Introduction To Jainism

SR No.: 034405
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: SKPG Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre
Publication Year: 2015
Total Pages: 52
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 1 MB

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19191919KSI INTRODUCTION TO JAINISM SKI KB15 Padimas (Householders' renunciation stages, called Pratimas also), avowed commitment to observe 12 vows of shravakas, 22 type of non consumable (prohibited) types of food - Abhakshyas), 32 type of vegetation having roots with infinite numbers of subtle living beings i.e. Kandmool (Anantakayas), Renunciation of consuming food after sunset till next sunrise (during night). Refraining from seven type of addictions of large magnitude (sapta vyasan tyag). Observing the 21 qualities of "Shravakas" and 35 qualities of "Marganusaaris" (laymans following the ideal Jain lifestyle). 14 type of rules for daily observance and acceptance thereof through daily vows. Etc. are main components of sharavakachar.
Besides a shravak, while engaging in trade or profession, keeps himself away from 15 types of trading & Industrial activities, where in a huge amount of violence is involved, called Arambha & Samarambha, in technical terms "Karmadaan" wherein heavy influx of karmic particles and bondage thereof takes place.
The following are 12 vows of shravaka in 3 broad categories viz 5 Anuvratas, 3 Gunavratas & 4 Shiksha Vratas, amounting to twelve.
1) Renunciation of violence - gross (sthool) 2) Renunciation of Lies - speaking of lies (Mrushavad")
3) Renunciation of stealing taking / accepting of things without permission of the owner) called "ADATTADAAN"
4) Renunciation of Extra Marital activities Observation of partial celibacy, with exception of spouse.
5) Fixing limitations to wealth acquisition and attachment thereof, 9 (Nine) types of broad categories of wealth are defined.
6) Fixing limit to travel in 6 directions, Universally. (North, East, South, West space above & below earth level).
7) Regulated limitation of items of daily consumption of Food etc. and refrainment from certain trades.
8) Renunciation of avoidable Sinful activities, (ANARTHADANDA).
9) Observation of avowed samayik vrata as per rules & procedure.
10) Observation of Compassion towards living beings for 24 hours i.e. activities beyond specified areas in all directions and consumption of items of daily use beyond that limit is restricted.
11) 'Paushadha Vrata - Living Monk's way of life for 24 hours on specified days. Such as Ashtami, Pakhi (Foolmoon), Chaturdashi New Moon (Amavasya) 2, 4, 6 times a month as far as possible.
12) Atithi Samvibhag Vrata -
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Offering items of daily food consumption (suptra Daan) to Monks etc., when occasion arises, and wishing such chance daily, during meal hours, before consumption.
Shravakachar also includes avoiding items of dressing, make up, beautification of body involving violence, medicine Drug of such type, silk garments, Dinner parties etc. Inappropriate usage of Internet, Websites, Watching C.D's, Movies which leads to demoralization of ethics, Crackers' used during wedding & other Functions, live flowers, Public Dance etc. to be controlled & restrained. It is part of code of conduct of shravakas.
To retain glory and honour of Shravakachar it is necessary to encourage & develop qualities like consumption of nutritious food devoid of violence, Respect for parents, giving honour to wife, affection towards children & dependents, liberal attitude towards servants & domestic helpers, obeyance of commands of Guru i. e. spiritual teacher and such other rational and humble conduct will go long way to achieve model shravakachar.
JAIN RULERS, BEST SHRAVAKAS AND GREAT DONORS
For the upliftment of Jainism, great kings like Shrenik Samprati, Kharvel, Kumarpal, Vastupal-Tejpal-Tripathi bandhu etc. as also ministers like Abhaykumar and other political personalities have contributed a lot.
The great shravakas of Lord Mahavir such as Anand, Kaamdev etc., Donors like Jagadusha, Bhamasha, Motisha, Jaavadsha, Bheema Kundalia etc., Scholars like Kavi Rushabhdas, Harkor Shethani, Lallang Shravaka and many other shravakas have contributed in glorification of Shramana Sanskriti.
DESCRIPTION OF JIVA - LIVING BEINGS Stationary Immovable LIVING BEINGS : Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Vegetations are five categories of one sensed living beings with body. They cannot move from one place to another, nor do they have capacity as such and hence they are called "STHAVARA JIVA" "STHAVARA KAYA LIVING BEINGS"
Movable Living beings, TRASA JIVA are those who flee for protection, from suffering and torture. They are two, three, Four & Five senses, living beings Two sensed: Worms born in water, Caterpillars of Vegetables etc. are two sensed. They have Body + Tongue.
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