Jain principle of ‘ahimsa’ foundation for Independence: Wadiyar

Mangaluru: Mysuru royal family scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said the Jain principle of ‘ahimsa’, or non-violence, has been the very foundation of India’s Independence, too. Addressing a religious meet on the fifth day of the Mahamastakabhisheka of Bhagavan Shri Bahubali Swami at Venur, in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada on Monday, he said ‘ahimsa’ has been a well-acclaimed fundamental principle across the nation.“The fundamental principle behind ‘ahimsa’ is the major reason for India winning its Independence. Further, Jainism has also had its influence on Kannada literature. The Kannada literary world is incomplete without Jain literature,” Wadiyar said, adding that the contribution of the Jain community to the nation is immeasurable. Highlighting the influence of Jain heritage on the royal family of Mysuru, Wadiyar said: “It is a truth that most of the dynasties have ruled the state under the shadow of the Jain community. The royal family of Mysuru has a strong bond with the Jain community for centuries.”He further said: “Though the royal family belongs to the Vaishnava traditions, we have been following the traditions of all communities.” As part of the Mahamastakabhisheka, Yuvaraj Jain and his family made offerings comprising 216 ‘kalasha’.Several rituals were held on Monday, including ‘mantapa prathishte’, ‘vedi prathishte’, ‘agrodaka’ procession and ‘Maturahwanadi Kriyayukta Garbhavatharana Kalyana’. ‘Garbhavatharana Kalyana’, one of the ‘Pancha Kalyana’ events in the life of Tirthankara, was staged through a dance drama on the occasion.Today’s ritualsMahamastakabhisheka of Bhagavan Shri Bahubali Swami with 216 kalashas, from 7pm; Puja hosts are M Ananth Kumar brothers and sisters and K Hemaraj Belli Beedu. Nithya vidhi sahitha (at Mesha Lagna, Janma Kalyana of Sri Jina Balaka, Asta Dikshu Dhama Samprokshana, Chaturdikshu Homa, Pandukashilopari Janmabhisheka Kalyana, Agrodaka Procession, from 9.30am; Naamarana, Baalalilotsava, fromo 6pm.
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