Friday, September 30, 2011
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24 Tirthankar - a brief note
24 Tirthankar
1. Lord Rishabhdev
He had a sign of an ox on his thigh. The mother Marudeva had seen 14 dreams, of which the first was that of an ox. He started the religion after a time span of 18 koda Kodi Sagaropam (Sagaropam itself is almost an innumerable number, therefore 18 KodaKodi sagaropam is a countless number) Therefore, he was known as Adinath also (The first one)
2. Lord Ajitnath
When mother Vijaya Rani and Father Jitshatru were playing chess; the queen was winning and winning. She did not lose. Likewise, the Lord did not lose. He won the enemies like love and hates.
3. Lord Sambhavnath
On his birth, there was plenty of crops everywhere. There was no famine, or draught. All these characteristics were of a good person. Therefore he was known as Sambhavnath.
4. Lord Abhinandan Swami
When he was conceived in mother’s womb, Lord Indra made frequent visits and praised Him. People in the family and the state became happy and they congratulated each other. So his name was decided
5. Lord Sumatinat
Once mother, while finding solution to a very difficult problem, got good intellect and she could resolve the conflict peacefully. so he was good 'Mati'. He was known as Sumatinat.
6. Lord Padmaprabh
The mother desired to sleep on lotus leaf. The lord also was as unattached as Lotus flower
7. Lord Suparshvanath
The mother had a disease on both the sides, but when the Lord Supashva was conceived , she was totally cured and became glittering like gold.
8. Lord Chandra Prabha Swami
Mother had a desire to drink the nectar from moon. She had a feeling of coolness.
9. Lord Suvidhinath
When He was in mother’s womb, he had desire to perform good deeds. He became one performing good deeds.
10. Lord Shitalnath
The father had a very strong burning fever, which could be calmed down by a cool touch of his mother. He also cooled down threefold burnings of the world.
11. Lord Shreyanshnath
There was a bed, set out by some God. It was worshipped, but could not be taken in use. The mother used in but nothing happened due to the great Lord’s grace, who was in the womb. On the contrary the world became happyier
12. Lord Vasupujya
Indra made Frequent showers of diamonds / Wealth. He got the name Vasupujya from the name of His father Vasudev.
13. Lord Vimalnath
When He was in mother's womb, both the body and the mind became pure with his grace. The Lord, destroyed the unclean karmas with purity of this mind.
14. Lord Anantnath
The mother had a dream of a garland made from numerous precious giens likewise, with a thread within innumerable knots, the fever and other illness of people disappeared. The Lord performed worship for indefinite period, for three fold jwelves
15. Lord Dharmanath
The mother became more prone to religion. The lord himself was by nature prone to religion
16. Lord Shantinath
When he was in mother’s womb, all the disease and misdeeds disappeared. There was peace all around.
17. Lord Kunthunath
In a dream, a big pillar made from Jewellary was seen. The enemies became as small as ‘Kunthu’ Besides small tiny creatures were taken care of by the Lord.
18. Lord Arnath
In the dream was seen the wheel with jewel and the pillar. This resulted in growth of the dynasty.
19. Lord Mallinath
The mother had a desire to sleep in a bed decorated with flowers of all the six seasons. This desire was fulfilled by Gods. The lord won the Moha etc.
20. Lord Munisuvrat Swami
Mother had a desire to keep best vows; and she kept 12 such vows.
21. Lord Naminath
When the mother was moving on the fort, her luster could not be seen and faced by the enemies. They bowed down. The lord also got the love and hatred bowed down to him.
22. Lord Neminath (Lord Aristhnemi)
Aristha means black jewel. Mother saw such black jewel saw a shining wheel. The lord is also as good as sharp edge of the Religious wheel to destroy the Karmas.
23. Lord Parshvanath
Mother saw a snake passing by a bed of the king without doing any injury (biting) to the king.
24. Lord Mahavir Swami Lord Vardhman
There was a constant increase in wealth, crops, prosperity, achievements etc., parents grew with more and more fame. The Lord became fearless, firm and brave.
What is Jainism
Jainism ( जैनधर्म ) is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings.
Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation. Any soul that has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called a jina the conqueror or the victor. The ultimate status of these perfect souls is called siddha. Jainism is also referred to as shramana dharma (self-reliant) or the "path of the niganthas" (those without attachments or aversions) by ancient texts.
The devotee of vishnu is called a Vaishnav; the devotee of Shiva is called a Shaiva; the follower of the Buddha is called a Buddhist: the follower of Christ is called a Christain. In the same manner, the follower of Jineshwer is known as a Jain. Hence, this dharma has become current, established and reowned under the name of the Jain dharma. One who follows the path shown by Jineshwer is a Jain.
Such a man is a Jain to whatever nation he may belong; to whatever sect or creed he may belong; in whatever philosophical context he might have been born or brought up. The Jain dharma is not a religious sect or creed. Anyone can adore and follow this dharma irrespective of his caste and creed. This living dharma is meant for all.
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