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Parshwanath then began preaching true religion. He reinstated the Tirtha or religious four-fold order and became the 23rd Tirthankar of the Jain religion. He attracted many followers. He had ten Ganadhars, the principal disciples of Tirthankars. His parents and his wife Prabhavati renounced the world and became his disciples as well. Thereafter, he lived long enough to spread true religion and attain nirvana at the age of 100 at Sametshikhar. This hill is located in the state of Bihar and is the most famous place of pilgrimage for Jains. Parshwa-kumar demonstrated a very keen sense of nonviolence and detachment from all material possessions and from relationships with people. These are the qualities essential for attaining self-realization. He showed us that one should be detached and impartial regardless of whether a person is our wellwisher or enemy. We may not always know and understand the reason why a person behaves in a strange way towards us, for it may be because of our Karmas from a past life.
LIFE SKETCH OF TIRTHANKARAS
Dear Friends, you must do it! Chant the Navkarmantra
when you get up in the morning Bow down to your parents
Go to the Temple for DARSHAN and POOJAN Offer prayer in the. morning and evening Do Vandan" to "Gurumaharaj"
Take the vow of Narkarshi Do religious study at Pathshala Don't hurt the feelings of your, Do not quarrel with your Brother and Sisters
mother
Do not abuse other nor use bad words Don't be angry. with anybody. If you become angry ask for pardon or say. I am very sorry Always keep your face smiling and don't get sad Don't eat root vegetables and betelnut Avoid eating food in the night These things will keep you joyful and pleasant. All will love you.
Everybody will shower affection upon you. What can be more for you. that everybody gives you
than
love and affection?
"AND"
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| SR No. | 006990 |
| Book Title | Jainism For Beginners Level 01 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Sayampurnashreeji |
| Publisher | Sayampurnashreeji |
| Publication Year | 2015 |
| Total Pages | 108 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 14 MB |