Jaina Method Of Curing

Author(s): Manju Jain
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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Riddhi (le pouvoir surnaturel)
Om hrim arham namo ghor guna-parakkamānam
(Jhraum jhraum namah swāhā)
Evidential Story - 31
Tirthankars by birth are rich in strength and beauty. Then by meditation and penance their body glows like gold. The light (glow) which is the result of penance and wisdom and knowledge of being one with God makes them appear extremely beautiful in the religious assembly.
Under the Ashoka tree Shri Jinendra Dev is sitting on a throne. The Yaksha attendants with are whisking with 64 whiskers (chanvars) to drive away insects, flies etc. just as servants of a king serve him. The colour of the whisker's is extremely white and bright like that of a jasmine flower.
The unique, heavenly scene is imprinted on the heart of the devotee. He is comparing the divine beauty with the heavenly natural beauty when the milk like stream falling from a high mountain waterfall appears like moonlights, its natural beauty fills a dry heart with love. Then just imagine the waterfall cascading from the golden sumeru mountain would be so enchanting and a real treat for the eyes.
When the earthly nature is so enchanting then what can one say about the spiritual beauty of the divine body which is immortal (firm) and glowing like the golden sumeru mountain and on which 64 waterfalls (whiskers) are being fixed. As if the whiskers moving continuously (constantly) from up to down (high to low) are telling the world that those who fall at the feet of the Lord, by law, will rise up i.e. they will be raised, delivered from all evils.
The kings of this world are honoured with decorated umbrellas on their thrones. These umbrellas are used not for protection from sun rays or rain but to show their grandeur and majesty. In the religious assembly shree Arhant Dev is seated with three umbrellas with fringes studded with jewels and pearls place one on another. They appear more beautiful and cool than the glittering moonlight and they have even prevented strong sunlight with their glow.
Here the writer glorifies the three umbrellas saying. "Oh Jinashwar dev! the three umbrellas above your head signify that you are the one and only ruler of the world above, middle and below.
For the fulfilment of a work or plan mantra chanting is one solution (way) by which we can please devis and devtas. The works which are very difficult or seem impossible can also be achieved through this. By chanting mantras the devotee can enhance strength of mind, words and body. This way one can develop a very good personality. But one thing is sure that only when the right time arrives only the mantras and tantras become fruitful. While doing bad deeds one can not gain much.