Twelve Bhavanas of Jain Meditation
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The twelve Bhavnas described here are the subjects of one's meditation, and how to occupy one's mind with useful, religious, beneficial,harmless, peaceful,spiritually advancing, karma preventing thoughts.They are reflections upon the fundamental facts of life, intended to develop purity of thought and sincerity in the practice of religion.They cover a wide field of teachings of Jainism. They are designed to serve as aids to spiritual progress, produce detachment, and lead the aspirants from the realm of desire to the path of renunciation.
The reflections are also called Anuprekshas, longings, thoughts, aspirations, or Bhavnas.
Anitya Bhavna
Impermanence of the world
Asarana Bhavna
No one provides protection
Samsara Bhavna
No permanent relationship in universe
Ekatva Bhavna
Solitude of the soul
Anyatva Bhavna
Separateness
Asuci Bhavna
Impureness of the body
Asrava Bhavna
Influx of karma
Samvara Bhavna
Stoppage of influx of karma
Nirjara Bhavna
Shedding of karma
Loka Bhavna
Transitory of universe
Bodhi-durlabha Bhavna
Unattainability of right faith, knowledge, and conduct
Dharma Bhavna
Unattainability of true preceptor, scriptures, and religion
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