Prabuddha Jivan 2015 08 Jain Dharm ane Anya Dhrmni Aavashyak Kriyao Visheshank

SR No.: 526085
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Dhanvant Shah
Publisher: Mumbai Jain Yuvak Sangh
Publication Year: 2015
Total Pages: 172
Language: Gujarati
Classification: Magazine, India_Prabuddha Jivan, & India
File Size: 3 MB

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015
PRABUDHH JEEVAN
JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANK
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JAIN
JAIN
SIGNIFICANCE OF SIX ÄVASYAAKAS
(OBLIGATORY DUTIES) O DR. KOKILA HEMCHAND SHAH
KRIYAO VISHESHANK JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK
JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANK
It is said in Jainism that conduct is the First Reli- equanimity. Literally it means to be in oneness with gion.
the soul. Sâmâyika is abstinence from sinful activiAccording to Jainism the highest goal of an indi- ties. One has to dissociate oneself from acts like viovidual is Liberation. Both knowledge & action are lence, falsity & other sinful alttitudes. It is said that to necessary for attainment of liberation. Knowledge is treat as equal a blade of glass & gold, an enemy & a no doubt, important but Kriyâs' - daily practices & friend, as also to develop a mind devoid of all attachobservance. which are devotional, ceremonial & spiri- ment & incline towards performing proper acts, this tuals are of significance. The purpose for the rituals is what constitutes Sâmâyika. According to is spiritual. They help to stop the influx of karmas & Haribhadrasuri, detachment from attachment & aver
lead to Nirajara, that is, shedding of the accumu- sion, that means, the act of gaining the equanimity is 5 ēlated karmâs. These rituals are customary obser- Samayika. It is right, faultless conduct leading to lib- ē
vances or practices which keep religion alive. In eration. It is a balanced state of mind in the midst of
Jainism rituals are a part of right conduct, which can life & death, loss & gain, pleasant & unpleasant Z rescue man from miseries of worldly existence. Right events. This is the state of absorption in the soul which z
conduct is said to be the foundation of religion. A is equanimity. spiritual aspirant is supposed to carry out certain daily In Short, Sâmâyika negatively implies the abanpractices, perform certain disciplinary acts that in- donment of sinful actions & positively, the practice of clude six obligatory duties pronounced by the non-sinful actions. For a layman it is supposed to be a Omniscients as the six essentials'. They are as fol- observed for a duration of 48 minutes. lows:
It is clear that Sâmaâika is the greatest spiritual Six-Avasyakas : Obligatory duties.
duty. It relievs the aspirant of all the stress & strain & 1. Equanimity - Sâmâyika
keeps him fit & healthy. Most of the diseases today to I 2. Prayer of the twenty four Jinas -Caturvimsatistava are stress related & regular true practice of this act > 3. Obesisance - Vandana
helps to bring down the Blood Pressure, Cardiac & 4. Repentance of the past sins - Pratikarmana other diseases. Apart from this practical benefits, from 5. Bodily steadiness to meditate upon soul-Kayotsarga spiritual point of view, it is instrumental in the devel6. Renunciation from future evil acts - Pratyakhyana opment of soul. The essence of Jain religion is inThese six necessary duties are beneficial both theo- cluded in Sâmâyika. It is the act of gaining equanimretically & practically. They are essentials, hence ity. The first chapter of Avasyaka Sutra is Sâmâyika. need to be preformed.
In reality it is to meditate on true nature of soul. Sâdavasyaka' or six essential acts include the 2. Caturvimssatistava - or praising the twentyactivities performed consciously by ascetic or a lay-four Tirthankaras - Prayer of the twentyfour Jinas. man keeping in mind that this act is essential abso- In Jainism Tirthankara is considered as God. lutely, for the manifestation of soul's qualities. Per- Tirthankara occupies the highest position. Tirthankara formance of this act is indispensable duty & has bear- is the Jina - the passion-free Omniscient. To recite, ing upon spiritual progress fo an aspirant. Accord- chant the names & to devotedly speak about the viring to Pandit Sukhlalji an avasyak Kriya - neces- tuous qualities of the Tirthankaras. This helps to pusary duty is an act that is meant for people who are rify the soul and it results in destruction of Karmas. trying hard to attain natural long-lasting happiness. Faith is recitified by purification of heart through
Let us discuss each of the nececary duties. prayer. Twentyfour Tirthankaras are therefore wor(1) Sâmâyika - the first essential duty. It means thy of salutation. There is devotion. It is also known a
JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANK
JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANK
JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANK
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