Jainism For Beginners Level 03

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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repent for it. He therefore politely asked Gautam-Swami, “Does one need to repent for speaking the truth?" Gautam- Swami, equally puzzled, replied, "No one has to repent for speaking the truth." He then left Anand thinking that he would reconfirm this with Bhagawan Mahavir.
householders (Shravaks) should have faith in truth. It also shows that Gautam-Swami was simple, humble & a true follower of Lord Mahavir. When Lord Mahavir pointed out his mistake, Gautam Swami went to Anand without any hesitation, to ask for forgiveness even though he was the chief disciple of Mahavir-Swami. It also shows how impartial Lord Mahavir was because even though his chief disciple had made a mistake, he did not cover it up. On the contrary, he took the side of truth & explained his mistake to Gautamswami.
Gautam-Swami returned to Bhagawan Mahavir & asked about Anand's special ability. Mahavir replied, “Gautam, Anand was telling the truth. He has acquired Avadhi-jnan of such magnitude. Rarely does a layperson attain such power & knowledge. You should repent for your mistake Gautam-Swami set aside his alms & immediately returned to Anand & asked for his forgiveness for doubting his honesty & truthfulness.
Stories During Bhagwan Mahavir's Life
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PUNIA SHRAVAK
It is characteristic in Jain religion that if a Guru makes an error he should ask forgiveness from the disciple. Also if monks make an error then they should ask forgiveness from the laypeople.In the later part of his life Anand fasted until death & then he was reborn as a heavenly being in Saudharma Devaloka (a heavenly region). After the completion of that heavenly life, he will be reborn as a human & will attain liberation.
unia Shravak & his wife were poor P villagers by their own choice. They lived in a small hut made of mud & grass. Punia had taken a vow not to earn more than the minimum needed to survive, which at that time was 12 Dokadas (1/12 of a rupee) a day, which he earned by spinning & selling cotton yarn. He
The essence of human life is to practice one or more of the twelve vows in daily life. This story tells us how
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