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 MYTHOLOGY ENLIGHTEN YOURSELF BY SELF STUDY OF JAINOLOGY
LESSON - 7 (2)
O DR. KAMINI GOGRI
TEMPORAL CYCLES IN JAIN SYSTEM According to Jainism, not only is the Universe first kala (i.e. from dusama-dusama pan of time eternal, the time is also conceptualized to be eter- susama-susama span of time). It should be noted Inal implying that it has no begining and no end. Ac- that no god or tirthankara is inplicated in the move
cording to the Jain belief, the human life simply goes ment of these temporal cycles, either as creative force through a series of paradisiacal to catastrophic pe- or in an overseeing role. Human beings and other riods back and forth, in a well-defined cyclical man- living creatures are repeatedly born under the imner like that of a pendulum. These endless temporal pulse of their own deeds and actions.
cycles are devided into two parts, the avasarpini (re- Formation of Class System by the ogressive half) and the utsarpini (progressive halt). First Tirthankara Each part lasts for 10 Kodakodi-sagars. The unit of
The era of Bhogha-bhumi ended towards the end Kodakodi-sagar is use in scriptures to measure a
of the third kala of susama-dusama, and with that Z vast period of time, which is equivalent to large but
the efficacy of the kalpa-vrksas went down, human Sfinite number of years. Each of the avasarpini and
population started to insrease, and the society bethe utsarpini is further subdivided into six time stages,
came disorganized and incapable of self-sustenance. known as kala or yuga. During the avasarpini, the
The first tirthankara, Risabhnath, prior to his renun2 six kalas characterized with the descending order
ciation, introduced agriculture, a legal code, and the a of happiness, are as follows:
institution of monarchy and the path of spiritual libSusama-susama (Extermely happy) - Not fit for
eration. Thus, in the Jain's viewpoint, Risabhnath was z moksa.
responsible for laying the formation of organized so- Z 2. Susama (Happy) - Not fit for moksa.
cial living. He trained people in basic living skills, con- o Susama-dusama (More happy than unhappy)
struction and business, and created a class system. Fit for moksa.
People who undertook construction and similar work 4. Dusama-susama (More unhappy than happy)- were called sudras, and those who adopted trade : Fit for moksa.
and business were called vaisyas. People who fought 5. Dusama (Unhappy) - Not fit for moksa.
against enemies external and internal, as well as 6. Dusama-dusama (Extremely unhappy) - Not fit
spiritual, were termed as ksatriyas. They were refor moksa.
quired to possess strong physique and self-discipline 1 Attainment of moksa, i.e., liberation of the soul, is
in order to withstand the severity of the self-adopted not considered possible from extreme conditions of
austerities, penances and adversities faced by them. either happiness or unhappiness.
This is stated to be reason that all of the 24 tirthankars Transition from Avasarpini to Utsarpini Cycles, were born in ksatriya families. I and Their Natural Progression.
Bharat Cakravati and Class System Prior to the end of the avasarpini, there is a men- After Lord Risabhnath's renunciation, Cakravati stion of a brief period of 49 days which feels like a Bharat, one of the hundreds sons of Lord Risabhnath, 3 W period of complete destruction of all living beings is said to have been the First emperor of this land. Z caused by devastating storms, winds, heat and rain. He inculcated the spirit of charity and kindness, and
It is also stated that during this period of time, a large laid down a daily routine of healthy activities and repopulation moves to safe areas with the guidance ligious practices. He established a new class of Brah- of devas and Indras, and the cycle of utsarpini starts, mans (in addition to the other three classes estab
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