Jain Funeral Procedures

Author(s): Tansukh J Salgia
Publisher: Tansukh J Salgia

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KSHAMAAPANAA SUTRA
(FORGIVENESS MANTRA) KHAAMEMII SAVVE JIVAA SAVVE JIVAA KHAMANTU ME METTI ME SAVVE BHUESUU VERAM MAJJHAM ΝΑ ΚΕΝΑΙ. I grant forgiveness to all living beings; and may all of them forgive me. I have friendship with all living beings; and hostility toward none.
Service of the Word
Words of Assurance. The presider repeats the following prayer:
Anyone who recognizes their divine self is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Friends, believe in the truth and nature of the indestructible, pure Soul; and be at peace.
Words of Remembrance: The life of the deceased may be remembered with affection and respect
by a friend (s), family member(s), or the presider. (Mention may be made of the person's Jain life and service to the community):
The presider says: "We will now have some words of remembrance from __person's name(s) and relationship to the deceased/family__."
Prayers Readings/Hymns/Sermon for Illumination:
(Optional Reading(s) from Scriptures, Hymns, and Sermon: - The Scripture readings would be from Jain texts and appropriate for the illumination education of the gathering people.)
First Reading Jain hymn(s) (bhajans or stavans) - for example, Viitraag Stotra, etc. (Briefly explain the meaning before the hymn begins.)
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