Puja Book

Publisher: USA Jain Center Northern Calfornia

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August 4-7, 2000
Parisdi Maher Agil Bock 1.29. AKHAND DIPAK STHAPANA PUJA
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August 17, 2000 The image of Sadgou is of great importance and it is only next to the image of Vertrag Bhagan. In modern times, it is difficult to find truly self realized Gson Sadguru's image is a basis for the meditation, His lotus feet are basis for worship. His divine words are basis of Marstrand His divine grace is a basis of salvation.
We are fortunate that Shri Laguräjswämi (Prabhushriji), who was a true disciple of Shrimadji and had attained self realization. He has graced us with his divine blessing by introducing Shrimad Rajchandra as our Sadgon Bhagrupst. Prabhushriji established Agas Ashram and spent his entire life to reinforce in all of us the significance of Shrimadji's Agningame and gave his personal guarantee: "Any one who believes in Shrimadji's teachings based on my testimony and worships Him with His Agrändita will attain liberation (Moksha)...".
According to our scripture, we should install Akhond Dipak (continuous light from Dipak, Dipak has a candle like flame) for the most auspicious Pratishchi Mahotse event. This one is done next to the right of the Kumth. The place where the Akhand Dipak is installed, it is believed that the place will be free of any external disturbances (spet). At this place, the heavenly beings with right perception (Seruk Darsher) are present to guard. Dipak is a symbol of inner peace and awakens our "pure" consciousness. It represents the brightness of right knowledge (Scorrak fnäne) and removes the darkness of our ignorance.
1.30. WÄRÄ ROPAN
By installing the Crimpt of Laguräjswämi, we are reminded of his testimony to worship Shrimadji with all our faith and follow His teachings to attain selfrealization. In general, one has to take and practice the Aguanta as prescribed by Prabhushniji.in order to recognize the true power of Shrimadji's teachings.
With the auspicious aspiration, happiness and peace are wished to every living being in the universe. In this auspicious ritual, four or more unmarried girls (Ksenin Kari) mix the rich farm clay and grains in a clay utensil, and then gently pour pure water on the mixture. This is like a process of sowing good seeds, which will grow into a very green and healthy plant. Similarly, during this auspicious ritual, it is prayed that our Sangh will grow spiritually stronger to represent the teachings of Bharu Mahavir.
1.31. NAVGRALA PUJA
By installing the nitrapat of Shri Brahmachariji, we are following the Agra of Prabhushriji to reinforce the Mubmärg of Shriamadji which was handed over to Shri Brahmchäriji by Laguräjswämi who has given his testimony: "It is my seal of approval that Brahmachariji has attained self realization". In fact most of the literature we have today about Shronadji's teachings has materialized and blossomed due to enormous efforts and dedication of Shri Brahmchäriji who spent thirty years in Agas Asrahm under the direct guidance of Prabhushirji. It is stated without a doubt that one cannot truly understand and receive Shrimadji's divine grace without studying and respecting Patrassada and Pragurbadh, the modern Shrimad Bhagamat composed by Shri Brahmachariji.
As we're devotees of the Veetrag Bhagatur, nine planets among others are also devotees of HIM. They are very powerful. As we invite other Sanghs to our Pratishtha Mahotsa, we invite these nine planets (Nev graha) to our Pratishtha Mahotse by performing certain rituals in accordance with our scripture. Ashurakäri Pra is performed by reciting appropriate Mants for each planet. we pray for peace, contentment, growth and protection of our entire Swah. Using cotton rosary (Mala) with unique color for each planet, the auspicious Mantras are recited. This ritual is believed to at least spiritually benefit the families who are participating with the right aspiration, and affects others positively.
1.28. KUMBH STUÄRANÄ PUJA
1.32. DAS DIKPAL. PUJA
According our rich Indian tradition, we put a Kurnih in a new place like a new shop or a new house, before we move in there. Putting in a Kimbh signifies an auspicious beginning. It is symbolic for "good luck". There is an Indian belief that a couple or a person, who puts the Keerth in a new place before its use, will be blessed with good luck through his/her own self-efforts. Similarly per our scripture to begin our Pratishtha Maltsre, we place the auspicious Kimih with recitation of Nonokar Maha Mema, Uussahmen and Moti Shit while we have a continuous flow (akhond dhina) from the Kerbh by a couple. This is an auspicious ritual and it brings inner as well as eternal peace.
In this auspicious ritual, we invite Des Dikpal (ten heavenly beings who are responsible for guarding ten different directions) as we invited nine planets to our Pratishthi Mahotsa) by performing certain rituals in accordance with our scripture. We also perform their Ashe Prekari Pagi. Because of the presence of powerful heavenly beings, our Pratishtha Mahotsav will be auspiciously celebrated without any disturbance. We also pray to these heavenly beings to help in maintaining and enhancing the peace, contentment, growth and protection of our Sangh
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