Mahaveer got his name for his exceptional control over his senses. *Seeking
truth and spiritual freedom, he attained enlightenment (Nirvana) at the age
of 72*. Mahavir believed in a preached ahimsa or non-violence, satya
(truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity) and aparigraha
(non-attachment). As Buddhism took a branch of Veda, DESIERE , and Jain
Mahaveer , took a Branch AHIMSA.. It was on the 13th day in the month of
Chaitra or the 13th day of the waxing moon in the Chaitra month of Hindu
calendar, that Mahavir was born in Kundalagrama in Bihar. He was born as
the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. His birth date, however, is
sometimes debatable among the Swetambar Jains, according to whom he was
born in 599 BC, while the Digambar Jains believe he took birth in 615 BC. When
he was 30 years old, Mahavir renounced his crown, abandoning all his
worldly possessions in search of a spiritual path. He spent 12 years in
exile as an ascetic, away from all worldly pleasures and meditated and led
an austere life for around 12 years before attaining ‘Kevala Jnana’ or
omniscience hence, was also called Sage Vardhamana and preached
non-violence (ahimsa). Thus all roads lead to Rome only the Roaming towards
the understanding of WHO AM I?
Ahiṃsā (अहिंसा).—Non-injury. There are opinions both in favour of and
against Ahiṃsā in the purāṇas. Śukrācārya extols the importance of Ahiṃsā
to the asuras (demons) thus:
"bho! devaripavaḥ satyaṃ bravīmi bhavatāṃ hitam ahiṃsā paramo dharmo
hantavyā hyātatāyinaḥ dvijairbhogaratairvede darśitaṃ hiṃsanam paśoḥ
jihvāsvādaparaiḥ kāma—mahiṃsaiva parā matā."
"Oh, foes of the devas, I shall tell you the truth which is good for you.
Non-injury to any living being is the most righteous thing. Do not molest
even those who come to kill you. Even that act would be 'hiṃsā' (injury). It
was those brahmins who were attached to worldly pleasures and addicted to
overeating that enjoined in the Vedas that hiṃsā is permissible for yāgas."
(Devī Bhāgavata, Skanda 4). Mārkaṇḍeya Muni (sage) says thus: "Why should I
mind the innumerable killings going on unnoticed in this world full of
life. People of old speak very sacredly about Ahiṃsā. But O best of
brahmins, who can live in this world without injury to another life?"
(Mahābhārata, Araṇya Parva, Ślokas 32 & 33, Chapter 208). Great stress is
laid upon the virtues of ahimsā
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ahimsa#hinduism>, sūnrta, asteya and
brahmacaryya, but the root of all these is ahimsā. The virtues of sūnrta,
asteya and brahmacaryya are made to follow directly as secondary
corrol-laries of ahimsā. Ahimsā may thus be generalized as the fundamental
ethical virtue of Jainism; judgment on all actions may be passed in
accordance with the standard of ahimsā ; sūnrta, asteya and brahmacaryya
are regarded as virtues as their transgression leads to himsā (injury to
beings). Ahimsā according to a householder, according to anubrata, would
require abstinence from killing any animals, but according to mahāvrata
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mahavrata#hinduism> it would entail
all the rigour and carefulness to prevent oneself from being the cause of
any kind of injury to any living being in any way.
Again one should think that the practice of the ten dharmas
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dharma#hinduism> (virtues) of self
control (*samyama <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/samyama#hinduism>*),
truthfulness *(sūnrta),* purity *(śauca
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shauca#hinduism>),* chastity *(brahma
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahma#hinduism>),* absolute want of
greed *(akiñcanatā),* asceticism (*tapas*), forbearance, patience *(kṣānti
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kshanti#hinduism>),* mildness
*(mārdava),* sincerity (*rjutā*), and freedom or emancipation from all
sins *(mukti
<https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mukti#hinduism>)* can alone help us
in the achievement of the highest goal. These are the only supports to
which we can look. It is these which uphold the world-order. This is called
dharmasvākhyātatābhāvanā. Again one should think of the Jaina cosmology and
also of the nature of the influence of karma in producing all the diverse
conditions of men. These two are called *lokabhāvanā* and *bodhibhāvanā.*
So one can check how our own bad fingers created different
religions because of freedom misused by Brahmins. Buddha and the Mahaveera
were contemporaries while Adi Shankara who was also a contemporary was
junior to them but stabilised the veda system, course -correcting the
routes; hence only Jainism stayed put and Buddhism went to
different directions. But Adi Shakara did not do anything wrong to those
religions at all. Keep your home intact; your street; your group; your
nation; and all will set in perfect; but fear in the name of decency,
hypocritically, hides the true sense. KR IRS 3423
On Mon, 3 Apr 2023 at 08:44, Jambunathan Iyer <[email protected]> wrote:
> *Mahavir Jayanti 2023 will be celebrated on April , 4 (Tuesday).*
>
>
>
> *People belonging to the Jain community celebrate Mahavir Jayanti to
> commemorate the birth anniversary of Jain spiritual leader Mahavir, who was
> the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.*
>
>
>
> *Mahavir Jayanti 2023 marks the 2,621th birth anniversary of the teacher.
> It is also called the 'Mahavir Janma Kalyanak'. This year the auspicious
> occasion will be observed amid a global health crisis triggered by the
> coronavirus outbreak.*
>
>
>
> *Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated annually on the 13th day of the Hindu month
> of Chaitra. According to Hindu Samwat calendar, Mahavir Jayanti 2023 will
> be celebrated on April 4, 2023 (Tuesday). *
>
>
>
> *About Mahavir Jayanti Festival:*
>
> *Mahavir Swami is one of the most famous spiritual teachers in Jainism. He
> was the 24th and last Tirthankara of the faith. Born in 599 BC as prince
> Vardhamana in Bihar, India, Mahavir left his worldly comforts and
> possessions at the age of 30 and became a monk.*
>
>
>
> *After practicing meditation and pursuing spirituality, he attained the
> ultimate perception, power, knowledge and bliss. Soon, he set out to preach
> people about the realization or ‘keval-jnana’ that he had attained.*
>
>
>
> *When austerity of the world was never felt, when the world saw the
> differences between the rich and the poor, at that auspicious time there
> was a person who was driven to establish a mission of having a life full of
> peace and prosperity. *
>
>
>
> *He is none other than Mahavir Jain, the founder of Jainism in India and
> the last Tirthankar. Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated as the auspicious birth
> anniversary of Mahavir Jain. Being an auspicious occasion for the Jain
> community, Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with much enthusiasm at all the
> Jain temples especially in Girnar and Palitana in Gujarat; Sri Mahavirji in
> Rajasthan; Parasnath Temple of Kolkata and Pawapuri in Bihar. Many Jains
> engage themselves in the charitable activities keeping in minds that they
> will get liberation. Some give lectures in the temple to distribute the
> virtues of Jain doctrine. Traditional dishes are prepared on Mahavir
> Jayanti and are served to the poor. Overall, being honest and simple are
> the best traits on Mahavir Jayanti.*
>
>
>
> *He divided his followers into four categories –monks, nuns, layman and
> laywoman. They came to be known as Jains later on. To pay respect to the
> spiritual leader, the birth anniversary of Mahavir is celebrated with
> vigour and pomp.*
>
>
>
> *In 527 BC, Mahavir passed away leaving behind his body. The soul of the
> great sage found liberation upon the mortal body’s death. This day is
> celebrated as Diwali or festival of lights among the Jains.*
>
>
>
> *Mahavir Jayanti Rituals*
>
> *Maintain austerity and observe fast throughout the day.*
>
> *Decorate your puja room with the flowers.*
>
> *Visit Jain temples.*
>
> *Give a ceremonial bath to the idol of Mahabir. *
>
> *Offer flowers, rice, fruits and it with milk to the statue of Mahavir.*
>
> *Fix the flag at the top of the temple.*
>
> *Get the idol of Mahabir ready for a grand procession.*
>
> *Chant Mahavir Jayanti prayers.*
>
> *Serve clothes, money, food or any basic needs to the poor. *
>
> *Preach the philosophy of spiritual freedom, core values and ethics of
> Mahavira. *
>
> *Prepare and serve kheer on the auspicious day of Mahavir Jayanti. *
>
>
>
> *Namokar Mantra - Navkar Mantra:*
>
> *Namah Arihantanam*
>
> *Namah Siddhhanam*
>
> *Namah Ayariyanam*
>
> *Namah Uvjhayanam *
>
> *Namah Loye Savva Saahunam*
>
> *Aiso Panch Namahkkaro*
>
> *Savva Paav Panasano *
>
> *Manglanancha Savvesim *
>
> *Padhmam Havei Mangalam *
>
>
>
> *Namokar Mantra Meaning:*
>
> *My obeisance to all Arihantas (enlightened souls)*
>
> *My obeisance to all Siddhas (liberated souls)*
>
> *My obeisance to all Acharyas (religious leaders)*
>
> *My obeisance to all Upadhyayas (religious teachers)*
>
> *My obeisance to all Sadhus (saints and monks).*
>
> *"Navkar Mantra" is the supreme and omnipotent and is meant for the
> goodness of mankind.*
> N Jambunathan Rengarajapuram-Kodambakkam-Chennai-Mob:9176159004
>
> *" What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you
> become by achieving your goals. If you want to live a happy life, tie it to
> a goal, not to people or things "*
>
>
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