The Glory of Girnar Mahatirth - 5

Girnar Mahatirth is the place where Infinite Tirthankars have in the past and will in the future attain renunciation (Diksha), omniscience (Kalvagyaan) and salvation (Moksh).... Sau Chalo Girnar Jaiye !!!

જ્યાં અનંતા તીર્થંકર પરમાત્માના દીક્ષા, કેવલજ્ઞાન અને મોક્ષ કલ્યાણક થયા છે અને થવાના છે એવું મહાતીર્થ એટલે શ્રી ગિરનાર મહાતીર્થ..... સૌ ચાલો ગિરનાર જઈએ !!!

The Glory of Girnar Mahatirth - 4

Girnar Mahatirth is the place where the oldest idol existing in the world of Shri Neminath Bhagvan is present.... Sau Chalo Girnar Jaiye !!!

જ્યાં વર્તમાન વિશ્વની સૌથી પ્રાચીન શ્રી નેમિનાથપરમાત્માની પ્રતિમા બિરાજમાન છે એવું મહાતીર્થ એટલે શ્રી ગિરનાર મહાતીર્થ.....સૌ ચાલો ગિરનાર જઈએ !!!!

The Glory of Girnar Mahatirth - 3

Girnar Mahatirth would be the place of salvation (Moksh) for the ALL 24 Tirthankar of the next time cycle..... Sau Chalo Girnar Jaiye !!!

જ્યાં આવતી ચોવીસીના ચોવીસે તીર્થંકરભગવંતોના મોક્ષ કલ્યાણક થવાના છે એવું મહાતીર્થ એટલે શ્રી ગિરનાર મહાતીર્થ.....સૌ ચાલો ગિરનાર જઈએ !!!

The Glory of Girnar Mahatirth - 2

Girnar Mahatirth is the place where 10 Tirthankars of last previous time cycle attained salvation ....Sau Chalo Girnar Jaiye !!!

 

જ્યાં ગત ચોવીસીના દસ તીર્થંકરપરમાત્માના મોક્ષકલ્યાણક થયા છે એવું મહાતીર્થ એટલે શ્રી ગિરનાર મહાતીર્થ...... સૌ ચાલો ગિરનાર જઈએ !!!

The Glory of Girnar Mahatirth

Like it is impossible to completely narrate the glory of Satrunjay Mahatirth, it is impossible to narrate the glory of Girnar Mahatirth which is the 5th summit of Satrunjay Mahatirth.... Sau Chalo Girnar Jaiye !!!

જેમ તીર્થાધિરાજ શત્રુંજય મહાતીર્થના મહિમાનું સંપૂર્ણ વર્ણન કરવું અશક્ય છે, તેમ શત્રુંજયમહાતીર્થના પાંચમા શિખર એવા ગિરનાર મહાતીર્થના મહિમાનું વર્ણન કરવું પણ અશક્ય જ છે..... સૌ ચાલો ગિરનાર જઈએ !!!

Please come to save Abol jeevs – One More Opportunity to make a REALLY BIG DIFFRENCE !!!!

You would be aware; there is a complete ban on slaughtering of Cows all over India except two states. However, bulls and bullocks can be slaughtered freely (subject to certain conditions) in states where Gauvansh Vadh Pratibandh Bill has not been passed.

In 1995, Maharashtra State had passed Gauvansh Vadh Pratibandh Bill in both the houses but it did not got converted into Act for want of President's assent. The assent could not be received because some old judgment of 1958……However, with prabhu krupa this Judgment was reversed in 2005 and hence now there is no obstacle before the Government to pass the Bill.  

However, unfortunately, Maharashtra Government is still not pursuing to pass this bill.  

Rashtriya Gauvansh Raksha Samiti has decided to awake the State Government with the support of all Jain Aacharyas and Hindu Saints.

EVENTS PLANNED(see the enclosed handbill)

-     4 days fast at AZAD MAIDAN - 2^nd to 5^th November

-     Huge rally from Chowpaty to Mantralay - 5^th November from 12.39 pm
-     Big meeting at Azad Maidan after the rally

 

DEMAND

-     To convert the above pending bill into an Act

-     To put total ban on export of meat from the Deonar Slaughter house (see the attached pic for to know some facts about Deonar Slaughter house) and other Slaughter Houses

 

HOW CAN I HELP THIS MOVEMENT

-     Support the fasting by being present at Azad Maidan on 2^nd to 5^th November

-     Join the rally from Chowpaty at 12:39 p.m. on November 5, with your family and friends
-     Register your protest to the Chief Minister and Home Minister
E-MAIL chiefminister@maharashtra.gov.in / min_home@maharashtra.gov.in
Tel. No. 022-22629214 / 022-22027174 - 02223676951

YOUR PRESENCE CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE AND CAN SAVE LACS OF HELPLESS ANIMALS.

 
CATTLE IN WEALTH OF NATION….. IF WE CAN SAVE THEM, WE CAN SAVE NATION…. OTHERWISE, WITH THE DESTRUCTION OF CATTLE… WE WOULD ALSO BE DESTROYED!!!

You would all know that Bakri – Eid is on October 26, 2012.

Many of you would be aware of Vardhman Sanskar Dham (Inspired by Pujya Panyas Shri Chandrashekharvijayji M.S.) which has been doing significant work for jeevdaya. This includes saving of Bakri's during around the days of Bakri Eid with the help of volunteers working on this project at the stake of their own lives.

During last 5 Bakri – Eid's, Dham has saved 44,190 jeevs !!!!
Encloses is the hand bill released by Dham calling for contributions to save jeev during Bakri Eid..... Cost of saving and maintaining one Bakri is Rs. 4,000.... However, you can contribute any amount...You can get in touch with any one near you area (For details contact Rajubhai - 93211 31610 to contribute the funds) to contribute the funds. (80G AVAILABLE).

Separately, you can write to us to contribute the funds.

If you don't want to be killed as an animal in your next bhav then in this life save abol animals from getting slaughtered – A Simple way to buy peace / security!!!!

Till yesterday 2,158 jeev are already saved and shifted to Panjrapole. Let each one of us save atleast ONE jeev by contributing a mere Rs. 4,000 !!!!

Also please pass on this awareness message to all and help those safe animals.

JAINS - WHY SHOULD YOU NOT GO FOR NAVRATRI ???

1. MAHA PAAP OF MITHYATVA - MITHYATVA is the biggest of all the 18 Paaps. Playing NAVRATRI is a sign of Mithyatva
 

2. SHASWATI AYAMBIL OLI – Days of Shaswati Ayambil oli are as important as that of Paryushan. Thus, we need to do similar aradhana and stay away from viradhanas as we do during the days of Paryushan. Days of Shaswati Ayambil oli coincides with few days of Navratari

3. JEEV HINSA - While playing DANDIA, have you ever noticed small insects on the GROUND which Gets killed without any cause just coz of ur "ENJOYMENT" !!. Does this suit to Jain ???

4. SOCIAL CAUSE - LOUDSPEAKER Till late night disturbs babies & Old age people to sleep

5. OTHER REASONS – SAMUHIK Paap; Possibility of RATRIBHOJAN, ABHAKSHYA foods and CROSSING THE LIMITS BY TEENAGERS

An Appeal to ALL JEEVDAYA PREMI – REQUIRES IMMEDIATE HELP

Vinoba Bhave had once stated that Jeevdaya is one of the prime reasons for prosperity of Jains...Also Jeevdaya is not something related only to Jain. It equally touches the hearts of Hindus....

This post is to apprise youabout the scary situation in North Gujarat:

- Because of a drought like situation in Gujarat, farmers who cannot afford to house cattle’s at their place, want to keep the cattle’s at Panjrapole (Animal House) with the hope that they will be taken careof.
- However in such a drought situation period, it is becoming increasingly difficult and beyond the capacity of Panjrapole toaccept, feed and nourish all the cattle’s.
- So the farmers have started freeing their cattle's could be easily taken away by slaughter house, in dark nights and killed thereafter or die their natural death.

FOR MORE DETAILS SEE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ketOONe4yDM
This poor situation needs YOUR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT!!!
VARDHMAN SANSKAR DHAM,AKHIL BHARTIYA SANSKRUTI RAKSHAKDAL, SHASHTAFANAPASHVANTH CHARITABLE TRUST,SURAT, JAIN ALERT GROUP have decided to save more than 10,000 such jeevs.

But this requires providingrequisite support to Panjrapole. It is estimated that this Jeevdaya work would require more than Rs 4,00,00,000.................

Please see attached flierseeking your contribution.

You can make contributions at different centers or even directly deposit the funds in the bank accounts. Details are given on the second page.

Please note that thefunds are required as soon as possible !!!

We truly believe thateven Rs 1 of yours to this urgent requirement would be worth 100 Rs. Pleasedon't resist. Please kindly provide the requisite support. A humble request!!!

Please inform this to others and therebybe instrumental in saving Abol Jeevs !!!

5 Kartavyas of Paryushan - WHAT I CAN DO ?

Jai Girnarji Jai Antrikshji – 5 Kartavyas of Paryushan - WHAT I CAN DO?

 

Pranam Punyashali,

Paryushan Parva for many of us starts from September 12.

 

There are 5 Kartavyas that a Shravak needs to follow during these 8 days of Paryushan.

1.   Amari Pravartan (Have others Practice Jeevdaya):

 

‘Jeevdaya (Amari)’ is a synonym of ‘Jain’ as this Kartavya is what he practices 24/7 and 365 days a year. However, this Kartavya becomes more important during the auspicious days of Paryushan.

 

What can I do?

-     Avoid – Eating any food outside, Green vegetables, Washing Clothes, Bath with soaps and shampoos, Grinding of grains, Painting of house or other property and similar activities which involves jeev hinsa.

-     Less use of - Water (bathing and other use), Electricity, Traveling.

 

Moreover during Paryushan days, Jains are expected to ensure and make arrangements that others also practice Jeevdaya…..King Akbar ensured that No Jeevs are killed in his entire kingdom for 6 months.

 

What can I do?

-     Ensure that least usage of water is made in household work by servants, slaughters house are closed, postpone activities involving jeev hinsa (like cleaning / painting etc) at home/office.

2.   Sadharmik Vatsalya:

 

Sadharmik includes any one who observes Jainisim. Their worship with honour is called Sadharmik Bhakti.

 

What can I do?

-     Have some Sadharmik come to your house for lunch / dinner

-     Contribute funds towards Sadharmik Bhakti in your Sangh / other organization

3.   Kshamapana (Ask for forgiveness):

 

Kshamapana means seeking and giving forgiveness. Kalpasutra states that “One who forgives is achiever and rests are non-achiever.”

 

What can I do?

-     Seek forgiveness from ALL

-     Given forgiveness whole heartedly to all. No deceit, no hypocrisy, simple ness only.

 

4.   Atham Tap - Fasting for 3 days

 

What can I do?

-     Best - Fast for 3 continuous days

-     Optional – Fast for 3 separate days or do 6 Ambel's or 12 Ekashana’s or 24 Beshna’s.

5.   Chaitya Paripati – Going to Derasers

 

Chaitya Paripati means to visit several Jinalayas. One should do this in a manner which does Shashan Prabhavna …In the temples you visit, you should leave pooja samagris like dhoop sticks, sandalwood, varakh (silver / gold)….This will help you in softening yourself and help you in moving ahead in religion.

 

What can I do?

-     Go to several Derasers (at least 5) in a group.

           
If you find this useful, please forward this to others and thereby be instrumental in fulfilling their Paryushan Kartavyas.

 

Wish you a very Happy and Aradhnamay Paryushan!!!

 

Michami Dukadam !!!!

Jaap card - Please read before you leave your home in the morning

Overall Jeevdaya Mission

Why should I not eat / drink after sunset ???

Do you know that Laxmanji, while bidding good-bye to his wife, Vanmala (on his way to Vanvaas), assured her that he would never forget her by giving a commitment that if he forgets her then he would be doing PAAP EQUIVALENT TO KILLING A PERSON.

However, Vanmala only got comfort when Laxmanji took the vow that if he forgets her, then he would be doing PAAP EQUIVALENT TO EATING AT NIGHT.

The above incidence of Ramayan clearly establishes that EATING AFTER SUNSET.....is a BIG PAAP......EVEN BIGGER THAN KILLING A PERSON.

Despite knowing that eating / drinking after sunset is a BIG Paap, it has become a common feature for most of us that sadly, today WE ALL are not bothered about WHAT WE EAT & WHEN WE EAT...

You may think that eating / drinking before sunset is very difficult FOR ME.... But Hopefully with Prabhu Krupa and after understanding the severe consequences of eating / drinking after sunset, you will definitely be able to quit this. SO PLEASE READ THIS EMAIL CAREFULLY!!!

Apart from Jainism, even science and various other religions propagate the message of “EAT / DRINK BEFORE SUNSET”. See attached fliers.

Some glimpses of reasons for eating / drinking before sunset are mentioned below:

SCIENTIFIC REASONS - TAKING CARE OF OUR HEALTH IN THIS LOK 

-     The food stuff consumed during night hours (i.e. in the absence of solar energy), creates digestive problem, stomach disorders, several diseases and laziness

-     Number of invisible insects increases many fold after the sunset which affects and spoil food

-     Medical opinions do not support eating after sunset. Eating before sunset can help in curing many diseases

RELIGIOUS REASONS - TAKING CARE OF OUR ATMA IN PARLOK 

-     Eating after sunset is a “National highway to Narak” - Sage Markandey says in Markand Puran

-     Not only eating / drinking after sunset is Paap, but even eating in darkroom during the day time and eating in narrow mouthful vessels is a Paap

-     Likely rebirth as owl, crow, cat, vulture, antelop, pig, snake, scorpion for those having food after sunset

Now that you have know several negative consequences of eating / drinking after sunset both from our health and also from parlok perspective, please make one principle “I WILL ALWAYS EAT / DRINK BEFORE SUNSET” 

In case you are working and find it difficult to do Chovihaar, attached is the list of 36 places (in Mumbai) where you can do Chovihaar !!!

If you find this useful, please forward this to others and thereby be instrumental in giving someone a gift of healthy and Ahinsa purna life.

MAKE YOUR LIFE SWARG - Message of Param Pujya Gachchadhipati Shree Jaygosh Suriji Maharaj Saheb

Message of Param Pujya Gachchadhipati Shree Jaygosh Suriji Maharaj Saheb on the eve of his 77th Birthday to MAKE OUR LIFE SWARG !!!

Beautiful Facts of Girnarji

Trust you have been enjoying the various emails from Jai Girnarji Jai Antrikshji.

It is an attempt to spread information so that everyone gets enlightened, cherish the knowledge and more importantly, WE all ACT upon them.

We also hope that you are forwarding these emails to your family / friends / colleagues to spread the wonderful fragrance all over and around us....

In this email, we have tried to reveal some beautiful facts about Girnarji, which are not known to many of us :(

Do you know that:
-    Like Shatrunjay (Palitana), Girnarji is also a Shashvata Tirth (eternal Tirth)
-    Moksh Kalyanak of all 24Tirthankars of the next Chovisi would be on Girnarji
-    Neminath Dada's Pratima

-    Is the oldest idol existing in the world and is about 20 kodakodi sagaropam less 1,65,735 years old

-    Pratishta of Neminath Bhagwan was done around 84,785 years ago

-     And it will continue to be worshiped at Girnar for next 18,465 years (i.e. till end of 5^th aara)

-    All kinds of Shashvat divine medicine are available on Girnarji
-    In Bhadarasala forest (on Girnarji), all types of flowers remain in bloom in all through the year
-     Even a bhavpurvak dhyan of Girnarji (from anywhere in the world....even at home...) can get you Moksh in four bhavs.
-    Mere shadow of birds flying in the sky on Girnarji is enough to stop their Durgati

It is actually impossible to narrate the Mahima of Param Pavan Girnarji Tirth. But, Shri Hemvallabh Vijayji Maharajsaheb has tried his very best to bring to light these facts and many such more interesting things, stories in his book titled - "SAHU CHALO GIRNAR JAIYE"...... If you are interested in knowing more about Girnar, do write to us.....We shall be happy to send a copy of this book to you.

Some nice glimpses of Girnarji, Neminath Dada and surprising things of Girnarji are captured in the attached presentation....seeing which you would surely want to do sparshna of this Pavan bhumi !!!

Dada Bolavi rahaya che tamne.... Ne Tame Jasoj.... Evijj Mangal Aasha che ....

Bol Shri Neminath Bhagwan Ki Jai !!!

Beautiful History of Antrikshji Tirth revealed

Do you know that as on date, which are the three most Prachin (old) Jin Murtis ? 

First - Shri Neminath Dada – Girnar

Second - Shri Shankeshwar Parshvnath - Shankeshwar

Third - Shri Antriksh Parshvnath - Shirpur

We would all know many things about Girnar and surely about Shankeshwar....The Story of Shri Antrikshji Parshvanath is very interesting (see the attached file – Story with Colourful pictures).

Key Highlights of this Tirth

- The 42 inch Shri Antriksh Parshvanath Murti is 11,80,000 years old

- Murti was made out of Clay and Cow dung during the time of Bhagvan Munisuratswami

- Murti Staphana was done by Dev’s from Devlok and not by any human

- Murti is not touching the floor (it is in air without any support) and a cloth can pass below it

- The Tirth / Murti get referred in “Sakal Tirth Vandana” Sutra (spoken every day during morning pratikaman)...This reflects its importance.

It is impossible to narrate the mahima of Param Pavan, Pragat Prabhavi, Atyant Prachin, historical Shri Antrikshji Parshvanath prabhu.

In spite of all this, like everything has its highs and low, presently the Tirth is passing through its low :-(..... This is evident from the fact that not too many people know about this historical Tirth.

However, the times are changing.... There are increasing numbers of people visiting the Tirth.... This email is aimed at making more and more people aware about this Prabhavak and Prachin Tirth.

This Tirth is located in Shirpur....Close to Akola.... Map is attached.

Hope Shri Antriksh Parshvanath Bhagwan's Darshan brings lot of fortune in your life (as Prabhu does to all).

If possible, please please pass this on to as many as possible and try coming down to this Tirth with family, friends, Mandal, Sangh...............If you have the capacity, get a Sangh along with you and Dada will surely bless you.................as they say..............

Bolo Shri Antrikshji Parshvanath Bhagwan Ki Jai....

JAIN FOOD - READY RECKONER – A Must Read for ALL

Jeevdaya is Kuldevi of Jains and one of the prime reason for their prosperity...

But unfortunately due to ignorance of the lifestyle suggested by Sarvagna Prabhu, we end up doing Hinsa of countless Jeev’s.... Because of this, we not only have HEALTH ISSUES but “OUR KITCHEN BECOMES SLAUGHTER HOUSE” and “OUR STOMACH BECOMES GRAVEYARD”...

You may be surprised to read the above line.....but if we sincerely think we would understand how unknowingly, we become Nimit in killing ASANKHYA JEEVS...

To save ourselves from this, please see the attached “JAIN FOOD - READY RECKONER" which in a very short but remarkable explanation of SCIENTIFIC EATING PATTERN suggested by Prabhu which as we know, not only TAKES CARE OF OUR HEALTH IN THIS LOK but also IS HEETKAR FOR OUR PARLOK.

One may think that following this lifestyle is very difficult....and thus may avoid reading attached document..... But there are thousands of people like you (in India and also outside India) who live their life as directed by Prabhu..... Hopefully with Prabhu Krupa, you will definitely be able to follow it. SO THE REQUEST IS – PLEASE DO READ IT ONCE.

If you find this useful, please forward this to others and thereby be instrumental in giving someone a gift of healthy and ahinsa purna life. You may want to take a print of the attached documents to share the same with your family.

In case, you are unable to read Gujarati, do write to us, we shall be happy to send you the Hindi version of this document. 

Chomasu - Season of Max Aaradhna and Min Viradhnas

Pranam Punyashali,

You all would be aware that Chomasuwould start from July 3 onwards.....

July 2 is Chaumasi Chaudas.

Chomasuis the season when we can - Not only do MAXIMUM “AARADHNAS”,but it is also possible for us to do MAXIMUM “VIRADHNAS”.

So we thought to inform you of few Small Aaradhnas, that you may consider worth doing duringChomasu and also apprise you about few SmallViradhnas which you should definitely stay away from.

Aaradhnas

- Use Boiled water – Also good for health

- Tie Garna at taps in Kitchen and Bathroom and at water outlets

- Go regularly for Pravachans – (If not then at least on Saturday / Sundays)

- Do Pooja / Samayik / Pratikaman (morning and evening) - Daily / if not then on Sundays or during Paryushan / and lastly definitely on Samvatsari day

- Do Swadhyay (reading of Dharmicbooks, Jain story books), Navkarvali, Japs

- Listen to Stutis / Stavans / DharmicSongs

- Do Tap - Aayambil / Ekasana whenever you can - Say on Tithis (Pachan, Aathum & Chaudas)… - Atleast Navkarsi/ Chovihar

Viradhana

- Avoid UNNECESSARY travelling

- Put white paint in your building (For details see our earlier email - PRE-MONSOON – MUST.. MUST..)..

- Avoid Kand mud (which is not be eaten in any case by us l) but definitely during chomasa or at least for until Paryushan

- Avoid taking together cereals like Moong, Tuar, Adad with raw milk, curd, lassi, shrikhand or other milk items(VIDAD) (For details see our earlier email - JAIN FOOD - READY RECKONER - Pages 10-11)

- Avoid leafy vegetables (like methi, coriander leaves, cauliflower etc) / Kobi – Atleast on Tithis (Pachan, Aathum & Chaudas)

- Avoid Dryfruits / Honey / Butter / all kind of Abhakshyas viz. Ice-cream, Chocolates, Biscuits, Cakes, Cold-drinks, etc. / outside food

The above are just very few things that could be thought of, many more things which will just add on to your Punya.

Further, different food items have different kaal (expiry date) after which one cannot eat it. For details see our earlier email - JAIN FOOD -READY RECKONER – Pages 3-9.

So finally, just in case for some reason, it is not possible for you to do Aaradhnas, please please please atleast stay away from all the Viradhanas.

HappyAaradhmay & Viradhana Rahit Chomasu:-)))

Please pass on this to your family and friends.