Jainism For Beginners Level 02

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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निमोदसणस्स
NAVPAD OLI
नमोतवस्स
Apalit
नमानाणस्सा
wice a year, falling in
March/April (Chaitra) & September October (Ashwin), the nine-day Oli period of semi-fasting called Ayambilis observed by takingonly one meal a day of very plain food (without any spices, salt, milk, oil, butter, fruits or vegetables). It is observed to meditate upon Pancha Paramesthi. Jnan, Darshan, Charitra, & Tapa, which are collectively known as Navapada. The importance of Navapada is preached by the sermons given during these days. King Shripal & Mayanasundari were ardent devotees of Navapada.
Full moon day KARTIK POORNÍMA
The full moon day of Kartik
he Chaturmas that beings on Ashadh
Chaturdashi, comes to an end of the full moon dayin Kartik. Afterthis, the Jain Sadhus & Sadhvis begin their wandering Padyatra. i.e. travel on foot. A pilgrimage to Shatrunjay - Palitana on this day is considered to be of great importance. Thousands of Jains go on pilgrimages on this day. This day also is celebrated as the birth-day of Kalikalasarvajna Acharya Bhagwant Srimadvijay Hemchandrasuriji who was born on this day. (in Vikram
Samant 1134 or 1078 A.D).