Jain Exhibition Part 01 350 Photos by code A to Z NewYork Temple

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Total Pages: 352
Language: English
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Panch Parmeshthi
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Arihantas The word Arihanta is made up of two words: 1) Ari, meaning enemies, and 2) Hanta, meaning destroyer. Therefore, Arihanta means a destroyer of the enemies. These enemies are inner desires known as passions. These include anger, ego, deception, and greed. A Tirthankar is also called a Jina which means conqueror of passions.
Arthan Bhagwant
Siddhos Siddhas are the liberated souls who have ended the cycle of
birth and death. They have achieved the ultimate state of salvation and eternal happiness. They have complete knowledge, perception and Infinite power. They are formless and have no
passions, therefore are free from all temptations.
Acharyas They are our spiritual leaders. The message of Lord Mahavira is carried on by them. They have in-depth knowledge of scriptures and high level of spiritual excellence. The responsibility of the spiritual welfare rests on their shoulders. They have the ability to lead the
monks, nuns and four fold order.
Upadhyays 'Up' means close and 'dhyaya' means study. Updhyayas are those
monks who learn 11 anga and 12 upanga scriptures which teach them the basis of the Jain religion. They impart their knowledge to the devotees and teach Sadhus and Sadhvis.
They are thus spiritual teachers.
Sadhus & Sadhvis When householders become detached from the worldly aspects
of life and get the desire for spiritual uplift, they become
sädhus (monk) or sadhvis (nun). After given Deeksha by the Acharyas - a initiation ceremony, householder becomes a sadhu or sädhvi. They observe 5 major vows, control 5 senses,
4 passions, 3 medias and follow 10 dharmas.