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August 4-7. 2000
Pratishthi Maher Agi Book 1.25. TEMPLE DWÄR OPENING & FIRST DARSHAN & PULA
Asahi Mahotse Pgd Rank
August 4-7.2000 Placement of Shikhar Dhaga signifies the kingdom of our Vertig Bhagra who expounded the path of Moksha for the benefit of all living beings. It is a symbol of the Jain Shises - teachings of our Tirthenkars. It signifies the kingdom of non-attachment and non-aversion, which has always existed, it exists now and will exist forever. If the teachings of Veemag Bhag are followed, the darkness of the ignorance will be permanently removed, the miserable cycle of birth and death will be permanently ended, the association with the foreign dust of karma will be completely terminated, and the true qualities of the souls will forever be realized. It symbolizes the everlasting happiness, Moksha. Athir Abhishek Päis performed before the Shikhar Dheu is placed on the Shilhar.
This is a significant and auspicious event after the Pratishchi of Gabbana Prätemäjis. After we have Pran Pratishthit ("Living") Veemig Bhagain in our Temple; a) to open the Drir (door) of the temple for the first time, b) to be the first one to do Darshor (see) of Veetrag Bhagain and c) to be the first one to do Piga are the most auspicious things to do. This is a rare opportunity to open temple Dwir (door) for Darshor to the entire Sangh for the first time after the Pratishtha. 1.26. ASHTAPRAKÄRI (EIGEIT FOLD) DEVI-DEVTĀS
By seeing Shikhar and / or its Dhusia, one knows it the most auspicious place, Jain Temple. He/she pays his / her respect to Veetrag Bhagatain by saying "Nono innan" and gets an inspiration to visit the Jain temple.
Essentially, this P i is very similar to Ashtarakäri (Eight Fold) Impugia except, these heavenly beings are just like us except they have been the guards of the Jain Shäshm. Because of this, we are thankful to them for the duties they have performed and are performing for the Jain Shisha.
1.23. PRATISHTIX OF NAMORAR MALTA MANTRA SHILAT
1.27. PRAZZSHTHA OF SHRIMAD RAICILANDRAJI'S PRATUMIAJI AND 3 CHITRAPATS
Namokär Mahi Manma is the most auspicious Mantu of Jainion. It is recited in the morning, evening and for that matter at any time of the day. While reciting Nauakär Mantne, we pay our utmost respect to five supreme beings (Pardh Pameshthi) - all Animtas, Siddxas, Achirus, Upidhatus and Sides & Sädhues Arihantas and Siddhas have liberated themselves. Achinus, Upxidibus and Sadnes & Sådhues are pursuing the path of the liberation by practicing five great vows. This Mantra is also called Natukir Mahi Mantrie or Nonaskar Maha Mantra The Pratisht process of Namokar Mahi Mantu Shilä involves Pratishtha (cementing) Vidhi, Bhar Vidhi and Jäp (recitation). To stand in front of the Namokar Mahi Manta Shild is like standing in the front of Pandh Parmeshti. We should pay our utmost respect to them. It points out that if we want to be truly liberated, we must detach our selves from all aspects of worldly life like them. We are supposed to remember their virtues and remind ourselves that we want to be like them. Nonokar Mahi Mantra represents the essence of the Jainism.
Shrimad Rajchandra is a Sadgren (true self realized Teacher, Master). He was a disciple of Bhagawan Mahavir. He attained Sarrak Darshamn (Right Perception, Self realization) at an early age of 23 and a state of absolute pure consciousness before he was 28. He has said in His own words, in the Letter number 680: "I have attained Pamätsune meaning the highest form of pure consciousness..". After attaining the pure state of consciousness, Shriamdji composed one of the outstanding spiritual works of the modern times, AbrasidDrishästi, which means self realization and is consisted of 142 verses.
The first verse of Ätmasiddhi truly signifies the significance of Pratishtha for each disciple: Je Svarup Samjyä Vinä, Pämyo Dukh Anant; Samjävu Te Pad Namu, Shri Sadguru Bhagavant As real self I never knew, So suffered I eternal pain: I bow to Him my Master True, Who preached and broke eternal chain
1.24. OFFERING (PAR-VASTU TYAG)
There are two significant purposes of offering: 1) Now, we are going to have the house of Vertrag Blagain and we can become like them by detaching our selves from all foreign elements (Par Vasts). As a symbol of the faith in HIS teachings, we are offering our valuables at the occasion of Pratishtha. 2) These valuables get buried under the Mid Näyuk Pratimiji, and can be used for the revival of the temple imodder) after big disaster or similar event. Also it purifies and also creates positive vibrations from the earth to the temple.
By installing the Pratamījü of Shrimad Rajchandra, we are paying our humble tribute to our Sadges, to get His divine blessings and to get inspiration to put in necessary self effort to attain self realization. The following verse signifies the purpose of the Pratishtha of a Sadgame
Dhyän Mulam Gururmurti, Puja Mulam Guru Padam Mantra Muiam Guru Väkyam, Moksha Mulam Guru Krupa
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