Jain Journal 2002 10

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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JAIN JOURNAL : VOL-XXXVII. NO. 2 OCT, 2002 (it is laid down) that separate pūjā of pañcaparameşths, worship of inain image of the Lord, Navadevatā pujā, Trikalā Tirthankara community pūjā, püjā of Nompi diety, Bāhubali svami pūja, Srutagañadhara pūjā, pūjā of Yakşa and Yakșis of Nompi Dicty, pūjā of Sāsana Devatās, pūjā of Kşetrapāla Brahmadova and others has to be performed accompanied by 'mahārghya, mahāśānti mantra, visarjana with offerings. Ananta Nompi, Friday nompi, Dašalaksana nompi, Șodhasakaraṇabhāvanā vrata will enable the srāvaka to maintain purity and austerity of mind and thoughts. These relighious functions are observed in the month of Bhādrapada. Mode of worship on the occasion of installation
(Pratisthā-pancakalyānotsava) Pratisthā' means installing images of Arhanta, Siddha, Upadhyāya, Sarvasādhu, Srutadevata, Srutaskanda.It is not mear image or idol that is installed. In that image or idol, the grcat powers and virtues of God will be incarnated. Here installation of the image is not in its external forin. It is the enshrinement of internal and latcnt powcis and greatness of God. As such the image represents God and hence it is worshipped as God.
On the occasion of installing the images of Jina made of metal or stone in the Basadi, pūjā festival is conducted with pancakalyāna' principles. They are: Garbhāvatarana kalyāņa, Janmabhişeka kalyāņa, Dīkņā kalyāņa , Kēvala jnāna kalyāņa and Moksa kalyāņa offered symbolically to Tirthankara Svāmi. In a way on the occasion of pūjā a dramatic atmosphere prevails and pervades. Devotees play the roles of Indra-pratīndra, Aştakannikas and the parents of Jina. They repeat the pūjā festival and its reverence of God at the time of pancakalyāņa.
Usually pancakalyāṇa rituals are performed from 9 to 15 days, or it should be performed at least for 5 days, or if circumstances do not permit, should be perforincd for 3 days. Festival of 15days is called "Nyāsa pratisthā (extended rituals), festival of 5 days is called Madhyama' pratisthā (rituals concised) and festival of 3 fays is called Saikṣipta pratisthā. (condensed)
In 'Dhvajāröhana' rituals, Dhvajadanda is installed through āvāhana, stapana and sannidhikarana formalities invoking sarvahna Yaksas and Sarvadhvaja Dieties, chanting hyinns. Sankalpa is done considering that Dhvajadanda represents ratnatraya and the Dhvaja is symbolic of kēvalajnána. All the Gods and Goddesses are invoked so that the pūjā and rituals be performed without any trouble or hindrance.