Explore Themes

Limit vehicle use

images
Language : English

During the auspicious days of Paryushan Mahaparva, we must try giving up on using vehicles. This is because when we drive a vehicle on the road, it may lead to the death of many living beings. On several instances, we have also witnessed the death of dogs or snakes on the road. Taking the above into consideration, we can make an attempt to not use vehicles or minimise its usage on all the 8 days of Paryushan. If this seems difficult, during Paryushan Mahaparva, we can at least reduce the number of vehicles for use to 2-3.

 

 

Paryushan Parv – the 8-day Jain Festival of Forgiveness is an occasion to eliminate the impurities that pollute the soul – such as anger, ego, greed, jealousy, deceit, attachment, hatred and much more. It is a period of emotional cleansing and becoming light and relaxed from within.

 

From a karmic perspective, it is said that during these 8 days, the magnetic frequencies in the entire universe are the highest. As a result, the soul vibrates the most and may even bind the karmas that determine his next birth. And therefore, Jains observe maximum sadhanas, spiritual practices, penance and fasting during these days to make the most of this auspicious period.

 

Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb profoundly enlists a detailed list of Do’s and Don’ts of what should be done and what we should refrain from doing during these divine days of Paryushan. During these Paryushan days, Jains make an effort to realize, repent and seek forgiveness for mistakes made during the entire year by performing Pratikraman, Alochana fasting, taking small Pachkhan vows, etc. The last day of Paryushan, known as Samvatsari, is the day when everyone performs the annual practice of Samvatsari Pratikraman and says sorry or ‘Michhami Dukadam’ to every living of the universe for having hurt them knowingly or unknowingly through their mind, body and speech.

Related Themes

To Book contact:

Shri Hiteshbhai Shah: +91 7980790872
Shri Vishalbhai Hemani: +91 831067208