Essence of Jainism Part 02

Author(s): Kushalchandravijay
Publisher: 108 jain Tirth Darshan Trust

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desired activities? When we examine Karemi Bhante Sutra itself for guidance, we find the mention of six essential activities enjoined on a householder in an implied manner, as described below :
First - Samayik Avashyak-word "Karemi" "I do". from the Karemi Bhante Sutra, denotes activity of "Samayik".
Second · Chauvisattho or "Logassa" Avashyak Sutra, word Bhante Oh Great One of the aforesaid Sutra, denotes, a prayerful address to 24 Arihants, while bowing down to them in reverence.
Third - Guru Vandan-Avashyak Sutra-Two words "Tassa Bhante" of the aforesaid Sutra again denoting a prayerful address but in this case to a guru, while, bowing down to him in reverence.
Fourth - Pratikraman-Avashyak Sutra Three words "Padi Kamani Nindami Garihami" respectively meaning (I return from sins). I censure what is commited. (l confess openly what is committed) of the aforesaid sutra refer to the process of moving away from the sins in the same sense as it is intended in Pratikraman.
Fifth - Kausagg-Avashyak Sutra- To words "Appanam Voshirami" "I give up my ego" of the aforesaid sutra-denote concept of Kausagga.
Sixth - "Pachakhana Avashyak Sutra- the word "Pachkami" of the aforesaid sutra. denotes concept of desisting by a vow from what is undesirable.
It is said that more merits are earned in Samayik then in the construction of a jain Temple covered with studded diamonds in gold, with gold paved steps leading to it.
Karemi Bhante thus finds place in both Avashyaks-Samayik and Pachakhan. It's great significance in Aradhana is, therefore self evident.
IMPORTANCE OF IRIAVAHI SUTRA :
An Illustration of Aimutta Muni In a street of Polaspur, a Seven years old child-Prince, named Aimutta, whose prarents were king Vijaya and Queen Shree Devi, was once found playing with friends. It was a noon time and very hot when Gautamswami, bare-footed and bald-headed, was going arond begging. Aimutta was curious and asked him politely, "Great One, what may I do for you?" He was told that they were on the way, begging for food. The boy invited him to his house. His mother was greatly pleased with the boy's love for the Muni and
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