Paryushan Parva - Jainism, Jain Religion - colleges
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Pratikraman in English with Meaning<br />
Going Back to the Path of Purification<br />
If I have indulged in any of the above faults or lapses by physical, verbal or mental activities,<br />
directly or indirectly, then I pray that my such faults be dissolved. TASSA MICHCHHÄ MI<br />
DUKKADAM.<br />
Lesson 26 - Obeisance to Shri Arihant and Kevali Lords<br />
First, I beg forgiveness from the present Tirthankars 26 and Kevali Lords, who dwell in the Panch<br />
Mahavideha Kshetra 27 (in the universe). [See two pictures in back of the book, one labeled,<br />
“Universe according to <strong><strong>Jain</strong>ism</strong>” and another one labeled, “2-1/2 Land Rings”.]<br />
28 These Tirthankars have perfect knowledge, perfect perception, perfect conduct, perfect austerity,<br />
perfect patience and unlimited vigor. The Tirthankars bear 34 unique qualities 29 , 35 special qualities<br />
of speech (everyone understands words are clear, complete meaning, without suspicion, etc), 1008<br />
excellencies, are devoid of 18 faults (dosha) 30 and bear 12 special virtues (like Ashoka tree, special<br />
umbrella, best seat, unique knowledge quality, unique speech qualities, etc.). They have 4 Ghäti<br />
Karma 31 and will destroy 4 Aghäti Karma 32 at the time of nirväna, and then will go to Moksha.<br />
Blessed are those villages, cities, townships and the places where these Tirthankars are preaching.<br />
All living beings listening to preaching of, and seeing the Tirthankars must be purifying their souls.<br />
26 Names of the present 20 Tirthankars are: 1.Shri Simandhar Swämi, 2. Shri Jugmandhar Swämi, 3. Shri Bahu Swämi,<br />
Shri Subahu Swämi, 4. Shri Sujatnäth Swämi, 6. Shri Svayamprabh Swämi, 7. Shri Rishabhanan Swämi, 8. Shri<br />
Anantveerya Swämi, 9. Shri Suprabh Swämi, 10. Shri Vishalprabh Swämi, 11. Shri Vajradhar Swämi, 12. Shri<br />
Chandranan Swämi, 13. Shri Chandrabahu Swämi, 14. Shri Bhujangdev Swämi, 15. Shri Ishwar Swämi, 16. Shri<br />
Nemprabh Swämi, 17. Shri Veersen Swämi, 18. Shri Mahabhadra Swämi, 19. Shri Devajassa Swämi, and 20. Shri<br />
Ajeetsen Swämi.<br />
27 Per <strong><strong>Jain</strong>ism</strong>, the universe is very vast but of fixed dimensions. The shape of universe resembles somewhat to a man<br />
with arms at angles, hands on waist and legs apart. The universe structure is divided in three tiers. At the top, the<br />
liberated ones are. Above the waist (upper tier), where the heavens are. At the middle tier (at the waist) where all the<br />
humans are. In the lower tier where the hell is. The middle tier which is called the Madhya-lok, where the infinite<br />
concentric worlds are arranged in countless rings. Each ring of land is followed by a ring of water. The central land of<br />
the Madhya-lok is called Jambudvipa. Jambudvipa is surrounded by a ring of water. This water ring is surrounded by a<br />
ring of land and onwards. We live on a section of Jambudvipa, called Bhärat-ksetra. Our earth is a small portion of this<br />
Bhärat-ksetra. The humans are only on Jambudvipa, on the next land ring ( Dhätaki-khanda) and the half of the<br />
following land ring (Pushkarvara). In this 2-1/2 land rings, there are a total of five (Panch) Mahävideh-ksetra, where a<br />
minimum of 20 to a maximum of 160 tirthankars dwell. All the remaining land or water rings do not have human life.<br />
28 By praising the virtues of Tirthankars and Siddhäs, even with slight feeling, many Karma will be eradicated. If this is<br />
done with the true feeling, then the aspirant may bind the Tirthankar Gotra Näm Karma that enables him/her to become<br />
a Thirkankar in third life.<br />
29 34 unique qualities – 4 of them, tirthankars have since the birth like disease-free body, white blood, etc., eleven due to<br />
eradication of Ghäti Karma (when they attain perfect knowledge) like no ill-feeling in certain areas where the tirthankar<br />
is present, aura behind his head brighter than sun, etc., and 19 are due to the services of heavenly beings like<br />
Samvasaran.<br />
30 18 faults: Hunger, thirst, attachment, aversion, birth, aging, death, perspiration, disease, sorrow, fear, surprise, sleep,<br />
tiredness, ego, delusion, disliking and worry.<br />
31 Ghäti (defiling) Karma are: 1) Knowledge-Obscuring, Jnänävarniya, 2) Perception-Obscuring, Darshnavarniya, 3)<br />
Obstructive, Antaräy and 4) Deluding Karma, Mohniya.<br />
32 Aghäti (non-defiling) Karma are: 1) Situation conferring, Vedaniya, 2) Body-Making, Näm, 3) Status-determining,<br />
Gotra and 4) Age-Determining Karma, Äyushya.<br />
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