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Pasam Vandami:
I bow to Parmatma Parshvanath. Vandami:
Vandan means to bow down and pay homage to Parmatma. By doing Vandan, a seeker dissolves his existence in Parmatma's existence, and becomes one with Him!
Just as an unlit candle lightens up when it comes in contact with a lit candle, similarly, we too get charged in our endeavors towards becoming Parmatma when we come in close contact with Parmatma.
When a person bows with humility, he wins the heart of opposite person. Similarly when a person bows to Parmatma with utmost faith, respect and humility, he gains the treasures of Parmatma's blessings and favor!!
O Parshvanath Parmatma, the destructor of obstacles! I bow to you with utmost faith and respect in my heart, and while doing so I connect my existence with Your existence, By uniting with You I have become one with You! Kammaghanmukam :
Parmatma Parshvanath has attained liberation. His soul is free from the bondages of karmas, free from the shackles of attachment and hatred. He will never be tarnished by karmas again. O Parmatma Parshvanath! I too desire to be free from
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