Paryushan Parva – Sixth Day – Uttam Sanyam (Self-Control) “Enjoyment has its limits, but self-control knows no bounds.” – Mahatma Gandhi. Self-control, or Sanyam, is the supreme power by which we protect all living beings through unwavering restraint. It involves renouncing the pleasures offered by the five senses – touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing …
Paryushan Parva Day 5: Uttam Satya Diwas—The Day of Truthfulness When worldly illusions end, only truth remains. This “nothingness” is the embodiment of Shivatva—Shiva, Adinath, the first yogi, and the first Tirthankar. By following his path, one attains this state of nothingness, the ultimate truth, or God, within oneself. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “There is …
First three days—Uttam Kshama, Uttam Mardav and Uttam Arjav are called emotions and sensitivity. The next five —Uttam Shaucha, Uttam Satya, Uttam Sanyam, Uttam Tapa, and Uttam Tyag are called the solution and treatment of these emotions. All are integrated. So to achieve 1st 3, one needs to follow next 5 in practice, and if …
Uttam Arjava Dharma: Honesty Paryushan Parva – Third Day – Uttam Arjava or Honesty The Guru sighed and said, “The trouble with the world is that man refuses to grow up.” “When does a person grow up?” asked a disciple. “The day when he does not need to lie for anything and is honest and …
Saving Jainism from Jains Article Paryushan Parva – Dashlakshan Dharma Day 2 Humility is a symbol of strength, confidence and courage… It is not I but Jin (anyone who conquered self – Jin and just imitate them and then worship)—an expression full of utmost humility. When someone thanks you completely, do not take the credit …
Saving Jainism from Jains – Part 1 Jainism: An Introduction (Authentic and researched—directly from the ‘Tirthankara Vaani’, so not by so-called ‘Jain’ Pandits whose livelihood depends on imposing rituals/customs on Jains.) Saving Jainism from Jains as the real point/essence is lost in many rituals: The word ‘Jain’ is derived from Prakrit ‘Jin’, which means to …
Prophet Mohammed (p.b.u.h.) used to chair Satsang with people. Every day, a Jew observed the satsang from a distance. One day, the Prophet asked the Jewish person, “Why don’t you come and join us?” The Jew said, “I challenge you before this grand congregation. Come with me to an open field.” The Prophet, the Jew, …
Gautam Buddha was sitting at his vihar. His students used to go out in the village and ask for Bhiksha. They all returned to Buddha and said, “We do not want to go and beg in this village. Can we go somewhere else?” Buddha asked, “Why? What happened?” They answered, “The people do not give …
Tu Tu Karta Tu Bhaya, Rahi Na Mujh me HooVari Tere Pyar Ki, Jit Dekhu Tit Tu Tu Tu Karta Tu Bhaya – It means that when we repeat the name of God, we become God. Ram ko Bhaje so Ram Hi Hoye. Valmiki Ji became one with Ram Ji by repeating Mara Mara. The …
Kabira Khada Baazar Mein,Sabki Mange KhairNa Kahu Se Dosti,Na Kahu Se Bair Kabira Khada Baazar Mein, Sabki Mange Khair – Kabir Das Ji says, “I am standing in the market, asking for everyone’s well-being. May everyone become one Allah. Everyone is mine; I am everyone, so let everyone become one with that energy.” People come …