YJA Convention 2010 07 New Brunswick NJ Ninth

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

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Jain Symbols
Learning Center
Om Hrim Arham This ancient mantra is a common mantra that is recited during meditation. This simple mantra is quite powerful and is a mantra of peace. Ultimately, the chanting of this mantra brings positive vibrations and its experiences can help one become liberated from the cycle of birth and death.
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Aarti This devotional song that is sung in praise of our Bhagwans, is filled with a moment of light and happiness. The lamp that is used in aarti is swayed in a circular motion as a worship to the Jinas. It is a peacock shaped lamp with five wicks (lamps) as a way to offer devotion. On special religious days, 108 lamps are lit. The flame is lightened on a cotton wick soaked in ghee and the light is a symbol of divinity. The evergrowing light of the aarti dispels darkness and represents the overcoming of negativity through virtue, courage and knowledge. The five lamps represent the 5 supreme beings: Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyas, and Sadhus/Sadhvis.
Deepak/Devo This single wick lamp is lit and waved right after the devotee finishes aarti in the evening. The lightening of the lamp illuminates their hearts with truth and compassion. The final flame signifies liberation and gaining ultimate knowledge which is the final goal of life.
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