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 O JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANKO AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015
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worthy that the basic ideology of Jainism has not and Upanishads suggest that the followers of the y changed much since the first tirthankara Risabnath. two traditions had mutual respect for one another.
The Vedic system, having the same goal of lib- Both the sramana and the Brahminical systems eration of soul, appears to have emerged in the era coexisted and had been preaching the path of libn of Bharat Cakravarti, the son of first tirthankara eration in their own separate ways. But, during the 11 ū Risabnath. The sramana philosophy (currently period between Parsvanath and last the 24th
known as the Jain philosophy), with no expectations Tirthankara Mahavira, animal killing for the purpose > of any kind from any God-like individuals, stressed of making sacrifices in the vedic yajnas and other on renouncing the householder's life in the search of forms of violence had become so wide spread that liberation. The Vedic and later Brahmanical systems the followers of the sramana faith distinguished themconcentrated on the theory of sacrifice and the praise selves by practicing the principle of ahimsa (non-vio
of the Gods. Attepmpts to reconcile the two ap- lence in thought, speech and action) in their personal Sproaches by several prominent kings and salaka behaviour, as well as their daily life routine. S
purusas are cited in the historical literature. Jain logic Tirthankara Mahavira raised the message of ahimsa 2 z propounded the theroy of Anekantvada (multiplicity sky-high and spread it to the world in the glorious
of viewpoints) and the Brahmanical tradition propa- way and powerful manner. I gated tolerance and respect for all faiths. The fact
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JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANK
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The Story of Puniya Sravaka and his Samayika Vrata
JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANK
In the city of Rajagrihi a Jaina Sravaka importance of Vratas as the first step towards Punamchand Sheth more known as Puniya Samadhi i.e. eternal bliss. Once the couple heard Sravaka was living happily with his wife. Being a about 'Sadharmic bhakti' from Mahavirasvami. They great devotee of Mahavira, he used to listen his started inviting people with honour and devotion and sermons daily. The couple decided to walk on the offering meals. By this way they gathered more path of salvation with the help of three jewels-Right auspicious karmas. knowledge, right perception and Right conduct. One day King Shrenik visited Puniya Sravaka as They donated their wealth and used to keep advised by Mahavira, to get the benefit of his themselves in highest Samatabhava. Both were Samayika against very attractive offer of jewels. observing fast alternate day and performing first Bhagavana Mahavira wanted to show him the real Avasyaka- the samayika-vrata followed with valuation of SAMATA in comparison of JEWELS. contemplation of 12 Bhavanas. For family income The king requested to sell him Samayika in favour both started preparing Punis from the cotton. With of iewels, but Puniya explained that Samayika is not this ethical income and purity of mind they were a material but it is a ritual performed with great happy.
devotion and contemplation of 12 Bhavanas viz. In samavika-vrata. sadhaka is taking vow of Ekatva, Anyatva, Bodhi-durlabha, etc. This way being an ascetic for 48 minutes. During this period Sadhaka is marching on spiritual uplift leaving he is like a sadhu therefore in this vrata he holds a behind Kashayas, Mithyatva and ill thought. Pratilekhana whenever he has to walk or to stand. King Shrenik on being enlightened went to During this period he is in total Samata-bhava with Samavasarana of Mahavira. He understood the real cool and calm mind. Here a sadhaka attains concept of meditation that it is not mere a ritual but transequality of mind, speech and body. All the it increases Samatabhava in follower by which soul philosophical systems in India accept the can reach to Moksa.
JAIN DHARM ANE ANYA DHARMNI AAVASHYAK KRIYAO VISHESHANK
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