Jain Thoughts And Prayers English Gujarati

Author(s): Kanti V Mardia
Publisher: Yorkshire Jain Foundation

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A. MEDITATION: INITIAL CHECK LIST
JAIN MEDITATION*
1.
I adore the three jewels:
Right Faith Right Knowledge Right Conduct
The purpose of the Jain Meditation is to stop the influx of karmons and to shed existing karmic matter so that the true nature of the immortal self is manifested through its qualities of infinite Knowledge, infinite Perception, infinite Bliss and infinite Energy.
2.
I shall have with humility:
Amity for all Appreciation for those above Equanimity for those who cannot hear the teaching Compassion for those below.
For daily meditation, about 20 minutes are recommended with 48 minutes being a maximum.
3.
erythin
Ligh
After a relaxed sitting posture, the first step is to practice breathing (Pranaayaam); inhale, retain the breath, exhale in the ratio of 1:2:1, i.e inhale with a count of 8, then retain the breath with a count of 16 and exhale with a count of 8. This exercise is repeated, say 12 times. Once you are relaxed, you can contemplate your daily life. The following checklist of five 'lower' vows should set up a structure: "Ahimsaa" being the main principle. The aim is to reinforce your identification with your "Higher Self".
I radiate light to everyone and everything
I am Light and only Light can come to me I am Infinite Knowledge Infinite Perception Infinite Bliss Infinite Energy
Know
* Adapted from Chitrabhanu, "Pratikraman Meditation" Divine Knowledge Society, Mumbai.
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