Answer

The basic pooja vidhi of a gruh jinālaya is to worship the Jina Bhagwan at home with purity, calmness, and devotion.

Explanation

A simple and commonly followed gruh jinālaya pooja vidhi is:

1. Cleanliness first

- Keep the jinālaya, the room, and yourself clean. - Wear clean, simple clothes.

1. Enter with reverence

- Wash hands and feet if possible. - Enter quietly with a pure mind.

1. Darshan

- Do silent darshan of the Jina Bhagwan. - Fold hands with humility.

1. Pradakshina or respectful circumambulation

- If your tradition allows and the space is suitable, do gentle respectful movement around the jinālaya.

1. Pooja

Depending on family and sect tradition, this may include: - Jal pooja - Chandan pooja - Pushpa pooja - Dhoop pooja - Deep pooja - Naivedya pooja - Phal pooja

1. Stavan or prayer

- Recite stavan, chaityavandan, or a short prayer according to your tradition.

1. Aarti and mangal dip

- Perform aarti if it is part of your family practice.

1. Kshama yachana

- At the end, ask forgiveness for any mistakes in thought, word, or action.

Spiritual Understanding

The main purpose of gruh jinālaya pooja is not only ritual, but also:

• To keep the mind pure
• To remember the qualities of the Tirthankars
• To build discipline, devotion, and detachment
• To make the home spiritually peaceful

In Jain Dharma, devotion should always be joined with inner purity, humility, and non-violence.

Takeaway

A gruh jinālaya pooja should be done with shuddhi, shraddha, and simplicity. If you want, I can also give you a step-by-step gruh jinālaya pooja vidhi in Gujarati or Hindi.