THE MIRACLE OF SIDDHACHAKRA
The strength of intellect is hundred times greater than the physical might, and thousand times greater is the strength of Pragna (wisdom) but infinite is the strength of the soul. The strength of the soul is also called the Spiritual Strength. Those deeds which an ordinary man can't even think of achieving, is easily achieved by one whose spiritual strength is awakened. That's why those impossible deeds and achievements are known as miracles by the human.
Navkar Mahamantra is the eternal, everlasting stream of spiritual strength. By Navkar Mantra one can remember Panch Parmeshthi and the soul can enjoy that feeling. Along with these five stanzas there is a novel importance of the four stanzas in the form of Gyan-Darshan-Charitra-Tap and that's why it is also called Navpad. Worshipping of Navpad has great importance in Jain tradition. The figure showing the composition of Navpad is famous in the form of Siddhachakra. That's why meaning of worshipping Navpad and Siddhachakra are same i.e. to remember the self by worshipping the supreme powers.
Mainasundari worshipped Navpad before thousands of years. Mainasundari is the symbol of unbelievable self confidence, total devotion and dedicating strength of knowledge towards karma theory. She showed the world that the soul itself is responsible for its happiness and sorrow and has to bear its own fruits. She has brought harmony between knowledge and practice in her life. Along with the faith in religion, an ideal of devotion towards husband, and living stable life free from tension of sorrow and happiness is what one learns from Mainasundari. Mainasundari's self confidence and faith in Navpad did not move even in times of trouble and fear. She learned the rituals of worshipping Navpad from knowledgeable gurus and by meditating on it and practising it, whatever miracles she experienced, the whole world bowed down to her. Mainasundari's pure devotion towards Navpad has become an ideal for many, so today also thousands of followers follow this in the form of Navpad Oli and experience prosperity in happiness and peace.
In the present story The Miracle of Siddhachakra', a part of the life of Shreepal-Mainasundari is presented. Upadhyay Muni Shree Kanhaiyalal ji Maharaj Kamal's intelligent student Shree Vinay Muni ji has presented the interesting story of worshipping Siddhachakra i.e. Navpad.
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