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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PRABUDHH JEEVAN
JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANKO AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015
KRIYAO
as Loggassa, Nama-Jina-Stava. It occupies second sional fromulae which are to be recited to retire from y place in the six essential duties. It is considered as all kinds of violent acts committed in the past. They
a part of daily activity of a laity. It can be recited at soul's return to its own pure of pristine state is called the temple or at home. It is also considered to be a Pratikramana. On account of Pratikramaòa a layman sacred mantra consisting of Sutra. It is a form of or a monk becomes steadfast in conduct devoid of holy contemplation of the divine characteristics. In a attachment. It needs to be performed for bliss here & Jaina text it is said that mere reciting the names of hereafter. Tirthankars can dstroy Karma. This stuti or stotra is 5. Kâyotsarga - It means giving up of body. It is significant & is recited with devotion while perform- to get deatched from the body in one's living state. It ing Sâmâyika, Pratikrama), Kâyotsarga & such rites does not literally means renunciation of the body. It & rituals. It is said to have enormous power. It helps rather means to leave attachment towadrs the body. in shedding of Karma & purification of the soul. It This act requires one to meditate on the pure nature
has its own importance. One remembers the names of the soul or recite the auspicious mantra like Navkar 5 z of twentyfour Tirthankars from Rusabha to Mahavira. Mantra or Loggassa. One who is spitirually oriented
It may lead to achievement of right faith & which is is qualified for this act. It is performed in different rites the basic of religion. Tirthankars are benefactors. & rituals. It is a kind of Yogic act. Its purpose is to I
They promote equanimity. A spiritual aspirant can stop inflow of Karmâs and to eradicate already accu= get inspiration from Tirthankaras who are ford-mak- mulated Karms. Thus soul is purified gradually. Jain Wers - makers of Jain order or Doctorine. They es- texts discuss in detail postures etc. related to w
tablish Tirth & help aspirtants in the path of libera- Kâyotsarga. It needs to be performed as it helps retion. Hence it is significant.
tention of the state of equanimity & helps to make 3. Vandana - It is obeisance. It means offering the soul gradually free of impurities & steadfast in its of respectful ceremonical salutation to the Jina - the pure nature.
conquerer of passions. It also means salutation to 6. Pratyakhyana - It is defined as avoiding all that y deserving monks or sacred scriptures.
is unfitting to retrain from commission of sins in the ¥ In the Jain text, Vandanâ is defined as the activ- future. It is formal renunciation of certain activities
ity by mind, speech & body to express great regard for certain period of time. For instance, taking a vow, I ut for those who deserve to be worshiped. It may be not to eat after sunset. The act of renuciation resultes i
said to be the process of dismissing vanity, arro- in stoppage of Karmas. It helps to eradicate passions gance. So it is homage to venerables. So it is & one gets control over one's desires. Thus it is the veneraton of the merits, virtues of meritorious: Souls practice of self restraint which helps discipline our endowed with special qualities need to be saluted. lives. It is, therefore a stepping stone to liberation. Obesiance has fixed method. It directs the spirituals These are six obligatory duties to be performed aspirant to the righteous path. It dispells ego & pride. by a spiritual aspirant. They are special features of I
This essential has its own benefits. It helps the soul Jainism. They help in maintaining physical fitness, 2 Sin shedding Karmas.
mental equalibrium & thereby help the spiritual 4. Pratikramana - It is the fourth essential duty. developmnt of the soul. It is the characteristic fea- = It is repentance of past evil acts. The literal mean- ture of Jainism that both knowledge & actions are
ing of Pratikramana is simply to go back. From ulti- required for liberation. It speaks of multidimensional 1 a mate point of view, it is to move towards the true character of Jainism, hence importance and signifi
self. Its own true nature. It is an act of introspecting cance of six necessary duties or six essentials is very Ź w wrong deeds, faults, committed mentally, physically high in Jain philosophy. Z & verbally. In short, Pratikramana is process of get
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