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The five 'lesser vows' of anuvrata consist of the five greater vows but with less restrictions to incorporate the duties of a householder, i.e. a layperson with a home, he or she has responsibilities to the family, community and society that a Jain monk does not have. These minor vows have the following incorporated into ethical conduct:
Jivantasvami images represent the Jain Tirthankara Mahavira (and in some cases other Tirthankaras) as a prince, with a crown and ornaments. [1] The Jina is represented as standing in the kayotsarga pose. [2] [3] Jivantasvami images have been used only in the Śvetāmbara Jain tradition, they are unknown in the Digambara tradition.
The five colours of the Jain flag represent the Pañca-Parameṣṭhi and the five vows, small as well as great: [5] White – represents the arihants, souls who have conquered all passions (anger, attachments, aversion) and have attained omniscience and eternal bliss through self-realisation. It also denotes peace or ahiṃsā (non-violence ).
Elaborate forms of ritual usually done in the temple. Jains wear clean three clothes for many rituals and enter temple with words related to respect for Tirthankara. He bows down to Tirthankara at main shrine and will circumambulate him three times. [10] Jain form of worship is also called Jain Puja. The worship is done in two ways: [11]
Antarikṣa Pārśvanātha Tīrtha is a Śvetāmbara Jain temple in Shirpur (Jain) town in Akola district, Maharashtra, India.Most popular for the main deity which is supposedly a 'floating' black-colored idol of Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, this temple has been a center of devotion for Jains as well as of disputes between the Śvetāmbara and Digambara sect of Jainism.
Vow of offering food to the ascetic and needy people The interesting aspect is that on this path there is a place for every one from the beginner to the most advanced seekers. Further, it encompasses all aspects of human life, namely social, personal, economic and spiritual leading to integrated development of the individual.
The Digambara Jains recite the ten chapters of the Jain text, Tattvartha Sutra on ten days of Das Lakshan Parva. The sixth day of the festival is celebrated as Sugandh Dashami by the Digambar Community. Digambaras celebrate Ananta Chaturdashi on which a special worship is done. Many towns have a procession leading to the main Jain temple.
These five colours represent the "Pañca-Parameṣṭhi" and the five vows, small as well as great: [1] White – represents the arihants , souls who have conquered all passions (anger, attachments, aversion) and have attained omniscience and eternal bliss through self-realization.