$JES 102 Jainism I Basic of Jainism Level 1 Book

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

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Some idols are in the lotus posture with their eyes closed in meditation and are without any decoration.
Some idols are also in standing meditative posture. Every idol has a symbol (Länchhan) on its base. Each and every Tirthankar has a different symbol. This helps us know which Tirthankar the idol represents.
A donation box or 'Bhandär" in the temple encourages us to donate without expectations of praise or becoming famous. When we give, we develop a good heart.
Key Words
Nissihi
Deräsar
Upäshray
Bhandär
Namo Jinänam
Ängi
Länchhan
Dhajä
MY TEMPLE
Questions:
What do we say when we enter Deräsar?
How can we find out what Tirthankar the idol represents?
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