Jainism For Beginners Level 02

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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Posture MUDRA
he correct posture is very much necessary
to attain sublime concentration during Chaityavandan.
Yoga Mudra : During Chaityavandan and the recital of the sutras, you must sit straight with both palms together and the fingers of one hand in the spaces between the fingers of the other hand, with the elbows to the sides of your stomach.
Mukta-shukti Mudra: You must keep your hands in the posture of an oyster shell, with both hands together so that there is a space between the two palms where the fingers meet. This posture is used at the time of recitation of the sutras Javanti Cheyi Ayim, Javanti Kevi Sahu, & Jai Viyaraya
Jin Mudra: At the time of Kayotsarga, you stand up in such a way that there is a distance of 4 inches between your two feet at the toes in the front while the distance between two heels must be less than four inches. Your hands should be hanging down. Your eyes should be fixed on the tip of your nose. Jin stood in Kayotsarga with this posture.
TEN RITUALS OF TEMPLE
Romain Meditativo PRANIDHANA
ou should engage your mind, speech and bodily
senses in Chaityavandan. By the correct bodily postures and senses focused on the Bhavpuja, by correct pronunciation of sutras, and by focusing your mind on Chaityavandan and not letting it wander, you complete the final procedure of Pranidhana.