Tale of Shree Nabhakraj

Author(s): Merutungacharya, Gunsundarvijay
Publisher: Divya Darshan Trust

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be used in repairs and renovation of God's temple, worshipdecoration of God, in snãtrapuja, in various festivals and programmes in devotion for the God and in such other similar activities. Here, 'in such other activities' means 'construction of the Jinas' (Gods') new temple'. - by utilization of the devdravya.
The sum and substance - idea - essence is that not a single script describes or states or narrates that 'a new temple of Jina (God) can be erected from the wealth of Devdravya'. But it is authenticated by the Acharyas with true and detailed knowledge about the religion and they have given their interpretation and decision that the use of word 'Aãdi' i.e. etc. or in such other activities-means that the devdravya can be utilized also in construction of a new temple of the God.
It is precisely and categorically declared that the dev-dravya can be utilized for repairs and renovation of the Gods' temple; and along with that the same can be used for purpose of Puja (worship)-Satkar-Aãngi (i.e. decoration of God's idol), Snãtrapujã (i.e.celebration of the God's birth by the Indras (King of dieties Indra) and for celebration of the festivals of the God with devotion. Even the highly learned Acharyas have given similar decision by the pattak of samvat year 1990.
Hence, the wealth or asset or fund of Devdravya should not be used for any purpose other than those laid down by the scriptures-means that it be not used for upãshraya (i.e. place for Jain Sadhu (monks) and Sadhvis (nuns), pathshãlã (i.e. place where Jainism is taught), gyãnbhandar (i.e.library with books on Jainism) gurumandir (i.e. temple of guru - preceptor) ayambil account (i.e. spending for food etc. for people observing ayambil i.e. a type of a penance) betterment of needy and deserving Jains and for such other purposes. The question, therefore, of the use of such devdravya in or for school-college-hospital; does not arise at all.
The great Rev. P. P. Aacharya Vijay Premsooreeshwarji Maharaj Säheb too, after discussing the scriptures with his highly learned and well-versed disciples-declared that the worshipping etc. of God can also be done by the use of devdravya. As such,
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