Portrait of Jain Religion

Author(s): Narendra Jain
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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poetry- rendering of 12 Bhavana, but the most popular is the one written by poet Bhudardas in the 19th century. Its translation in English rendered by the author together with the original poem in colloquial Hindi language of 19th century in Roman script) is as follows:
(1)
(1)
Nothing is eternal (Anitya Bhavna) All persons
Raja Rana, Chhatrapati
Hathin ke aswar Even elephant-riding Emperors, rulers and chieftains
Marna sabko ek din Have to die one day
Apni-apni bar. When it is their turn
(2)
(2) There is no savior (Asharan
Bhavna) Gods and Goddesses Collective might and power Family, father and mother None can save a mortal From the jaws of death ever
Dal-Bal Devi Devata Mat-pita parivar Marti biriyan jeeva ko Koi na rakhan haar.
(3)
(3)
The world is an illusion ( Sansar
Bhavna) Unhappy all are The poor without purchasing power The rich is shackles of desire All the world over Happiness is nowhere
Daam bina nirdhan dukhi Trishna-vasha dhanawan Kahun na such sansar mein Sab jag dekho chhan.
(4)
(4) One is alone ( Akatva Bhavna) One is born alone One dies alone A living being Has truly none Real relation or companion
Aap akela avatare Mare akela hoy Yun kabahun es jeeva ko Sathi-saga na koy.
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A Portrait of Jain Religion