Jina Poojan

SR No.: 004558
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Oshwal Associations of The UK
Publisher: Oshwal Associations of The UK
Total Pages: 52
Language: Gujarati, English
Classification: Book_Gujarati, Ritual_text, & Ritual
File Size: 7 MB

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By bathing the idol in right manner we ask: may the impurities of our Karmas wash away from our soul.
Let us bathe the idol of Arihant with water in the form of equanimity, from the Kalash in the form of Knowledge, so that our Karmas get destroyed.
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Water symbolizes life's ocean of birth, death, and misery. This Jinpujäreminds that one should live one's life with honesty, truthfulness, love, and compassion towards all living beings. This way
one will be able to cross life's ocean and attain liberation (Moksha). Chandan Pujä: (Sandal-wood): Wipe the Parmätmä with three pieces of cloth to remove all water, and make the Parmätmä сompletely dry. This Pujä involves pujä of nine limbs (Nav Angi Pujädescribed below) with sandal-wood (1) two toes of the feet, (2) two knees, (3) two forearms, (4) the shoulders, (5) the head, (6) the forehead, (7) the throat, (8) the heart and (9) the naval.
Nav Angi Pujä:
1. Toes - Arihant, you traveled great distances by foot to preach to the ignorant Souls and show them the right path of life so his feet are worthy of worship. Let me also have that kind of strength that I can also bring righteousness for others and myself.
2. Knees - With the help of these knees you stood motionless for days in meditation and achieved omniscience. By worshiping you let me also find the strength to meditate.
3. Forearm - Even though you had all the amenities and riches, you gave away everything with these hands, to realize your self and show the right path to mankind. All living beings were safe at your hands, as you promised them safety. By worshipping your hand, I wish I do not get attached to material wealth, and I promise non-violence towards all living beings.
4. Shoulders - Even though you possessed the strength, you never misused it and never had pride. Your strength also carried the burden of saving others. Likewise, I wish I never become proud and I am able to carry responsibilities.
5. Head - Bhagwan, you were always absorbed in self-realization and in the betterment of all living beings. Let me have the ability to think about others. Siddhashila is located on top of the universe, likewise the head is on top of the body. By worshipping the head, I want to reach Siddhashila.
6. Forehead - Because of Tirthankar Nam-Karma, all three worlds pray to you. Worshipping your forehead will bring good fortune. You were able to equally endure pleasure and pain. I wish to do the same.