, 9-48 Framing Design
Development of Ashtapad Design
The original design of Ashtapad was four sided as per the picture given, also known as Sarvatomukhi or Omni-directional. (Reference - Gnan Prakash Deeparnave).
The weight of the crystal, which is about 7.5 ton became a structural challenge. A steel frame weighing one ton was designed to hold the whole structure. There are eight layers one above the other in the steel framing. As this is a mountain, the slope was taken into consideration. The whole structure has 5.1' depth at the bottom but only 0.75' at the top
The sitting arrangement of idols in 4 d fferent rows as shown in the picture was done as per the following verse (Shloka) from scripture;
चस्तारि अहदसटोयबंदिया जिगवराघवीस, परम-निडिअदा सिध्या सिधि मम दिसंतु
-सिध्याण बुध्याणं सूत्र
This verse indicates that the four Tirthankar are facing south or sitting at upper level (numbers 3 to 6), eight facing west or at the middle level (numbers 7 to 14), ten facing north or at the lower level (numbers 15 to 24), and two facing east or at the lowest level (number 1 and 2). This way the idol positions were determined for a unidirectional unit in four horizontal rows, one above the other.
Space constraint forced us to make a unidirectional unit viewable only from the front. Then an architectural blueprint was developed to a scale based on the available space. Accordingly height and width of the mountain (Ht 13.1" x W 14.7" x D 5.1") were determined. A sky light was also installed at the top to give an effect of the Ashtapad Mountain being open to the sky. Furthermore, we added a faux painting on the sides giving the effect similar to sky with paintings of Kailash and Mansarovar in the background which gives the impression that Ashtapad is in the Kailash area and open to the sky.
3 engineers, 2 architects, and many Ashtaped team members took part in final designing of the frame. It took almost three years to come to a final framing design,

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Model Making- A 10 Year Story
Model #: 1
Year: 2001
Size: 1' x 1'
Carved from: Serpentine
Stories carved on sides A 2-D Model
Brought to N.Y on April 2001 Exhibited at JCA
Model #: 3
Year: 2002
Size: 3' x 3'
Carved from: Serpentine
Story carvings done in 3-D Installed at 74th Street Temple
Model #: 5
Year: 2003
Size: 3' x 3'
Carved from: Crystal
1 Crystal Model
Installed at Ithaca St. Temple
"Where there is gain, there is greed; greed grows as one gains more."
ASSTAPAD MAHA TIRTH
A Special Model
(Model # 10)
3 Chovisi - 72 Tirthankar
5 Shikar Design
2001
ARMAAK
2006
2000. Ratna Mandir concept (a preliminary design drawn) JCA temple design changed to 4 floors
Model #: 7 Year: 2006
Size: 3' x 3' Carved from: Crystal
Model with 3 Chovisi
Exhibited in many cities in India
Concept of Ashtapad visualized and plan moved to 4th floor Carving of Idols started at Jaipur
1 model (1x1) carved from Serpentine, Exhibited at JCA April- Mahavir to Mahatma conference - model exhibited 2002 2 model (2' x 1.5") carved from Serpentine
Rough crystal imported.
2008
Model #: 9
Year: 2007
2009
Size: 14' 7" x 12" 7" Carved from: Marble First full sized model
3 model (3'x 3') carved from Serpentine, Installed at Tem2003 ple with story carvings. 5th model (3'x3') carved from crystal. Exhibited at Mumbai, JCA, JAINA at Cinncinati and Antwerp
Model #: 11
Year: 2008
Size: 14' 7" x 13" 1" Carved from: Crystal
Has 5 Shikhar and Kalash All Gokhalas have Asht Pratiharya carving Installed at JCA on 21 June, 2009
2004 Exhibited at Tucson- AGTA, Surat and Palitana
2005
2011
-Uttaradhyayan Sutra, 8-17 Milestones - A Ten Year Story
2012
9 model (full size 14.6" x 12.7") carved from marble 2007. Exhibited at Jain International Trade Organization (JITO) at Mumbai, JAINA at New Jersey and at Los Angeles
Ashtapad exhibit, pooja and seminar at Ahmedabad Temple Pratishtha at JCA, Exhibited at Jaipur
7th model carved with 3 Chovisi, Exhibited at Delhi and Kolkata and a lecture with DVD presentation
11 model carved from crystal (14.6" x 13'1" x 5.1") This full size model was exhibited at JITO, Mumbai
Literature volume e XX (last in the series) presented to JCA. 2010 Shri Ashtapadji Pratishtha at JCA, New York - June
Exhibited at Bangalore
Adhar Abhishek and Pooja at Mumbai, Exhibited at Mumbai. Mountain installed at JCA, N.Y.
Ashtapad Granth I Vimochan at JCA Exhibited at Chennai and Hyderabad
Color lights added to Ashtapad
Diamond Tilak ceremony for 24 Tirthankar - June Research Granth II Vimochan at JCA

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Rough Crystal
The rough crystal stone weighing 30 ton was imported. After processing and carving, the final weight of the mountain is seven and half ton. This is supported on a one ton steel frame.
Crystal Blocks Total of 59 blocks were cut and arranged in 8 layers to make the mountain. Each weighing few kg to about 300 kg individually.
Carving on Steps - Eight steps were carved at base of the mountain in the center, heading up to Gokhale level.
Carving on Ghummat and Chhaja All 24 Gokhala have Ghummat with Chhaja and were fully carved, all around.
Making of Mountain, Steps and Ghokhala
Mountain is the main body and is made from crystal quartz. Various blocks of crystal (59) each weighing few kg to 300 kg, were assembled to replicate the appearance of a real mountain and to provide a sloping pattern on the front and sides. Eight steps were constructed in the center leading to the first row of the Gokhala. 24 Gokhala were sculpted in the mountain itself where the idols are installed. Model No. 5 was built in crystal to 1/5th size of the final unit.
The mountain is constructed from crystal blocks, arranged in eight layers one above the other and side by side. The mountain is carved in eight layers of crystal blocks. First two layers are for steps, next four layers are for idols and last two layers are for Shikhar.
Rough Gemstones
Ashtapad Mountain Dimension
Height at Center
Height on Sides
13.1" 9 14:7" 5.1
Width
Depth
Depth from Glass
2:3
Size of the Steps
5' x 1'8" X
Name: Rose Quartz
Color: Strong pink, pale pink Hardness: 7
Density: 2.65
Transparency: Translucent
Country: Brazil, Madagascar
Name: Tiger's Eye
Color: Golden yellow, golden brown
Hardness: 6.5-7
Density: 2.58 2.64
Transparency: Opaque
Country: South Africa, Australia
Name: Calcite
Color: Colorless, yellow, brown
and various other colors Hardness: 3
Density: 2.69 2.71 Transparency: Translucent Country: Mexico
Objects of the senses pollute knowledge if it is not protected by discipline."
Name: Chalcedony
Color: Blue, whitish gray Hardness: 6.5-7
Density: 2.58 2.64 Transparency: Dull, Translucent Country: Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Greenland, India
-Shila Pähuda, 2
Ashtapad has derived its name from the fact that it has eight steps. Eight steps are carved at the base of the mountain in the center.
A design with regular carving was done in the beginning but later on a Asht Pratiharya design was added and hence all 24 Gokhala have a Ashta Pratiharya design. Individual Yaksh Yakshini are carved at the base next to the Sinhasan.
A five Shikhar design is carved as per the design in the scripture to give an appearance of a temple and adorned with gold Kalash and at Dhwaja (flag) at the top.
Mountain & Shri Chovisi are illuminated from the front using white lights, as well as from the back using color lights, giving an amazing effect.

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35. Santbereath
4. Adan Swam 55. Sam
6 Sh. Padmaprabha 715h Sepenbarth
654 Chandraprabha
11 St. Shreyanath 3215 Veerste mami
24 Tirthankar with Lanchhan 111% Cute 13315h Waist FFR Rose Quart Ananta 15 Dharman Fietsre 36 Ship Aventurine 17 Kunthunath 38 Aranath 195 Patinath 20150 Manieret Snare 25. Hamish
231 Hema
23 Sh. Parshvanath
245 Mabeyr Seam.
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Shri Chovisi
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Lapis Lazy Thatte
Cage
Chalcedony
Calcite
Country of Origin: India
Name: Shri Sumatinath Stone Name: Aventurine Color: Light Green
17 Moshate
1 Toby
15 Sapphin
15 Aventure Amethyst
15 Crystal Sors
18 Calceters
Pink Opal Sky Quartz 13 Ge
Size: 9.25"x7.4"x3.75" Weight: 18260 Carats
Country of Origin: Brazil
Name: Shri Padmaprabh Swami Stone Name: Sodalite
Color: Navy Blue
Size: 9" x 7.3" x 3.25" Weight: 13360 Carats
Name: Shri Suparshvanath Stone Name: Lapis Lazuli Color: Blue Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Size: 7.13" x 5.5" x 2.6" Weight: 7550 Carats
Stone Name: Thulite
"Battle with yourself! Of what use is fighting with others? He who conquers himself gets eternal bliss."
Name: Sh Chandraprabh Swami Color: Pink with white spots
Size: 7" x 5.7" x 2.75" Weight: 8525 Carats
Country of Origin: Norway
Name: Shri Rushabhdev Stone Name: Calcite Color: Orange Country of Origin: Mexico
Size: 11.25" x 8.8" x4.5" Weight: 28645 Carats
Name: Shri Ajitnath Stone Name: Rose Quartz Color: Light Pink Country of Origin: Brazil
Size: 11.25" x 9" x 4.5" Weight: 33025 Carats
Name: Shri Sambhavnath Stone Name: Aventurine
Color: Light Brown
Country of Origin: India
Size: 9.29" x 7.7" x 3.78" Weight: 17835 Carats
Name: Shri Abhinandan Swami Stone Name: Flintstone
Color: Silver grey stripes
Country of Origin: Russia
Size: 9" x 7.3" x 3.25" Weight: 15430 Carats
-Uttaradhyayan Sutra, 1
Name: Shri Suvidhinath Stone Name: Onyx
Color: Dark Khaki Country of Origin: Argentina
Size: 7 x 5.5" x 2.75" Weight: 7690 Carats
Name: Shri Shitalnath Stone Name: Chalcedony
Color: Whitish- Purple
Country of Origin: Turkey
Size: 7" x 5.7" x 2.75" Weight: 8175 Carats
Name: Shri Shreyansnath
Stone Name: Calcite
Color: light blue & white spots
Country of Origin: Spain
Size: 7.25" x 5.6" x 2.75" Weight: 8520 Carats
Name: Shri Vasupujya Swami Stone Name: Jasper
Color: Grey & Lt. brown Country of Origin: South Africa Size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.75" Weight: 7195 Carats

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Name: Shri Vimatnath Stone Name: Maukite
Color: Salmon & white Country of Origin: USA
Size: 7.25" x 5.5" x 2.75" Weight: 8100 Carats
Name: Shri Kunthunath Stone Name: Aventurine
Color Orange & Yellow Country of Origin: India
Size: 5.24" x 4.0" x 2.17" Weight: 3107 Carats
Name: Shri Anantnath Stone Name: Tiger's Eye
Color: Gold & Black Country of Origin: South Africa
Size: 7.36" x 5.7" x 2.83 Weight: 8848 Carats
Name: Shri Areneth Stone Name: Amethyst
Color: Transparent Purple Country of Origin: Brazil
Size: 5.08" x 4.1" x 1.97" Weight: 2890 Carats
Name: Shri Dharmanath Stone Name: Ruby
Color: Dark Pink Country of Origin: Kenya
Size: 5.25" x 4"x2" Weight: 4095 Carats
Name: Shri Mallinath Stone Name: Crystal Quartz
Color Transparent Country of Origin: Brazil
Size: 5.25" x 4" x 1.75 Weight: 2530 Carats
Name: Shri Shannath Stone Name: Sapphire
Color: Blackish Blue Country of Origin: India
Size: 5.04" x 4.1" x 2.01" Weight: 4135 Carats
Name: Shri Munisuvrat Swami Stone Name: Onyx
Color: White Country of Origin: Argentina
Size: 5.30" x 4.0" x 2" Weight: 3204 Carats
Abstinence from violence, falsehood, stealing, carnality, and possessiveness-these are the vows.
-Tattvartha-sutra 7.1
Reflections
Name: Shri Naminath Stone Name: Chalcedony
Color: Light Grey Country of Origin: Brazil
Size: 5.25" x 4.0" x 2" Weight: 3060 Carats
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Name: Shn Neminath Stone Name: Pink Opal
Color: Pink Country of Origin: Peru
Size: 5" x 3.8" x 2.5 Weight: 2550 Carats
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Color: Smoky Country of Origin: Brazil
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Name: Shri Mahavir Swami Stone Name: Gun Metal
Color: Steel Grey Country of Origin: India
Size: 5.25" x 4" x 2" Weight: 5375 Carats
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List of Ashtapad Related Stories
There are many legends associated with Ashtapad Tirth, out of which some of them have been depicted as individual carved units. Some carvings are on mountain while others are on table.
01. Shri Rushabhdev Janma Kalyanak
02. Shri Rushabhdev - Nirvana Kalyanak.
03. Shri Rushabhdev Bhagwan in Samavsaran.
04. Shri Rushabhdev Varsi Tap Parna (Fast breaking ceremony).
05. Bhagwan no Parivar/99 Brothers
06. King Bharat Chakravarti..
07. King Bharat at Rang Mandap on Ashtapad.*
09. King Bharat in Areesha Mahal (palace of mirrors).
09. King Sagar's sons and Nag Kumar.
10. Bali Muni and Ravan Viman."
11. Ravan trying to lift Ashtapad Mountain."
12. Ravan and Mandodari devotion (Bhakti).*
13. Ravan and heavenly God Dharmendra Dev Dialogue.
14. Gautam Swami seeking permission from Bhagwan Mahavir to visit Ashtapad.
15. Gautam Swami climbing Ashtapad with the help of Sun-rays
(Atma Labhdhi). This effect is shown with help of laser. 16. Gautam Swami and Tapas - Kheer Parna.
17. Gautam Swami - scripting of Jag-Chintamani Sutra. 18.5 Tapas on each of the first 3 steps, total 15-representing 15. 19. Gautam Swami and Tiryank Jrumbhak Dev Updesh.*
20. Rani Veermati (previous life of Damayanti) and "Tilak' Story,"
21. Sun, Moon, Indra Viman and Angels with Garland. 22. Shri Padlipta Suri's Visit to Ashtapad.
*On the mountain and others are in front of the mountain
"Past Karmas will definitely catch you in the future."
Janma Kalyanak
During the third era, King Nabhiraj and Mata Marudevi ruled over Bharat Kshetra. The Queen gave birth to a son named Rushabha who later became King, ruling well and teaching various skills to his people. As his life went by, he decided to renounce worldly life. He donated all his possessions for one year and became a monk.
Varsi Tap Parna As a monk, Rushabhdev reached the city of Hastinapur, King Shreyans Kumar bowed down and offered him fresh sugarcane juice for Parna. Since then the Varsi Tap (penance) and the corresponding fast breaking ceremony of drinking sugarcane Juice during Parna have been followed. Bharat Chakravarti
Bharat was the eldest son of Rushabhdev. After his father renounced the throne, hel became the King. When King Bharat heard about Bhagwan's Nirvana, he went to Ashtapad to pay homage. There he constructed a crystal palace and installed the idols of the 24 Tirthankar as Rushabhdev had explained him in one of his sermon.
Areesa Mahal Once King Bharat was looking in the mirror in his palace, when one of the rings fell off from his finger. He saw his bare finger and wondered what he would look like without any ornaments. He realized his material possessions were creating the illusion of beauty & that true beauty comes from with-1 in. He entered in deep meditation, when he was able to destroy all his Ghati Karma.
Shri Gautam Swami Bhagwan Mahavir once said in his sermon, "A person who scales Ashtapad offers prayers to 24 Tirthankar attains Moksha in the same life." When Gautam Swami heard this, he requested permission from Bhagwan to go to Ashtapad. With the help of spiritual power (Atma Labdhi), Gautam Swami scaled Ashtapad Mountain by holding onto sunrays as rope.
Tapas Kheer Parna When Gautam Swami arrived at the base of the Ashtapad Mountain, he saw three ascetics, with 500 disciples each trying to scale Ashtapad, but they could not climb more than 3 steps. Upon his return all Tapas were impressed by his achievement and wanted to be his disciples. Since the Tapas were fasting for 3 days, Gautam Swami arranged Kheer (rice cooked in milk) for Parna. The quantity of Kheer was not enough, but with his spiritual power he fed all by putting his thumb in the vessel.
Tiryank Jrumbhak Dev That night a heavenly god named Vaishraman (Tiryank Jrumbhak Dev, in one of the previous life of Vajra Swami) came there to worship. He saw Gautam Swamil who looked very healthy. He thought how can this monk do penance. Gautam Swami read his mind and told the story of Pundarik and Kandarik, that control of soul through meritorious meditation is real penance. This way he cleared the doubt of heavenly god.
-Sutra-krutänga Sutra 1.5.2.33
Nag Kumar & Sagar's sons King Sagar's 60,000 sons went to Ashtapad to pray. In order to protect the temple, they dug a trench all around. Being disturbed, Nag Kumar Dev got angry but Princes apologized. Then they filled the trench with water. This disturbed Nag Kumar Dev again, so he came out and burned all 60,000 Princes to ashes.
Ravan & Bali Muni While flying over Ashtapad, Ravan's Vimant stopped as he failed to pray to meditating Bali Muni. This angered Ravan and remembering his previous revenge, he tried to lift the mountain with intention to throw it into the ocean. With special knowledge, Bali realized this so he pressed his toe on mountain. Ravan was unable to bear the pressure, so he begged for pardon.
Ravan & Mandodari Bhakti Ravan and his wife Mandodari went to Ashtapad to pray. While Ravan was playing Veena, Mandodari started dancing when a string from Veena broke. Ravan pulled a vein from his thigh, to replace the broken string, and continued playing. Then they performed pooja. Thus Ravan earned Tirthankar Nam-karma.
Rani Veermati Rani Veermati wanted to visit Ashtapad to pray. After she completed a long penance, Shashan Devi, assisted her to Ashtapad. She prayed to all 24 Tirthankar and placed a gemstone Tilak on their forehead. In her later life, as Rani Damayanti, her forehead glowed like ruby Tilak that she had previously adorned on all Tirthankar.

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Collection of Literature on Ashtapad
Calendar, Stamp, Coin, Bookmark and DVD Designs
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Collection of Ashtapad Related Literature Volume I to XX Pages 1 to 9100: Original literature from scriptures, Historical facts and findings, Bhagwan Rushabhdev and King Bharat, Shri Gautam Swami and related stories, Pooja, Stavan & Stutis, Research related topics and reports, Crystals, Gemstones and Nav Graha, Exhibits and seminars and many more topics Volume I to Xx Master Index - Language English Cross reference with Code index, Selected and edited material, Subject and Authors reference and Bibliography, Ashtapad Maha Tirth - Granth I. Collection of Literature with two DVD's containing Volumes 1 - XX. Granth 11- Research containing two DVD's, one on Research and other containing all videos Ashtapad Pamphlet - Language: Hindi. English, Gujarati Development of Concept and Design, Model making, Crystal and gemstones, Shri Chovisi, Related stories, Exhibits and Seminars and Research Ashtapad Parichay Pustika - Language: Gujarati
Shri Ashtapad Mountain & Shri Chovisi photos were printed in JAINA calendar in June 2010 with a description about Ashtapad.
A first class stamp was specially designed with the picture of Shri Ashtapad mountain with Shri Chovisi and used as postage.
<-Front Back ->
A Coin was specially minted with Shri Adinath Bhagwan picture on one side and Shri Ashtapad pic ture on other side during Adhar Abhishek at Mumbai.
Ashtapad Pooja Booklet -Language: Gujarati and Hindi By Shri Deepvijayji Ashtapad Stavan Booklet - Language: Gujarati and Hindi Collection of Stavans and Stutis from scriptures and others. DVD and Videos Kailash Mansarovar Photo & Research DVD Pooja & Stavan DVD Various PowerPoint Presentations Kailash Mansarovar Tour Video Making of Ashtapad - Ratna Mandir Video Adhar Abhishek at Mumbai Video Ashtapad Pratishtha at New York Video
Two silver plated bookmarks were prepared for Granth I and II
Four DVDs
"External renunciation is meaningless if the Soul remains fettered by internal shackles."
-Bhava Pahuda and Uttradhyayan Sutra
Seminars
Seminar at Ahmedabad
January 2005
Lecture at Kolkata November 2005
Seminar at Ahmedabad
January 2009
Seminar at Delhi
November 2005 Presentation of a Ashtapad Literature DVD
Seminar at Mumbai
April 2009 Scientists and researchers from KM Tour # 3
delivered their research reports.
Presentation of Ashtapad Literature Volume and DVD.

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Research and Field Trips Jain Center of America, New York (ICA) has constructed a model of Ashtapad, This Center is interested in locating Ashtapad Maha Tirth and Ashtapad Mountain. Three research trips were organized by JCA to visit and research the Kailash Mansarovar area from 2006 to 2009 The main objectives of this excursion were to: 1. Add depth and breadth to the research already conducted, 2. Find the location/existence of Ashtapad as described in scripture 3.Prove the existence of Ashtapad geographically and archaeologically In recent history, no one has witnessed the actual Ashtapad Tirth as described in the scriptures, Pilgrims and visitors travel to the mountain where this Tirth is believed to be hidden somewhere. Many individuals and organizations are involved in research to unravel the mysteries of this legendry place.
Kailash, area of the Ashtapad Mountain up in the Himalayas. Kailash Mountain is also known as KANG RIM POCHE' which is 25 miles north of Mansarovar. Between Mansarovar (Padma Had) and Kailash about 5-7 miles NE, is another mountain called Ashtapad.
This mountain is 8 miles in height as per scriptures and is covered with white snow and hence known as 'Dhawalgini One can walk from "Darchin" after crossing about 1520 mountain hills, and can reach there in 4 to 6 hours. Buddhist pilgrims call this mountain "Kang
Members of First Research Trip to Kailash Mansarovar
2006
Nandi Parvat: Shri Bharatbhal Hansraj Shah thinks this could be Ashtapad.
Ashtapad Research International Foundation (ARIF) We are currently working on the following: .Collecting literature on Ashtaped from scripture and putting it in XX
volumes .Pamplets in English, Hindi & Gujarati have been published The Ashtapad Model - a replica and all 3 Chavisi (72 idols of Tirthankar) & other idols were exhibited in many major cities. .We held many seminars at Ahmedabad & Mumbai. . We have visited Dharamshala and we are coordinating the studies
from Tibetan literature and Bon Po-the indigenous Religion. . We have undertaken 3 field trips to KM region for research. -High Resolution Satele studies have helped us a lot in trying to locate the buried structure. A proposal for research will be sent to many research institutions
Kailash with Nandi in the front
"The real can never be destroyed and the unreal is never bor."
KM Tour # 3, research group June-July 2009
Panchästikaya and Yog Sastra
Probable Site for Ashtapad 1. Mount Kailash 2. Bonari near Kailash 3. Barkha plains 4. Tarboche 5. Nandi Parvat, 6. Mountain between Serlung
Gompa & Gyandrag Monastry 7. Gyandrag Monastry 8. 13 Drigung Kagyu Chorten 9. Probable site of Ashtapad known as Gombo Phang or Trinetra or Mahakal, (10) The site was detected using sat ellite data by Mr P.S. Thakker and it is known as Dharma King Norsang
Area east of Kailash
Ruins found around Kailash
Satellite Images of Kailash
(High Resolution Data)
Conclusion: Shri Adinath era was dawn period of world civilization & if located, it will tell us about early growth of human civilization. This will open a new chapter on world history and will become a potential source of information about religion and culture of that period.

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Exhibitions in Various Cities
Exhibition and Ashtapad Puja at Ahmedabad - January 2005 JCA Pratishtha- June 2005
Exhibition at Mumbai June 2003 Cleveland- July SCA, New York - August Antwerp- November
Exhibition at Jaipur- 2005 Acharya Shri Maha Pragyaji gave his blessings. Jaipur exhibition- 2005 Many Sadhuis and Sadhvijis gave their blessings.
Exhibition and Anjanshalaka at Surat- May 2004 Acharya Shri Ramchandsuri (Dehlawala) gave his blessings. Tuscan AGTA - February 2004 Key Handover ceremony - November 2004
Exhibit at Delhi- November 2005 Lieutenant Governor Mr. B Joshi of Delhi and M.P. Mr. Pushp Jain visited
the
exhibit
Exhibition at Palitana December 2004 Many Acharyas visited and gave their blessings
Exhibit at Kolkata- November 2005 Governor of Hariyana, Mr. A. R. Kidval visited the exhibit
"God is neither the creator nor the destroyer of the universe. He is merely a silent observer and omniscient."
- Malvir Swami
Jaipur Jewelry Show, 2006
Exhibition at Mumbal January 2008 JITO Triple Event - Jain Pavilion
Exhibition at Mumbai January 2007 JITO Triple Event - Jain Pavilion Pujya Ganivarya Naypadmasagar Maharaj Saheb gave his blessings
Ex-Vice President of India, Shri Bhairon Singhji Shekhawat visited the exhibit - 2008
Exhibition at AINA Convention, New Jersey July 2007 Attending Gurudev gave his blessings Many scholars visited the exhibit
Exhibit at Dhanera October 2009 Pujya Shri Jagatsuriji Maharaj Saheb gave his blessings.
Exhibit at LA- 2007 Sadhvi Shri Shilapiji gave her blessings.
Exhibit at Mumbai- April 2009

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4 REFLECTIONS- 4 BHAVANA
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1) Maitri Bhavana (Thinking of a Friendship) Lord Mahavira said that we must be friends to all living beings.
The feeling of friendship brings love and respect for others.
Thank you for all you
do.
Be Friends!
2) Pramod Bhavana (Thinking of Appreciation) We should admire the virtures of our friends, spiritual leaders and Arihants. One of the most destructive forces in our lives is jealousy.
Thank you! 3) Karuna Bhavana (Thinking of Compassion) Many of our friends may be in trouble or may need help. Be compassionate and try to help.
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Be helpful! 4) Madhyastha Bhavana (Thinking of staying neutral or uninvolved) Sometimes things work out favorable and sometimes unfavorable.
By observing Madhyastha Bhavana you will remain in equanimity and avoid provoking turmoil in your mind.
Stop Fighting!

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12 Reflections - 12 Bhavana - 1
ANYATVA BHAVANA
SEPARATENESS
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Anitya Bhavana -
Impermanence of the world. Nothing in the Universe has permanence
even though the whole Universe is
constant. Spiritual values are worth striving for as they offer ultimate freedom.
Sansaar BhavanaNo permanent relationship in universe. The soul transmigrates from one life to another in four Gatis-human, animal, hellish, and heavenly. The soul must
achieve ultimate freedom from it.
Anyatva Bhavana-Separateness One's own soul is separate from any other. At the time of death, soul leaves the physical body behind. The soul therefore should not
develop attachments to worldly objects.
NEVITABILITY OF
THIS DEATH
अशीच भावना
Asharan Bhavana - No one provides protection. The soul is own refuge and to achieve enlightenment one should take refuge to five best, Arihanta, Siddha, Aacharya,
Upadhyaya and Sadhus.
Ekatva Bhavna-Solitude of the soul.
The soul is solitaire and lonely in existence. It assumes birth alone, and departs alone. It is responsible for its
own karmas- good or bad.
Ashuchi Bhavana
Impureness of the body. The composition of the body reveals that it is
impure, only soul is pure. The body will become non existent, but the soul is eternal. Emotional attachment to the body is needless.

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12 Reflections - 12 Bhavana - 2
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Asrava Bhavana - Influx of karma contemplations. One accumulates Karma into the soul through five senses as well as from Raag, Dwesh and Ignorance. One should try to
stop the influx of Karma.
Nirjara Bhavana-Shedding of Karma
One should think about the evil consequences of Karma and strive to destroy
previously acquired Karma by austerity, meditation, discipline and penance.
Bodhi Durlabh Bhavana-Hard to attain
right faith, knowledge, and conduct It is very difficult for the transmigrating
soul to acquire the above virtues. One should take help of religion to
strengthen one's efforts.
SANVARA BHAVANA
STOPPAGE
मंवर भावना
Samvar BhavanaStoppage of influx of karma
To prevent the influx of Karma get involved in meditation, try to stop evil thoughts by acquiring
spiritual knowledge
Lokaswarup Bhavana -
Transitory nature of universe. Real nature of this universe is eternal. All the objects of the world come into existent and perish. To understand the true nature of reality it is necessary to have right
knowledge and faith.
Dharma Durlabh BhavanaHard to find perceptor, to understand
scriptures and follow religion. Above are excellent shelters to aquire good knowledge to distinguish
right from wrong.

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DHARAMA BHAVANA
TEACHING OF ARIHANTS
धर्म भावना

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SAMVARA BHAVANA
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SANSAAR BHAVANA
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संसार भावना

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ASUCHI BHAVANA
IMPURENESS
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ANYATVA BHAVANA
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10 Supreme Dharma - 10 Lakshana - 1
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Uttam Kshama
Supreme Forgiveness To observe tolerance and forgive whole-heartedly by shunning anger.
Uttam Satya Dharma
Truthfulness To speak just words affectionately with a good intention and causing
no injury to any living being.
Uttam Tap Darma
Penance
Uttam Tap Dharma
Penance or Austerities To practice austerities and put a check on all worldly allurements.
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Self Restraint
Uttam Marday
Modesty / Humility
Uttam Mardav Tenderness or Humility To observe the virtue of humility by subduing vanity and passions.
Uttam Sanyam - Self-restraint
To abstain from all the pleasures abstaining from all the pleasures of the
five senses and the sixth, the mind.

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10 Supreme Dharma - 10 Lakshana - 2
umam Tyag Dharma
Uttam Tyag Dharma - Renunciation To give four fold charities Ahara (food),
Abhaya (fearlessness), Aushadha (medicine), and Shastra Dana (distribution of knowledge).
Uttam Aarjav Straight-forwardness or Honesty To practice a deceit-free conduct
in life by vanquishing the passion of deception.
Uttam Brahmacharya
Chastity or celibacy Try to discard the carnal desires, vulgar fashions and language. Stop child and old-age marriages, dowry,
polygamy, assault on ladies, etc.
Uttam Akinchan Dharma
Non-attachment To discard internal Parigraha by
controlling anger, pride and external Parigraha by accumulation
of royal treasures.
Uttam Shauch Contentment or Purity To keep the body, mind and speech
pure by discarding greed.

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Uttam kshama
Forgiveness

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UTTAM AARJAV - Straightforwardness

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UTTAM SHAUCH - Contentment

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Uttam Satya Dharma
Truth

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Self Restraint

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Uttam Tap Dharma
Penance

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Uttam Tyag Dharma
Renunciation

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Uttam Aakinchana Dharma
Non Attachment

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UTTAM BRAHMCHARYA - Supreme Celibacy

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Temple Activities - 2
Abhishek
During Abhishek, mantras are chanted when pure water is
poured over the idol of God and then over Yantraji. Abhishek signifies making life simple and pure by cleansing ourselves from bad qualities.
Pujan Pujan is singing with devotion the qualities of Jin, Guru and
Shastra in pureness of thoughts, speech and body. Pujan is effective in lessening of worldly
desires, pride and ignorance.
TEN निर्मल निर्मलीकरणं
WATU சின்ன ரகர் சார் अष्ट कर्म दियाणका
Aarti Aarti is affection for the veet-raag (pure) state of Jin. This
consists of singing bhajans with lit diyas. Aarti leads to the experience of supreme love
and compassion.

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Temple Activities - 1
Dev Darshan AN
ADAMASASALAM
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जिनवाणी
अरहत
जिनविम्य
ANANANANANANANAN
During my visit to Mandir, I greet Jinendra God with
"Aum Jai Jai Jai, Namostu! Namostu! Namostu!" Admiring the veetraag mudra(pure state) of Jin, I bow by bending down, hands joined and touching head to the floor. This is done three times.
Nav Devta are the nine venerable entities, to whom we pay our homage. These are the 5 parmesthis + Jina Temple + Jina's idol + Jina Scriptures + Jina Religion. For a seeker, all these nine entities could facilitate the achieving of Samyak Darshan".
Dev Darshan nullifies our negative
actions and pride.
Shri Adinathji with Asht Pratiharya
NAV DEVTA

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Temple Activities - 3
Pujan
Pujan is singing with devotion the qualities of Jina, Guru, and Shastra in pureness of thoughts, speech and body.
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Puja plate
There are three components used for performing Pujan. Ashika which is a stand with small plate on top, Puja plate containing eight dravyas ( substances) and a visarjan plate with a Swastik in which the dravyas are offered.
Eight dravyas (substances) are used for performing pujan, each of which has a significant meaning.
Naivedya : Coconut cubes are offered which signify Jal: Pure water is offered during Pujan which is symbolic
overcoming of earthly desires. for the end of birth, old age and death cycles.
Deepak :"Saffron colored coconut cubes signify Chandan : Saffron colored water is offered for
overcoimng of worldly attachments. the end of worldly sufferings.
Dhoop: Chandan powder is offered for Akshat: Rice grains symbolize attaining
overcoimng of eight karmas. an indestroyable state.
Fal: Almond fruit signify tasting the fruit Pushp: Saffron colored rice grains
of life which is Moksha. signify the overcoming of passions.
Pujan is effective in lessening of worldly desires, pride and ignorance.

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Rosary Gaap)
Temple Activities - 4
Rosary is the string with 108 beads. This string of beads is used to repeatedly affirm positive intentions in the form of various mantras. Most common is chanting. of 'Om' and Namokaar mantra.
Reading Scriptures (Swadhyay)
This is highly inspirational. It removes our ignorance, worldly bondages and reminds us to follow the true
path of love and compassion towards all beings.
Meditation (Dhyan)
Dhyaan is the practice of concentrating on self by controlling the activities of mind, speech and body. This practice, provides an opportunity for selfintrospection and the acheivement of a balanced sense of being.

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DAILY ACTIVITIES
I recite namokaarmantra nine times after waking up in the morning. After brushing my teeth L taking a bath, I go to the temple for worship.
I take care not to step on insects on the way.
I take rice grains 2 cloves to temple. I wash my hands and feet before entering the temple. I enter the temple and bow to Arihant Dev and say namokaarmantra.
I want to develop their virtues in myself too. I recite namokaarmantra again before going to sleep in the
night.
द्रव्य लेकर
दर्शन करें

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Pictorial Guide to Jainism - Master Index
FOUET
JAINISM - PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES: A PICTORIAL GUIDE TO JAINISM - ART WORK BY CODE - MASTER INDEX A-Z TOTAL 26 CHAPTERS - 130 SUB TOPICS - 500+ POSTERS WITH 200+ ART OBJECTS AT THE TEMPLE - TOTAL 743 CODE
CODET
SET IADO ESSENCE OF JAINISM
15 HOO CHATURVIDH SANGH
1 4 INOD SILVER DOOR PANELS AD1 Essence of Jainism & Jina
5 H01 Ganadharavad - Chaturvidh Sangh 2 A02 13 Chavis VS Viharman
7 H03 Acharyas in Chronological Order 2 000 NAVAKAR MANTRA AOS 152 Parshvanath
13 HM Reverence to Sadhui & Sadhvi H05 Shravak & Shravikas
11 PODSTAMPS AND COINS BOO SOUL KARMA 6 SUBSTANCES 125 H06 Women in Jainism
2 P01 Stamps & 1st Day Covers B01 Soul 4 Gati &1-5 Sense Beings 10H07 Children in Jainism
PO2 Coins Related to Jainism 102 Karma
6 HIB Famous Legends
12 POS Stamps & Jainism Posters-1201 B03 6 Substances & Bodied Beings B H09 Scholars, India & Overseas
0 180. 19 Tattva - 9 Realms
Q00 SAMAVSARAN 1100 HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY COD JAIN PRINCIPLES TO 101 Tomeine & Traditions
5 ROO QUOTATIONS & COMICS 11 Cot Ahimsa-Non-Violence
5 102 Jains Today & Tomorrow
11 R01 Quotations CO2 Anekantavad - Multiplicity of views 13 103 Statistics. Jain Population
12 RO2 Teachings of Mahavir Swami C04 Apangraha - Non-Possessiveness 12104 Geography. Jain Universe
16 RO3 Comics
05 Jain Festivals DOO JAINISME SCIENCE 1008 Janiumin NA- Jaina
2 500 GENERAL-MISCELLANEOUS D01 Ecology & Interdependence 4 108 Youth Center-YJA & YJP
2 S01 Conflict Resolution 002 Astronomy & Jain Calendar 1109 Senior Center
11 S02 Common Misconceptions D03 Astrology, Gemstones & Idols 11
S03 Paradoxical Commands 104 19 Graha 12 Rashi 27 Naloshatra 8 J00 PILGRIMAGES TEMPLES
19 504 Democracy DO5 Time Cycle Space & Units
3 JO1 Temples in India
17 505 World Religions DOZ Mathematics
11J02 Temples in America & Overseas 4 DOB Psychology
1 1003 Golchala. Gate. Dhwa chanderv 0 TOO SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA DO9 Biology Anatomy & Physiology 2004 Pilgrimage & Chharpalit Sangh 2 D10 Cosmology & 14 Rai Lok
2 J05 Making of a Temple, Idols, etc 12 JUOD DADA GURUDEO D11 Astro, Bio & Applied Physics 2006 108 Jeenalaya
12 101 Dada Gurudeo General D12 Atomic Science 1107 68 Tirth Saar
2 002 Dada Chitra Samput D14 Science, Religion & Research
KOO JAINISM IN ACTION
18 VOO EDUCATION EDO SCRIPTURES BHAKTAMAR 162 KDt Social Activism
11 V01 Liorary Pathshala Learn Jainism 10 ED1 Scriptures, Agam - Jnan Pooja F10 KD2 Humanitarian Services
12 V02 Websites, Videos & Links EOZ Jain Languages & Literature 12 KD3 Vaiya Vaccha
1 1 VOG Alphabet, Theory & 25 Bol E03 Kalp Sutra & Ratnakar Pachhisi 10 K04 Sadharmik Bhakti
12 V04 Symbols Dreams Swastik eto Teo Bhaktamar 160 KOS CARTES
WOO ASHTAPAD & AW in Stones POO JAINISM - A WAY OF LIFE
136 LOO TEMPLE ARTWORK 2nd FL 102 F01 512 Vrata - Great Vows
4 101 Abstract Art Designs in Temples 10 500 TEMPLE ARTWK 3rd Fi. FO2 Adhar Papastanak
12 ILO2 Mahavir Swami Life Events 18 X01 12 Bhavana & 4 Bhavana FO3 114 Gunasthanak 11 Steps 6 Pad T3 103 Panch Kalyanak F04 Panch Parmesthi Nav Pad etc | 5 L04 Adi Shanti Parshvanath
3 LXO3 Aum, Hrim Shrim & Athum F05 Holy Death - Sanlekhana
2 L05 INam Raju Procession
12 X05 Temple Activities F06 13 Jewels- Gnan Darshan Chantra T8 106 ceiling Art -16 Vichya Devi
3 FO7 6 Leshya/Kalpvraksh/Sansaar Rachna 4 LOZ Temple Idols & Gokhalas
35 IYOOP.G. POSTER LISTING FOB Jain Prayers 1 LOB Artwork General
2 Y01 AW by Code Master Index A-Z 1 F09 Daan - Shiyal - Tap - Bhava 13 109 Silver on Glass Artwork
12 YO2 PG Posters by Serial # 1-6200 F10 Jainism A Way of Life 14 L10 PAT - Marble and Silver
12 YOS PG. Posters by Code A-Z - 280 111 Artwork Strips
10404 Alphabetical & Locabon Listing 0 IGOO JAIN PRACTICES 57 L12 Devi Devta
3 Y05 Temple AW. & Theory Posters 10 601 Bhakti. Worship and Pooja 1620 13 24 Yalesh Yakshini
16 YOG Siams & Jainism Poster List 10 1602 16 Observances Code of Conduct T3 GO3 Yantras, Mantras & Paintings
3 MOO JCA BUILDING INFORMATION 16 ZOO PICTORIAL GUIDE POSTERS O G04 Aangi Pichwai Bhamandal Charan 4 MO1 Information Wal
1 1701 PG Posters by Code AZ-260 305 Samayika, Pratikraman & Vandana Z MO2 Shilalekh and Jain Chinha
2 202 PG, Posters by Serial 1-620 10 306 Asht Pratharya, Parikar & Others 3 MO3 JCA - A Unity In Diversity 12 ZOS Jainism - Theory Posters- 33 0 GOB Meditation & Yoga 4 M04 Circular and Pamplets
0 204 JAINA Art Gallery Posters. 1650 G09 Vegetarianism
18 MO5 Building Elevation Model & Award 2 206 Stamps & Jainism Posters-1200 1610 Jai Jinendra & Forgiveness
15 M06 Story of Temple & Ashtapad 9 206 Art Work Booklet & Pamphlets 0 SEE AWJP.G. POSTERS DVD OR VISIT ONLINE AT WWW.NYJAINCENTER.ORG OR JAINELIBRARY.ORG

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