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    Denied diksha due to kundli. What to do

    3 months ago 76

    In Jain Dharma, dīkṣā is guided by vairāgya, self-discipline, and the decision of the Ācārya/Guru, not by a kundli.

    What you can do:

    1. Remain calm and respectful

    Do not feel hurt or angry. In Jain practice, acceptance and equanimity are important.

    1. Strengthen your inner readiness

    Continue practicing: - ahimsā - satya - aparigraha - brahmacarya - daily pratikraman - sāmāyik - svādhyāya

    1. Understand the reason clearly

    Sometimes a teacher may say no because of: - lack of mental maturity - family responsibilities - health concerns - insufficient preparation - tradition followed by that particular lineage Not every refusal is about kundli alone.

    1. Do not depend on astrology as the final authority

    In Jain view, karma and one’s own purushārtha are most important. Progress comes through right conduct and inner purification.

    1. Serve and practice as a lay follower sincerely

    Even if dīkṣā is not granted now, you can still live a highly spiritual Jain life as a shrāvaka/shrāvikā.

    1. Be patient

    If the desire for dīkṣā is genuine and स्थिर, continue your preparation and wait with humility.

    In short: do not get discouraged by a kundli-based refusal. Keep your focus on bhāv, vairāgya, and Jain sādhana. If dīkṣā is truly suitable, the right path will open at the right time.

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