English Pratikraman Introduction and Ritual together for English Speaking Jains

Author(s): Mayur and Rita Lodaya (Speaker)
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Aura or Halo (Bhämandal) - A circle of light around Tirthankar's head. A total of 10,000,000 x 10,000,000 (=100,000 billion) human beings, heavenly beings, and animals can be accommodated within a space of 1 Yojan Square when a Tirthankar delivers sermons.
19 Attributes Created by Heavenly Gods: • Wheel of dharma (Dharma-chakra) that moves with Tirthankar
Chämar A throne Three layered umbrella over the head of Tirthankar A flag (Dharma-Dhaja) Nine golden lotus flowers to walk upon A gold, silver, and jewel-laden fort (Samavasaran) for delivering sermons Visibility of Tirthankar's face from all directions while delivering sermons Ashok tree Thorns face downwards while Arihant is walking Trees bow down to Tirthankar Music from divine drums at the time of sermons Cool soothing breeze Circumambulation of birds Sprinkles of fragrant water Shower of fragrant flowers Hair and nails do not grow following renunciation Ten million heavenly beings always accompany Tirthankar The seasons are always favorable
34 attributes of Tirthankar - Digambar Tradition
10 attributes present at birth: • Most beautiful body
Body full of fragrance Body devoid of perspiration Body devoid of excretion
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