Jainism For Beginners Level 03

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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throughout their life. A devout Shravak practices Samayika everyday. Great detail on the subject of Samayika is in the Jain canonical books. One should practice at least one Samayika a day, if not more. Time spent in Samayika is time spent as a Sadhu.
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VANDANA
Respecting and saluting Guru Maharaj.
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CHATURVINSHATI-STAD
Six Essentials Avashyak
In the absence of Tirthankar, our
true teachers are our Jain Acharyas, Upadhyays and Sadhus, who show us the path of liberation. They are the practitioners of the true path of salvation. By paying respect to Jain monks and sadhvijis, one becomes humble, controls his ego and pride; and develops the quality of humility (Vinay). This process subdues our passions, and helps us advance spiritually.
Praying and appreciating the qualities of
the twenty-four Tirthankars.
Pogassa Sutra is the ChaturvinshatiL Stava. By reciting Logassa Sutra with true faith, one purifies their thoughts, and attains the right perception. One who has the right perception attains Moksha in a relatively short time. By praising the qualities of Tirthankars, passions are subdued.
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