$JES 901 Jainism and Spiritual Awakening E9

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

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08 - SAMVAR -STOPPAGE OF KARMA
Twelve Bhävanä (Reflections or Contemplations) To make room for pure thoughts and to drive out the evil ones, Jainism recommends reflecting on the twelve thoughts known as the Twelve Bhävanä (Anuprekshä) or Reflections with deep concern and feelings. These twelve Bhävanäs cover a wide field of Jainism. Anitya Bhävanä Impermanence of everything in the
world Asharan Bhävanä No one provides real protection Samsär Bhävanä There is no permanent relationship in
universe
Ekatva Bhävanä
Solitude of the soul
Separateness of soul
Impureness of the body
Anyatva Bhävanä Ashuchi Bhävanä Äsrava Bhävanä Samvar Bhävanä
Nirjarä Bhävanä
Influx of karma Stoppage of influx of karma Shedding of karma Transitory of universe Unattainability of right faith, knowledge, and conduct
Loka Bhävanä
Bodhidurlabh Bhävanä
Dharma Bhävanä
Unattainability of true preceptor, scriptures, and religion
Four Compassionate Bhävanäs or Reflection Along with the above 12 Bhävanäs, some literature recommends practicing four positive compassionate Bhävanäs, known as auxiliary Bhävanäs. They help one to develop purity of thought and sincerity in the practice of religion. Adopting these Bhävanäs in one's daily life can make a person very virtuous. Maitri
Amity or Friendship to all living beings Pramod
Appreciation of virtues of other human beings Karuna
Compassion and helping other living beings
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