Glimpses Of World Religions

Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: Navbharat Sahitya Mandir

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Glimpses of World Religions
The Jains ask for forgiveness by saying 'Michchhami Dukkadam' with folded hands. Michchhami Dukkadam means may the evil act of mine become fruitless. The feeling of forgiveness is the invaluable gift of the Jain Dharma. The Digambar Creed
Digambar : All the directions are the clothes of those persons who are called Digambar. The saintliness in Digambar creed of Jain Dharma is extremely difficult. There are strict rules such as stark nakedness as an external act, secludedness, so far as posible, to move about in the forest to take food only once and that too by standing, to drink water only once and that too in the “Anjali” (palms of hands). Food is also taken according to strict standards of ceremonies, after cleaning it. They do not use any utensil or dish; moreover, if a particular monk is not familiar or has lack of knowledge about the Sadgāhan (donation of food) of the Shrawak householder, the Muni has to remain without food that day, and that too observing silence. The lady who has been consecrated is called Ārjeeka (Aryājee). She is allowed to put on only one white cloth.
Samyak Darshan or right seeing is the first step towards getting the liberation or Moksha. Once a person has achieved Samyakatva, the rounds and rounds of births of his are nearing the end (comes to an end). They have faith in the philosophical belief that Moksha' or Liberation is sure to be got. Visiting the temples, for bowing down to God (Dev Darshan) – worship - devotion – ‘Aarati’.
In order to realise the real truth about the soul, much importance is given to Swadhyaya (self-study) and Satsang (company of good people). In spite of this, daily bowing to the idol of the Jin as well as listening to his sermons is not without significance. Pour daily pure water's showering over God