Federation Of Jain Associations in North America
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GATHA FROM JIV VICHAR | ||||||||||||||
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The classification of living beings commences with the two major state of souls: A. MUKTA (Liberated souls) B. SANSARI (Non-liberated souls/Transient souls) A. MUKTA: Refers to all living beings that are free from all karmic bandages, in other words souls that have attained liberation and are free from the cycle of birth and death. Mukta jiva are discussed ahead. B. SANSARI: Refers to all living beings that are not free from the karmic bond ages and are undergoing through the cycle of birth and death. | ||||||||||||||
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There is no enemy outside soul. The real enemies live inside yourself: they are anger, pride, greed, attachments and hate. - Bhagwan Mahavir | ||||||||||||||
PratIkraman AUDIO | ||||||||||||||
![]() Pratikraman Explanation of Ritual in English | ||||||||||||||
PARYUSHAN & DAS LAKSHANA | ||||||||||||||
![]() The reason behind this festival being called Parvadhiraj Paryushan/ Das Lakshana is that amongst all Jain festivals, Paryushan/ Das Lakshana Parva is the king of all festivals. This is one festival which takes our soul to higher levels and shows us the path of salvation. When we say festival, we usually coincide with pomp, making merry, and eating, but here this festival is one which is completely a journey of one’s soul to its final goal of Moksh. Paryushan/ Das Lakshana is a time of reflection on our actions of the past year. It is marked by strict observance of the ten cardinal virtues: Forgiveness, Charity, Simplicity, Contentment, Truthfulness, Self-restraint, Fasting, Detachment, Humility and Continence. Paryushan/ Das Lakshana Parva can be compared to that of cleaning one’s dirt of karmas by various ways like fasting, Penance, friendship and cleaning of one’s own heart. The biggest motto of Paryushan/ Das Lakshana can be summed up in one word FRIENDSHIP. The souls which are already aware about the merits and sins, can do their duties, but those people who are still passionate towards worldly pleasures become aware of new motivation. | ||||||||||||||
Diwali stamp in USA | ||||||||||||||
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DAIRY PRODUCTS USE DURING PARYUSHAN / DAS LAKSHANA | ||||||||||||||
Hopefully, you're aware of the campaign to consider giving up dairy products over Paryushan. The Jain Vegans Working Group has produced a 5-minute video presentation which explains the reasons behind the campaign and why it is so relevant to the Jain community. If you believe the video presentation contains an important message that makes sense, please share and circulate it among your friends and family. | ||||||||||||||
Anumodna during paryusan & Das Lakshana | ||||||||||||||
![]() Eligibility: Adults (18+): 8 or more Upvas Youths (Below 18 years): 3 or more Upvas Please email your Full Name, Adult/Youth, City and Number of Upvas at by September 15 2016. | ||||||||||||||
SpotLIGHT: JIVDAYA committee | ||||||||||||||
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