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 NA KENAI.
English translation: 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.
THE JAIN CREED:
I believe in the Jain Creed, which asserts six truths underlying human happiness and purpose. 1. I believe in the existence of independent Soul. 2. That Soul is eternal and is the source of my consciousness, happiness and life
energy. 3. That Soul is the doer of my actions. 4. That Soul is the knower, and experiences the results of my actions. 5. That there is liberation of Soul from karmic, material bondage and the cycle of
re- births. 6. That there is a way to liberation which I can follow; which is through Right Faith, Right
Knowledge, and Right Conduct.
This, as a Jain, I believe.
OM Shanti! Shanti! Shanti.
MORE INFORMATION
Most states have a licensing board that regulates the funeral industry. You may contact the board in your state for information or help. If you want additional information about making funeral arrangements and the options available, you may want to contact interested business, professional and consumer groups.
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