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    when can child do puja after birth in jainism

    4 months ago 63

    In Jainism, a child is generally not expected to perform formal puja immediately after birth.

    Simple rule:

    • A newborn does not do puja.
    • As the child grows, learns shuddhi, vinay, bhakti, and proper vidhi, they may start participating in puja.
    • After becoming able to understand and follow discipline respectfully, a child can begin simple puja with guidance from parents, gurus, or elders.

    Practical understanding

    • Infants and very young children: only brought near the temple respectfully; they do not perform puja on their own.
    • When the child can sit properly, remain clean, and follow instructions: they may begin with very simple devotion, like joining in namaskar, folding hands, and observing.
    • Formal dravya puja should be done with proper purity, conduct, and understanding of Jain vidhi.

    Important Jain principle

    In Jain dharma, the focus is on:
    • bhavna,
    • shuddhi,
    • ahimsa,
    • and proper conduct.

    So the child should begin puja when old enough to do it respectfully and correctly, not by a fixed age.

    If you want, I can also explain this separately for Digambar and Shwetambar traditions.

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