YJA Convention 2002 07 NJ Fifth

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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Jain Trinity Samniji Charitrapragyaji I Samniji Shardapragyaji
in Jain Trinity, the following questions will Right Faith (Samyak Gnan) is the true understanding of discussed:
Arhat's teachings. One must refrain from delusion, doubt, 1. What is the uniqueness of Jainism?
and indefiniteness. Proper knowledge of nine Tattvas and 2. Why do we need to know about three six Substances is gained and one begins developing the jewels?
multifaceted view of reality and the clarity between what 3. What is the significance of the three jewels? to do and what not to do. One gains the inner desire of 4. Was Mahavir a mere philosopher or ethical- attaining moksha.
cum- spiritual practitioner? 5. Where do we find the concept of three Right Knowledge (Samyak Charitra) is where one jewels?
understands the practical aspect of tirthankar's gospels 6. Is it right that only Jains have the authority and ethical codes, vows, and discipline. The practice of found in the three jewels to reach moksha? equanimity and self-restraint life style to remove the
impurities and dirt by detachment, and create inner The Path of Liberation (Samyak Darshan) lies in awareness. One will also follow five great vows of ascetic the following practices where one must be a firm and twelve small vows of householders believer in the existence of soul, karma etc. The perception of seeing the true nature of substance The gateway of success and liberation is "the path of the and discarding absolute and irrational beliefs is three jewels." necessary on the way to liberation. It is necessary to reinforce love, compassion, amity, and respect to all living organisms and pacify the hyper aggressive passion-anger, ego, and greed. To reach this point one must have dedication and reverence in Arhat, Guru and their teachings and reach the realization of soul and body as separate entities.
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