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Gyan Samvad : For Youth By Youth
Mrs. Kavita Ajay Mehta
"I hope articles like this will attract more young people to Prabuddh Jivan. Please ask the young people in your home to ask questions via email to sejalshah@gmail.com. Please mention Gyan Samvad in the
subject line" (All these questions have been answered by teachings and strive for the same are called Jains. Mrs. Kavita Ajay Mehta, who is a Jain Scholar)
Q. 3: Why do my parents place such great imQ.1: What are the basics of Jainism that I should portance on visiting the temple? be aware of?
Ans : A Jain goes to a temple for inspiration. Just Ans: Knowing Jain mantras or being born in a as we touch an elder's feet to show respect, visiting a
Jain family does not mean that you are automati- temple symbolises respect for our guides. cally a good Jain. It is how you act that matters.
A temple helps you understand the religion, learn A good Jain has universal love for all living beings
about our role models such as the tirthankars, meet and is non violent (Ahimsa), does not lie (Satya), does
other like minded people, consult with maharajsahebs not steal (Achaurya), shows restraint over desires
to guide us towards the right path, find a beautiful and (Brahmacharya), does not hoard more than what he
peaceful place for meditation and positive energy etc. or she needs (Aparigraha) and demonstrates healthy
What a temple visit should not be is a plea to God for respect for others' view-points (Anekantavada).
some material wish fulfilment.
Of course there may be evolved souls who do not Q.2: What does the word Jain mean?
need to go to the temple and can achieve the same Ans : The word Jina means conqueror or victor. The Jina is one who is victorious over his four pas
through good reading, listening and introspection.
Visiting a temple just as a formality is not enough sions - Anger (Krodh), Pride (Maan), Attachments
to make you a good Jain. Having good man (thoughts), (Maya) and Greed (Lobh). He is in full control of his
vachan (words) or kaya (deeds) is more important, but Indriyas (five senses) and Man (mind and emotions).
it is best to do both - go to the temple AND restrain Such a person has shed his soul of his Karma and
oneself from harmful thinking, harmful speaking and has become free from the cycle of life and death, living blissfully in Siddhalok for eternity. Those that follow there
harmful actions.
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