ONE OF THE OLDEST JAIN TEMPLES IN MUMBAI

Visited this Jain Temple in Malabar Hill in Mumbai, located at Walkeshwar on Ridge Road near the family Hanging Gardens. Filmed the temple, while talking in whispers to Jains who discussed "How do one define what a temple should be?

"A temple is any place that provides us a clean peaceful environment for introspection and learning".

"It could be in your heart, in your home, in your community or in your state. Since emphasis is on introspection and learning, external grandeur & presence or absence of statues is of little relevance. Following the path laid down by Tirthankars, in day to day life is more important than worshipping them or performing rituals. Asking for boons or favors or forgiveness is down right meaningless ..."

"Worship and prayers offered by Jains ... pay reverance to the qualities of the Tirthankars (Prophets) on the path of liberation. The purpose being that such qualities may be acquired by the worshiper by following in their foot steps - through action not devotion: after all one learns best by examples. Nowhere is it implied however, that the Tirthanka will carry the follower or even hold his hand. They have set the example. Now it is up to Jain followers to be inspired and act, to liberate their souls.

Jain philosophy reads there is ‘No creator, ruler or controller’ of the mind.

Available as a 5-part TV series titled "JAIN ENLIGHTENMENT: A Comsic Way of Life"
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