Not harming even the smallest of creature was something that Tirthankar Mahavir followed all through. He practiced Ahimsa to the highest level.

This Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, let us PLEDGE that we will refrain from using any products originated from animals or those that harm animals (clothes, cosmetics, food etc).

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For a period of 6 months, Sangam Dev created so many hardships on Tirthankar Mahavir and yet Tirthankar Mahavir pardoned him.

This Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, let us PLEDGE to Forgive our near and dear ones for their mistakes. If it is our mistake then let’s ask for Forgiveness by saying ‘Michhami Dukaddam’

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Tirthankar Mahavir remained in an Equanimous state even when He had to roam for 6 months, without food, for Gochri (alms). He neither got extremely happy when He got Gochri nor was He extremely disappointed when He did not. This was the kind of poise He had!

This Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, let us PLEDGE that we will try to be Equanimous for all the food that we get and be content. We will not complain or crib about our food.

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During His sadhana period of 12.5 years, Tirthankar Mahavir abstained from speaking and observed complete silence. This is helpful in several ways in today’s day and life.

This Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, let us PLEDGE that we will try this practice and abstain from speaking at least when we are angry.

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Tirthankar Mahavir donated the last piece of cloth He had on His body to a Brahmin. He followed generosity to that extent throughout His life.

This Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, let us PLEDGE that we will be Generous and donate whatever best we can to those who need it.

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Chandkaushik, the snake had the power to burn anyone just through its vision. When Tirthankar Mahavir had to pass through the forest where Chandkaushik lived, He had no fear as He was at peace within himself and had no hatred towards anyone. Tirthankar Mahavir himself went and looked at Chandkaushik with Compassion and a sense of calm which changed Chandkaushik entirely.

This Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, let us PLEDGE to show Compassion to birds and animals by feeding them everyday and not hurting them in any way.

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Gowalik hammered nails in Tirthankar Mahavir’s ears and He tolerated that extreme pain. Bitter words spoken to us are not way as painful as what Tirthankar Mahavir Tolerated yet as humans we react in a negative way.

This Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, let us PLEDGE to Tolerate such bitter words and not retaliate with anger or arguments.

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Ultra tiny Corona Virus has challenged the most evolved creature of this planet i.e. the Human Race.

Jainism believes that for any event (Good or Bad) to happen there are five factors existing together called Panch Samvay. They are :

1. Swabhav : Nature, here it means, inherent virtue of the things
2. Kaal : Time
3. Karmas : Previous Karmas of an individual
4. Niyati : Destiny. No control of any individual on this
5. Purusharth: Efforts

Now let us understand Corona infection in relation to above five factors

Happening of Corona Pandemic is Destiny (Niyati – Factor No 4) and this was to happen at this time (Kaal – Factor No 2) due to many natural or unnatural forces acting together where there is no individual control. Now we being living organism, it is our nature (Swabhav – Factor No 1) that we are prone to get this disease. Now what will happen to us will depend upon our Past Karmas (Karmas – Factor No 3) and our present efforts (Purusharth – Factor No 5) to fight against this disease.

If we read these five factors again, we will realize that only factor which we can influence at present is “Efforts”. Hence we should just not think only on our previous Karmas but put all possible efforts to control this situation. We need to observe all the advisories given to us by health experts and government (i.e. a strict 21 days lockdown)

This is the time to introspect our existence, its purpose and the way of our life. Corona virus is an incidental / accidental trigger for this awakening.

Author: Dr. Bipin Doshi
(Jainology Teacher at University of Mumbai)

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Businesses, stores, restaurants, food stalls, relegious places and so many other such places are shut. Have you thought how daily wagers and beggars would be surviving in these tough times? Lets do our bit in providing such people nearby our localities with 2 meals a day that will help them through these tough times.Image credits: myindiandream.

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‘COVID19‘, a pandemic that can bring a lot of suffering to this life, great to see everyone taking precautions, ‘Attachment & Aversion‘, a disease that can inflict suffering in every birth, have you thought about precautions for these?

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