Festival Of Paryushan Cleanses And Purifies
paryushana is a major 10-day Jain festival celebrated during the month of Bhadrapada. In this iPod, participants practise self-purifying, self-criticism and self-control in er to achieve self-improvement. votes during these days partake of maple and frugal meals once daily dab stain from worldly vices and. lection’s. They rededicate themselves practise dharma as the scriptures ina it. eared special Jain scriptures speak loftily of the man form of Atman. The human carnation of Atman is a rare privilege d should not be frittered away in the suit of physical pleasures and trial gains. Human beings are seen the best and the most perfect uations of the Almighty and this ear nation must be utilised by the man torrid itself of worldly bondage. arms, righteousness, and vive or secretion sets human beings apart from other lifeforms. Viveka helps us to realise the true Self or the dharma of the Atman. The dharma of the Atman-Dasha Lakhsyana in Jainism-is considered a prelude to attain nirvana or eternal bliss. It consists of 10 traits, which have been equated with 10 stepping stones leading towards realising this goal. Each trait is assigned one day of the Paryushan festivities. Thedharmas of the Atman are: Mardawa which means gentleness of nature or the feeling of pride. Pride leads to immodesty and impropriety of conduct and so should be shunned. AR java means honesty and righteousness. It implies leading life free of deceit and craftiness. Our day-to-day dealings and business should be conducted with honesty and uprightness. Satya or truthfulness is understanding and believing in the true nature and form of things. Being truthful and behaving ethically with fellow beings is what Satya is all about. Schaech means cleanliness or freedom from defilement. It involves keeping the Atman free of the kshayas and other vices of the world. Sannyasa means practising moderation and abstinence in everyday life. Devotional penance Tapa means devotional penance. Leading the life of a recluse or hermit while keeping oneself engaged in meditation and study of religion is Taра. Tyaga is to relinquish or to give away in charity; to donate one's material possessions and wealth willinglyfor the welfare of the needy. Aparigraha is applying selfimposed limit for worldly possessions. Even the desire to have more wealth and material gains is kept in check through constant practice of Aparigraha. Brahmacharya or celibacy means maintaining chaste, moral behaviour under all circumstances. Universal forgiveness The last day of Paryushan is celebrated as the day of universal forgiveness. On this day all people forgive and seek forgiveness from one another for any hurts or offences committed knowingly or unknowingly by them. The qualities or the dharma’s of Atman forgiveness, truthfulness, morality, moderation and charity are also the ever-needed principles of good social behaviour. These virtues act as buffers iresolving interpersonal conflicts, familfeuds and communal tensions. In societthey can play a vital role in promoting communal peace and social harmony? The individual level, observance of thesdharmas can help us attain mental peas and raise the Atman to greater glory on the path of nirvana. These dharma’s carpale the way for social integration andall-round prosperity
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Festival Of Paryushan Cleanses And Purifies
paryushana is a major 10-day Jain festival celebrated during the month of Bhadrapada. In this iPod, participants practise self-purifying, self-criticism and self-control in er to achieve self-improvement. votes during these days partake of maple and frugal meals once daily dab stain from worldly vices and. lection’s. They rededicate themselves practise dharma as the scriptures ina it. eared special Jain scriptures speak loftily of the man form of Atman. The human carnation of Atman is a rare privilege d should not be frittered away in the suit of physical pleasures and trial gains. Human beings are seen the best and the most perfect uations of the Almighty and this ear nation must be utilised by the man torrid itself of worldly bondage. arms, righteousness, and vive or secretion sets human beings apart from other lifeforms. Viveka helps us to realise the true Self or the dharma of the Atman. The dharma of the Atman-Dasha Lakhsyana in Jainism-is considered a prelude to attain nirvana or eternal bliss. It consists of 10 traits, which have been equated with 10 stepping stones leading towards realising this goal. Each trait is assigned one day of the Paryushan festivities. Thedharmas of the Atman are: Mardawa which means gentleness of nature or the feeling of pride. Pride leads to immodesty and impropriety of conduct and so should be shunned. AR java means honesty and righteousness. It implies leading life free of deceit and craftiness. Our day-to-day dealings and business should be conducted with honesty and uprightness. Satya or truthfulness is understanding and believing in the true nature and form of things. Being truthful and behaving ethically with fellow beings is what Satya is all about. Schaech means cleanliness or freedom from defilement. It involves keeping the Atman free of the kshayas and other vices of the world. Sannyasa means practising moderation and abstinence in everyday life. Devotional penance Tapa means devotional penance. Leading the life of a recluse or hermit while keeping oneself engaged in meditation and study of religion is Taра. Tyaga is to relinquish or to give away in charity; to donate one's material possessions and wealth willinglyfor the welfare of the needy. Aparigraha is applying selfimposed limit for worldly possessions. Even the desire to have more wealth and material gains is kept in check through constant practice of Aparigraha. Brahmacharya or celibacy means maintaining chaste, moral behaviour under all circumstances. Universal forgiveness The last day of Paryushan is celebrated as the day of universal forgiveness. On this day all people forgive and seek forgiveness from one another for any hurts or offences committed knowingly or unknowingly by them. The qualities or the dharma’s of Atman forgiveness, truthfulness, morality, moderation and charity are also the ever-needed principles of good social behaviour. These virtues act as buffers iresolving interpersonal conflicts, familfeuds and communal tensions. In societthey can play a vital role in promoting communal peace and social harmony? The individual level, observance of thesdharmas can help us attain mental peas and raise the Atman to greater glory on the path of nirvana. These dharma’s carpale the way for social integration andall-round prosperity
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Pradip Kumar Jain and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Pradip Kumar Jain and Speaking Tree,Times of India