psycopk Posted May 8, 2013 Report Posted May 8, 2013 [img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/936228_491240627592007_1764045118_n.jpg[/img] :: Eight Auspicious Symbols (The Ast Mangals) :: Their names are (in series of pictures) ... Swastika - Signifies peace and well-being. It is customary to draw the swastika at the beginning of all religious ceremonies. Shrivatsa - A beautiful mark on manifested itself from the heart of the Jina. Shri Vatsa an auspicious symbol on the upper chest of all 24 Tirthankaras showing compassionate universal eternal love for all living beings however minute they may be. Nandhyavarta - Big swastika with nine corners. Nandavarta a sacred complex form of swastika which is a visual icon for higher meditative attainment, a beautiful configuration formed by nine angles or corners of divinity. Vardhamanaka -A shallow earthen dish used for lamps.This symbol is suggestive of increase of wealth, fame and merit due to the grace of the Lord Jina. This pair in Sanskrit is known as samput. The lit lamp is symbolic of light banishing darkness. Bhadrasana - Meaning throne. It is considered auspicious because it is sanctified by the feet of the blessed Lord Jina. Also regarded as the sacred seat for the liberated souls, this is a seat of honor for evolved souls. Kalasha -The kalasha filled with pure water, which signifies wisdom and fullness. Kalasha the holy pitcher with two divine eyes as well as two ends of a scarf drawn on either sides. This plays a prominent role in every auspicious ceremony. Min Yugala - The form of the fish is considered divine, as it also shows the flow of divine life in the cosmic ocean. Darpan -The mirror reflects one's true self because of its clarity..
ATOM Posted May 8, 2013 Report Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='psycopk' timestamp='1368028669' post='1303723307'] [img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/936228_491240627592007_1764045118_n.jpg[/img] :: Eight Auspicious Symbols (The Ast Mangals) :: Their names are (in series of pictures) ... Swastika - Signifies peace and well-being. It is customary to draw the swastika at the beginning of all religious ceremonies. Shrivatsa - A beautiful mark on manifested itself from the heart of the [color=#ff0000]Jina[/color]. Shri Vatsa an auspicious symbol on the upper chest of all 24 Tirthankaras showing compassionate universal eternal love for all living beings however minute they may be. Nandhyavarta - Big swastika with nine corners. Nandavarta a sacred complex form of swastika which is a visual icon for higher meditative attainment, a beautiful configuration formed by nine angles or corners of divinity. Vardhamanaka -A shallow earthen dish used for lamps.This symbol is suggestive of increase of wealth, fame and merit due to the grace of the Lord [color=#ff0000]Jina[/color]. This pair in Sanskrit is known as samput. The lit lamp is symbolic of light banishing darkness. Bhadrasana - Meaning throne. It is considered auspicious because it is sanctified by the feet of the blessed Lord [color=#ff0000]Jina[/color]. Also regarded as the sacred seat for the liberated souls, this is a seat of honor for evolved souls. Kalasha -The kalasha filled with pure water, which signifies wisdom and fullness. Kalasha the holy pitcher with two divine eyes as well as two ends of a scarf drawn on either sides. This plays a prominent role in every auspicious ceremony. Min Yugala - The form of the fish is considered divine, as it also shows the flow of divine life in the cosmic ocean. Darpan -The mirror reflects one's true self because of its clarity.. [/quote] but who is Lord Jina ??
psycopk Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='ATOM' timestamp='1368031485' post='1303723558'] but who is Lord Jina ?? [/quote] [url="http://www.answers.com/library/Buddhism+Dictionary-cid-14915466"]Oxford Dictionary of Buddhism:[/url] [b] Jina[/b] Top [url="http://www.answers.com/"]Home[/url] > [url="http://www.answers.com/main/what_content.jsp"]Library[/url] > [url="http://www.answers.com/main/religion.jsp"]Religion & Spirituality[/url] > [url="http://www.answers.com/library/Buddhism+Dictionary-cid-14915466"]Buddhism Dictionary[/url] (Sanskrit). A title used of the Buddhas, meaning ‘victor’. The term refers to the fact that through his enlightenment ([url="http://www.answers.com/topic/bodhi-religion-in-encyclopedia"]bodhi[/url]) a [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/buddha-1"]Buddha[/url] conquers all the negative forces which hold beings captive in [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/samsara"]saṃsāra[/url]. These are often symbolized collectively in the figure of the devil, [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/mara-other-mythology"]Māra[/url], and the Buddha's victory over Māra is a popular theme in Buddhist art. A scheme of five Jinas is common in [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/mahayana"]Mahāyāna[/url] and tantric sources (see [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/five-buddha-families"]five Buddha families[/url]). Read more: [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/jina-1#ixzz2SimxlvBU"]http://www.answers.com/topic/jina-1#ixzz2SimxlvBU[/url]
ATOM Posted May 8, 2013 Report Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='psycopk' timestamp='1368032429' post='1303723661'] [url="http://www.answers.com/library/Buddhism+Dictionary-cid-14915466"]Oxford Dictionary of Buddhism:[/url] [b] Jina[/b] Top [url="http://www.answers.com/"]Home[/url] > [url="http://www.answers.com/main/what_content.jsp"]Library[/url] > [url="http://www.answers.com/main/religion.jsp"]Religion & Spirituality[/url] > [url="http://www.answers.com/library/Buddhism+Dictionary-cid-14915466"]Buddhism Dictionary[/url] (Sanskrit). A title used of the Buddhas, meaning ‘victor’. The term refers to the fact that through his enlightenment ([url="http://www.answers.com/topic/bodhi-religion-in-encyclopedia"]bodhi[/url]) a [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/buddha-1"]Buddha[/url] conquers all the negative forces which hold beings captive in [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/samsara"]saṃsāra[/url]. These are often symbolized collectively in the figure of the devil, [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/mara-other-mythology"]Māra[/url], and the Buddha's victory over Māra is a popular theme in Buddhist art. A scheme of five Jinas is common in [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/mahayana"]Mahāyāna[/url] and tantric sources (see [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/five-buddha-families"]five Buddha families[/url]). Read more: [url="http://www.answers.com/topic/jina-1#ixzz2SimxlvBU"]http://www.answers.c...1#ixzz2SimxlvBU[/url] [/quote] endo bhayya evo missing link lekka undi ..[img]http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Iic86h09yEc/TrIKVruXLTI/AAAAAAAAFHI/kUfGrqJX0so/s150/Mahi-1.gif[/img] Buddha history chala rojula taruvatha vachhndi .. not related to Ashta Mangalas...
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