Journey to Enlightenment Part 01

Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Chetana Catherine Florida, Nirmala Hanke, Raksha Penni Helsene
Publisher: Create Space

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actions, not only in this lifetime but any time before. We learn to embrace asking for and giving forgiveness for those beings whom we have hurt and those who have hurt us. The heart that is searching to be just love does not have room to hold hurt and anger. So we become aware through meditation that to forgive is truly a divine state of love. Only by forgiving and asking for forgiveness can we experience that which we all look for in life, but only a few will find it - LOVE.
Thirty million Jains from all over the world will be holding Paryushana, Forgiveness Festival from August 26-September 3. They have this festival every year to cleanse, purify and forgive. If you would like to participate in Paryushana at the Jain Temple of Greater Detroit, call Prachi or Nirmala, or the Jain Temple in your area.
In conclusion, as we go on meditating and growing spiritually together, I would like to say to all of you "Miccha Mi Dukkadum” (Me-Cham-Me Do-Kah-Dum) which means, "If I have hurt you in any way at any time, please forgive me.”
Love and Light,
Chetana
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