by Priyanka Dalal | Indic Culture, Jainism, Spiritual Practices
This year as I did the Bhaav Pratikraman with Srimad Rajchandra folks, I learnt about the role of Kayotsarga or Kausagga in it. It comes after the stage of acknowledging our mistakes, and even asking Michchami Dukkadam. After that, as a way of seeing that these...
by Priyanka Dalal | Jainism
I recently had a video chat with my uncle who is a quite strict & dedicated Jain householder on the rules and various aspects of offering food to Jain monks aka “Gochari” as it is called. You can watch the video here. He also shared this image that is...
by Priyanka Dalal | Jainism
Recently was the Vaisakh Sud 11 tithi – 11th phase of the Moon when it is waxing in the month of Vaisakh or Baisakhi. A big day for current day Jain’s because this was the day that Mahavir swami, 24th tirthankar, established the Jainism shashan under him....
by Priyanka Dalal | Indic Culture, Jainism, Spiritual Practices
“Samvatsari” is the last day of Paryushan for us Shwetambar Jains. The Samvatasarik Pratikraman – a 3 to 4 hour event is a big deal for Jains all over the world. And even those who hardly follow any Jain stuff, will try to do this Pratikraman. This...
by Priyanka Dalal | Ashram Talks, Jainism, Sant Sangati
She said, “Because I didn’t get admission in college” “I have studied only till 10th standard. That was in Gujarat in Gujarati medium. I didn’t know any English. My family then shifted to Mumbai. But the college in Mumbai insisted that I...
by Priyanka Dalal | Indic Culture, Jainism
As Navratri passes by once again, I find myself pondering on the Devi. It has been happening quite often. I find myself a bit flummoxed with the Devi. And I am realising it is a more deeply rooted matter than mere pondering. I can’t quite grasp it. And yet it is...
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