Jain Digest 2003 09 Vol 22 No 3

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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DARSHANÄCHÄR....
are expected to have gained internal purity, there is no reason for people can be attracted towards the true faith and they can be being disaffected by their outward appearance. Thus, absence of induced to realize the importance of truth. Pratishtha Mahotsav, disaffection is also a part of Nirvichikitsä.
processions, conventions, cultural programs, exhibitions and other The fourth aspect is Amoodhaditthia or Amoodbadrishti. It displays, giving awards, distribution of publications and other gifts means not to be influenced or swayed by the outward shows to the people, impressive participation in the religious functions displays etc. Suppose, one happens to witness a splendorous are the different modes of Prabhävanä. The purpose of Prabhävanä procession of some sect which is not based on the truth. It is possible is to make favorable impression in the minds of the people. that he may be impressed by such show and may think that the These eight aspects are vital to attainment of the right Jain performances are rather dull and dry. This would tend to shake perception or Samyakuva on which Jainism lays all possible his faith. This aspect therefore lays down that his conviction of the emphasis. The reason is that it is impossible to have the proper true faith should be so strong that he would not be unduly insight without gaining right perception. Even the Jnän obtained influenced by such outward shows and displays, however glamorous without gaining right perception is therefore termed as Äjnän. It they may be.
should be noted that the term Äjnän' is not the same as ignorance. The fifth aspect is called Uvavooha or Upabruhan. It means It means wrong or misdirected knowledge. Jainism describes three adoration of virtues and includes appreciating even the minor types of such Ajnän. The knowledge obtained by intellect without virtues with a view to encourage the persons concerned. The healthy gaining right perception is termed as Matiajnän; that obtained encouragement works as an incentive that helps in raising the faith from books etc. without gaining right perception is tern of such persons. That should however never verge towards undue Shrutajnän; and acquiring Avadhijnän in absence of the right praise. Otherwise, it would amount to flattery, which has to be perception is termed as Avadhiajnän or Vibhanginän. It is not avoided under all circumstances.
possible to attain Manahparyäyjnän and Kevaljnän without gaining
the right perception. There are therefore no terms like The sixth aspect is called Thirikarane or Sthirikaran. It means
Manahparyayajnän or Kevalajnän. stabilization. We have mentioned about the unflinching faith while discussing Nirvichikitsä. The difference between these two aspects is that the former deals with one's own faith, while this one deals with stabilizing the faith of others. This can be done by providing the right information or by otherwise extending help in understanding the true essence. Religious classes, training camps, bringing out publications, audiovisual discussions, study circles, discourses, seminars etc. are helpful in this respect. The factor of
(continued from Page 17) encouragement mentioned in the fifth aspect also helps in stabilizing the faith and can therefore be considered a part of this Sankä Kankha Vigichchhä, Pasansa Taha Santhavo Kulingisu aspect.
Sammattassaiäre, Padikkame Desiam Savvam The seventh is Vachchhal or Vätsalya. Literally it means
It means that if I have indulged during the day in any affection. But it also denotes sharing, caring, loving, helping etc. transgressions of Samyaktava like harboring doubts, expectations, The person having the right perception would have innate affection wavering faith, adoration of wrong faith or close contact with misfor others belonging to the true faith. He would spontaneously believers, I atone for the same. try to help those who are in distress or are any way afflicted. Such Shrävaks should of course not do any injustice to others and help can take the form of financial, medical, educational or any should stay vigilant to avoid hurting any living being. They cannot other aid. Such help should be extended secretly so that the person remain possessionless, but they should lay voluntary limitations getting the aid is not any way embarrassed in availing of the same. on their possessions. In place of the major restraints, they have The help can also be extended in solving some problems or in thus to observe five minor ones called Anuvratas. Moreover, they redress of the grievances etc. Sädharmivätsalya, health fair and should observe three auxiliary restraints and four disciplinary collection of usable clothes for distribution among the poor and restraints. These restraints are discussed in the second part of this needy are illustrative of this aspect.
book The last aspect is known as Pabhavane or Prabhävanä. It means (Editor's note: Articles on DARSHANÄCHÄRand raising the esteem for the faith. This can be done by undertaking CHÄRITRÄCHÄR are from Manubhai Doshi's book Spiritual Code activities that would make favorable impression. Thereby, the and Restraints two chapters were pulished in the last issue.)
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