Jainism For Beginners Level 02

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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PRECAUTIONS
While reciting Chaityavandan, we should not engage in any other activities, including forming the swastika from rice.
csere are the precautions to be U taken in respect of worship.
7. When we leave the temple, we should
not turn our back towards the idols of Arihantas. Rather, we should walk backwards a few steps first & then leave.
1. We must respect the idols as living
Arihantas. In case, the idol of Arihanta has to be carried from one place to another; it should be carried in reverence by holding it straight with the support of both hands beneath it.
The Jain religion is based on internal devotion. The Kriya (associated outside activities) are simply to strengthen your internal devotional thought processes.
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CONCLUSION
The flowers selected should be fallen naturally, and should not be plucked from plants for this purpose. The buds of the flowers should not be removed. When making a garland of the flowers, a needle should not be used for stringing them together, and they should not be washed.
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oing to a Jain temple is one of
the most important daily essential activities in a householders life. There are several different procedures to be observed in the temple, it is of utmost importance not to wear silk or leather articles inside the temple (or anywhere).
3. While using a soft brush to clear things
stuck to the idols of the finas, it should not make even the slightest noise. We may clean the idols with a wet thick cloth to remove sandalwood marks. Do not rub the idols roughly.
TEN RITUALS OF TEMPLE
4. The flowers, the decorations, and the
sandalwood paste should be kept on a clean plate and should not be allowed to fall to the ground. In case they do
fall, they should not be used in Puja. 5. While preparing the sandalwood
paste, we must cover our mouth with a clean cloth. When we finish, we should wash our hands and the stone slab properly.
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