WHO WE ARE
Our mission is to spread the wisdom and values of Jainism.
Shri Adeshwar Bhagwan Temple is dedicated to inspiring spiritual growth and compassion through the teachings of the First Jinalayaankara of Jainism. Our mission is to foster a community rooted in Jain principles of non-violence, truth, and sacrifice, offering a pilgrim of peace and enlightenment for all.
The Spiritual Practices of Jainism
The Five Anuvratas
1. Ahimsa anuvrata:
Limited vow of non-violence also called as sthula pranatipata virmana vrata
It says, “One should not injure,abuse, oppress, insult, subjugate, enslave, torture
or kill any living being including animals, insects, plants and vegetation
2. Satya anuvrata:
Limited vow of non-violence also called as sthula pranatipata virmana vrata
It says, “Be honest and try to abstain from falsehood”. According to Tattvarthasutra, delivery of any speech or words with prejudice or afflictions in mind is untruthfulness.
3. Achaurya anuvrata:
Limited vow of non-violence also called as sthula pranatipata virmana vrata
A person must not steal, rob or misappropriate others goods and property, must not cheat and use illegal means in acquiring worldly things.
4. Brahmacarya anuvrata:
Limited vow of non-violence also called as sthula pranatipata virmana vrata
Any excessive indulgence of all kinds of sensual pleasure need to be avoided. Here, the intention is to conquer passion and to impart the sense of serenity to the soul.
5. Aparigraha anuvrata:
Limited vow of non-violence also called as sthula pranatipata virmana vrata
Desires are unlimited in our mind. And they keep on multiplying as you continue to fulfil them. But, one must impose a limit on one’s needs, assets, money and other possessions.
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