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dravya pujapu
and bhav Pu
beisance, worship, and devotion to
God are done with different types of materials and with spiritual reflection. Use of these materials and recitation of religious sutras constitutes Dravya Puja, whereas reflection on a Tirthankar's qualities constitutes Bhava Puja. The sutras sung while performing the Dravya puja provide the seed thoughts for Bhava Puja. The full benefit to the soul occurs through Bhava Puja.
ashta prakari performing the
puja L e Jains perform many types of Pujas
for various religious and social ceremonies, with each Puja symbolizing different aspects of the religion. One should understand the meaning and purpose and reflect upon the proper aspects while performing the Puja rituals.
"Ashta" means "eight." "Prakari" means “types," and "Dravya" means "material." Eight types of materials are used in various Jain Pujas. Following is the list of materials used in pujas : Jal (Water), Chandan (Sandalwood), Pushpa (Flower), Dhoop (Incense), Deepak (Lamp), Akshat (White Rice). Naivedya (Sweets), and Fal (fruits).
In Jain Puja, we do not offer material to Tirthankars (God) with the desire of getting something in return. The material used is a symbolic representation to acquire virtues and a reflection to improve ourself spiritually.
Simple daily puja or special occasional puja involve offering of the same eight materials.
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