There is a weekly class started by Ashok Sethi Ji and Shrish Jain Ji on Sundays 3:30 to 4:30 on phone, please read below for details.
- Language of class: English
- Targeted audience: For Youth. Recommended age 16 yrs and above. However everybody is welcome who wants to read Jain Philosophy in English :)
- Scripture: The book referred would be Chahdhala. More details on the scripture us below.
- Bridge: Dial 712 429 0690 and enter pin 551395# to join the teleconference.
- Time: Every Sunday 3:30 to 4:30 on phone
- Website: http://chahdhala.blogspot.com/ The notes from the class are posted on this website. There already has already been 3-4 seesions, and the notes have been posted on this site.
For more questions please contact Ashok Ji at 408 728 9860 or ashok.sethi@gmail.com, Or Shrish Ji at 408-821-6881 or shrishjain@gmail.com
Links to Scripture:
Chahdhala was written around 300 years back by Pandit Daulat Raam Ji. It has 6 chapters to protect you from the attack of karma hence the name Chaha (six) Dhala (Shield)
- Chapter 1: States of Soul: It talks about what all kind of states the spirit (or soul) goes through. What kinds of suffering the soul goes through in these states. There are four states- Dev, Naraki, Tiryanch, Manushya- which are explained in this chapter.
- Chapter 2: Wrong belief, Wrong knowledge, and Wrong conduct: It talks about the reasons behind endless journey of soul, these are Wrong belief, Wrong knowledge, and Wrong conduct. Wrong belief consists of not believing in the existence of soul, and what is right and what wrong for him. And what is the best state for the soul, where it has its true potential.
- Chapter 3: Right belief: It talks about the seven Tatva in detail and six Dravya. Also talks about the qualities of a soul with right belief - These are 25 qualities which are explained in this chapter.
- Chapter 4: Right Knowledge and Householder's conduct: It talks about right knowledge, and talks about the life a householder should conduct. There are 12 vows including Ahimsa etc which are explained.
- Chapter 5: 12 Bhavana: 12 Bhavanas are explained in this chapter, which produces detachment and happiness.
- Chapter 6: Right Conduct: It talks about the right conduct that a saint should follow. These are Samayik (equanamious state), Pratikraman, Kayotdsaraga, Vandana, Ahimsa, Satya etc, which are explained in this chapter.
