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Q: When is ayambil oli
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Ayambil Oli is generally observed twice a year in Jain tradition: once in Chaitra and once in Aso/Ashwin. In 2026, the Chaitra Navpad Ayambil Oli is from Wednesday, March 25, 2026 to Thursday, April 2, 2026, and ... Read More
Q: Main idol adeshwar bhagwan is of marble and want to keep him as darshniya, on side wall have made gokhala where in i have placed parshwanth bhagwan which is of dhaatu but now i only want to do his pratistha and make him pujaniya. Is it okay even if he is
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Haan, aisa kiya ja sakta hai — lekin Jain vidhi ke anusar kuch baatein dhyan me rakhni chahiye.
Saral arth
- Main idol / garbhagriha me rakha hua Adeshwar Bhagwan ko darshniya roop me rakhna theek hai.
- ... Read More
Q: I have adeshwar bhagwan and parshwanth bhagwan, in ghar derasar i want o make of adwshwar bhagwan as main idol and on left hand side wall want to place parshwanth bhagwan but do his pratishta what should i do ?
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In a ghar derasar, the safest and most respectful approach is:
- Adinath Bhagwan can remain the main murti in the center.
- Parshwanath Bhagwan should also be placed in a respectful, clean, and elevated po... Read More
Q: pravin rishiji monk
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Upadhyaya Pravar Pravin Rishiji Maharaj Saheb was a Jain monk and respected Jain spiritual speaker known for his discourses on Jain texts, Jain culture, and meditation. He is also referenced in Jain publications as Upadhyaya Shri Praveen Rishiji, a disciple of Acharya Shri Anand Rishiji. ( Read More
Q: please explain the difference between badi diksha and chhoti diksha in Jain context.
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In Jain context, diksha means taking renunciation and entering the life of a sadhu/sadhvi or a higher spiritual discipline.
The terms badi diksha and chhoti diksha are used in some communities, but their ex... Read More
Q: badi diksha meansa
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Badi diksha means the higher, formal initiation into Jain monkhood or nunhood.
In simple words:
- Badi = main / greater / full
- Diksha = initiation / renunciation
So, badi diksha Read More
Q: ekasana means and how to do
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Ekāsana का अर्थ है एक बार में एक ही स्थान पर बैठकर भोजन करना — यानी एक बैठक में, बिना उठे, शांतिपूर्वक एक बार भो... Read More
Q: Please explain the story of Harikeshiya Muni and Arjunmali in karmic perspective
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The story of Harikeshiya Muni and Arjunmali is a powerful Jain example of karma, equanimity, and purification through penance.
Brief story
Harikeshiya Muni was a highly disciplined Jain monk who had attained deep spirit... Read MoreQ: Examples of Harikeshiya and Arjunmali and the yaksha which entered their body. So are the devi/devata the doer of our karma?
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In Jain Dharma, devi/devata/yaksha are not the real doer of your karma.
The core Jain principle is:
- A soul binds karma by its own actions, thoughts, speech, and passions like anger, pride, deceit, and greed.
- No deva or yaksha can... Read More
Q: जाणकारी नहीं है इसलिए सहायता लेना चाहता हूं
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ज़रूर। मैं जैन धर्म, जैन सिद्धांत, तत्त्व, व्रत, पूजा, पर्व, तीर्थंकर, और साधना से संबंधित विषयों में सहायता कर सकता ... Read More