arham dhyan yog
Arham Dhyan Yog is a Jain-based meditation and yoga system started in the Digambar tradition by Muni Shri 108 Pranamya Sagar Ji Maharaj, disciple of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj.
In simple words:
- It is based fully on ancient Jain Shraman (monk) practices of dhyan (meditation), yam-niyam, kayotsarg, and Jain values like ahimsa and aparigraha.
- “Arham” is a sacred sound used in Jainism that expresses the pure, enlightened soul (arihant-bhava) – peace, purity, and infinite potential of the atma.
- The aim of Arham Dhyan Yog is:
Main features (in very simple form):
- Sharir sadhana (Body level)
- Easy asanas and exercises - Simple mudras - Pranayam and proper breathing Purpose: keep the body light, disease-free and calm so that real dhyan becomes easy.
- Mann sadhana (Mind level)
- Kayotsarg (deep relaxation with awareness) - Breathing with awareness - Focusing on sound “Arham” and inner peace Purpose: reduce stress, tension, negative thoughts, and make mind steady.
- Atma sadhana (Soul level)
- Contemplation on “Who am I? I am shuddh atma.” - Seeing body, thoughts, emotions as separate from the soul - Developing daya (compassion), kshama (forgiveness), and samata (equanimity) Purpose: slowly move towards true Jain dhyan – inner purity and samyak darshan.
- Practical for grihasth (householders)
- Designed so that common people (not only monks) can practice every day - Time-saving, simple, and can be done at home - Helps in anger control, relationships, studies, work focus, etc., while staying rooted in Jain Dharma.
From Jain viewpoint, the essence of Arham Dhyan Yog:
- It does not replace core Jain sadhanas like samayik, pratikraman, paap-sthanak, etc., but supports them by making mind and body peaceful.
- Its real goal is not only health, but inner purification of karmas through right meditation and right conduct.
- It stands firmly in Digambar Jain tradition, taking inspiration from Tirthankars and great acharyas, and making their dhyan-marg more approachable for today’s world.
If you tell me what exactly you want to know – for example: steps, benefits, how to start, or its place in Jain shastra – I can explain that part in very simple detail.