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This is the 16th Chaturmasya of Elacharya 108 Sri Prasang Sagar Muni, the second in Tulunadu. He had conducted the first Chaturmasya in 2017 in Venur constituency. Now he has conducted the Chaturmasya in Karkala.
The Mahamastakabhisheka of Karkala Bahubali will be held in the first half of 2027, and it is special that the Chaturmasya of the sages is taking place before it.
The Digambara tradition holds a unique place in Jainism. As the sages have said, anyone can embrace Jainism. Because its principle is to wish for the well-being of all. The motto ‘Ahimsa Paramo Dharma’ wishes for the well-being of the world.
Among them, the Digambara sect is one who renounces everything, that is, abandons the material sphere like samsara, family, parivar, etc., and becomes a Digambara from the age of forty, that is, becoming accustomed to the vast philosophy that encompasses the earth and the sky. The goal of the sages is to receive food only once in a 24-hour day and go wherever the disciples call and give them the necessary religious teachings.
During Chaturmasya, the sages practice self-study, practice Japa tapasya, recite scriptures, and give religious teachings to the devotees for their spiritual well-being. Elacharya sages wake up at 4 am every day and conduct devotional devotionals, meditation, and sadhana. Then they talk to those who come to meet them and give them guidance. After receiving food
at 9.30 am, they talk to the devotees.
From 12 to 3 pm, they meditate, study, and read religious scriptures. From 3 to 4 pm, they have darshan and religious discussions with devotees. They also go on foot within their area of about 35 km, as per the time schedule.
They conduct religious sermons every evening from 6 to 7. Anyone can participate in it, regardless of caste, creed, or gender. Every Sunday, a special lecture is held for spiritual purification. They observe silence every evening.
