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    I WANT TO KNOW STEP BY STEP DANIK(EVERYDAY) POOJA VIDHI

    one year ago 360

    Certainly! In Jainism, the daily (dainik) pooja vidhi is a spiritual practice that helps devotees cultivate purity, humility, and devotion. Below is a step-by-step guide for the standard Jain dainik pooja vidhi, generally followed in Shwetambar tradition (please note that traditions may vary slightly among sects and families):

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    Jain Dainik Pooja Vidhi (Step by Step)

    1. Preparation

    • Bathing: Take a bath and wear clean (preferably white) clothes.
    • Cleanliness: Ensure the pooja place and idols are clean.
    • Gather Materials: Collect pooja items like rice, flowers, sandalwood paste (chandan), incense, lamp (deep), water, akshat (unbroken rice), fruits, and aasan (cloth to sit on).

    2. Pranama or Bowing

    • Stand in front of the idol and bow with folded hands, expressing devotion and humility.

    3. Namokar Mantra

    • Recite the Navkar Mantra (Namokar Mantra) three or more times with concentration.

    4. Ashta Prakari Pooja (Eight Offerings)

    Prepare the following items for Ashta Prakari Pooja: 1. Jal (Water) 2. Chandan (Sandalwood Paste) 3. Akshat (Rice) 4. Pushp (Flowers) 5. Deep (Lamp) 6. Dhup (Incense) 7. Naivedya (Fruits or Sweets) 8. Fal (Fruits)

    Process:

    • Offer each item to the idol, reciting the respective mantras:
    1. Jal Abhishek: Offer water, recite "Icchāmi..." 2. Chandan: Apply sandalwood paste, recite "Icchāmi..." 3. Akshat: Offer rice, recite "Icchāmi..." 4. Pushp: Offer flowers, recite "Icchāmi..." 5. Deep: Light the lamp, recite "Icchāmi..." 6. Dhup: Offer incense, recite "Icchāmi..." 7. Naivedya: Offer food/fruits, recite "Icchāmi..." 8. Fal: Offer fruits, recite "Icchāmi..."

    (“Icchāmi” means “with your permission”, signifying humility and seeking permission from the Lord.)

    5. Recitation of Stotras and Prayers

    • Recite stotras such as:
    - Navkar Mantra - Khamasamano - Uvasaggaharam Stotra - Other daily prayers as per family tradition

    6. Pradakshina (Circumambulation)

    • Walk around the idol or temple in a clockwise direction 3 or more times, showing respect.

    7. Kshamapana (Asking Forgiveness)

    • Recite "Michhami Dukkadam" or "Khamat Khamna" to seek forgiveness for any mistakes during the pooja.

    8. Aarti and Mangal Divo

    • Perform Aarti (waving the lamp) and sing Aarti songs.
    • Light the Mangal Divo (auspicious lamp).

    9. Prarthana (Prayer) and Bhavna

    • Pray for the well-being of all living beings (Sarva Jeev Kalyan Bhavna).
    • Reflect on Jain values like nonviolence, truth, and detachment.

    10. Conclusion

    • Bow again to the Lord, and if possible, do Kayotsarga (standing meditation).
    • Distribute the prasad (offered fruits/sweets) among family members.

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    Note:

    • The above steps are a general guideline. Traditions and mantras may vary by Jain sect (Shwetambar, Digambar, etc.) and family customs.
    • It is important to perform pooja with a pure mind, humility, and devotion.

    If you need mantras or detailed instructions for each step, please specify your sect or family tradition, and I can provide more details accordingly.

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