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Jaina Meditation
modern Jainism is based upon the teachings of Bhagavāna Mahāvīra, borned in 599 B.C., who is the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara or prophet of Jainism. Jainism resting on four main teachings --
1. Non-violence, (ahimsā) in its broadest sense, includes not only non
violence in action to oneself and other beings, but also in speech and thoughts.
2. Non-absolutism (anekantavāda) - the understanding that there is no
single truth, but rather than truth has many facets which are represented by different viewpoints.
3. Non-Possession (aparigraha,) - the principle of limiting possessions
and requirements, including avoiding the possessive attachment to people as well as to material goods.
4.
The law of deeds or action (karma.) - which states that we are all responsible for our own past words, thoughts and deeds and that we each may shape our own futures with positive thought and action.
The World of the Higher Self, the Level of Pure Awareness
The journey to our hidden essence (powers) has many roads but one thing is common to all philosophies, faiths and teachings, and that is meditation. Meditation is at the heart of all religions : Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Taoism or Zorastrianism. This universality of meditation points toward the great potentiality and power it can tap.
The first step is to sit in a place where you can be alone (physically or mentally) and where the air moves about freely.
Secondly, begin by practicing prānāyāma-breathing : 1. breathe in, 2. retain the breath, and 3. exhale. ?This exercise can be repeated twelve times, depending upon each person's capacity
The third step is to follow this breathing exercise with vocalizing the mantra Him. The sound of Him, your own inner power, evokes the universal energy. The universe responds to your vibration.
The fourth step is to allow your gaze to rest on a pleasant image right in front of you, or have your eyes half-closed or closed completely, as it
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