Jainism For Beginners Level 02

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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The third Nissihi is said right after finishing worship with the physical substances (Dravyapuja) and at the beginning of the internal devotional worship (Bhavpuja/ Chaityavandan).
-Circumambulation PRADAKSHINA
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ou circumambulate (go around in a circle) the Jin idols three times, from the left to the right, keeping the Jin idols on your right side. The circumambulations remind you that
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there are three remedies to overcome attachment and hatred and to attain liberation:
Samyag Darshan (Right Faith) Samyag Inan (Right Knowledge) Samyag Charitra (Right Conduct)
For eternity we have been revolving in the cycle of birth and death. Obtaining knowledge about the self as experienced and explained by the Jin and instilling these teachings into our behavior, our liberation becomes a certainty. We reflect upon these lines as we circumambulate around the idols.
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Salutation PRANAM
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salute the idols of Tirthankars three times.
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1. The first salutation is offered either when you see the Shikhar, or when you see the Idols of the Tirthankars (usually at the time of entering temple), by placing the folded hands over the slightly bent forehead and saying Namo Jinanam.
The second salutation is done with folded hands and bowed body as you come near the sanctum (Gabharo - place of idols).
3. The third salutation is done while
touching the ground with five body parts (2 knees, 2 hands, and the forehead) before performing Chaityavandan/Bhavpuja (internal devotional worshipping). This is called Panchanga-Pranipat.
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