$JES 102 Jainism I Basic of Jainism Level 1 Book

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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My TEMPLE
which is called the Dhajä. Red color represents Siddha and White color represents Arihanta or Tirthankara.
Before entering the temple, we must take off our shoes. We do not eat, drink, or chew gum in temple. We also do not talk or run around in temple.
After removing
our shoes, we place Chandan Tilak on our forehead. Putting on Tilak means that we are accepting Bhagawän's teachings.
When we enter the temple, we say "Nissihi". This means we will leave thoughts of our daily life behind and only think about prayer, pujä, meditation, and Arihanta Bhagawän.
We ring the bell (Ghant) after saying Nissihi to express our happiness for Darshan and to spread a joyous and divine sound through the temple and our heart.
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