Hyderabad – When a person leaves home for the temple, they should first recite the First Nishihi, meaning they should renounce all worldly-related activities. While applying tilak, our mind should hold the sentiment that the Lord’s command is supreme. These thoughts were expressed by Sadhvi Kanakprabha during the discourse assembly organized by Shri Mahavir Swami Jain Shwetambar Sangh Chaturmas Vyavastha Samiti at Mahavir Bhavan, Feelkhana.

According to the press release, the Sadhvi said that while ringing the bell, one should feel joy and delight in their heart, as if they have been freed from the cage of worldly existence. Joining both hands and bowing the head to offer salutation to the Supreme Soul is called Anjalibandh. By performing three circumambulations (Pradakshina) around the deity, any task undertaken will be free from obstacles. Always express gratitude when having the divine vision of the Lord.

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Importance of Anga, Agra and Bhava Puja in the Temple

Worship is performed in three ways: Anga, Agra and Bhava Puja. After reciting the Second Nishihi, one should renounce all temple-related activities. In Anga Puja, worship the nine limbs of the Lord. The worship performed by touching the Lord is called Anga Puja. Water, sandalwood, and flowers fall under Anga Puja. Standing before the Lord and worshipping without touching is called Agra Puja. Incense, lamp, rice grains, food offerings, fruits, mirror, fan, and fly-whisk all fall under Agra Puja.

Ardhavat Pranam means joining both hands and bowing the body halfway. Renouncing all directions except the direction of the Lord is called Dishatrik. The Sadhvi said that while performing the fly-whisk ritual, feelings of surrender towards the Lord should arise. Just as Akshata (rice grains) do not grow back, similarly may I not return to the worldly existence. While offering Naivedya (food), my sentiment should be: « O Lord, I am renouncing the attachment of my senses. »

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Feelkhana

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Shri Mahavir Swami Jain Shwetambar Sangh Chaturmas Vyavastha Samiti

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