$JES 302 Jain Philosophy Level 3 Book

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

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GOING TO THE TEMPLE - SHVETÄMBAR TRADITION
Chapter 07 - Going To The Temple - Shvetämbar Tradition
One can pray at anytime, anywhere. But a special sacred place, set-aside just for prayer, is the temple. Because it is a sacred place, there are special rules one should follow while in the temple. First of all, before you go to a temple, you should take a bath and wear clean clothes. These clothes cannot be made of leather, wool, or silk. For Pujä there should be special clothes worn only when going to the temple. Shoes must be removed outside the temple. When one sees the idols for the first time, the hands should be folded, the head should be slightly bowed and 'Namo Jinänam' should be recited. This means I salute Jin' and is a sign of respect. Afterwards, one performs Dasha -Trika, or the ten rituals that should be followed at a temple.
Ten Rituals of the Temple (Dasha-Trik) 01 Nissihi
Renunciation 02 Pradakshina Circumambulation - going around the Jin's idol 03 Pranam
Salutation 04 Pujä
Worship 05 Avasthä-chintan Contemplation upon the various states of the Lord Dishatyag
Concentrate only on Jin's idol 07 Pramärjana Cleaning the floor before sitting down Älambana
Mental support 09 Mudras
Postures for meditation 10 Pranidhana Remain meditative
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