JSCNC Pathshala Siddha Group 05-23-21

Purvi Shah Lesson Plan SIDDHA GROUP ❖ Navkar Mantra ❖ Quote(s) of the Day ❖ Symbolism in Religion ❖ Swastik and Three Jewels (Sathiyo) ❖ The Palm with Ahimsa Wheel ❖ The Story of the Fish ❖ The Jain Symbol ❖ Asthamangal Quote of the Day SIDDHA I believe in everything until GROUP it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind.

- John Lennon - Haﬁz

Symbolism in Religion

SIDDHA GROUP

https://religious-symbols.net/index.html Swastik and Three Jewels

It is important for us to know and educate others that this SIDDHA is diﬀerent from the GROUP Swastika used by the Nazis 1- Siddha Sila

1- Siddha Sila 2- Right Faith

1- Siddha Sila 2- Right Faith 3- Right Knowledge

1- Siddha Sila 2- Right Faith 3- Right Knowledge 4- Right Conduct

1- Siddha Sila 2- Right Faith 3- Right Knowledge 4- Right Conduct 5- Human Beings

1- Siddha Sila 2- Right Faith 3- Right Knowledge 4- Right Conduct 5- Human Beings 6- Heavenly beings

1- Siddha Sila 2- Right Faith 3- Right Knowledge 4- Right Conduct 5- Human Beings 6- Heavenly beings 7- Animals, plants, insects, etc. (Tiryiancha)

1- Siddha Sila 2- Right Faith 3- Right Knowledge 4- Right Conduct 5- Human Beings 6- Heavenly beings 7- Animals, plants, insects, etc. (Tiriyancha) 8- Hellish Beings

This symbol represents the four gatis (types of life forms) that exist within the life and death cycle. The Human life form is the only way to escape and reach Siddha Sila through Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct. Samyag Darshan Samyag Gnan Samyag Charitra

The Palm with the Ahimsa Word

Why the Palm of the hand? The Wheel

represents the It is a gesture of blessing. Dharma chakra. It also reminds us to Stop and Think The word before taking the next step. written inside Reminding us to be aware. the wheel is Are our thoughts, words and actions Ahinsa in line with our true nature? (Ahimsa). Quick Memory Check From Past Lessons 1. Who remembers what the acronym THINK stands for?

2. What does Soham mean?

3. What does Naham mean?

It takes a lot of practice and discipline, but we need to keep reminding ourselves until becomes a habit. The Story of the Fish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udayagiri_ and_Khandagiri_Caves

Near City of Bhubaneswar in SIDDHA Odisha, India GROUP The Jain Symbol

Chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2500th anniversary of Lord Mahavira’s attainment of nirvana

The phrase at the bottom of the symbol states “all life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence.” Asthamangal

Astha - Eight Mangal - Auspicous Asthamangal - Eight auspicious symbols

Swastik, Shrivasta, Nandhyavarta, Vardhamanaka, Bhadrasana, Kalash, Minyugala & Darpana Asthamangal

Swastik The root of Swastika is SU+US; SU means benefic and US means existence; so it also represents glory, prosperity, progress and success.

Shrivasta Shrivatsa means a beautiful mark on manifested itself from the heart of the Jina.

https://jainsquare.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/ashtamangal-8-auspicious-jain-symbols/ Asthamangal (continued)

Nandyavart Big swastika with nine corners. In mythology nine points in nandhyavarta indicate nine types of material, mental, physical and spiritual wealth and treasure.

Vardhamanak When one shallow dish is covered by another one upside down, it appears like a box. This symbol is suggestive of increase of wealth, fame and merit due to the grace of the Lord Jina.

https://jainsquare.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/ashtamangal-8-auspicious-jain-symbols/ Asthamangal (continued)

Bhadrasana

(Sinhasana) meaning throne. It is auspicious because it is sanctified by the feet of the blessed Lord Jina. Kalash

It is a holy pitcher. The kalasha is filled with pure water, which signifies wisdom and fullness.

https://jainsquare.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/ashtamangal-8-auspicious-jain-symbols/ Asthamangal (continued)

Minyugal

A pair of fish. It is a symbol of Cupid’s banners coming to worship the Jina after the defeat of the God of Love. Darpan Meaning a mirror. The mirror reflects one’s true self because of its clarity.

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