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1.2 Jain faith
Hindu Religious Education · Grade 11 · 22 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Rites and rituals observed during worship of Tirthankaras in a Derasar
- The symbolic meaning of the items used in Derasar worship
- Meditation and chanting during worship for spiritual growth
- The presence of Paramatma through pilgrimage
- Key pilgrimage sites where Tirthankaras attained liberation
What you will be able to do
- interpret the rites and rituals observed in a Derasar
- assess meditation and chanting during worship for fostering spiritual growth
- identify key pilgrimage sites where Tirthankaras attained liberation
- explain the value of pilgrimage to understand the concept of Paramatma
- discuss the importance of observing road safety regulations during pilgrimage
- appreciate the Jain emphasis on preserving the sanctity of nature during pilgrimages, reflecting the principle of interdependence
Key questions
“How do rites and rituals influence the daily life of Jains?”
“Why is it important for devotees to visit pilgrimages?”
“What measures should a pilgrim take on the road during pilgrimage?”
Lessons
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The Jain faith: an introduction
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIntroduce the Jain faith, its founder, scriptures, temple and core belief.
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The Derasar: the Jain temple
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the Derasar and the main parts of the Jain temple.
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Tirthankaras and the murti
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain who the Tirthankaras are and what the murti stands for.
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Adorning the murti
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the rites of adorning the murti of the Tirthankara.
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Items used in Derasar worship
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the items used in Derasar worship and their symbolic meaning.
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Abhishek: bathing the murti
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the rite of abhishek and its inner meaning.
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Offerings in the Derasar
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the offerings made in the Derasar and what they teach.
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Chanting and the Namokar Mantra
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the role of chanting and the Namokar Mantra in Jain worship.
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Meditation and chanting for spiritual growth
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAssess how meditation and chanting foster spiritual growth.
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Darshan: seeing the divine
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the rite of darshan in the Derasar.
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Rites and rituals in daily life
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the daily rituals of a Jain devotee.
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Festivals and rituals
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the main festivals of the Jain faith and their rituals.
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Pilgrimage in the Jain faith
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the value of pilgrimage and the meaning of a tirtha.
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Key pilgrimage sites
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIdentify the key pilgrimage sites of the Jain faith.
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Palitana and the Shatrunjay hill
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe Palitana and its meaning for Jain pilgrims.
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Sammet Shikhar and Girnar
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the holy hills of Sammet Shikhar and Girnar.
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Where Tirthankaras attained liberation
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIdentify the places where Tirthankaras attained liberation.
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Pilgrimage and the sanctity of nature
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how pilgrimage reflects the Jain care for nature and interdependence.
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Road safety during pilgrimage
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDiscuss the road safety measures a pilgrim should observe.
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The conduct of a pilgrim
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the practices and discipline of a pilgrim.
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How rites and rituals influence daily life
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how the rites and rituals of the Derasar shape daily life.
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Review: living the Jain faith
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview the rites, rituals and pilgrimage of the Jain faith.