श्वेतांबर और दिगंबर समाज का पर्युषण पर्व भाद्रपद माह में मनाया जाता है।

इस दिन ऋषि-मुनि अधिक से अधिक धार्मिक ध्यान, यज्ञ और तपस्या करते हैं। एक-दूसरे से माफी मांगना और दूसरों को माफ करना दोस्ती की ओर बढ़ता है।

श्वेतांबर का व्रत खत्म होने के बाद दिगंबर समाज का व्रत शुरू होता है. 3 से 10 सितंबर तक श्वेतांबर और 10 सितंबर से दिगंबर समाज का 10 दिवसीय पायूषण पर्व शुरू होगा. 10 दिनों तक उपवास के साथ ही मंदिर में पूजा-अर्चना की जाएगी।



पर्युषण क्या है?
1. पर्युषण का अर्थ है परी यानि चारों ओर से उषाना यानि धर्म की पूजा। पर्युषण को महावरपा कहा जाता है।
2. श्वेतांबर समाज 8 दिनों के लिए पर्युषण उत्सव मनाता है जिसे 'अष्टानिका' कहा जाता है जबकि दिगंबर 10 दिनों तक मनाता है जिसे वे 'दसलक्षण' कहते हैं। ये दस लक्षण हैं-क्षमा, मर्दव, अर्जव, सत्य, संयम, शौच, तपस्या, त्याग, अकिन्चन्य और ब्रह्मचर्य।
3. श्वेतांबर इस पर्व को भाद्रपद मास के कृष्ण पक्ष की त्रयोदशी से शुक्ल पक्ष की पंचमी तक तथा दिगंबर भाद्रपद शुक्ल की पंचमी से चतुर्दशी तक मनाते हैं।


उन्हें क्यों किया जाता है?
1. यह व्रत का महान पर्व है। श्वेतांबर समुदाय 8 दिनों के लिए और दिगंबर समुदाय 10 दिनों के लिए उपवास रखता है। व्रत रखने से हर तरह की गर्मी दूर होती है।
2. पर्युषण के दो अंग हैं- पहला तीर्थंकरों की पूजा, सेवा और स्मरण और दूसरा, विभिन्न प्रकार के व्रतों द्वारा स्वयं को पूर्ण रूप से शारीरिक, मानसिक और मौखिक तपस्या में समर्पित। इस दौरान बिना कुछ खाए-पिए निर्जला व्रत रखा जाता है।
3. इन दिनों साधुओं के लिए 5 कर्तव्य बताए गए हैं- संवत्सरी, प्रतिक्रमण, केशलोचन, तपस्चर्य, आलोचना और क्षमा। गृहस्थों के लिए भी शास्त्रों का श्रवण, तपस्या, निर्भयता, दान के पात्र, ब्रह्मचर्य का पालन, आदि स्मारक का त्याग, संघ की सेवा और क्षमा माँगना आदि कर्तव्य बताए गए हैं।
4. श्वेतांबर जैन स्थानक के निवासी भाद्र मास की शुक्ल पंचमी को संवत्सरी पर्व के रूप में मनाते हैं। सात दिनों तक यज्ञ, तपस्या, शास्त्र श्रवण और धार्मिक उपासना के साथ आठवें दिन को महापर्व के रूप में मनाया जाता है।

महत्व क्या है?
1. यह पर्व महावीर स्वामी के अहिंसा, परमो धर्म के मार्ग पर चलने, जियो और जीने दो के मूल सिद्धांत की शिक्षा देता है और मोक्ष प्राप्ति के द्वार खोलता है। इस पर्व के अनुसार- 'सम्पिखाये अप्पागम्पप्पनम्' अर्थात आत्मा के द्वारा आत्मा को देखो।
2. पर्युषण पर्व के अंत में 'विश्व मित्रता दिवस' यानि संवत्सरी पर्व मनाया जाता है। अंतिम दिन दिगंबर 'उत्तम क्षमा' और श्वेतांबर 'मिचामी दुक्कड़म' कहकर लोगों से क्षमा मांगते हैं। इससे मन के सभी विकार नष्ट हो जाते हैं और मन शुद्ध हो जाता है और सभी के प्रति मित्रता का जन्म होता है।
3. पर्युषण पर्व जैनियों का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण पर्व है। यह पर्व हमें बुरे कर्मों का नाश कर सत्य और अहिंसा के मार्ग पर चलने की प्रेरणा देता है। भगवान महावीर के सिद्धांतों को ध्यान में रखते हुए हमें निरंतर और विशेष रूप से पर्युषण के दिनों में आत्म-साधना में लीन रहकर धर्म के मार्ग पर चलना चाहिए।


Bodh Meditation Path A Guide to Inner Peace and Religious Growth

Introduction:A deep tradition of meditation practices exists within the peaceful realms of Bodh philosophy that guide the seeker on a transformational path towards peacefulness inside and spiritual illumination. The techniques are founded upon the past knowledge and unchanging reality, so they serve as powerful means for maintaining peace in one’s mind, developing correct thinking and achieving spiritually. In this article we will discuss various types of Bodh meditation going into details about their principles, methods and practical uses to those who seek to self-realize.

Understanding Bodh Meditation:

  • Health of Bodh Meditation: Foundation principles including mindfulness, awareness, non-attachment et al.
  • Philosophy behind Bodh Meditation: Through Bodh scriptures and teachings examine the philosophical basis for understanding this kind of meditative practice.
  • Advantages of practicing Bodh Meditation: This section examines how engaging in physical exercises such as yoga can help improve our overall health by reducing stress levels, balancing emotions, and promoting mental clarity.

Islamic Five Pillars A Basis of Belief and Action

It is simply a monotheistic religion that is practiced by many people around the world and has a well-defined system of beliefs and doctrines that are followed by its followers. Five primary duties are recognized in Islam, forming the Five Pillars of Islam which provides the prerequisites and guidelines for worship and ethical being and living. These pillars act as the fundamental principles of the Islamic faith and give Muslims a coherent direction of how they should live their lives in order to be spiritually productive citizens. These are five of the most important principles in the Islamic religion and honoring them takes many forms of rituals and plays a deeper symbolic role in the religion.

Understanding Islam: Thus, it is appropriate to offer a brief overview of these methodologies.However, for an individual to pass through the Five Pillars, one must have some basic understanding of Islam as a religion. Islam the religion of submission, or Islam the religion of ‘’surrender’’ Arabic is defined by the Quran the holy scripture that was revealed to the prophet Mohammed by the Angel Gabriel within a time span of roughly twenty-three years. Muslims are expected to believe and accept Muhammad as the last of the prophets of God in the series of prophets sent to all nations of the world.

The fundamental tenet revolves around a monotheistic concept or the idea of tawhid; this is the belief that the only deity to be worshipped is Allah and that human beings have to surrender themselves wholly to Him. Muslims also follow certain guidelines on moral and ethical conduct as are depicted in the Quran and also the Hadith; which is a recording of the prophet Muhammads word and deeds. All aspects of life are regulated by these principles, whether in the religious sphere, family or community, economic practices, or politics.

The Five Pillars of Islam: A Brief OverviewFive practices central to Islamic belief are collectively referred to as the Five Pillars of Islam, and it is important to know that it is a misconception that these five practices represent five different duties a Muslim needs to perform. Thus they create a regimen of spirit and symbolical reminder and come with a testimony of the holder’s faith in the divine. The Five Pillars are as follows: The Five Pillars are as follows:

Dare Meher, Sacred Fire and Parsi Heritage Guardians

One of the world’s tiniest but most animated religious minorities is the Parsi community, who are devoted to a religion called Zoroastrianism. Originating from Persia (modern-day Iran), Parsis have a rich history and cultural heritage. Among their religious practices is Dare Meher or Fire Temple, a place of worship with significant importance in it. This essay provides an insight into the history, architecture, religious significance, and issues around the preservation of Dare Meher highlighting attempts to uphold this vital part of Parsi heritage.

Historical Background of Zoroastrianism and the Parsi:

Origins and Migration:Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions on earth founded by the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra) over 3000 years ago in ancient Persia. Before being persecuted during the Islamic conquest in the 7th century, this religion thrived in Persia. Fleeing persecution, some Zoroastrians migrated to India around the eighth century where they were referred to as Parsis which means “Persian”.

Indian Establishment: The Parsi settled primarily in Gujarat and later in Mumbai (then called Bombay) when they arrived in India. Upon their arrival, indigenous rulers offered them refuge on the condition that they adapt themselves to local customs while holding onto their religious practices. They have made substantial contributions to Indian culture, society as well as economy for centuries and at the same time maintained a separate religious identity.

Importance of Dare Meher in Zoroastrian Worship

Role of Fire in Zoroastrianism: For instance, fire represents purity, veracity, and the presence of Ahura Mazda, who is also the most superior power among all other deities. It’s believed that it’s sacred and an indispensable part of all religious rites. The fires are kept perpetually burning in Fire Temples with much reverence being paid to them through prayers and rituals conducted before them.

Different Kinds of Fire Temples:In Zoroastrian worship, there are three grades of fire housed within different types of Fire Temples:

  • Atash Dadgah: this is the simplest form where any Parsi can look after it
  •  Atash Adaran: This takes a Zoroastrian priest for it to be placed at this grade. 
  • Atash Behram: this is the highest rank which requires elaborate rituals maintained by high priests. There are only nine Atash Behrams throughout the world; eight exist in India while one exists still exists in Iran.

Islams Current Difficulties Balancing Modernity, Secularism, and Social Justice

To its followers, Islam presents contemporary challenges that need thorough insight and interaction with the present world. The Muslim community is confronted by a range of arguments and dilemmas as it tries to make sense of modernity, secularism, religious pluralism, or social justice. This paper will therefore comprehensively examine these issues to understand how they affect the Islamic faith, identity, and practice.

Modernity and Tradition:Currently, there is one major dilemma facing Islam; it is the ongoing tussle between tradition and modernity. As societies swiftly change because of technology improvements, globalization effects, and shifting cultural considerations; Muslims are faced with the question of how best they can incorporate Islamic teachings into their lives while at the same time meeting the needs of a changing world. Some people are advocating for a progressive interpretation of Islamic principles that takes into account the reality of modern times whereas others argue for the preservation of traditional values. Consequently, we see this tension manifesting in various aspects which include gender roles in society, family dynamics, and approaches to governance and law.