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RITUALS
D03 - Going to the Temple (Shvetämbar & Digambar Tradition)
6. Center of Forehead: 7. Center of Throat: 8. Center of Chest: 9. Navel:
Eso Pancha Namukkäro Savvapävappanäsano Mangalä Nam Cha Savve Sim Padhamam Havai Mangalam
Notes Right and Left sides mentioned here are of the idol or Murti and not of the person doing puja Right Toe is on the opposite side the Right Knee, Arm and Shoulder of the idol Do not put Chandan on the palm or any other body parts of the idol Use the ring finger of the right hand for chandan puja. The finger nail should not touch the idol. Significance of Nav-anga Pujä Toes Oh! Arihanta, you traveled great distances by foot to preach to the ignorant souls
and to show them the right path of life. I therefore worship your feet. I wish for
that kind of strength so that I can also bring righteousness for others and myself. Knees With the help of these knees you stood motionless in meditation for days and
achieved omniscience. By worshipping your knees I also wish to find the strength
to meditate. Forearm Even though you had all the amenities and riches, you gave away everything with
these hands, to realize your true self and to show the right path to mankind. All living beings were safe at your hands, as you promised them safety. By worshipping your hand, I wish I do not get attached to material wealth, and I
promise nonviolence towards all living beings. Shoulders Even though you possessed the strength, you never misused it and never had
pride. Your strength also carried the burden of saving others. Likewise, I wish
never become proud and I am able to carry responsibilities. Head Bhagawän, you were always absorbed in self-realization and in the betterment of
all living beings. I wish to have the ability to think about wellbeing of others. Siddha-shila is located on the top of the universe. By worshipping the head, I wish
to reach Siddha-shilä. Forehead Because of Tirthankar Näm-karma, all three worlds pray to you. You are the
crown jewel of three worlds. You were able to endure pleasure and pain equally.
Worshipping your forehead will bring good qualities to me. Neck With your soothing and sweet speech, you touched so many lives and helped
them realize their own selves. Let my speech work for the good of others. Heart Oh! Vitaraga Bhagawän! your heart is full of amity, compassion, and mercy.
Likewise, I wish my heart be full of these virtues. Navel The navel is the center for concentration of the mind during meditation. I wish to
attain the highest form of meditation to realize the self, as you did. I wish for that strength by worshipping this navel of yours
3. Pushpa (Flower) Pujä:
Perfumed, a flower in full bloom I hold; For this Pujä, which destroys the misery of birth.
Just as a bee hovers around the flower;
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