Jina Kushal Suri Diwakar Chitrakatha 045

Author(s): Shashiprabhashreeji, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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DIWAKAR CHITRA KATHA
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI
The name of the four Dadagurus of the Jain Shvetambar Kharatar Gacch sect is written in golden letters in the list of efficacious acharyas known for there exemplary services to the Jain order. Yugapradhan Dada Jina Datta Suri, his able disciple Manidhari Jina Chandra Suri, Yugapradhan Shri Jina Kushal Suri, and Shri Jina Chandra Suri are famous names. They are peerless in their contributions towards promotion and spread of Jainism. They became popularly known as 'Dadaguru Dev' due to their affection, kindness, and unique deeds of extending help to their followers in need.
Of the four Dadagurus the name of the third Dadaguru, Shri Jina Kushal Suri today enjoys maximum popularity as the most altruistic and beneficent for masses and devotees. It was his astonishing determination and courage that he spent five years in Sindh, faraway from Marawar, the normal area of his activities, and worked for promotion of Jainism. In spite of the rule of Moghuls he persevered in his mission and succeeded,
He converted more than 50,000 people to Jainism by making them abstain from vices like hunting and consuming meat and wine. Besides Muslim kings, Nawabs, and hundreds of common Muslims his followers included thousands of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, etc.
More than 200 of his memorials and Dadabaris are spread all over the country in areas like Rajasthan, Malava, Gujarat, Saurashtra, Tamilnadu, Karnatak, Andhra, Punjab, Sindh, Delhi, Bihar and Bengal.
In this picture-story his life-sketch has been given in brief. Only a few out of the innumerable tales of his miraculous deeds have been included here.
The inspiration for publication of this book was given by Mahasati Shri Shashiprabha Shri Ji M., the learned disciple of Jina Shasan Prabhavika, Pravartini Shri Sajjanshri ji M. Sa. Her inspiration, guidance, and encouragement are responsible for the publication of this book. Therefore, to express gratitude is a mere formality. In fact the whole credit for this publication goes to her.
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Near Jodhpur is a small town named Gadh Sivana. In ancient times it was called Samiyana. Hundreds of rich Oswal Jain families lived there in fort-like red stone mansions. Each mansion accommodated a large joint family with many servants. Adjacent to these were large yards for cattle, horses and chariots. Each mansion resembled a royal household. The families were rich and united. People from neighbouring areas visited and spent some time exchanging views. All complaints, disputes, and business negotiations were settled at these informal gatherings. The head of a family was called Shah ji. Minister Jesal Shah Chhajed and his wife Jayatshri also lived here in a magnificent mansion.
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One morning Mantri Jesal ji was sitting in the courtyard on a large sofa. Some merchants and other people were also sitting with him. A maid from the mansion came running.

Congratulations Shahji a lotus has blossomed in your family."
Great! Good news, indeed! Here is your tip.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI
On the twelfth day the naming ceremony was held. The astrologer said,
The birth sign of
the child is Gemini, therefore,
he should be named Karman
Kumar.
This boy will be very intelligent and religious. He will be famous in the
country and outside. Prominent merchants and rulers will pay homage to him.
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Mother Jayatshri washes the baby and adorns him with beautiful dress and ornaments. She then puts a black spot on his cheek.
This would protect the moon-like face
from evil eye.
The boy started growing like the moon. Devi, our Karman
My lord, the boy is seven years old. whom you want to He should be sent teach appears to to school.
have learnt everything from previous life. Karman please
recite...
One day Jesal Shah said to Jayatshri
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Karman stood up and recited
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Om nama Seedham. Seedho varano samamunaya...
Excellent! Son, how and where did you learn this?
Father, I go to the temple with Jesal Shah affectionately put Karman in his lap.
mother everyday. After paying homage to Bhagavan I sit in the adjacent classroom. As long as mother performs the puja." I hear children reciting their lessons. That is where I learnt all this.
Swami, our astrologer says that he will become king of kings.
# ritual worship. # having nine forts.

My son will one day become the prime minister of the Navakoti.# Marawar state.
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One day Karman was sitting in the class room. The teacher asked
Which is the
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI
Karman got up
Sir, may
I tell.
Good. Go ahead.
Ear is the peg of the sacred
thread.
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All the students clapped.
The teacher asked
Karman, tell me which is the garden where the fruit of religion grows.
Religion neither grows in a
garden nor is it sold in the market. It is born in the body
according to one's deeds.
The teacher patted him on the back and blessed him.
When Karman was ten years old, one day a villager informed Jesal Shah
Sir, Kalikala Kevali Acharya Jina Chandra Suri has come to our town. His \discourses will commence
tomorrow.* You have brought good news. Tomorrow we will all go to
the discourse.
# He was the successor of Acharya Shri Jina Prabodh Suri.

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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI
Karman accompanied his mother, Jayatshri, Gurudev carefully looked at the face and when she went to pay homage to Acharyashri. The guru asked
forehead of the boy and announced
Shravike ! Who is this fortunate child?
Gurudev His name is Karman. He is the lamp of, our family.
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Next day Karman went to Acharyashri's discourse with his mother. On seeing him Acharyashri narrated the story of prince Atimuktak. Karman listened to the story with rapt attention."
And Gurudev sprinkled Vasakshep." On the child's head.
Every one knows that no one is immortal, but does one know that one can attain immortality in this life like Atimuktak.
An excellent name! It means one who has his mind in his hands. The man who is capable of converting his thoughts
into deeds is called brave. Your child will grow to be an extremely brave and detached person,
The story of Atimuktak made him feel
It appears to be my story. I also have the same feelings...
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# Story of Atimuktak is given on pp. 31-32. # A fragrant yellow powder used by Jain ascetics
of temple going sects to confer blessings.

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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI On coming home he said
Yes, mother! Now I feel Yes, son ! Gurudev is a like becoming a disciple Mother, I liked
great scholar. How the story of a
of Gurudev. I find his sweet is his voice ? words very pleasing. prince narrated
It enthralls the by Gurudev.
audience.
Swami, do you hear what your son says. He wants to be a
disciple of Gurudev...
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Jesal Shah laughed and said
Karman, you don't know, the life of an ascetic is like walking on a razor's edge.
Our son is brave and
wise. That is why I want to make him the prime minister of
Marawar.
Father, I am your son. I
am not afraid of
razor's edge. I play with swords.
Father, a
prime minister is greater or a king,
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Hearing these words Jesal Shah and Jayatshri laughed.
Of course, a
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Father, it is you who says that ascetics are
the kings of kings. Why then you want to give me a lower rank?
DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI
And the parents showered Karman with affectionate kisses.
Gurudev, it appears that your personality has cast some spell on Karman. He is no more interested in mundane activities and wants to be your disciple.
Admirable indeed! How clever of him. He traps even his father with his words,
At last, one day Jesal Shah requested Acharya Shri Jina Chandra Suri

Minister ! Such discerning knowledge at this age is a consequence of meritori
ous karmas of earlier births. Such
unique persons come for well-being of the world,
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For some days the parents tried to distract Karman with toys and other attractions of wealth and comforts. But the child did not stop his insistence to become a disciple of Gurudev. One day Jesal Shah said
This ten year child talks like a mature person of sixty. It will be hard for us to control him.
Gurudev, I request you to accept him as your disciple.
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I am confident that this child will greatly contribute towards promotion of the Jain order. He will benefit millions of people with his religious knowledge. You will also be benefitted...

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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI After taking permission from the Jesal Shah made arrangements for the initiation ceremony. parents, Acharyashri announced the Invitations were sent to Shrisanghs* from far and near. With auspicious date for initiation
great pomp and show the initiation procession of aspirant
Karman Kumar was taken out. Thousands of people joined it. Minister, Phalgun Shukla 8 * is the most auspi
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Acharyashri gave him the ascetic garb and the ascetic-broom. After pulling out his hair Acharyashri announced
/From today your
name will be Muni Kushalkirti
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI A large number of male and fernale ascetics attended this initiation ceremony. A Tirthankar image was installed in the ancient temple and elaborate pujas were performed in all temples.
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One day child ascetic Kushalkirti was sitting with Acharya Shri Jina Chandra Suri. Acharyashri said
Son Kushal Knowledge is the third eye of man. As long as this inner eye is not open his humane personality
cannot develop...
Gurudev ! Please favour me with knowledge. As a famished one loves food and a thirsty loves water, love the words
of Jina.
Son! You seem to be a true repository of knowledge.
Today is Pushya lunar asterism." I will give you Nthe first lesson of Agam,
Dhammo
mangal mukkittham...
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#Jain Canon. # An auspicious day. # Dharma is the source of beatitude...

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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI
When Kushalkirti repeated it, Acharyashri In the evening Gurudev was pleased
asked
How correct and sweet pronunciation he has.
Dhammo mangal mukkittham... Mahukar sama buddha...

Gurudev asked him to memorize a verse from Dashavaikalik Sutra.
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Kushalkirti sat down before Gurudev with joined palms and recited all the five verses of the first chapter.,
Dhammo mangal mukkittham... Mahukar sama buddha...
arrangement for the
education of such child
prodigy is made he may one day become a great scholar... Which scholar should teach him....?
Suddenly it flashed in his mind
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Son! Have you memorized the first verse?
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Today Upadhyaya Vivek Samudra has no parallel as a great scholar and teacher of scriptures. It would be excellent if he accepts Kushalkirti as his student.

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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI Acharyashri himself went to Upadhyaya Then Acharyashri saidVivek Samudra who got up to greet him
Muni Kushalkirti is very
intelligent and has sharp Upadhyayavar ! Acharya
memory. If he gets guidance Bhagavant! Why did
It is the thirsty who from an able teacher like you you take the trouble ? goes to the pond it would be an extremely I would have come on and not the other
fruitful combination. your call.
way round. Isn't it?
Acharyashri! There is no greater joy for a teacher then to get
an able student. Your
wish will certainly get
fulfilled
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On that very day ascetic Kushalkirti started his studies with Upadhyaya Vivek Samudra ji.
In 1375 V. Acharya Shri Jina Chandra Suri ji came to Nagaur after the pilgrimage of Phalaudi. Many Sanghpatis from Marawar and Delhi visited with their members to pay homage to Acharyashri.
Worthy ones, may you attain
success in life through devotion for the Jina and service of the organization.
It soon turned into a huge festival. The town came live with religious programmes like puja in temples, con
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In an elaborate function at Phalodi Acharya Shri Jina Chandra Suri announced
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Muni Kushalkirti is an extremely talented scholar in our Sangh. He has acquired profound knowledge of various scriptures including Agam, grammar, and logic. Therefore, I today confer the status of Vachanacharya* to him.
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Gurudev! It is my wish that we organize a large Chhah-ri-palit Yatra Sangh to place like Hastinapur and Mathura.
After this, once again Acharyashri went to the pilgrimage of Phalodi long with a large Sangh.
Thakkur Achal Singh, a prominent shravak from Achal Singh showed a long letterDelhi, requested
That area is under Muslim rule. Won't there
be problems?
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Gurudev! We have obtained a decree from King Kutubuddin in advance. There will be no problem.
Acharyashri joined the pilgrimage tour to Hastinapur, Mathura, and other places. After that he spent his Chaturmas at Khand Sarai (near Delhi).
# a group pilgrimage tour where members observe six specified vows during the tour-(1) one meal a Jaday, (2) abstaining from eating sachit food, (3) walking, (4) sleeping on ground, (5) observing righteous conduct, and (6) celibacy. # Monsoon-stay.

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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI Acharya Shri Jina Chandra Suri's health had deteriorated. One day he said to Thakkur Vijai Singh ji, a
My health is shravak of his confidence
deteriorating.
Therefore I have Kushalkirti Gani is
written this letter of the ablest ascetic in our
appointment. Please
ensure that this organization. I want
reaches Shri to make him the
Rajendracharya ji" Acharya"
Indeed, Gurudev, it would be fortunate for us that the organization gets as leader a scholar, expert orator, and immaculate observer of conduct like him.
One day Rana Manadev Chauhan, the ruler of Merta requested Acharyashri for a visit. Acharyashri left Delhi and came to Merta. There he consulted Pravartak Jai Vallabh Gani
Rightly said. I have also written a letter
to this effect. Please give this
letter to Shri Rajendracharya.
Ganivar! Have you thought about the future head of the
Sangh?
Acharyashri! The Acharya of a Sangh that has an able ascetic like Kushalkirti does not have to worry or even think about future head of the Sangh.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI Some days later at Koshavana Shri Jina Chandra Suri breathed his last after fasting.* The Sangh raised a grand stupa as memorial to Acharyashri.
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After the Chaturmas Kushalkirti Gani reached y Bhimapalli " along with Pravartak Jai Vallabh Gani and other ascetics. They gave Acharyashri's letter to Rajendracharya and said,
During his last days Acharyashri wrote this
letter for you.
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He added
|Rajendracharya read the letter and expressed This happiness
We are lucky to get such a leader for the Sangh
The most suitable place for conferring the status of
Suri will be Patan, the capital
of Gujarat.
With the Sangh, Acharyashri left for
Patan
# Ashadh Sudi 9th, 1376 V. # Now called Bhiladi # Head of the Sangh.

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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI On getting the news, hundreds of Shrisanghs and numerous scholarly ascetics gathered in Patan. In a congregation of thousands of followers Shri Rajendracharya read the two letters of instruction
Late Acharya Shri Jina Chandra Suri desired that the responsibility of this Sangh be entrusted to Vachanacharya
Kushalkirti Gani.
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Patan city was decorated with flags and buntings. At many places auspicious instrumental music was played.
At an auspicious moment the ceremony of conferring the title of Acharya was organized at the Shanti Nath Swami Temple. Shri Rajendracharya announced
From this day Vachanacharya Kushalkirti Gani will be the head of this Sangh. He will be known as Acharya Shri
Jina Kushal Suri.
Hail Acharya Shri Jina Kushal Suri!!
Hail Acharya Shri Jina Kushal Suri!!
On this occasion Seth" Tejapal gave grains, dresses, gold, and silver in charity. He also invited 100 Acharyas, 700 male and 2400 female ascetics at his residence and gave them cloth and ascetic
equipment as alms. # Kumbha Lagna, Jyeshtha Krishna 11, 1377 V. 15
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI From there Shri Jina Kushal Suri went to On further contemplating he realized thatBhimapalli. One day while meditating it appeared to him that some star in the sky-like Kharatar Gacch was twinkling.
My teacher Upadhyaya Vivek Samudra is at the end of his life-span.,
Acharyashri at once left for Patan. On examining the condition of Upadhyaya Vivek Samudra he said,
Upadhyaya Vivek Samudra took the ultimate vow and commenced the meditations of Panchaparamesthi
Gurudev! It is time for your ultimate vow.
RIPTI
You have done your duty by warning me at appropriate time.
After three days he left for his heavenly
abode. # The five supreme venerable. # Jyeshtha Sudi 2, 1378 V.
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One day Seth Tejapal of Patan requested Acharya Shri Jina Kushal Suri
Gurudev! It is my wish that I take out a Chhahri-palit Yatra Sangh for Shatrunjaya under your auspices.
To have such wish augurs great merit. May you succeed.
Along with many scholarly ascetics and thousands of shravaks, Acharyashri undertook this tour to Shatrunjaya, the most auspicious of pilgrimage centers."
#On Kartik Sudi 14, 1380 V. he conducted the installation ceremony of Manatunga Vihar at the base of the hill.

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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI One year after this pilgrimage Seth Rayapati" of The king issued a special decreeDelhi submitted before King Gayasuddin Tughalak
Seth Rayapati is going on pilgrimage
along with his gurus and co-religionists. He Sire! I wish to go to
may be given all help whenever he needs. He Shatrunjaya in
should neither be detained nor harassed in Gujarat for pilgrim
any way. This is the decree of King age. We want your
Gayasuddin Tughalak. help and protection so that we are not harassed on
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The king also gave his royal cart, horses and soldiers for protection. Crossing Marawar, Seth Rayapati arrived at Patan along with hundreds of pilgrims. Sanghs from many villages joined the pilgrimage, Besides numerous large Sanghs from various cities this group included Shri Jina Kushal Suri and 17 male and 19 female ascetics. Also accompanying were five hundred soldiers, hundreds of horses and chariots as well as innumerable onlookers. This historical pilgrimage of Shatrunjaya was concluded happily with grand celebrations.
# He belonged to the Shrimal clan.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI After this, with the large Sangh, Acharyashri proceeded for Giranar pilgrimage. Muslim rulers, governors, and other officers in villages on the way extended royal welcome to Acharyashri. It was a highly successful mission of religious promotion.
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Please show me the path
of religion.
Please allow me to offer
my services.
Clemency for beings is my only
service.
For a ruler to have compssion for all beings and take care of the subject is
religion.
From Giranar he left for Delhi via Gujarat and Marawar. Wherever Acharyashri went, people from all caste and creed thronged to pay homage. People talkedBrother! His austerity
My son became lean and and spirituality has
weak due to some ailment. astonishing effects. My mother
Gurudev sprinkled had become blind. She rubbed the sand from his feet on her
Vasakshep on him and he eyes and both her eyes
regained his health. were cured.
Thus every village talked of his miracles.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI Once when Gurudev was sitting in meditation, Black Bhairav and White Bhairav# came to him.
Gurudev ! Since this The moment a day we will always be devotee seeks in your service, your help we will
go and help him.
Since that day both the Bhairavs are in his service. Even today when a devotee sincerely calls Gurudev, these Bhairavs come to his help.
One day a group of rich shravaks from Uchchanagar and Devarajapur in Sindh province came to Acharyashri. Gurudev, Sindh today is
Thousands of devotees wish to under the rule of Muslim kings.
behold you. For so many years no During the reign of Hindu
Acharya has visited Sindh. With
the touch of your feet promotion of kings Acharya Shri Jinapati
Jainism will get a boost. Suri came there. Since then no ascetic has
visited Sindh.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI Looking at the sincere devotion of the shravaks and the opportunity of promotion of Jainism, Acharyashri accepted the invitation.
Depending on circum
stances and area 1 wish to proceed in the
direction of Sindh.
Now the thirst for religion in that land will be satiated.
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Acharya Shri Jina Kushal Suri commenced his tour towards Sindh. It was a tortuous journey-people ignorant of religion and the strict ascetic-codes, scorching summer, ocean of sand in the desert, and walking bare-foot. He was unmoved by tormenting sun rays, hot winds, and non-availability of water for miles.
Walking bare-foot on hot sand dunes caused blisters. The afflictions of hunger, thirst, and heat made the journey all the more harsh.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI After a nonstop journey lasting two months Acharyashri arrived at Uchchanagar, the main city in Sindh. Thousands of Jains, Hindus, and Muslims came to receive him and he entered the city with regal pomp.
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From there, Acharyashri extended his tour to various important cities in Sindh including Devarajapur, Kiyasapur, and Beharamapur. Everywhere he was accorded unprecedented welcome.
Waves of religiosity spread throughout Sindh. Wherever he went activities of installation of new temples and renovation of old temples started.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI The original Hindu inhabitants and migrant Muslims both thronged all day to pay homage to Acharyashri. His knowledge, eloquence, and magnetism made them his devotees. Thousands of Muslims attended his discourses. Quoting from the Holy Quran and other Muslim scriptures he conveyed
One who is kind to beings is loved by Khuda.
URUTULIULUMLA Gambling, drinking wine and eating flesh are the
works of Satan.
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Influenced by the oration of Shri Jina Kushal Suri hundreds of Muslims abstained from animal killing and meat eating."
Formonsoon-stay in 1389V. he was in Deravarpur. One day while meditating, Acharyashri became aware of changes in the frequency of his breathing
He gradually became weak. He called his disciples and members of the Sangh and said -
Now this body won't last long.
The end of life is approaching.
After me make my young disciple Padma Murti the head of the religious organization. Although only 15 years
old, he has all the required abilities.
Therefore, he prolonged his
After a discourse Acharyashri stay after the Chaturmas.
sought forgiveness from the
Sangh. #From 1384 to 1389 Shri Jina Kushal Suri accomplished unprecedented promotion of Jainism. He is
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In the evening, after due critical review, he took the ultimate vow in name of Arihant and Siddh and sat in his last meditation.
Namo Jinanam jiya bhayanam.
DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI
Namo Jinanam jiya bhayanam.
# Phalgun Krishna 5, 1389 V.s

Sitting in lotus posture and meditating of Panchaparameshthi, Acharyashri breathed his last around midnight."
divine light emanated from his body and vanished into heavens.
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With the spread of the news thousands of people on hundreds of camels, bullock carts, and on feet rushed towards Deravar. Looking at this large crowd going in one direction people asked
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What is the matter? Where these people are going?
A large open palanquir with 75 spires was made for his body. Thousands of devotees hailed Shri Jina Kushal Suri with choked voice and tear-filled eyes. Shouts of 'Shri Jina Kushal Suri is immortal' filled the skies..
Oh! He
was a great saint. Come, let's go have his last
glimpse.
Thus throngs of people came in waves towards Deravar.
sin 1383 in Barmer, Gurudev wrote Vrihad Vritti" on Chatyavandan Kulak of Dada Jinadatta Suri. He installed more than a thousand images in many temples in various cities. Of these many are still available.
His last rites were performed on the banks of a river. On his cremation thousands of his devotees cried bitterly.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI This is an incident of 17th century. Poet Upadhyaya Samayasunderji BOAT TO THE DROWNING
Gi was going to Unchanagar with the Sangh. On the way they stopped at la river. The Leader of the Sangh said to Upadhyaya ji
Maharaj! This Panch river is very large and deep. Therefore it would be safer to
cross it on a boat.
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A large boat was prepared and Samayasunderji boarded with the Sangh. Midway the sky was filled with rain clouds and soon there was a storm and heavy rains. The level of the river rose and the boat rocked in the waves.
A terrible storm. The boat is sure to
capsize.
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DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI The rain became torrential and water started fill- They all uttered in unisoning in the boat. The rocking of the boat filled ev
Shri Jina Kushal Suri! Protect ery one with the fear of deathBrothers ! We are on
your devotees. The boat of life Gurudev! What our way to pay homage
of your devotees is rocking. now? The to Gurudev. Don't worry,
Please extend your strong storm will turn he will come to
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Protect us
Shri Jina Kushal Suri!
Upadhyaya ji was absorbed in meditation.
The intensity of the storm kept on increasing. The boat jumped on the waves. Suddenly there was a brilliant glow in the sky and Dada Shri Jina Kushal Suri appeared.
Don't be nervous.
Keep your cool. Nothing untoward
will happen.
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THE TRUE DEVOTEE In Rajasthan 90 kilometers south of Jaipur in the village of Malpura lived a great devotee of Dada Gurudev Shri Jina Kushal Suri. He had absolute faith in Gurudev. One day his desire to behold Gurudev became so intense that he decided
As long as I do not see Gurudev I will not accept food or water.
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Around that time Dada Gurudev suddenly expired at Deravar. The devotee was ignorant about this. He continued his fasting and meditation of Gurudev. The strong string of devotion drew the attention of Gurudev who was in the divine realm. One night Gurudev appeared before his devotee in person at Malpura and said
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Next morning he told the villagers about the incident.
No one believed him.
O devotee of the Jina! I have abandoned my earthly body at Deravar. You should pursue the path of religion, guru, and the Jina working for the beatitude of the self and others.
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I am honoured Gurudev !
You must have dreamt. It is impossible that Gurudev appeared here.
A few days later the news of Gurudev's demise came. After that the villagers went and examined the rock and they found clear imprints of the divine feet of Gurudev etched on the rock.
Look here! How clear are the imprints of feet on this rock.
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Atimuktak Kumar And The Feeling Of Detachment
It is mentioned on page five that when child Karman Kumar heard the story of Atimuktak Kumar from Acharyashri he was filled with a feeling of detachment. As it is an interesting and inspiring story we reproduce it in brief.
The name of the king of Polaspur was Vijaya and that of his queen was Shridevi. The name of their little son was Atimuktak Kumar (Ayavanta Kumar). He was very charming, delicate and innocent. Once Bhagavan Mahavir came to Polaspur. Ganadhar Indrabhuti came towards the palace while seeking alms. Atimuktak was playing in the courtyard of the palace. When he saw Gautam Swami he was very pleased. He asked, "Sir! Who are you? Why are you walking around?" Gautam Swami introduced himself and said, "I have come here to seek alms?" The prince said, "Please come to my house. My mother will be happy to see you. Please accept alms from her."
Holding the fingers of Gautam Swami the innocent prince lead him straight to the palace. Shridevi was extremely happy to see this. Her joy found no bounds when she saw her son holding the finger of the great Gautam Swami. She paid her homage and was very happy to offer pure food and water as alms.
The prince asked, "Now where will you go ?" Gautam Swami replied, "Now I will go to my religious guru and head of the order." Atimuktak, "Do you also have a guru?"
Gautam Swami, "Yes, Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir is my preceptor. He stays in the garden outside the city."
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Atimuktak was filled with the curiosity to behold Bhagavan. He accompanied Gautam Swami to the garden. When he saw Bhagavan Mahavir he was filled with joy. When he heard the speech of Bhagavan he was overwhelmed with feelings of detachment. Due to the influence of pious karmas of earlier birth he desired to become an ascetic. He requested, "Bhante! I want to be your disciple." Bhagavan said, "Beloved of gods! Seek permission from your parents and then get initiated. Don't postpone a pious act."
Atimuktak returned home and expressed his desire for initiation to his mother. The mother said, "Son! You are still a child. You are ignorant. What do you know of religion?" The child said, "Mother, I know what I do not know and I do not know what I know. "With surprise the mother said, "What do you mean by that?"
Atimuktak, "Mother! I know that one who is born is certain to die. But I do not know when, where, how, and after how many days he will die. I do not know that what karmas cause a soul to be born as an infernal being, an animal, a human, or a divine being. But I know that it is one's own karmas that lead to such births."
These words of profound intelligence and detachment from her son reassured the mother. At last the parents arranged for his initiation ceremony. He was initiated by Bhagavan Mahavir, studied scriptures including the eleven Angas and got liberated in the end.
(Antakriddasha Sutra 6/15)

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