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Sachitra Jina Pooja Vidhi

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Book Title: Sachitra Jina Pooja Vidhi (Illustrated Guide to Jain Worship)

Authors: Ramyadarshanvijay, Pareshkumar J Shah

Publisher: Mokshpath Prakashan, Ahmedabad

Overall Purpose: This booklet is a detailed, step-by-step guide to performing Jina Puja (worship of the Jinas/Tirthankaras) and Jindarshan Vidhi (method of beholding the Jina idols) according to Jain scriptures and traditions. It aims to be an extremely useful guide for those who wish to perform worship with devotion and adherence to the correct rituals.

Key Themes and Content:

  1. Introduction and Purpose:

    • The book emphasizes the importance of Jina Puja as a means to overcome worldly suffering and attain liberation.
    • It highlights the significance of both dravya puja (ritualistic worship with material offerings) and bhava puja (worship with pure inner feeling and devotion).
    • The aim is to present the methods in simple language for easy understanding and practice.

  2. Materials for Worship (Page 3):

    • A list of essential items for Jina Puja is provided, including:
      • Kalash (pot)
      • Kesar-Sukhada (saffron and sandalwood paste)
      • Phool ki chhab (basket of flowers)
      • Dhupiya (incense burner)
      • Deepak (lamp)
      • Akshat (unbroken rice)
      • Naivedh (food offering)
      • Aaina (mirror)
      • Pankha (fan)
      • Chamar yugm (pair of whisks)
    • It also mentions "Prabhuji ke abhushan" (Lord's ornaments).

  3. Types of Worship (Trikala Puja):

    • The text details the procedures for performing worship at three different times of the day:
      • Pratah Kal ki Puja (Morning Puja): Described as destroying sins related to the night. It outlines specific preparations and rituals for the morning.
      • Madhyahnakal Puja (Midday Puja): This is described as destroying sins of the current life and is given a detailed explanation. It forms the core of the book's procedural guidance.
      • Sayankal ki Puja (Evening Puja): This is stated to destroy sins of seven lives. It outlines the rituals for the evening.

  4. Detailed Rituals for Midday Puja (Core of the Book):

    • Preparation:
      • Wearing pure cotton clothes.
      • Purification of five body parts (hands, feet, face) with clean water.
      • Gathering specific puja materials (dhoop, lamp, rice, sweets, fruits, scented powder, etc.).
      • Purification of feet before entering the temple.
    • Temple Entry and Conduct:
      • Speaking "Pratham Nisihī" (first prohibition) upon entering the temple premises to renounce worldly thoughts.
      • Entering with respect, bowing, and chanting "Namo Jinanam."
      • Performing Pradakshina (circumambulations) around the idol, ideally three times, with specific verses.
      • Maintaining silence and reverence within the temple.
    • Specific Puja Steps: The book meticulously details the performance of each type of puja:
      • Nirmalya Utarane ki Vidhi (Removing old offerings)
      • Ang-Luchana karne ki Vidhi (Washing the deity's limbs)
      • Vilepan karne ki Vidhi (Applying sandalwood paste/ointments)
      • Ang-rachana (Aangi) ki Vidhi (Adorning the deity with ornaments)
      • Kesar-Puja (Worship with saffron)
      • Pushp-Puja (Flower worship)
      • Dhoop-Puja (Incense worship)
      • Deepak-Puja (Lamp worship)
      • Darpan-Darshan tatha Pankha Dulane ki Vidhi (Mirror viewing and fanning)
      • Chamar Puja (Whisking)
      • Akshat-Puja (Rice worship)
      • Naivedya-Puja (Offering sweets)
      • Phal-Puja (Fruit worship)
    • Chaitra Vandan: This involves specific verses and rituals to pay homage to the Jina idols.
    • Concluding Rituals:
      • Speaking "Tīsrī Nisihī" after dravya puja before bhava puja.
      • Performing Eriyavahiyam and Chaitra Vandan.
      • Taking vows (Pachakkhan).
      • Exiting the temple without turning one's back to the idol.
      • Ring the bell at the exit.
      • Reflecting on the spiritual experience upon leaving.

  5. Prohibitions and Etiquette:

    • Dress Code: Specifies appropriate attire for temple visits, avoiding shorts, sleeveless tops, and overly casual or revealing clothing.
    • Items to Avoid: Prohibits bringing school bags, office bags, cosmetics, socks, medicines, or food items into the temple. Mobile phones should be switched off.
    • Purity: Emphasizes cleanliness of body and clothes before entering the temple.
    • Respect: Details the importance of sincerity, devotion, and avoiding disrespect (ashatana) during the worship.
    • Materials: Discourages the use of plastic, iron, or aluminum for puja items and stresses using materials from one's own wealth for offerings to avoid the sin of consuming temple property (devadravya).

  6. Detailed Explanations of Specific Rituals:

    • Mukha Kosh (Mouth Cover): Explains the proper way to tie a mouth cover (eight-layered) to prevent any inadvertent harm to microscopic life.
    • Chandan Ghisne ki Vidhi (Sandalwood Grinding): Describes the meticulous process of grinding sandalwood, kesar, and other fragrant ingredients.
    • Tilak karne ki Vidhi (Applying Tilak): Provides guidelines for applying tilak on the deity's various parts.
    • Prashal (Abhishekam): Details the ritual bath for the deity using panchamrita (five nectars) and pure water.
    • Ang-Luchana (Wiping the Limbs): Explains the specific methods and cloths used for wiping the deity's body.
    • Vilepan (Applying Paste): Describes the application of sandalwood paste.
    • Aangi (Adornment): Explains how to adorn the deity with ornaments and other decorative items.
    • Kesar Puja (Saffron Worship): Details the ritual of applying saffron to specific parts of the deity.
    • Pushpa Puja (Flower Worship): Provides instructions on selecting and offering flowers.
    • Dhupa Puja (Incense Worship): Explains the correct way to offer incense.
    • Deepak Puja (Lamp Worship): Describes the ritual of offering lamps.
    • Darpan Darshan & Pankha: Explains viewing the deity in a mirror and fanning.
    • Chamar Puja: Details the ritual of whisking with chamaras.
    • Akshat Puja: Instructions for offering rice, including creating auspicious symbols like Nandavarta and Swastika.
    • Naivedya Puja: Guidelines for offering sweets.
    • Phal Puja: Instructions for offering fruits.

  7. Abstinence and Vows (Pachakkhan):

    • The book outlines various types of vows that can be undertaken, such as fasting for a certain period or abstaining from specific foods.

  8. Chaitra Vandan Details:

    • Explains the significance and procedure of Chaitra Vandan, including the correct way to perform Khama-samana (prostrations), Eriyavahiyam (renunciation of harm), and reciting verses like Logassa.

  9. Auspicious Symbols and Practices:

    • Explains the meaning and procedure of drawing auspicious symbols like Swastika and Nandavarta with rice.
    • Details the practice of Ashta Mangal (eight auspicious symbols).

  10. Dedication and Sponsorship:

    • The book is dedicated to revered Jain Acharyas and highlights the contributions of patrons.

Overall Significance: "Sachitra Jina Pooja Vidhi" serves as a comprehensive, practical manual for Jain devotees. It aims to elevate the spiritual practice of Jina Puja by providing clear, detailed instructions on every aspect of the ritual, ensuring that worship is performed with the utmost reverence, purity, and adherence to Jain principles. It emphasizes not just the outward actions but also the inner devotion and the importance of avoiding any form of harm (himsa) during the worship.