DIPWALI
Festival of light .दिव्यांचा उत्सव It is celebration of Mahavir Bhagwan Nirvana (Moksha) भगवान महावीर
Liberation of soul- 2547 years ago
It is celebration of enlightenment of Gautam Swami Kevalgyan Supreme Knowledge of Moksha Marg
"Ahimsa permodharmha"
History (prathmaniyog)
From most ancient religions of the world Comes Jain Dharma , religion of Humanity compassion with cardinal principle of Ahimsa Mahavir Bhagwan was the 24th Thirthankara
On the 26th of April 557BC. (Vaishaka su10th)Mahavir Bhagwan achieved kevalgyan (enlightenment) under Sala 🌲 on the bank of Rjukula River outside of the town of Jrmbhikagram. He Vihar (walked) across aghad(Bihar zarkhand uttar pradesh ) Kaligana(orrisa) sending themessage of Moksha Marg, Ahimsa through Diwyadhawni(sermons)
After 29 years 3 months and 21 days he arrived in PAVA Nagar (town) of King Hastipala. On the 13th Kartika(kri.) 527BC in early the morning, Arhat Bhagwan gave his last sermon to mankind and all beings.His disciples,Gautam Swami ,Sudharma, Jambu Swami along with many Munis Arhika Shravkas and kings from various regions were present. He left Samosharan for his final Shukla Dhyana to shed his yoga and four Aghati karma to lead Moksha.Vikal Kevali.This day is celebrated as Dhan - Dyan tredas. On the 14th kartic(kri.) continue his Shukla Dhyana on the banks of beautiful Lake at PavaNagar
15th Kartic-Amavasya late night/early morning Arhat Bhagwan shed his yoga and his four aghati karmas achieved Nirvana Moksha
The dark sky Brightened Lighten
Prabhu Arihant became Siddha
This Dipwali
On the 1st kartic Pratipda Gautam Swami achived kevalgyan- supreme knowledge achived that he passed on today inJinvani 12 Anga-14 Purva "Dwashanga Jinawani".
Celebration of supreme knowledge
On this is day all Muni, Shravaka
Kings came at Lake where Bhagan Mahavir achived Moksha and cebrated Nirvana with rowes of lights
Started year " Veer Sanvat.".
This is celebration Diwali and New year
This year will be 2547 Veer Sanvat.
On this auspicious occasion of Mahavir Bhagwan Nirvana, we should we do
1) On Dhayan trevadas 13th kartic(k) Arihant puja. Dharma Dhyana and give Dhan Dan. ,help needy
2) On 14th do. Mahavir puja with Panchkalyank. DharmaDhyan
3) On 15th the Amavasya Nirvana dayNirvan kand. Rembering all those achived Nirvana Showed us path of Purification Moksha Marga
4) On the 1st kartic shudha Pratipda
New year Veer Sanvat 2547
Mahavir puja,
Gautam Swami puja
Jinvani Sarswati puja
Rembering all Anga. Purva
And Kevali to Shrtut kevali
This year let us celebrate this most auspicious occasion of Mahavir Nirvana with non attachment Dana, Dharma Dhyana Bhav, Dravya Nirvan puja
and vow to fallow path of Mahavir Bhagwan with Ratantraya, and DashDharma .
References
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Dr vijaykumar Phade ( USA )