Values
The phrase for asking forgiveness if we have hurt anyone knowingly or unknowingly either by thought, speech or action.
What does "Michchhami Dukkadam" mean?
examples of Ahimsa
Non-violence: eating vegetarian food, speaking respectfully, thinking of others' well being.
What was the name of Mahavir Swami's parents?
Trishala Mata and King Siddharth
How many Tirthankaras are there?
24
Which is the foremost prayer of respect and devotion to the five supreme beings(Panch Parmeshthi)?
Navkar Mantra
The word starts with "D" and we need it to do right things always on time. eg. brushing, always waking up on time.
Choose one: a)Charity b)Discipline c)Devotion
If I ask for 50 lego sets and 3 bags of chocolates, which of the 3 "A"'s, I'm not following?
Aparigraha
What is the meaning of "Vardhaman"?
prosperous or "increasing". The name Vardhamana was given to Lord Mahavira because the kingdom of his father prospered when he was born.
Who is the first and 24th Tirthankara?
Lord Rishabhdev and Lord Mahavira
Which are the five supreme beings?
These beings are Arihantas, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and Sadhus/Sadhvis.
To express gratitude to those who feed you, help you or teach you, you say this phrase.
We say "Thank-you" or "Dhanyavaad"
How will you save planet Earth or live in harmony with the environment? What is the one word that begins with "A"
Aparigraha: Non-possessiveness, only get what you need and not what you want.
At what age did Lord Mahavir attain kevalgyan(what does it mean?)?
Lord Mahavira attained Kevalgyan (omniscience) at the age of 42. Kevalgyan means the complete and perfect knowledge of all things, past, present, and future.
What is Lanchchan? What is Lord Mahavira's Lanchchan?
Each Tirthankara is associated with unique symbols which is called Lanchchan. Lion
Meaning of "Namo Arihantanam":
I bow to the Arihantas, those who have destroyed their inner enemies and achieved enlightenment.
What is the quality by which we think of others' well being and are concerned and want to help those who are suffering.
What is "Compassion"
What does Ahimsa Parmo Dharma" mean?
Non-violence is the highest religion and we should practice Non-Violence in what we eat, drink or wear.
What is the name of Mahavir Swami Bhagwan's first disciple?
Gautam Swami
Who is 23rd Tirthankara?
Lord Parshwanath
Meaning of the entire prayer
Namo Siddhanam:I bow to the Siddhas, the liberated souls who have reached the highest state of existence.
Namo Ayriyanam (Namo Acharya):I bow to the Acharyas, the spiritual masters who guide others on the path of enlightenment.
Namo Uvajjhayanam (Namo Upadhyaya):I bow to the Upadhyayas, the teachers who impart knowledge and wisdom.
Namo Loe Savva-sahunam:I bow to all Sadhus and Sadhvis (monks and nuns) who uphold the principles of Jainism and follow a life of non-violence.
Eso Pancha Namukkaro
These five salutations.
Saava Paavappanasano
Destroy all the sins.
Mangalanam cha Saavesim
Of all that is auspicious mantras.
Padhamam Havai Mangalam
This is the highest.
The method of showing respect to Tirthankaras, Sadhus, grandparents etc. We become humble and also show our gratitude.
What is "Bowing"
What does a story of Elephant and six blind men teach us?
Anekantvada: Or multiple views or perspectives may be correct depending on how you see it.
Lord Mahavira's life as a spiritual light and the night he attained Nirvana at Pawapuri is commemorated by Jains on which day?
Diwali
Conch or Bull
What are the Lanchchan of Lord Neminath and Lord Rishabhnath.
How many times you recite Navkar Mantra if you have a mala(rosary)?
108