Jain Thoughts And Prayers English Gujarati

Author(s): Kanti V Mardia
Publisher: Yorkshire Jain Foundation
Catalog link: https://jainqq.org/explore/007275/1

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JAIN THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS JAIN THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS >YORKSHIRE FOUNDATION TOESCOLECTII roll JAIN (The Sacred Picther : Kalash) PROFESSOR KANTI V. MARDIA PROFESSOR KANTI V. MARDIA THE YORKSHIRE JAIN FOUNDATION (YJF) 14 ANCASTER ROAD, WEST PARK LEEDS LS16 5HH, ENGLAND THE YORKSHIRE JAIN FOUNDATION Launched on - 15th April 2007, 20th YJF ANNIVERSARY www.yjf.org.uk

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PROFESSOR KANTI V. MARDIA To ISBN 0 9520144 0 8 HEMANT First Edition : 25th April 1992 Mahavir Jayanti, Launched by Dr. Paul Marett PREETI Second Edition : 15th April 2007, 20th YJF Anniversary www.yjf.org.uk www.yjf.org.uk

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jaina vicAra aura prArthanAyeM Abode of the Liberated Souls Four Destinies Heaven Human THE JAIN SYMBOL Animal - Hell Non Violence Mutual Assistance Of All Beings Shi Right Faith Right Conduct Three Right Knowledge Paths - parasparopagraho jIvAnAm - Mutual Assistance Of All Beings prophesara kAMti vI. maraDiyA yorkazAyara jaina phAuMDezana. lIDsa, yU.ke. For Private : Personal Use Only www.yjf.org.uk 5 Mahaavira Swami, the 24th Tirthankara (Svetambara image from Sirohi, Raj.) Leeds, UK. www.yjf.org.uk 6

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INSPIRING QUOTATIONS "Science without religion is lame, Religion without science is blind." Einstein ".... a person who is religiously enlightened appears to me to be one who has, to the best of his ability, liberated himself from the fetters of his selfish desires. Einstein (Jain = "Person who has conquered himself/herself.") Kashaaya (Destructive Emotions) =Anger + Greed + Ego+ Deceit = 'AGED' Againg agents. *** ***** "The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turn Ashes - or it prospers: and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face Lighting a little Hour or two is gone" Omar Khayyam (Tr. FitzGerald) www.yjf.org.uk 7 "Freedom from destructive emotions in reality is the true enlightenment. (Kashaaya Mukti kill Muktirev)." Situations Karmic force lines Karmic matter Volitional activities Karmons Situation and volitional activities with karmic force lines from Mardia K.V., (2002). www.yjf.org.uk Soul 8

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Preface Referances CONTENTS Section 1 - Jain Thoughts The Essence of Jainism Axioms of Jainism Letters between Mahatma Gandhi and Raychandbhai Jain Meditation Twelve Reflections Section 2 jaina vicAra - jainadharma siddhAnta jainadharma ke svataH siddha sUtra mahAtmA gAMdhI aura zrImadrAyacaMdabhAI ke bIca patrAcAra jaina dhyAna bAraha bhAvanAyeM www.yjf.org.uk kro koonsosi-msshtstshnbhaakkw- win 9 Section 3 - Prayers: Romanized Script with Translation Namokaar Mantra Chattaari Manglam Maitri Bhaavnu Mahaavir Aarati Aadinaath Aarati Mangal Divo Pancha Parmesthi Aarati Ksamaapanaa Baarah Bhaavanaa Section 4 prArthanAyeM NamokAra maMtra cattAri maMgalam maitrI bhAvanu mahAvIra AratI AdinAtha AratI maMgala dIvo paMca parameSTI AratI kSamApaNA bAraha bhAvanA tIrthaMkara-cihna preraka uddharaNa www.yjf.org.uk ktiiqdhm n n n n n m m 3 2 n ch khlii khlii khl 79-103 10

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PREFACE 3. To foster interaction, dialogue and communication with jain organizations throught the world. We are delighted that this second edition of booklet is released. The first edition was compiled by the Yorkshire Jain Foundation (YJF) in 1990. Since then, the Booklet has been immensely useful for the YJF and various other organizations. The following excerpts from the Introduction in the first edition give the background as well as the aims of the booklet. 4. To make rituals/scriptures more transparent with emphasis on their interepretation relative to contemporary thoughts. ***** Excerpts from the First Edition 1. The Background The main objectives of the Foundation are the promotion of Jain values and thoughts including the assessment of Jain ideas in modern physical, psychology, logic, neuroscience and contemporary thoughts. In particular, the objectives are 1. To promote religious and educational activities related to Jainism and to develop better understanding of Jain values in modern context. The Yorkshire Jain Foundation under the name of Leeds Jain Group was formally established in April 1987 on the Mahavir Jayanti. The main objectives of the Group are the promotion of Jain values and thoughts. This is the first direct publication of the Foundation and it is hoped that others will follow. For example, the Group contributed to the Commentary on the manuscript of Mardia K.V. (1990), The Scientific Foundations of Jainism. The Foundation also hopes to maintain a library on Jainism and comparative religions. 2. To provide and promote academic and cultural interchanges and cooperation internationally. www.yjf.org.uk 11 www.yjf.org.uk ook 12

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2. The Booklet The main emphasis in Jainism is on the simple principle that you - and only you - are responsible for every aspect of your life. You score negative or positive points through your activities which in turn affect your future; your present life is partly due to your past scores. There is neither a Creator God nor any external power to intervene in this process. section. It is to be noted that the "Aaraties" of Aadinaath and Mahaavira highlight their biographical accounts so that we can reflect upon their qualities. We have translated the Aaraties, so that their real spirit may be captured. Furthermore, the prayers enable one to reach the inner higher self. Diacritical marks have been excluded from this edition as proper pronunciation of Indian words needs some instruction, specially for prayers. The Group meets once a month. The meeting begins with a few prayers followed by open discussions on Jain values and contemporary thoughts. In particular, the younger members participate actively in these discussions. We have divided the booklet into two parts: ***** The second edition follows the same pattern as in the first edition. We have now added the Hindi translation of every section on "English Thoughts", for which, we are grateful to Dr. N.L. Jain of Jain Center, Rewa (India). In addition, we have also added one Aarati "Panch-Parmesthi" which is commonly used by the Digambars. We have also added the "Baarah Bhaavanaayen" - "Twelve Reflections" in this edition which are very popular, and these highlight the guidelines in practice. Two main events took place during this intervening period. (a) Jain thoughts in English and Hindi (b) Prayers. The prayer in Romanized script appear face to face with English translation. Prayers in the original script (Devanaagari) can be found in the last www.yjf.org.uk 13 www.yjf.org.uk 14

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1. The YJF inspite of having only a few member families, made a donation of a laptop and accessories to Muni Nandighosh Vijayji, who is one of the very few Jain monks involved in writing and promoting scientific aspect of Jainism. founded by Mardia Punya Trust. Our thanks go to Dr. Chandra, Pujya Chitrabhanu, Professor P.S. Jaini, and the Academy of Vedic Heritage for allowing us to use their material in the text. We are also grateful to Dr. Duli Chandra Jain, Vinodbhai Kapashi, Dr. Paul Marett and Dr. Natubhai Shah for their helpful comments. Thanks are also due to Dr. N.L. Jain, for his kind help in preparing this second edition. Thanks are also due to Vinay Pillai who word processed the manuscript at Smart Processings, Rewa. 2. The main Pratisthaa of our Mandir took place on 7th October, 2001, where there was a great participation by the Jain Community from Leicester, London and Manchester. Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former Jain and Vedic Scholar, India's former High Commissioner in UK was the Chief Guest. The ceremony was performed and conducted by Shri Jayaishbhai, Jain Samaj, Europe. The architect of the Mandir is Mr. Rajesh Sampura. This booklet deals with some of above main topics. For further details, a list of reference is given below. We are greateful to JAINA: Federation of Jain Association in North America (The Calender Section) for the pictures on the Baraah Bhaavnaa which appeared in there calander of 2004. It is hoped that other groups may find this book useful, and when any material is reproduced, due acknowledgement to this source will be most welcome. 3. Acknowledgements Kanti Mardia 15 January 2007 We are pleased that this publication has been www.yjf.org.uk 15 www.yjf.org.uk 16

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REFERENCES 1 - JAIN THOUGHTS Jaini, P.S. "Jain Path of Purification" Berkeley, 1979 (Reprinted by Motilal Banarsidass). THE ESSENCE OF JAINISM Marett, P. "Jainism Explained" Jain Samaj Publication, Leicester, 1985. Mardia, K.V. "The Scientific Foundations of Jainism" Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2002, 2nd Edition. Hindi edition (2004).Parsvanath Institute, Varanasi. Jain, D.C. "Studies in Jainism; Reader 1." Jain Study Circle, New York, 1990. Jainism is derived from the word 'Jina' which means a person who has conquered himself or herself and Jainism is equivalent to the quality of "Jainness". Jains believe that the religion was founded by Rishabha (Aadinaath) and is extremely ancient. The last Tirthankara (spiritual path-maker) of twenty four was Mahavira (599 B.C.-527 B.C.); the twenty third was Paarsva (872 B.C. - 772 B.C.). The essence of Jainism is as follows: 1. Self-Conquest Each person is the architect of his/her own fate. Each individual has the potential to reach the highest spiritual level by self-improvement. There is no single supreme power, every thing exists within the self-regulatory laws of the universe. 2. Karmic Matter It is regarded as a natural law that soul is www.yjf.org.uk Jain, P.S. "Essential of Jainism" Jain Center of Greater Boston, 1984. www.yjf.org.uk 17 18

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contaminated and, therefore, does not have absolute knowledge, perception, bliss and energy. The contaminants are called karmic matter. Each of our actions from past to present affect karmic matter, which in turn determines our future. 3. Reincarnation The cycle of birth and death continues until the soul achieves Perfection. The form of each reincarnation is determined by the level of accumulated karmic matter which may be raised or lowered. Broadly speaking, a good life leads to the lowering of the level of karmic matter. 4. Consciousness All the living things from microscopic life to human have consciousness in differing degrees. Even plants have consciousness. All are governed by the same natural laws. 5. Reverence for Life and Non-violence By practising reverence for all life in thought, speech and deed, we improve our spiritual status. This, in turn, influences the level of karmic matter. Bad deeds lead to a strong bond of karmic matter www.yjf.org.uk 19 with soul where as good deeds lead to a weaker bond. The following figure 5 presents a hierarchy of life. As corollary to this precept, vegetarianism (with additional dietary restrictions) becomes a way to self-conquest. Alcohol is also forbidden not only because it is believed to contain millions of microorganisms, but also because it breeds passion - the number one enemy of self-conquest. 6. The Three Jewels The Jain teaching is summarized in the so-called three jewels of Jainism: Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct. The belief in self-regulatory universe, soul and karmic matter constitutes Right Faith. This comprehension with non-absolutism is Right Knowledge. Their consequent practice leading to self-conquest is Right Conduct. www.yjf.org.uk 20

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Perfect Souls Spiritually Humans 102 Average Man Criminals 5 * five-sensed 4x10-1 four-sensed Animals 3x10- 11 three-sensed 2x10 two-sensed Roots concentrated) 102 1013 Plants 10 * one-sensed Minergiretre 5x104 Subtle micro-organisms 104 Micro-organisms Insentient objects The life-axis giving the degree of the soul's purity for different beings. (see Mardia K. V., 2002) Delusive State of Human Beings The Parable of Honey-drops (Madhu Bindu). (From Mural painting in Adhyatama Sadhana Kendra, Delhi) www.yjf.org.uk www.yjf.org.uk 22

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FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS* SOURCES OF FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS TRUTH 1: The soul exists in contamination with karmic matter and it longs to be purified.' TRUTH 2: 'Living beings differ due to the varying density and types of karmic matter. TRUTH 3: The karmic bondage leads the soul through the states of existences (cycles).' TRUTH 1: Jiva ity ... karma-sanyukatah. (Pancaastikaaya-Saara) TRUTH 2: Naaraka-tiryan-manusyaa-devaa ity naamsanyutaah prakrtayah. (Pancaastikaaya-Saara) "karmaavarana maatraayaah, taaratamya-vibhedatah" TRUTH 3: Parinaamaat karma karmano bhavati gatisu gatih. (Pancaastikaaya-Saara) TRUTH 4A: Mithyaadarsana-avirati-pramaadakasaaya-yogaah bandhahetavah. (Tattvaartha-sutra) TRUTH 4B: .... Praanighaatena . . . saptamam narkam gatah .... Ahimsaayaah phalam sarvam, kimnyatah kaamdaiva sah. (Yogasaastra) TRUTH 4A: 'Karmic fusion is due to perverted views, non-restraint, carelessness, passions and activities.' TRUTH 4B: "Violence to oneself and others results in the formation of the heaviest new karmic matter, whereas helping others towards moksha with positive non-violence results into the lightest new karmic matter.' TRUTH 4C: 'Austerity forms the karmic shield against new karmons as well as setting the decaying process in the old karmic matter.' TRUTH 4C: Tapsaa nirjaraa ca. (Tattvaartha-sutra) *See Mardia K.V., (2002) www.yjf.org.uk 23 www.yjf.org.uk 24

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RAYCHANDBHAI LETTERS BETWEEN MAHATMA GANDHI AND RAYCHANDBHAI* To highlight the spirit and essence of Jainism, we quote one of a pointed question, posed by Mahatma Gandhi to Raychandbhai together with his answer. Raychandbhai is regarded as one of the greatest Jain personalities of this century; Gandhi mentions that "Three persons have influenced me deeply: Tolstoy, Ruskin and Raychandbhai: Tolstoy through one of his books, . . ., and Raychandbhai through personal contact." One hesitates to advise you that you should let the snake bite you. Nevertheless, how can it be right for you, if you have realized that the body is perishable, to kill, for protecting a body which has no real value to you, a creature which clings to its own life with great attachment? For anyone who desires his spiritual welfare, the best course is to let his body perish in such circumstances. But how should a person who does not desire spiritual welfare behave? My only reply to such a question is, how can I advise such a person that he should pass through hell and similar worlds, that is, that he should kill the snake? If the person lacks the development of a noble character, one may advise him to kill the snake, but we should wish that neither you nor I will even dream of being such a person. GANDHI Oct. 20, 1894 If a snake is about to bite me, should I allow myself to be bitten or should I kill it, supposing that that is the only way in which I can save myself? *Translation from Jaini, P.S.(1979) www.yjf.org.uk 25 www.yjf.org.uk 26

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JAIN MEDITATION* A. MEDITATION: INITIAL CHECK LIST The purpose of the Jain Meditation is to stop the influx of karmons and to shed existing karmic matter so that the true nature of the immortal self is manifested through its qualities of infinite Knowledge, infinite Perception, infinite Bliss and infinite Energy. 1. I adore the three jewels: Right Faith Right Knowledge Right Conduct For daily meditation, about 20 minutes are recommended with 48 minutes being a maximum. 2. I shall have with humility: Amity for all Appreciation for those above Equanimity for those who cannot hear the teaching Compassion for those below. After a relaxed sitting posture, the first step is to practice breathing (Pranaayaam); inhale, retain the breath, exhale in the ratio of 1: 2:1, i.e inhale with a count of 8, then retain the breath with a count of 16 and exhale with a count of 8. This exercise is repeated, say 12 times. Once you are relaxed, you can contemplate your daily life. The following check-list of five 'lower' vows should set up a structure; "Ahimsaa" being the main principle. The aim is to reinforce your identification with your "Higher Self". 3. I radiate light to everyone and everything I am Light and only Light can come to me I am Infinite Knowledge Infinite Perception Infinite Bliss Infinite Energy. * Adapted from Chitrabhanu, "Pratikraman Meditation" Divine Knowledge Society, Mumbai. www.yjf.org.uk 27 www.yjf.org.uk

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B. MEDITATION: MAIN CHECK LIST 1. POSITIVE NON-VIOLENCE (AHIMSAA) Was I non-violent? (towards others and toward myself) in thought? in word? in action? 2. TRUTHFULNESS (SATYA) Was I truthful? (toward others and toward myself) in thought? in word? in action? Did I encourage or appreciate non-truthfulness in another? Did I exaggerate or distort facts for personal gain? Did I use flattery or act pretentiously to get what I desire? Whatever I speak will be the truth, but I need not reveal all the truth. Did I encourage or appreciate violence in others? Did I impose my thoughts on another? Did I use my position to manipulate someone (a position of strength or a position of weakness)? Did I speak harshly? Truth must not create violence. Was I selfish, competitive, insecure, fearful? Did I put any harmful substance into my body (e.g. junk food, excess sugar)? Meditate on deceit. 3. NON-STEALING (ASTEYA) Did I steal or take what was not offered to me? in thought? in word? in action? Did I encourage or appreciate stealing in others? Did I accept a bribe? Did I expose my mind to violence in the form of movies, TV, books, wrong company? Meditate on anger, pride, and greed. Meditate on insecurity. www.yjf.org.uk 29 www.yjf.org.uk 30

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4. CELIBACY (BRAHMACHARYA) Did I practice celibacy? (to stay in my Self) in thought? in word? in action? Was I lustful? (dwell on sensuality) Did I encourage or appreciate lustfulness in others? Did I waste energy on sexual fantasies? Did I use my sexual energies to manipulate others? (e.g. flirting) Meditate on insincerity. 5. NON-POSSESSIVENESS (APARIGRAHA) Was I non-acquisitive or non-possessive? in thought? in word? in action? Did I encourage or appreciate acquisition and possessiveness in others? Do I have things around that I am not using - am I collecting or hoarding? Did I buy something today that I do not need? Meditate on greed and jealousy. www.yjf.org.uk 31 Six Colour Stains on Soul (Leshyaas): Black, Blue, Gray, Pink, Yellow, White. (From Mural painting in Adhyatama Sadhana Kendra, Delhi) www.yjf.org.uk

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TWELVE REFLECTIONS The twelve mental reflections engaged upon are given below.The traditional approach makes them rather negative but Chitrabhanu has stated them in a more positive manner. Here, the two approaches are. integrated (see, Mardia K.V., 2002). 1. Impermanence: There is impermanence everything surrounding one but there is unchanging soul beneath the changing body. of 2. Helplessness: We are helpless in the face of death but the inner invisible force always lives. 3. Cycle of Rebirth: Liberation from the cycle of rebirth is possible. 4. Aloneness: There is the absolute solitude of each individual as he goes through this cycle and therefore one should achieve dependence only on oneself. 5. Beyond Body: The soul and body are separate and we are more than just corporeal. We must seek the true meaning of life through the existence of the soul. 6. Impurity: How even the most physically attractive www.yjf.org.uk 33 body contains impurity. 7. Karmic Fusion: How karmic influx happens and how to stand apart and watch the inflow. 8. Karmic Shield: How such influx happens and how to close the window when the storm, in the form of the Four Passions, is about to come. 9. Total Karmic Decay: How karmic matter within the soul may be shed so that the soul may be cleaned to move towards permanent reality. 10. Universe: The universe is eternal and uncreated, hence each person is responsible for his own salvation for there is no God to intervene. 11. Rarity of True-Insight: True-Insight is rarely attained and human embodiment bestows the rare privilege and opportunity to attain moksha. 12. Truth of Jain Path: The truth of the teachings of the Tirthankaras which leads to the goal of eternal peace through understanding one's own true nature. www.yjf.org.uk 34

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Regressive half-cycle Longest section ankaras born -All 24 Tirthankara Heappearce uf Tirthankara 21000 463 B.C. Jambu Last Liberated years P ressive half-cycle 2000 A.D. Lord Paarsvanath, the 23" Tirthankara (Digambara image), Leeds, UK One Jain universal temporal cycle (clock-wise) and circular histogram of the level of happiness and misery (h=happiness, m=misery in shaded area): a broken arc indicates very large periods. The regressive half-cycle starts from the point P. www.yjf.org.uk www.yjf.org.uk 35 36

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2 jaina vicAra jaina dhama 'jaina' zabda 'jina' zabda se vyutpanna hotA hai| isakA artha vaha vyakti hai jisane apane rAga, dveSa Adi aMtaraMga aura vAhya zatruoM para vijaya prApta kara lI ho| phalataH 'jainadharma' jainatva ke guNa ke samakakSa hai| jainoM kA vizvAsa hai ki yaha dharma isa kAlacakra meM bhagavAn RSabhadeva (AdinAtha) ne sthApita kiyA thA aura yaha bahuta prAcIna dharma hai| isakI caubIsI ke aMtima tIrthaMkara (AdhyAtmika mArgadarzaka) bhagavAna mahAvIra (599-527 I. pU.) the aura isake teIsaveM tIrthaMkara bhagavAna pArzvanAtha (872-772 I. pU.) the| jaina dharma kA sAra nimna rUpa meM vyakta kiyA jA sakatA hai: 1. Atmavijaya pratyeka jIva apane bhAgya kA svayaM hI nirmAtA hai| usameM svayaM ko Atmika vikAsa ke mAdhyama se uccatama AdhyAtmika lakSya ko prApta karane kA sAmarthya hai| vizva meM Izvara ke samAna koI uccatama sattA nahI hai| pratyeka tatva vizva ke svacAlita niyamoM ke aMtargata apanA astitva banAye hue hai| 2. karma-pudgala yaha eka prAkRtika niyama mAnA jAtA hai ki pratyeka saMsArI AtmA saMdUSita hotI hai aura, phalataH usake darzana, jJAna, sukha aura vIrya ke guNa pUrNatA se abhivyakta nahIM hote| ina saMdUSakoM ko 'karma-pudgala' yA 'karma' kahate haiN| hamArI bhUtakAlIna aura vartamAna-kAlIna pratyeka kriyAyeM 'karma' ko prabhAvita karatI haiM aura ye hamAre bhaviSya kA nirdhAraNa karatI haiN| 3. punarjanma hamAre janma aura mRtyu kA cakra taba taka calatA rahatA hai jaba taka hameM 'pUrNa zuddhatA' nahIM prApta ho paatii| hamArA pratyeka janma hamAre saMcita karmoM ke stara ke dvArA nirdhArita hotA hai jisakI koTi ucca yA nimna kI jA sakatI hai| sAmAnyataH acchA yA sAtvika jIvana karmo ke stara ko kama karatA hai| 4. cetanA pratyeka jIva meM vibhinna koTi kI cetanA pAI jAtI hai| 'cetanA' kA artha jIva ke 'jJAna aura darzana' ke svAbhAvika guNa haiN| yaha sUkSma jIvoM se lekara manuSyoM taka meM pAI jAtI hai| yahAM taka ki yaha vanaspatiyoM meM bhI pAI jAtI hai| ye sabhI jIva prAkRtika niyamoM ke anurUpa vyavahAra karate haiN| www.yjf.org.uk 37 www.yjf.org.uk

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karanA samyaka jJAna hai| inake pariNAma svarUpa Atma-vijaya ke mArga ke anurUpa AcAra kA pAlana karanA samyak cAritra hai| siddha 5. ahiMsA aura jIvana ke prati AdarabhAva apane mana, vacana aura kAyA ke mAdhyama se sabhI jIvoM ke prati AdarabhAva rakhane se hamArA AdhyAtmika stara unnata hotA hai, isase hamAre karmoM kA stara bhI prabhAvita hotA hai| bure karmoM se tIvra karma-baMdha hotA hai aura acche karmoM se maMda yA mRdu karma baMdha hotA hai| isa pRSTha ke sAmane diye gaye citra meM jIvana kA anukrama diyA gayA hai| isa dhAraNA ke AdhAra para hI, zAkAhAra (AhAra-saMbaMdhI kucha atirikta pratibaMdha bhI) Atma-vijaya kA eka sUtra bana jAtA hai| isI prakAra, zarAba evaM anya mAdaka dravya bhI na kevala isaliye pratibaMdhita haiM ki unameM lAkhoM sUkSmajIva hote haiM, apitu unase pariNAmoM meM vikAra hotA hai, kaSAyeM utpanna hotI haiM jo Atma vijaya ke liye parama zatru haiN| AdhyAtmikataH uccatara manuSya manuSya 1 | 10* 10 * ausata manuSya aparAdhI manuSya 5 * 24x10.* 13x10-1* 2x10-1* 10-2 * 10-3 * paMceMdriya cAra iMdriya tIna iMdriya do iMdriya 6. ratnatraya jainadharma kI zikSAoM ko 'ratnatraya' ke rUpa meM saMkSepita kiyA jA sakatA hai: (1) samyak darzana, (2) samyak jJAna, kaMda paudhe pRthvI, jala, ekeMdriya (sAMdrita) ekeMdriya sUkSma jIvANu vAyu, agni evaM 5x10-* sUkSma jIvANa 10 * 0 - (3) samyak cAritra, svacAlita vizva, AtmA, karma tathA nava padArthoM meM vizvAsa rakhanA samyaka darzana yA dRSTi hai| inake viSaya meM anekAMtavAda kI dRSTi se jAnakArI www.yjf.org.uk acetana vibhinna jIvoM kI Atmika zuddhatA kI koTi ko vyakta karane vAlI jIvana-dhurI (yaha citra raikhika mApa para nahIM hai)| siddhAnta www.yjf.org.uk 39

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jainadharma ke svataHsiddha sUtra sUtra 1. jIva iti ....... karma-saMyuktaH / (paMcAstikAya sAra) sUtra 1 : pratyeka saMsArI AtmA karma-dravya ke sAtha saMdUSita rahatI hai aura yaha svayaM ko zuddha karanA cAhatI hai| sUtra 2. nAraka-tiryaG - manuSya-devA iti nAma-saMyutAH prakRtayaH / (paMcAstikAya sAra) sUtra 3. pariNAmAt karma karmaNo bhavati, gatiSu gatiH / (paMcAstikAya sAra) sUtra 2 : vibhinna jIvoM kI koTi meM pAI jAne vAlI bhinnatA karma-dravya kI prakRti aura usake karma-ghanatva kI vividhatA ke kAraNa hotI hai| sUtra 3 : karma-baMdha se jIva vibhinna gatiyoM yA janma-mRtyu ke cakroM me ghUmatA rahatA hai| sUtra 4 a mithyAdarzanA-avirati-pramAda-kaSAya- yogAH baMdhahetavaH / (tatvArtha sUtra, 8.1) sUtra 4aH mithyAtva, avirati, pramAda, kaSAya evaM yoga se karmoM kA aMtargrahaNa (Asrava) aura baMdha hotA hai| sUtra 4 ba praNighAtena... saptamaM narakaM gataH .... ahiMsAyAH phalaM sarvaM, kimanyataH, kAmadaiva saa| (yoga zAstra) satra 4ba: svayaM yA anya ke prati hiMsA se bhArI karmoM kA Asrava aura baMdha hotA hai| isake viparyAsa meM, dUsaroM ko sanmArga batAne se sakArAtmaka ahiMsA utpanna hotI hai jisase laghutara karmo kA Asrava aura baMdha hotA hai| sUtra 4 sa tapasA nirjarA c| (tatvArtha sUtra, 9.3) sUtra 4sa : tapa aura sAdhanA naye karmoM ke Asrava ko rokane ke liye kavaca kA kAma karate haiM aura karmoM kI nirjarA ke patha ko prazasta karate *dekhiye, maraDiyA, ke.vI. (2004) www.yjf.org.uk 41 www.yjf.org.uk

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mahAtmA gAMdhI aura zrImad rAyacaMdabhAI ke bIca patrAcAra' rAyacaMdabhAI kA uttara jainadharma ke sAra ko vyakta karane ke liye hama yahAM mahAtmA gAMdhI ke dvArA rAyacaMda bhAI ke samakSa prastuta eka prazna aura usakA uttara de rahe haiN| rAyacaMdabhAI isa sadI ke eka mahAn jaina vyaktitva mAne jAte haiN| mahAtmA gAMdhI ne kahA hai, "mujhe tIna vyaktiyoM ne bahuta prabhAvita kiyA hai : TAlsTAya, raskina aura raaycNdbhaaii| TAlsTAya ne apanI pustakoM ke dvArA ... rAyacaMdabhAI se vyaktigata saMparka dvaaraa| mujhe yaha salAha dene meM saMkoca hotA hai ki Apa sAMpa ko Apako Dasane deN| tathApi jaba Apane yaha jAna liyA hai ki zarIra nazvara hai, isa nazvara zarIra kI rakSA ke liye usa jIva ko mAranA kahAM taka ucita hai jo apane jIvana se atyaMta rAga rakhatA hai ? apane AdhyAtmika kalyANa cAhane vAle ke liye, aisI sthiti meM apane zarIra ko naSTa karanA hI acchA hai| lekina aisA vyakti kyA kare jo apanA AdhyAtmika kalyANa nahIM cAhatA ? isa prazna ke saMbaMdha meM merA yahI kahanA hai ki maiM use kaise kahaM ki yadi vaha sAMpa ko mAratA hai, to use naraka ke samAna ghora vizva meM cakkara lagAne hoNge| yadi kisI vyakti meM sAtvika caritra ke vikAsa kI ruci nahIM hai, to vaha sAMpa ko mArane kI salAha de sakatA hai| lekina maiM socatA hUM ki na to maiM aura na Apa hI svapna meM bhI isa koTi ke vyakti haiN| gAMdhI kA patra akTUbara 20, 1894 yadi koI sAMpa mujhe DasanA cAhatA hai, to kyA maiM use Dasane dUM yA usakI hatyA kara dUM - yaha mAnakara ki apane jIvana ko bacAne kA kevala yahI eka mArga hai? *pI. esa. jainI dvArA kiyA gayA aMgrejI meM anuvAda (1979) www.yjf.org.uk 43 www.yjf.org.uk 44

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jaina dhyAna' jaina dhyAna ke pramukha uddezya nimna haiM: 1. karma-dravyoM ke Asrava ko rokanA 2. saMcita karmoM kI nirjarA ko protsAhana isase amara AtmA kI vAstavika prakRti - anaMta jJAna, darzana, sukha aura vIrya ke guNoM kI abhivyakti ke dvArA prakaTa hotI hai| dainika dhyAna ke liye lagabhaga 20 minaTa kA samaya lagatA hai jo adhikatama 48 minaTa taka kA ho sakatA hai| sarvaprathama, zarIra ke zithilIkaraNa-Asana meM baittheN| usake bAda prANAyAma ( zvAsocchavAsa - niyaMtraNa kI kriyA) kreN| zvAsa leM, rokeM aura phira use chodd'eN| ina kriyAoM ke samaya kA anupAta 1:2:1 rhe| arthAt eka se ATha taka kI ginatI meM zvAsa leM, phira use 1-16 taka kI ginatI taka rokeM aura phira 1-8 taka kI ginatI meM zvAsa chodd'eN| yaha prANAyAma lagabhaga 12 bAra kreN| eka bAra jaba Apa zithilIkRta ho jAte haiM, taba Apa apane dainika jIvana ke bAre meM soca sakate haiN| pAMca aNuvratoM ke viSaya meM socane ke liye Apa nimna bAtoM para dhyAna deN| inakA mUla siddhAMta ahiMsA hai| isakA uddezya apanI AtmA ko uccatara stara para le jAnA hai| * gurudeva citrabhAnu dvArA racita 'pratikramaNa dhyAna se uddhRta (DivAina noleja sosAyaTI, mumbaI) www.yjf.org.uk 45 a. dhyAnaH prAraMbhika kartavya-sUcI 1. maiM ratnatraya kI ArAdhanA karatA hUM : samyak darzana, samyak jJAna, samyak cAritra 2. maiM mRdutA ke sAtha vyavahAra karUMgA : sabhI ke sAtha mitratA guNIjanoM ke prati bhakti aura AnaMda mAdhyastha bhAva jo upadezoM para dhyAna nahIM dete dukhI jIvoM ke prati karuNA / 3. maiM sabhI vyaktiyoM yA vastuoM ke liye prakAza kA vikiraNa karUM / maiM prakAza hUM aura kevala prakAza hI mere aMdara A sakatA hai| maiM anaMta jJAna hUM, maiM anaMta darzana huuN| maiM anaMta sukha hUM, maiM anaMta vIrya huuN| ba. dhyAna : mukhya kartavya-sUcI 1. sakArAtmaka ahiMsA kyA maiM (svayaM yA anya ke prati ) mana, vacana aura kAyA se ahiMsaka rahA ? kyA maiMne dUsaroM ko hiMsA ke liye protsAhana yA anumodanA kI ? kyA maineM apane vicAroM ko dUsaroM para thopane kA prayAsa kiyA ? kyA maiMne apane pada yA sthiti ko dUsaroM ke sAmarthya yA kamajorI ko ghaTAne-baDhAne meM upayoga kiyA ? kyA maine kaThora vacana bole ? www.yjf.org.uk 46

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kyA maiMne dUsaroM ko corI karane ke liye protsAhana yA anumodanA kI kyA maiM svArthI, bhayabhIta, asurakSita yA pratispardhI rahA? kyA maiMne apane zarIra meM AhAra-Adi ke dvArA hAnikAraka padArtha grahaNa kiye ? (adhika cInI Adi) kyA maiMne sinemA, TI.vI. pustako ke yA kusaMgati ke mAdhyama se apane mastiSka meM hiMsakatA kA samAveza kiyA ? krodha, mAna, aura lobha para dhyAna kiijiye| 2. satya kyA maiM svayaM yA anya ke prati mana, vacana, kAyA se satyavAdI rahA? kyA maiMne dUsaroM ko asatya bolane ke liye protsAhana yA anumodanA kI? kyA maiMne vyaktigata lAbha ke liye tathyoM ko vikRta yA adhikIkRta kiyA? kyA maiMne apanI icchApUrti ke liye cApalUsI yA bahAnebAjI kI? maiM jo kucha bhI bolUMgA, satya hI hogaa| lekina maiM sabhI satya prakaTa nahIM kruuNgaa| satya se hiMsA nahIM honI caahiye| mAyA para dhyAna kiijiye| 3. asteya kyA maiMne mana, vacana yA kAyA se aisI vastu grahaNa kI jo mujhe na dI gaI ho? kyA maiMne ghUsa lI? asurakSA para dhyAna kiijiye| 4. brahmacarya kyA maiMne mana, vacana aura kAyA se brahmacarya kA pAlana kiyA ? kyA maiMne dUsaro ko iMdriya-viSayoM meM anurakta hone kI preraNA yA anumodanA kI? kyA maiMne maithunI kriyAoM meM apanI UrjA naSTa kI ? kyA maiMne apanI maithunI UrjA kA durupayoga kiyA ? ImAnadArI para dhyAna kiijiye| 5. aparigraha kyA maiM mana, vacana evaM kAyA se aparigrahI rahA? kyA maiMne dUsaroM ko parigraha evaM arjana hetu preraNA yA anumodanA kI kyA mujhe dUsaroM ke prati yA vastuoM ke prati parigrahI rAga hai ? kyA mere cAroM ora aisI vastuyeM haiM jinheM maiM na to kAma meM le rahA hUM aura na hI ekatra kara rahA hUM? kyA maiMne aisI vastu kharIdI jisakI mujhe AvazyakatA nahIM thI? lobha aura IrSyA para dhyAna diijiye| www.yjf.org.uk 47 www.yjf.org.uk

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bAraha bhAvanA ' 'bhAvanA' kA mihitArtha hai vAraMvAratA - pUrvaka mAnasika ciMtana jisameM citta ko lagAyA jAtA hai| ye anuprekSAyeM bAraha hotI haiN| inakA pAraMparika vivaraNa to inheM lagabhaga nakArAtmaka rUpa detA pratIta hotA hai, lekina gurudeva citrabhAnu ne inakI paryApta sakArAtmaka vyAkhyA kI hai| hama yahAM donoM prakAra kI vyAkhyAoM ko sahayojita kreNge| uparokta bAraha bhAvanAyeM nimna haiM: 1. anityatva: hamAre cAroM ora vidyamAna sabhI cIjeM asthAyI haiM, kucha kehI samaya rahane vAlI haiN| lekina isa parivartanazIla jagat meM kevala eka hI sthAyI vastu hai AtmA / 2. azaraNatva : mRtyu ke samaya hamArA koI zaraNa yA rakSaka nahIM hotA, lekina aMdara eka adRzya evaM AMtarika bala sadaiva rahatA hai| 3. saMsAra yA punarjanma kA cakra : yaha saMsAra dukhamaya hai| isameM janma aura mRtyu kA cakra calatA rahatA haiN| isa cakra se mukti bhI saMbhava hai| 4. ekatva jaba manuSya saMsAra cakra se pAra hotA hai, taba vaha nitAMta akelA hI rahatA haiN| isaliye use AtmanirbharatA kA abhyAsa karanA cAhiye / * citrabhAnu (1981) maraDiyA (2004) www.yjf.org.uk 49 5. anyatva hamArA zarIra aura AtmA bhinna-bhinna haiN| hama kevala zarIra mAtra yA bhautika hI nahIM haiN| hameM AtmA ke astitva kI anubhUti ke mAdhyama se jIvana kA sahI artha samajhanA cAhiye / 6. azucitva: hamArA zarIra aneka prakAra ke apavitra padArthoM se banA huA hai| yahAM taka ki bhautikataH atyaMta AkarSaka zarIra meM aneka prakAra ke apavitra padArtha rahate haiN| 7. Asrava: hameM isa para vicAra karanA cAhiye ki karmoM kA Asrava kisa prakAra hotA haiM aura hama dUra raha kara ise kaise anubhava kareM yA avalokita kareM ? 8. saMvara: karmoM kA Asrava kaise rokA jA sakatA haiM ? isa Asrava dvAra ko kaise avaruddha kiyA jA sakatA hai jaba kaSAyarUpI tUphAna tejI se Ane vAlA ho ? 9. nirjarA : AtmA se sahacarita karma- pudgaloM ko kaise dUra kiyA jA sakatA haiM jisase AtmA zuddha rUpa ko prApta kara sake aura vaha sthAyI tAtvika avasthA (mokSa) ko prApta kara sake ? 10. loka yaha tristarIya vizva anAdi hai, kisI ke dvArA nirmita nahIM hai / pratyeka vyakti apanI dukha - vimukti ke liye svayaM hI uttaradAyI hai kyoMki isa prakriyA meM sahAyatA ke lie koI sarvazaktimAn Izvara nahIM hai| www.yjf.org.uk 50

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11. bodhidurlabha samyak jJAna kaThinAI se hI prApta hotA hai| yaha kevala manuSya jIvana hai jo samyak bodhi prApta karane evaM mokSa prApti ke liye vizeSAdhikAra prApta hai| 12. dharma - svAkhyAtatva : tIrthaMkaroM ke upadeza hI satya haiM jinake mAdhyama se vyakti apane vAstavika svarUpa ko jAnatA hai aura anaMta zAMti ke lakSya ko prApta karatA hai| www.yjf.org.uk 51 OM ho aham namaH / / yogIrAja jitane jagamAhI koI zAntisUrI sama nAhI * Shanti Suri Maharajji, 1889-1943 (Mandoli, Sirohi) www.yjf.org.uk 52

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3-PRAYERS IN ROMANIZED SCRIPT AND TRANSLATION NAMOKAAR MANTRA (Traditional Praakrta) Namo arihantaanam Namo siddhaanam Namo ayariaanam Namo uvajhaayanam Namo loye savva saahunam Eso pancha namukkaaro Savva paava panaasano Mangalaanam cha savvesim Padhamam havai mangalam www.yjf.org.uk 53 THE FIVE-FOLD SALUTATION HYMN I bow to the Conquerors of inner enemies I bow to the Perfect Souls I bow to the Spiritual Masters I bow to the Teachers of Mankind I bow to all the Saints in the world. These five benedictions will keep all harm from us. These are the most blessed of all the benedictions. www.yjf.org.uk 54

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CHATTAARI MANGALAM Chattaari Mangalam; Arihantaa Mangalam; Siddhaa Mangalam; Saahu Mangalam; Kevali Pannatto Dhammo Mangalam. Chattaari Loguttamaa; Arihantaa Loguttamaa; Siddhaa Loguttamaa; Saahu Loguttamaa; Kevali Pannatto Dhammo Loguttamaa. Chattaari Saranam Pavvajjaami; Arihante Saranam Pavvajjaami; Siddhe Saranam Pavvajjaami; Saahu Saranam Pavvajjaami; Kevali Pannattam Dhammam Saranam Pavvajjaami www.yjf.org.uk 55 THE AUSPICIOUS FOUR-FOLD HYMN The Four are the most auspicious: Conquerors of inner enemies. Perfect souls, Saints, the Holy Law expounded by the Omniscients. The Four are the noblest in the Universe: The Conqueror of inner enemies, The Perfect Souls, the Saints and the Holy Law expounded by the Omniscients. I take refuge in the four: I take refuge in the Conquerors of the inner enemies. I take refuge in the Perfect Souls, I take refuge in the Saints, I take refuge in the Holy Law expounded by the Omniscients. www.yjf.org.uk 56

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THE IMMORTAL SONG OF BROTHERHOOD May the sacred stream of amity flow forever in my heart, May the universe prosper, such is my cherished desire. May my heart sing with ecstasy at the sight of the virtuous May my life be an offering at their feet. MAITRI BHAAVNU (GUJARATI) Maitri bhaavanu pavitra jharanu Muja haiyaamaan vahyaa kare, Shubh thaao aa sakal vishvanun Evi bhaavanaa nitya rahe. Evi ... Gunathi bharela gunijan dekhi Haiyun maarun nrutya kare, E santo naa charan kamal maan Muja jivananu arghya rahe. Muja ... Din krur ne dharma vihonaa Dekhi dilamaan dard rahe, Karunaabhini aankhomaanthi Ashruno shubh shrota vahe. Ashruno ... Maarg bhulelaa jivan pathikane Maarg chindhavaa ubho rahun, Kare upekshaa e maaragani Toye samataa chitta dharun. Toye ... Chitrabhaanuni dharmabhaavanaa Haiye sau maanav laave, Ver jheranan paap tajine Mangal gito e gave. Mangal ... Maitribhaavanu ... May my heart bleed at the sight of the wretched, cruel and the poor And may tears of compassion flow from my eyes. May I always be there to show the path to the pathless wanderers of life, Yet if they should not hearken to me, may I abide patiently. May the spirit of goodwill enter into all our hearts, May we sing all together the immortal song of brotherhood (... of sisterhood ... etc.) www.yjf.org.uk 57 www.yjf.org.uk 58

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MAHAAVIR AARATI (Tune: Om Jai Jagdisa Hare) Om jaya sanmati devaa, swaami jaya snamati devaa, Vir mahaa ativir prabhuji, vardhamaan devaa, Om jaya sanmati devaa. Trisala ur avataar liyaa, prabhu sur nar harsaaye; swaami sur nar harsaaye, Pandrah maas ratan kundalpur, dhanpati varsaaye; Om jaya sanmati devaa. Shukla triyodasi cheitraa maas ki, aanand kartaari; swaami aanand kartaari, Rai sidhaaratha ghar janmostva, thaath rache bhaari; Om jaaya sanmati devaa. Tis varsha lo rahe graha mai, bankar brahamchaari; swaami bankar brahamchaari, Raj tyaaga kar bhar jovan mai, muni dikshaa dhaari; Om jaya sanmati devaa. Dvaadash varsha kiyaa tapa durdhar, vidhi chukchur kiyaa; swaami vidhi chukchur... Jhalke lokaalok gyan mai, sukh bharpur liyaa; Om jaya sanmati devaa. www.yjf.org.uk 59 Kaartika shyaam amaavas ke din, jaakar moksha basey; swaami jaakar moksha basey, Parva diwali chalaa tabhise, ghar ghar deep jale; Om jaya sanmati devaa. Vitraag sarvagya hitaishi, shivmag prakaashi; swaami shivmag prakaashi, Harihar brahamnaath tumhi ho, jai jaya avinaashi; Om jaya sanmati devaa. Din-dayaalaa jag-pratipaalaa, sur nar naath jaje; swaami sur nar naath jajen, Sumran vighna taren ek chin mai, paatak dur bhaje; Om jaya sanmati devaa. Chor bhil chandaal ubhaare, bhav dukh-haran tuhi; swaami bhav dukh-haran tuhi, Patit jaan "Shivraam" ubaaro, hai jin sharan gahi; Om jaya sanmati devaa; Swaami jaya sanmati devaa. www.yjf.org.uk 60

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WORSHIP BY LAMPS OF MAHAVIR Glory to you the one with highest wisdom, Glory to you the one with pure soul; Glory to Vardhamaana - the bravest of braves. On the fifteenth day of the dark half of the lunar month of Kaartik (September October), you attained Moksha, Your incarnation through Mother Trishala brought joy to all, and the fifteen months of the incarnation period brought great prosperity to Kundalpur. This started the Divali festival, with Diva (lamps) lit in every home. On the thirteenth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Chaitra (March-April), everyone rejoiced, Great festivities took place at King Siddhaartha's (Father) Palace. You are detached, all knowing, compassionate, a beacon to the path of Moksha, You hold supreme knowledge, Glory to you - the immortal one. For the first thirty years of your life, you observed celibacy, then in your prime, you renounced princely comforts, and became a Saadhu. The epitome of compassion, you are revered universally, Meditation on your divine qualities, sheds Karmic Matter. For next twelve years, you observed austerities rigorously, and conquered your inner enemies, You uphold the cause of the down-trodden and underprivileged, you bring bliss to the world, You enlighten your devotee (Shiva Ram) who has taken refuge in you. You acquired the supreme knowledge in which the Universe was shining, you entered a blissful state. www.yjf.org.uk 61 www.yjf.org.uk

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AADINAATH AARATI Jay jay aarati aadi jinandaa Naabhiraaya marudevi ko nandaa ... jay... Paheli aarati poojaa kije Narabhav paamine lahaavo lije ... jay Dusri aarati deen dayaalaa Dhuleva nagarmaan jag ajwaalaa ... jay Tisri aarati tribhuvan devaa Sur nar indra kare tori sevaa ... jay Chauthi aarati chaugati chure Manvanchit fal shivsukh pure ... jay Panchmi aarati punya upaayaa Moolchand rikhab gun gaayaa ... jay www.yjf.org.uk 63 WORSHIP BY LAMPS OF AADINAATH Obeisance to Aadinaath, Son of King Naabhi and Queen Marudevi, The first aarati is to offer profound respect To the one for giving us the privilege of being born as humans. The second aarati is offered to the benevolent one For enlightening us in our darkness.* The third aarati is offered to the Lord of the three worlds. May human beings and heavenly beings serve you. The fourth aarati is offered to the one who liberates us from the four states of existence. May all the wishes be fulfilled and eternal bliss be achieved. The fifth aarati is offered for the reward earned. "Moolchand"** has sung these praises of Aadinaath. * The original refers to Dhuleva (= Keshariaji in Rajasthan). ** The poet. www.yjf.org.uk 64

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MANGAL DIVO AUSPICIOUS LIGHT Divo re divo prabhu manglik divo ... divo re Aarati utaaran, bahu chiranjivo .... divo re Lamp, 0, Lamp, O auspicious lamp, May the life to anyone worshipping you with lamp be enhanced, Sohaamanu gher parva diwaali, Ambar khele amaraa baali ... divo re Just as on the auspicious day of Diwaali, Let there be heavenly light and joy forever in every home. Deepaal bhane aene kul ajuvaali, Bhave bhagte vighan nivaari ... divo re "Deepal"* states that it brings enlightenment to the family, and when performed with devotion, eliminates all obstacles. Deepaal bhane aene ae kalikaale, Aarati utaari raaja Kumaarpaale ... divo re Further states "Deepal" that in this era. King Kumarpal, thus, worshipped you. Am gher manglik, tum gher manglik, Manglik chaturvidh sanghne hojo ... divo re Let there be bliss here, there and everywhere, And let there be bliss in all the four-fold order.** * The poet ** of Jains www.yjf.org.uk 65 www.yjf.org.uk 66

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AARATI OF PANCHA PARMESTHIS Ih vidhi mangal arati kije Pancha parama pada bhaj sukh lije Pahli aarati sri jinraajaa Bhava-dadhi paar utaar jihaajaa ... Ih ... Dusari aarati Siddhan keri Sumiran karata mitey bhava-pheri... Ih... Tisari aarati Sura munindaa Janma-marana-dukh dura-karindaa ... Ih... Cauthi aarati sri Uvajhaayaa Darsan dekhat paapa palaayaa ... Ih ... Paanchami aarati Saadhu tihaari Kumati-vinaasan siva adhikaari ... Ih ... Chatthi Gyarah-pratimaa-dhaari Sravaka vanton aanaandakaari ... Ih ... Saatami aarati sri Jinavaani "Dhyanat"* surag-mukati pada daani ... Ih.. * The poet www.yjf.org.uk 67 617 CA Mahaavira Swaami The Jain Temple (2001), Leeds, U.K. www.yjf.org.uk 68

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WORSHIP BY LAMPS OF FIVE SUPREMES This "auspicious" aarti explains that when we bow down to these five "Supremes", we gain ultimate happiness. In the first aarti, we pay our respects to the conquerors of inner enemies, who will help us cross the ocean of the world of misery. In the second aarti, we pay our respects to the perfect souls; simply thinking about them will help us break the cycle of birth and death. In the third aarti, we pay our respects to the spiritual masters, who will help us remove all the pains related to birth and death. In the fourth aarti, we pay our respects to the teachers of mankind; seeing their faith and knowledge will help remove the negative karmic matter. In the fifth aarti, we pay our respects to saadhus, who help us destroy false knowledge and show the path to www.yjf.org.uk 69 Nirvana. In the sixth aarti, we pay our respects to those who follow the eleven renunciation stages; when a shraavak bows to them, shraavak experiences happiness. In the seventh aarti, we pay our respects to Jain teaching, which leads us to the right path of the ultimate goal of liberation. Thus says the poet Dhyanat. www.yjf.org.uk 70

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KSAMAAPANAA Khaamemi savva jive, Savve jivaa khamantu me; Mitti me savva bhuesu, Vairam majjham naa kenai. FORGIVENESS PRAYER I ask forgiveness of all living beings; May all living beings forgive me; All in this world are my friends, And let there be no enemies. Sivmastu sarva jagatah, Parahita-nirataa bhavantu bhutaganah Dosaah prayaantu naasham, Sarvatra sukhi bhavatu lokah. May the whole Cosmos be blessed, May all beings engage in each other's well-being. May all weakness, sickness and faults vanish, May everyone everywhere be blissful and peaceful. All problems get resolved, All obstacles get removed, The heart becomes full of joy, Who gets in touch with the inner higher self. Upsargaah ksayam yaanti, Chidyante vighn-vallayah, Manah prasnnataameti, Pujjamaane Jineshware. Sarva mangal maangalyam, Sarva kalyaan kaaranam, Pradhaanam sarva dharmaanaam, Jainam jayati saasanam. The most auspicious of all benedictions, the greatest means of welfare for all. The noblest of all Holy Laws, let this Teachings of the self-conquest be illuminated. Jinaah saantaah saantikaraah bhavantu Svaahaa. Namo Arhat-Siddhaachaaryopaadhyaaya-SarvaSaadhubhyah. Let Arihants bring eternal peace in our life. I bow to Conquerors of inner enemies, Perfect Souls, Spiritual Master, Teachers of Mankind and all the Saints in the world. www.yjf.org.uk www.yjf.org.uk 72

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BAARAH BHAAVANAA 1. Raajaa raanaa chahatra-pati, haathin ke asvaar. Maranaa sabako ek din, apani apani baar. 2. Dal-Bal-devi devataa, maat-pitaa parivaar. Maratee viriyaan jeev ko, koyi na raakhan haar. 3. Daam bina nirdhan dukhee, trashnaa-vasa dhanavaan.Kahun na sukh sansaar main, sab jag dekhyo chhaan. 4. Aap akelo avatarai, marai akelo hoy. Yun kabahun iss jeev ko, saathi sagaa na koy. 5. Jahaan deh apanee nahin, tahaan na apano koy. Ghar sampati par prakat ye, par hain parijan loy. 6. Dipai chaam-chaadar madhi, haadh peenjara deh. Bheetar yaa sam jagat main, aur nahee ghin-geh. 7. Moh-neend ke jor, jagavaahi ghoomai sada. Karmachor chanhu aur, saravas lootai sudh nahee. 8. Satguru deya jagaay, moh-neend jab upshamai. Tab www.yjf.org.uk 73 kachhu banai upaay, karm chor aavat rukai. 9. Gyaan-deep tap-tela bhar, ghar shodhai bhram chhor. Ya vidhi bin niksai nahee, paithe poorab chor. Panch mahaavrat sancharan, samiti panch parakar. Prabal panch indriya-vijay dhaar nirjara saar. 10. Chaudhah raaju utang nabh, lok purus santhaan. Taamain jeev anaadi te, bharamat hai bin gyan. 11. Dhan-kan kanchan raaj sukh, sabahi sulabh kari jaan.Durlabh hai sansaar main, ek jathaarath gyaan. 12. Janche sur-taru dey sukh, chintat chintaa rein. Bin jaanche bin chintaye, dharma sakal sukh dain. www.yjf.org.uk 74

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then only this attachment induced sleep will go away, and then only will the karma thieves not be able to loot me. 9. Unless I fill up my lamp of knowledge with the oil of austerity and clean my house (soul) without doubts, these thieves (my previous karmic matter) will not get out. The five big vows and the five limitations ("samiti") will help me win over these five senses. I should annihilate all karmas. 10. This Twelve Reflections * 1. Everyone, including the kings, the warriors, and the elephant riders, dies one day when their turn comes. 2. At the time of death, no one can save the person including his peers, power, gods, goddesses, father, mother, family or friends. 3. Poor people are unhappy because they do not have money, and rich people are unhappy because they do not have enough. There is no happi-ness in this world; I have searched it all over. 4. This Jeeva takes birth alone, and dies alone. In a true sense, he never has any comrade. 5. As soon as we die, nobody will be ours. The house and the wealth are obviously not ours, but even the family members will no longer be ours 6. This beautiful body is simply a bone structure covered with skin. If we look inside, we would find that there is no dirtier place in the world than this body. 7. The people are wandering around due to the sleep brought on by the attachments. Our karmas are the thieves that are taking away all our soul's power, and we don't realize it. 8. If a good teacher comes along and wakes me up, www.yjf.org.uk 75 www.yjf.org.uk 76