Spiritual Guide

Author(s): Rajyashsuri
Publisher: Labdhi Vikramsuri Sanskruti Kendra Ahmedabad
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The Spiritual Guide 4
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The Authors
In the true spirit of "Guru-Shishya' Parampara the life of revered Acharyadev Shree Vikramsurishwarji Maharaj Saheb was wholely devoted to the services of his beloved Guruji Acharya Shree Labdhi Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb till his last breath. His total and unconditional surrendership to his Guruji is the hallmark of his success and resulted in having a mastery in Nyaya Darshan Jain Agam and their philosophy.
He moved arround many parts of India barefooted as per the Jain religious practice which resulted in having a broadmindedness and basic approach within the orbit of Jainism and was a staunch follower of unifying the different sects of Jains and elevated the slogan of Jainam Jayati Shasanam.
Eventhough he was wholly dedicated to Jainism he never liked the differences of its branches.
Revered Acharyadev SHRI RAJYASH SURISHWARJI MAHARAJ, exponent of discourses, visionary, promoter of the renovation of various temples, the epitome of renunciation, a great preacher is blessed by Shri Labdhisurishwarji and Shri Vikramsurishwarji, his Grand Guruji and Guruji respectively.
Shri Vikramsurishwarji, his gurudev was very effective in attracting people towards the virtues of Jainism, was a worshipper of ""Bhaktamar Mahastotra", practitioner of high standard of Sadhna and was a very simple minded soul. The author - Acharya Shri Rajyashsuriji a highly dedicated, courteous disciple of his guru and lucky enough to serve, care, worship incessantly such a great
seven languages, his ability to give unbridled free flowing discourses and have also authored many writings, holy books and his creative poems are awesome. An in-depth study of the Aagam, grammar, law, philosophy, yoga, science, astrology, vastushashtra, psychology and various other fields are to his credit.
Being a great personality his bright and exalted oratory attracts the people at the very first sight. Infact, few seconds in his auspicious company confers profound happiness and satisfaction. Deeply involved in various rites, rituals and disciplines, very compassionate towards everyone, he has a heart very simple like a child and delicate like a flower.
He has suggested many novice ways for the propagation of Jainism. It is the outcome of his magnetic personality and devotion to God, that the renovation of temples at Bharuch tirth, Kulpak tirth, Uvasaggaharam tirth, the great tirth of Benaras which is the birth-kalyanak place of Parshvanath Bhagwan, Parshva-Padmavathy tirth at Ahmedabad were made possible. With his divine blessings; the following penances were undertaken. () Fastings by 237 people for one month continuously, (ii) Fastings by 1008 people for 3 days (Tela) at Chennai (iii) 360 people undertook the Siddhitap at Bangalore.
Under the tutelage of His Gurudev Vikram Surishwarji and the guidance of the author, pilgrimages by foot from Secunderabad to Sammetshikarji in 191 days and from Calcutta to Palitana in 202 days were organised successfully which is considered as a golden event in the history of the last 500 years. During the pilgrimage, he was the chief orator, and convinced lakhs of people of all religions to abandon meat-eating, drinking wine and give up other bad habits. In fact, wherever he goes and whatever he preaches he gives importance to uplift the
guru.
Besides having profound and well versed knowledge of
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morality, spirituality and good understanding for the truth of every religion, though no doubt, Jainism is his spiritual route and Ahimsa, Anekantvad and Aparigraha which he propagates profoundly are his spiritual values. He also gives importance to realising the value of human birth. He always says that birth of human has the only way to achieve Parmatma Dasha, i.e. "You are Atma, be Parmatma' is the motto of his discourses.
Devotion to God is his Life Force. It is considered that Goddess Bhagwati Padmavatiji's grace is showered on him. After attaining Suripada he quickly completed the five pithikas of Surimantra with great ease, beautifully, peacefully and magnificently.
He has edited and authored various great literary works, which have given a new direction to life. He has written the Mahagranth "Bhaktamar Darshan' - which has had an overwhelming response from all directions.
He organised JAIN FAIR at Chennai, which was an epoch making event. His dedication, devotion and involvement for the event are beyond words of appreciation. This fair was unique and infact a culmination of valuable works, a revival of the long forgotten rich culture and an invaluable offering for the younger generation to bring the country back to the olden days of golden culture.
The JAIN FAIR exhibited elaborately the right way of living in peace and contentment as well as created awareness and importance of ecology amongst people.
- Muni Vishrutyash Vijaya
20-08-2004 Munisuvrat Tirth
Bharuch
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PUBLISHER'S NOTE
We the trustees of L. V. S. S. Kendra are happy to present in your hand one more valuable publication. Present publication is named 'Spiritual Guide - Part I & II and in fact it is really a guide for the seekers of truth. Formerly we published the book of the same title but it is to be considered as part I as it contained only 19 discourses of Acharya Vikramsuriji Maharaj and Pannyas Rajyash vijayji, (with Hindi translation), whereas this publication contains 39 discourses of both the Gurujis (without translation) and is jointly published. The same is now reprinted with some changes. Shantilal Devraj from Chennai is willing to publish this book in Hindi too.
As we remember, we received a number of letters appreciating the republication of THE HINDU discourses as Spiritual Guide. Translation of such works may also prove helpful but now we have published without translation to satisfy quickly the demand of our English readers.
Index, Preface, Something about the authors, Book names and Websites are added in this 2nd revised and well-edited edition. We thank to donors and printers for their Contribution. Jainam Jayati Shasanam
Rajendra A. Dalal - Managing trustee & Dineshbhai S. Shah - Publication Secretary
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Preface-Panchamrit
Jain Darshan is basically an integral factor of the texture of our Indian Culture. It is not merely a religion that propounds certain do's and don't's but provides the supra physical and supra psycological stability, mobility and velocity of the consciousness of human soul. The spirituality being aimed at and practised by Jain saints is nothing but the spiritual experimentation to reach the defacto reality of soul through human means of intellect, bodily experiences, concentration, contemplation and meditation.
tie. Since last so many millenniums right from Rishabhdev to Bhagwan Mahavir swami the same spiritual values were unexceptionally practised by all Tirthakars not for their welfare only but for the welfare of entire mankind and especially for Jin Shasan, i.e the highest spiritual commune of highly elevated spiritual human society.
The tapasya as it is popularly known and identified becomes the second nature of Jain saints. The life style so projected and demonstrated is the sunlit path for the rest of the people to follow and to elevate their human life in a best possible manner to be follower of Jin Shasan. It is not the code of the conduct being imposed on society in the name of spirituality, sadhana and tapasya but is the practice demonstration launched by Jain saints openly for the people to follow and thereby to find out the real objectives of human life.
Late Acharya Vikramsuriji Maharaj and Acharya Rajyashsuriswarji Maharaj have undertaken penance and acute sadhana for the upgradation of Jin Shasan and for the spiritual elevation of entire human society. Their Rishitva, their spirituality, their psychic vision and their inner divinity are all well reflected in their discourses collected in this book, which is not merely a collection of lecture series but it is a Mantrik a quantom of their light life and divinity. It is a living 'Upanishad' for Jain society definitely but is much more for the welfare of the entire human society too.
The new Age that is going to dawn on the horizon of India needs the New Vision of Life, New Vistas of spiritual life and New scientific intergration of all prevelant religious principles and practices which are being provided here by our two pioneers and purodhas in this small booklet that is a genuine master piece for a sensible human society to get self enriched with Jinatva.
As it is said for Hindu Religion in the words of Dr. Radhakrishnan that "Hindu Religion is not a religion but a sound way of life", so can be truly and genuinely applicable to Jain Darshan too. The Jinatva is the highest idea of human kind on the basis of Truth and Non Violence. The human kind towards spiritual progress can only be set on the principles of penance, affinity, equanimity, love, sacrifice, collaboration and spiritual
The psychic oriented knowledge of self-realization is the inevitable need of this transit period. I hereby offer my heart felt Atma Vandana to the Acharya Vikramsuriji Maharaj and Acharya Rajyashsuriswarji Maharaj who have

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INDEX
gracefully showered their Mantrik Grace upon all of us Y and upon our new generation through their such treasure of knowledge i.e. the psychic fountain in the form of thoughts and words of inner light
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1.9.79
This will help our younger generation to realize the new Vistas of New spiritual Age that demands their decisive and untinted vital yogic participation to uplift our Mother India to be the Jagat Guru for the Human Race. Jinshasan is going to be the scenerio of the world society.
26.10.79 27.10.79 7.11.79 8.11.79
April 2004 Bharuch 02642-245185
Ashwinbhai Kapadia
Ex-Vice Chancellor South Gujarat University, Surat
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1. Basic Principles of Jainism 2. Significance of Joint Family System 3. Jain Scriptures Show way to
Conquer Mind 4. Three requisites for Happiness
and Peace 5. Charity, Gateway to highest Bliss 6. The Value of Brahmcharya 7. Jain Scriptures on business ethics 8. Role of yoga in attaining
Self Control 9. Need to practise tolerance
and patience 10. Three essentials for salvation 11. Healthy body essential to reach
goal of salvation 12. Jain view of Karma 13. Righteous conduct and
Mental peace 14. Importance of controlling the mind 15. Avarice leads to Ruin 16. Need of sense of gratitude 17. Anger leads to ruin 18. Right of living is for all
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3.1.80 19.1.80 21.1.80 25.1.80 26.1.80 14.2.80
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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF JAINISM
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19. Jain view of coexistence of all life 27.3.80 20. Desire is Root cuase of one's sufferings
29.3.80 21. Man must give up worldly desires 8.2.82 22. Who is true saint ?
1.3.82 23. Pious men need not fear death
3.3.82 24. Human life affords chance to end rebirth
3.11.82 25. Concern of saints for tormented souls 24.3.82 26. Jain view of co-existence of all life 27.3.82 27. Concern for others is real index of high status
12.6.82 28. Why should one be charitable ? 25.6.82 29. Meditation a must for attaining salvation
5.7.82 30. Parents to be revered as God
23.7.82 31. Attributes of a genuine Guru
6.8.82 32. Forgiveness surpasses all other virtues
24.8.82 33. More will power through fasting 6.9.82 34. Real test of Mantra's efficacy
11.9.82 35. Ahimsa, the greatest of all virtues 13.10.82 36. Man can control his feelings
18.10.82 37. The four evils man should eschew 3.11.82 38. Maintaining health is a social obligation 8.11.82 39. Being A friend Of All is A Lofty Ideal 19.11.82
Anger kills the virtues of the soul and destroys relations between individuals; pride throws obstacles in paying respects to the revered elders. Maya (deception) breaks friendship but parsimony wipes out the very complexion of a person. While everyone is entitled to earn wealth required for his essential needs, the surplus should be spared to serve the needy. The Doctrine of Trusteeship forms the basis of Jainism. It asks a man to develop the capacity to curb evil thoughts as mental impurity results in frustration leading to resort to violence.
Acharya Vikram Surishwarji, the Jain spiritual guide, in his discourse on Bhagvati Sutra, one among the sacred scriptures compiled by the chief discipline of Bhagawan Mahavira covering all aspects of his message in the form of catechism, pointed out that wealth should be earned through honest means (Dravya-shuddha). The basic principles governing Jainism are truth, non-violence, magnanimity of heart and disciplined conduct. To take delight at the sight of the virtuous, to uplift the poor and the down-trodden, to observe the highest moral standards and make our character ideal, to practise austerity and lead a life of simplicity and purity, to be of charitable disposition, to be tolerant

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towards the views and opinions of others, to cultivate the spirit of equanimity, to hate sin but not the sinner and never to speak ill of others are the teachings of Jain religion. Even the lay Jain has to take vows to abstain from causing injury to others and meditate daily for sometimes and undertake periodic penance.
The Acharya referred to the central philosophy of Jainsim, ""Anekantavada" (non-absolutism). The core of the teaching is that to comprehend the real nature of anything, one should pay due regard to all points of view according to its merits.
Citing the parable of the elephant and the blind men the Acharya said divergent opinions could be expressed to deal with a substance. Long ago Bhagawan Mahavira had realized that an individual can conquer himself only by his own efforts and exertion and hence he laid stress on the development of spirit of the man and prescribed the path of truth, non-violence, self-realization, tolerance, universal benevolence, social service and selfabnegation to lead him to salvation.
Poorest of the Poor and the Richest of the Rich, Both get similar Blessings from a Sadhu.
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SIGNIFICANCE OF JOINT FAMILY SYSTEM
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Two of the essential teachings projected by the Jain Ramayana relate to the consequence of the pride a man displays and the significance of the joint family system. Where a person has been brought up amidst his kith and kin, his power of endurance will be amazing. The Jain Ramayana, written by Vimalsuriji centuries ago in Prakrit, is called 'Pauma Chariyam' or 'Padma Charitram'. The theme of the epic is similar to the one followed by Valmiki with variations in the narration.
Muni Rajyashvijayaji, the Jain leader saint, in his discourse at Mint Street, referred to the special emphasis laid on the duties of a son. Sri Ram could have refused to go to the forest as the promise of two boons was made only by His father to Kaikeyi. Sri Rama could have bluntly declined or raised His dissenting voice, but He willingly left as a mark of reverence to Dasharatha. When elders had undertaken to carry out a task, it was the duty of succeeding generations to fulfil their wishes sincerely and discharge their obligations. Obedience to parents' command and respect to elders and their words have thus been highlighted in the Jain version.
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JAIN SCRIPTURES SHOW WAY
TO CONQUER MIND
Similarly, through the characters of Lakshmana and Bharata, the duties of brothers are described. Bharata need not have surrendered the empire. He could have enjoyed royal comforts but he lived a life of an anchorite and ruled the kingdom remaining detached. Lakshmana, too, need not have accompanied Shri Rama. The brothers were trained to be united in the ancient joint family system and they remained inseparable.
Muni Rajyashvijayaji referred to the value attached to the institution of asceticism. All in the Ikshvaku dynasty, according to Jain Ramayana, became ascetics, Shri Rama being no exception. The governing Jain principle was that no man should die at home.
Dt. 01-09-1979 In Jainism, ascetics have been enjoined to observe certain rules in daily life, apart from the five Mahavratas-Satyam, Asteyam, Ahimsa, Aparigraha and Brahmacharya. They are forbidden from touching money and are called upon to avoid taking even water after sunset, to walk bare-footed and to depend on offerings by householders for sustenance. These monastic rules are intended to help one in conquering the mind and disentangling oneself from all Karmas so as to reach the highest state of emancipation.
Ravana was a scholar, an outstanding warrior. He possessed wealth and power but his pride led him to his doom. Having kidnapped Sati Sita, he could have used force to marry Her but he was bound by a vow not to compel a woman if she had not love for him. Sane advice tendered to him was rejected and even the last chance given by Lord Rama was spurned, all because of his pride in his might. By this, the need to develop humility has been spelt out in the epic.
Acharya Vikramsurishwaraji, in his discourse on Jain scriptures, said the monastic rules, originally framed by Mahavira, have been spelt out in Kalpa Sutra, which is deemed to be the most sacred Sutra among the 45 scriptures of the Swetambara Murtipujaka Jain composed by Bhadrabahu, the seventh in the line of succession to Mahavira. The work is publicly recited during the eight days' annual Paryushan festival (which has just concluded for this year). During the rest of the year, it is not recited among the householders. Tradition has it that the householder who listens to the recitation of this 1200verse Sutra, with deep devotion and sincerity, for 21 years without break, would reach the supreme state of perfection and attain salvation.

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THREE REQUISITES FOR HAPPINESS AND PEACE
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The Acharya referred to Mahavira's advice about the difficulty in taking a human birth. Having been given this rare privilege to be born as a man in the intricate and mysterious evolution and involution of life, he should not neglect his religious duties and miss the opportunity of discovering the secrets of the life-cycle and reach the supreme stage of emancipation. Attainment of Moksha is possible in one or several births but the householder and the ascetic should have deep-rooted belief in the words of the Acharya.
Religion is necter to all human beings, provided they acquire the right type of spiritual knowledge, follow the correct way to living and adhere to good conduct. The three requisites which a preceptor, who has mastered the scriptures, will teach and guide the aspirants to experience happiness, freedom, peace and bliss. The tradition of reposing abiding faith in the Guru has been maintained in India from time immemorial, despite the frequent rising of the tides of materialism.
Every religion has presented various rules of conduct, the fulfilment of which will lead the aspirant to the final goal. What is needed today to combat the demon of materialism, is spiritual enlightenment. There is unity in diversity in all religious faiths but what is essential is a society of persons endowed with sterling is a society of persons endowed with sterling character.
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Acharya Shri Vikramsurishwaraji in his discourse on the Jain sacred book Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the last will and testament of Bhagawan Mahavira, at 99, Mint Street, said, Lord Mahavira discared his body at the age of 72 while delivering a sermon explaining the rules of conduct for ascetics and householders for the attainment of emancipation. In the Sutra, one of the most sacred canons of the Jains, Mahavira had laid special stress on the confidence one should have in his preceptor, who will help him in getting freed from the worldly entanglements. Faith in the teachings of the Guru is of prime importance for the students of religion.
A Jealous man feels Happy seeing someone's suffering and suffers
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CHARITY, GATEWAY TO HIGHEST BLISS
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Charity is one of the gateways to Highest Bliss and man should constantly strive to enter this portal by liberal donations to the proper cause and deserving persons, irrespective of religious denominations. It is the primary duty of everyone to be compassionate and benevolent and thereby eradicate the suffering of the poor. There may, however, be several who live as parasites in society, enjoying the charity through public funds. Such philanthropy will not fetch beneficial results to the donors.
Muni Shri Rajyashvijaya, in his discourse at 99, Mint Street, dealing with Tatvartha Surta, one of the classics of Jainism, interpreted ethics of charity which he said was considered essential for self- purification and emancipation. The rules governing it may be different but charity provides contentment to the giver and wipes out the sins accumulated from vicious acts. But the donor should choose the needy individual and a genuine cause. Charity should never be extended to the undeserving men or hypocrites.
The Jain Muni pointed out that the donor should render financial assistance without selfish motive or
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to seek popularity, which he may feel would help him in gaining material prosperity. The philanthropist should consider himself as a trustee and provide the aid to the suffering, thereby promoting human welfare.
Charity given with strings attached was punishable under moral law and the donor cannot escape the penalty if he did so. Rendered to alleviate the agony of the poor, charity has been declared as real service to the Almighty. The donor would become spiritually enlightened.
The Jain leader said that in these days of population-explosion, scarcity of food and other essentials, everyone should spare what he could and that too willingly, thereby removing the grief of the people, particularly the poorest among the society, who are subjected to grinding poverty and disease.
Spiritual bliss should always reflect on the face of a monk,
by which others feel peaceful.
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THE VALUE OF BRAHMACHARYA
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The human body is compared to a temple. One should maintain its purity, for the freedom of the soul from its confinement in the impregnable fortress. A healthy mind in a healthy body will enable an aspirant to enjoy bliss. The observance of celibacy keeps the body uncontaminated from impurities, which act as obstacles to lead a peaceful life. The Panchasheelas (five major vows) preached by Bhagawan Mahavira include the observance of celibacy as an indispensable rule for moulding character leading to the attainment of freedom from worldly sufferings.
Acharya Vikramsurishwarji, in a discourse said 'Brahmacharya' meant the soul, entangled in the cobweb of Karma or action, both virtuous and vicious committed in the past and present, constantly striving to disentangle itself from the body and realise supreme bliss. How the soul fell into the deep ravines of worldly entanglements was beyond the understanding of human intellect and it was only to those who have attained the state of omniscience, this hidden secret would be known. The omniscient teachers have provided the means to liberate the embodied soul from the fortress of this body and Brahmacharya was extremely significant in this
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context.
The practice of celibacy would sharpen the intellect; leading it to the untrodden regions of enlightenment and awakening the tormented human spirit. It might not be possible for householders to observe this rigorous vow as detachment from the enchantment of family ties was not easy. But it was imperative until wedlock took place. There was substantial evidence to prove that longevity and relief from the pangs of disease and death were possible for one who practised this. It would also be possible to control the enemies within like anger, greed, rancour and other mental disturbances and to concentrate, in order to realise the higher values. But in modern days because of the enslavement by sophisticated ways of living one might feel it impossible to practise Brahmacharya. The means have been prescribed, the essential requirement being development of awareness not to fall a prey to factors which contribute to the destruction of various faculties. A Brahmachari is an asset to the family, society and the nation.
Undress your worries before you sleep, the way you undress outer clothings before sleeping.
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JAIN SCRIPTURES ON BUSINESS ETHICS
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the greatest crime between man and man. According to Hemachandra, a business magnate is asked not to dominate over the small scale traders. Both the supplier and buyer trying to gain as sky rocketing prices would prove harmful to the trade and the consumer.
When man becomes enslaved by the uncontrollable forces of desire, he resorts to unscrupulous means to get them fulfilled. Such dishonest ways may fetch instantaneous results but he is bound to falter within a few years. Any unlawful, unjustifiable and illegal activity would never last long and one who commits them can never hope to escape from the clutches of moral and other laws. He would fade away like fallen flowers and would be shunned by the public. Even friendship with such an evil element, perhaps for the lure of the lucre, is asked to be snapped. A society of honest persons is a paradise on earth.
Muni Shri Rajyashvijayaji said the employee should remain faithful to his master and never violate the agreement entered into between them. Wages should be on par with the nature of the workintellectual or physical.
Little pains do not find solutions
but Great pains inspire finding of the new Path.
In his discourse at 99, Mint Street, Muni Shri Rajyashvijayaji dwelt on the emphasis laid on "Honesty" in the two Jain scriptures, "Yoga Shastra of Acharya Hemachandra" and "Dharma Sangraha". The former has prescribed elaborate rules for the conduct of honest business for the traders. One of the guidelines insists that the goods supplied should never be inferior in quality than the promised material. Adulteration has been labelled
Knowldge is neither right nor wrong, but it depends on our point of view
which makes it right or wrong.
This world is full of Advisors,
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ROLE OF YOGA IN ATTAINING
SELF-CONTROL
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The Yoga system, as depicted in the Jain scriptures, is essentially to liberate the entangled soul from the bondage of karma. It forms an integral part of Jainism and is a spiritual science of the mind in no way related to physical culture.
According to Jains, the purpose of Yoga is to develop self-control and concentration of the mind. The Sadhaka, as one who adopts this system, should acquire spiritual knowledge and receive training from the Guru. Haribhadrasuri, the Shwetambara ascetic, is known for his enligtening literary works explaining the intricacies of the Yoga system.
Acharya Vikramsurishwaraji in his discourse at the Parshvanath temple, George Town, pointed out that for the practice of his yoga, one should observe all the rules of good conduct strictly. One should be non-violent in thought, word and deed and treat all living creatures with compassion. One should try to remain indifferent to praise and abuse and be detached from worldly life.
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Raja Yoga one of the two branches of Yoga is intended to obtain Moksha while Hatha Yoga is to acqiure psychic or super-natural powers. The Raja Yogi can also acquire powers to perform miracles or save onself from perils but one will not make use of them, as one is aware that they are obstacles on the path of self-realisation.
A true Yogi who has achieved omniscience and has reached the peak of liberation will radiate divine rays called Prabhamandalam in Jain texts. One who has taken up Yoga should maintain a healthy mind in a healthy body. The Yoga system of Jains does not envisage torturing the body or adopting severe austerities, as some do, the Acharya said.
Birth, death is also an incident. Profit, loss is also an incident. People of such understanding never experience sorrow.
Right thought leads to right path.
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NEED TO PRACTISE TOLERANCE & PATIENCE
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The most powerful weapon in the armoury of the mind, for the conquest of inner enemies, is forbearance. This great trait was practised and preached by Bhagawan Mahavira in his pontifical life and he laid emphasis on restraint and suppression of evil, which somehow enters the mind. To reinforce restraint, all should cultivate humility.
Mahavira never spoke to anyone during 12 years of his penance. By virtue of self-control, he never uttered a single word of resentment or ill-will towards his persecutors. He treated all living creatures alike and with compassion. He was acclaimed as Mahavira because of the remarkable qualities of his conquest not only over the defiant foes within, but also external enemies.
Muni Rajyashvijayaji in a discourse at Mint Street, George Town, cited an incident in the life of Mahavira to illustrate this. When he was in deep meditation once a few cowherds, unaware of his greatness and mistaking him to be a wanderer, asked him to take care of their cattle while they
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retired for their hunch. On return, they found him still seated in the same posture and that the animals had strayed away. The angry cowherds started questioning him but there was no response and they plugged his ears with wooden blocks and fled. Long after they left Mahavira woke up but unmindful of the bleeding in his ears, he walked to a distant village where a physician, recongnising the Saint, healed him. But Mahavira never displayed his ire towards the miscreants.
Muni Rajyashvijayaji said if people practised tolerance, patience and restraint, incidents of violence and crime could be reduced and the bridge of brotherhood built for everlasting happiness.
Charity makes life simple. Greed makes it dark.
Greatness of India is that it's people can tolerate the Impurity of Gold, but not of a Saint.
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THREE ESSENTIALS FOR SALVATION
utmost sincerity and without causing harm or suffering to all sentient life for the realisation of Moksha.
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Firm and deep faith, true knowledge and good character are the three gems of Jainism, as presented by the sacred scripture of Tatvartha Sutra. Intertwined, they are of primary importance among the laws of eternal validity for redemption. Without their aid, an aspirant may not realise the goal of life.
The Acharya pointed out that the ultimate goal could be reached only when the union of the three essentials was made possible by perseverance and personal endeavour. Right faith and right knowledge were like the lame, whose sight was clear but who could not move. A person with right conduct, but no faith or knowledge, was akin to a strong man who could run for miles but being blind could never reach his destination. A proper synthesis of the three would set a man on the road to salvation
Like a powerhouse, right faith provides energy to the soul a force to discover the path to salvation. It provides indefatigable strength to resist obstacles and evil forces. While a faithless man will run away from the battle of life, a person of faith will face them with self-confidence. Abiding faith in self-realisation and the omniscience and compassion of spiritual masters, will remove all impediments.
If you want to become a leader, be Worthy !
Acharya Vikramsurishwarji, in his discourse in Dadawadi Jain Temple, said the second important factor for success in life was knowledge that could discriminate between right and wrong and the permanent and ephemeral.
Cordial prayer before going to bed gives
relax and happy sleep.
It would inspire men to shun desires and strive for human welfare. At the same time it would give scope to cultivate noble conduct, the third requisite for liberation. Right conduct means doing duties with
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HEALTHY BODY ESSENTIAL TO REACH GOAL OF SALVATION
The human body is sacred as a temple and hence even the sadhus have been asked to bestow adequate care on it. To keep it free from disease and to maintain strength, every individual should take only such type of food which would promote noble traits.
Dt. 19-12-1979 Although the Jain scriptures do not permit a spiritual aspirant to have bodily attachment, he is at the same time instructed to look after it properly and maintain his health, as the body is the only instrument with which one could attain liberation.
Shri Rajyashvijayji explained the significance of undertaking fasts and said they not only purified the body but also gave rest to the digestive system. Several instructions have been given in the Shastras to maintain perfect health.
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First follow what you say, then what you say will be accomplished.
It is essential therefore to realise the functioning of the human system and make it a useful vehicle for one's journey on the path of salvation. But many do not understand the sanctity attached to the body. They think that it is merely physical frame comprising sense-organs intended to satisfy the primitive instincts. Some imagine it to be a machine that works day and night to appease their needs. But hardly do they realise its spiritual purpose.
Muni Shri Rajyashvijayaji in a discourse in Dadawadi Jain temple, referred to the immense capacity of healthy man in cultivating tolerance and forbearance. While a weak person could not hope to possess the power of concentration and might get agitated easily, a strong man would stand through the ordeals and attain his goal.
For an aspirant between like and dislike he should have neutral path supported by right path.
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JAIN VIEW OF KARMA
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Some people in the world are wealthy, some experience happiness and some are charming while on the other hand many wallow in poverty or go through misery or are created so uncouth as to make them feel hesitant even to mingle with friends. What are the contributory factors which place some in an enviable position, healthy and rich, and others grief-stricken, weak and poor? It cannot be a matter of chance or accident. The Doctrine of Karma, the gravitating force that controls the fate of man, is one of the pivotal concepts of Jainism. Prosperity or adversity of man is the result of his deeds, good or wicked, committed in this life or in the past. No one should hence be blamed for his helpless plight and his own suffering. The Jain scriptures say that man is the maker and breaker of his own fate and friend or foe of his own self.
Acharya Vikramasurishwarji in his discorse in Parshvanath Temple (Mint) pointed out how cowardly and foolish it would be for a person to cringe for happiness from God after indulging in misdeeds and unleashing evil acts on fellow beings. Jainism states that no one inflicts punishments on
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man except his own karmas. But the Jain Sutras also mention that even at a time when one's past karmas are ripe to react, the observance of religious injunctions and the code of moral conduct can reduce their vicious effects. The consequences of karmas will become infructuous if one practises tolerance and love by following the messages given by saints and sages and by developing contentment and forbearance. Every- one should realise the power of spiritual endeavour which can nullify the impact of karmas and get freed from their bondage. One can intensify the good karmas to raise one's fortunes to the peak. It is also possible to entirely change the nature of one's karmas.
Fire and Sea look Good from distance.
To attain peace in life, stop being slave of materialistic world.
Love unites us.
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RIGHTEOUS CONDUCT AND MENTAL PEACE Y
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meditate in peace as some unknown force disturbed his mind. To the best of his memory, he had not committed any sin by word, thought or deed. On inquiry, he learnt that his wife had taken a few cakes of dried cowdung from their neighbour without obtaining permission to meet the shortage in their house. The businessman asked his wife to seek an apology from the owner and when this was carried out, he could regain his power of concentration.
It is often found that a person is unable to concentrate his mind on any obiect even for a few minutes. This may be directly attributable to the nonobservance of the rules of righteous conduct and his apathy to abide by the scriptural injunctions. One of the essential codes is to refrain from misappropriating another man's property to meet one's own needs. It is tantamount to theft, reacting on the culprit and causing mental disorder affecting his health. Honesty in all dealings should be the ideal which should guide our daily activities. The pernicious effects of dishonesty are so contagious that they will disturb the mind resulting in agony and creating obstacles on the path of peaceful life.
The story, the Jain Muni pointed out, had a message to the present generation where rules are being observed more in their breach than in practice. Householders should implicitly obey the rules prescribed in scriptures to enable them to lead a clean life.
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Gaining knowledge is a greater Penance
as compared to Fasting.
To illustrate this, Muni Rajyashvijayaji in a discourse in Parshvanath Temple (Mint) cited the instance of a Punia Shravaka businessman and an ardent follower of Bhagawan Mahavira, who scrupulously adhered to the scriptural rules. He meditated for 48 minutes daily (as per the religious directives) without any break, in the midst of his business activities. His income was meagre but he was contented. On one occasion, he could not
Pride is the greatest curse
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IMPORTANCE OF CONTROLLING THE MIND Y
found unhappy even in the midst of all the means of enjoyment.
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Humans possess two instincts-to search for happiness and avoid unhappiness. But few realise this truth. They are prevented from pondering over it because of the influence of the mighty force called intertia or delusion which would not allow them to search for the ultimate reality the Cosmos and the Self.
If the mind is trained to behave properly without going astray, man will not feel disheartened over death of his intimate friends or members of his family or over the loss of property or such other calamities. One who binds the ever flying mind and trains it to act according to his needs. will be the happiest. But mind-control can be easily achieved only through self-discipline.
Happiness cannot be obtained from anywhere and it does not merely consist of enjoyment of sound health or a happy family or immense wealth or worldwide fame. A person with all these gifts may not yet find peace within. Contrary to the current thinking that tasting worldly material pleasure is real happiness, it really arises only when the mind is kept under control.
Acharya Vikramsurishwarji, explainig Jain Sutras in his discourse at the Parshvanath Temple said man alone, unlike the beasts, had the power of discrimination. But his mind is like an unbridled horse that runs amok if there is no control, irrespective of his prosperity or poverty. The man who lacks the capacity of controlling the mind, is
To be Fearful while working
is Foolishness. Alertness while working,
is Wisdom.
Know the Past, Improve the Present,
Plan the Future.

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AVARICE LEADS TO RUIN
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A person becomes rich either by inheritance or by self-earning, but the tendency in general is not to remain contented but to possess all that one can as soon as possible.
In the course of such a temptation some may not even hesitate to cherish unlawful desires. The insatiable greed to amass wealth, the eagerness to consume delicious dishes, the inclination to befriend women and to drink intoxicating beverages are the chief causes for the destruction of man.
Greed is like a flame which can reduce to ashes any quantity of hard wood, which if not nipped in the bud, will annihilate the avaricious.
Two parables serve to bring out the consequences of greed, one from Jain scriptures and the other from Panchatantra, said Muni Shri Rajyashvijayaji in his discourse in Pashrvanath Temple.
Three young men and an elderly person travelling through a jungle came across an ant-hill. Under it was a treasure of silver, guarded by a
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cobra. Disregarding the elder's advice, the youth killed the reptile and carried the booty. with them.
A little ahead, a similar ant-hill with a treasure of gold was found and again, despite the old man's warning, the youth killed the cobra and took away the bundle of yellow metal, with a feeling of joy that they had grown richer.
But when they came across a third treasure of gems, they were fatally bitten by a giant sized cobra. The elder one who managed to escape, got the entire treasure and spent it for charitable purposes.
A fox in a forest, lucky to find a hunter and a peacock lying dead, was happy that it could get enough food for winter. But in its anxiety to satisfy its immediate appetite, it tried to chew the string of the hunter's bow, and the string forcibly hit the animal, resulting in its death.
Contentment alone can fetch peace and happiness, while desire leads to a man's ultimate ruin.
Responsibility is the first sign of Maturity.
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NEED FOR SENSE OF GRATITUDE
virtues of an enlightened Guru. According to the law of contemplation, one who meditates on his favourite deity (Ishtadevata) would be gradually endowed with the qualities of Gods and the omniscient teachers.
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There are numerous virtues and traits which a religious person should possess. But according to Shanthisuriji, one of the Jain spiritual leaders, the foremost among them should be the sense of gratitude. If a man does not repay his debt of gratitude to his benefactor, not only is he considered unfit for religious progress, but it will also be evident that moral law, which a pious man ought to observe, has not influenced him. One may be a philanthropist or may be practising austerities, but if one lacks this quality, all the efforts to lead a religious life would be futile and fruitless.
As the virtue of gratefulness spreads deep in one's heart, a substantial ground will be provided for the growth of innumerable virtues, even without his knowledge. It is at least expected of a person to remain indebted first to his parents, then to his employer, thirdly to the teacher and lastly the Guru, who has shown him the correct path to tread safely.
Accept the fact that you have
two ears and one mouth. Hence, speak half the time you hear.
Acharya Vikramsurishvarji, in his discourse in Adinath Temple, said that according to Jain scriptures, all Gods and religious teachers have only one aim of liberating man from his sufferings and from the cycle of rebirths to enable him to reach the state of emancipation. For this the mankind should be thankful to them and if people do not possess this quality of gratitude, it would only prove that they have not realised the greatness of the masters.
Though one need power, excess of power makes one aggresive so one has to control the use of power.
Don't command which
you can't practise.
A devotee who displays this extraordinary trait, would also derive the chances of obtaining all other

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ANGER LEADS TO RUIN
Y lead a peaceful life.
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Anger is compared to intoxicating beverages. Rulers and administrators have been advised (in shastras) to avoid drinking liquour and control anger. They are asked not to take important decisions when they are in an angry mood, as the verdict may prove harmful to innocent citizens.
Anger, attachment, pride and deception are the four enemies of the soul subjecting it to transmigrate from one birth to another. A man who has completely freed himself from these foes will in no time attain the state of omnisciences and after he gives up his mortal body, will never return in the world of suffering.
Anyone with a bad temper may not enjoy the company of sincere friends. In none of the spherespolitical, social or religous-such an enraged person would gain success. Scriptures have prescribed many steps to root out this wicked habit. The prime requisite is to have firm conviction that anger will never be beneficial. This will prompt him to search for a remedy to eliminate it.
Though all these are inherent impediments to spiritual progress, the evil of anger is more harmful than those of others. It is compared to fire which initially destroys the fuel from which it was produced and later it reduces to ashes all the surrounding things.
Muni Rajyashvijayaji, in his discourse in Adhinath Jain temple, said that sometimes the unabated anger is believed to follow the person from one birth to another, obstructing his path to realise God. Its consequences will entangle even the sages and saints.
One should abstain from slavery of materialistic world
to live peacefully.
Man's invaluable virtues are : living with Justice and steadiness of Mind.
During the time when a man is submerged in the deep depths of anger, the functioning of the body would undergo a change, making him exhausted. It would be difficult for an angry man to

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RIGHT OF LIVING IS FOR ALL
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Human beings are involved in reaping the rich harvests of worldly pleasures, ignoring the basic truth that death is inevitable. Despite difference in their natural instincts, habits and ways of living. there lies an underlying unity of purpose among man and other creatures- to live and enjoy, unmindful of the dangers and disappointments. Destruction of life is an unpardonable crime according to the Cosmic Law of the Jain Sutras. All should share the right of uninterrupted living.
Acharya Vikramsurishvarji in his discourse, said the first principle of life is to protect the weak. Killing, even under unavoidable circumstances, is considered sinful. Man is endowed with the power of discriminating between the right and the wrong, virtue and vice. It is his duty to show compassion towards the less fortunate fellowmen and the creatures of the subhuman world.
The soul undergoes transmigration in accordance with its Karma. It should evolve from its primitive stage and reach the highest state of emancipation-Moksha and release himself from the cycle of birth and death. It has been laid down that one should avoid violence as far as possible and
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seek forgiveness for the injury caused to others.
It is the passage of time that sooths man's sorrows. During dawn, everyday, after prayer and meditation, everyone should make a selfintrospection as to the goal of life and how far he has progressed and what remains to be done. Dawn is the most appropriate time to chant the hymns and learn the scriptures by heart. All religions agree to this.
Humility is the Simplest way to Rule.
If one is habituated to become unhappy because of other's Happiness, who can save him?
Sadhus are those
who can show what is Unseen and explains Unrealized.
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JAIN VIEW OF COEXISTENCE OF ALL LIFE
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Every living being aspires for prolonged life, worldly enjoyments and uninterrupted happiness. There is much in common between the human and sub-human creations in various spheres of existence. It is the Cosmic Law, according to Jain scriptures, that every living being should be given the freedom to live its allotted span of life. No one is entitled to cut it short to meet one's own requirements. Destruction of life purposefully is crime and perpetrators cannot escape the retributory penalty under the Law of Karma.
Acharya Shri Vikramsurishvarji in a discourse pointed out that among several good habits which go to mould a person's character, one is to get up early in the morning. Every dawn represents the promise of a bright future, if a person is in search of making his life more meaningful. It is the most appropriate time for chanting hymns and learning scriptural texts by heart. If he takes a decision to do only good, it will become a fair accompli. Hence a man, who wants to realise the values of life and desires to adopt systematic approach for success, he should never lose the opportunity of cultivating the habit of rising in the early hours of the day. This period also provides him the opportunity to meditate and to meet and understand his own self, as during the rest of the hours, he will get himself lost in the melee.
Man being placed on the apex of all creation and being endowed with power of discrimination, it is his duty to protect the weak and the poor. Again, coexistence of all, despite natural and unnatural differences, is also a part of the Cosmic Order. Jainism tells us that the soul transmigrates in accordance with its Karmas. From the primitive stage, it has to reach the highest state of emancipation (moksha) from rebirths. It is necessary to live the life of minimum possible violence and seek forgiveness from those on whom pain is inflicted.
Where there is Awakening, there are no Difficulties.
Purify the Self. Forgive the Mankind.

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DESIRE IS ROOT CAUSE OF ONE'S SUFFERINGS
"Aparigraha" insists the ascetics to give up all possessions. The householder who has inherited or earned immense wealth, should utilise the surplus money for the benefit of the lower class of people. He thus becomes a trustee of the needy.
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Desire is the root cause of a person's sufferings. But he should never blame others for his grief, which is the outcome of his deep longing to taste worldly pleasures. The doctrine of non-absolutism preached by Mahavira removes jealousy and hatred which exist among the people due to lack of understanding of eachother's point of view in the proper perspective.
Muni Shri Rajyashvijayaji, in his discourse, referred to the philosophy of "Anekantavad" to appreciate the opponent's view to bring about a reconciliation among conflicting opinions. It aimed at looking at a problem from different angles to establish the ultimate Yruth.
Mahavira renounced worldly life at an early age in search of Truth.
It is necessary to study a man and his problems-secular and religious before criticising him. This policy will root out mutual distrust. The Jains regard followers of different religions with respect.
Blessing of Guru fulfills desires of the Disciples.
Mahavira framed rules of conduct for an ascetic and the lay man to lead the right path to attain salvation. He never claimed to have founded a new religion. He revived the ancient Dharma which showed signs of degeneration in his days. Among the numerous doctrines, non-violence, nonpossession of wealth and accent on reconciliation are outstanding. Mahavira emphasised the need to practise ahimsa in everyday life.
When you are listening to somebody,
completely attentively, then you are listening not only to the words, but also to the
feeling of what is being.
Samvatsari is the festival
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MAN MUST GIVE UP WORLDLY DESIRES
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person should have food, clothing and shelter, but these necessities could be kept to the minimum by taking appropriate steps. A person, who has 50 pairs of dresses, for instance, can live with a lesser number.
Even the thought of possessing a desired object, without real necessity, is a sin the Jains believe. To the common man, the desire to acquire something which he deeply cherishes may not appear as a sin, but it would be the origin for all his succeeding misdeeds.
The more one harbours desires within, the greater will be the misery. However no man can be without desires because the instinct to possess is inherent in all living beings. The Sutra has provided the solution.
Apart from minimising one's needs, attachment to one's belongings should also be given up, as it is an obstacle in the spiritual path.
The banyan tree that grows in all its grandeur, has come out of a tiny seed and this cannot be disputed, but the tree cannot be seen in the seed. Attachment to worldly articles is a prime sin. The man, who has developed an attitude of detachment, will keep his wealth as if he is a trustee and use if for spiritual uplift. Such a person will never feel elated at his riches nor regret if he is deprived of them.
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is reduction of desires.
In a discourse, H. H. Acharya Vijay Vikramsurishwarji, at Madras, said the Dasvaikalik Sutra, a Jain Aagama, explains five vows - non-violence, truthfulness, honesty, celibacy and detachment from worldly possessions-laying emphasis on the last.
A weak person indulges in speaking ill
of others which destroys himself.
Firstly, one should control the flow of his desires He may have many wants but he should remember the requirements of others also. No doubt, every

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WHO IS A TRUE SAINT ?
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Scriptures lay special emphasis on purity in life. The Jain Shastras, for instance, declare that a mere change of the robes giving up the workaday dress and donning the ocher hued clothes will not suffice to be termed holy. To be a real Jain Saint, there should be a change of mind and a firm decision to uphold the five grim vows in his entire life-of nonviolence, adherence to truth, non-stealing, celibacy and non-attachment.
In a discourse in Dadavadi Jain temple, Acharya Vikramsurishwarji who dwelt on the vigilence said that a person who enters the Jain monustic order should observe as cited in a parable. A wealthy person made a strange gift to his four daughters-in-law; to each one of them, he gave five grains of paddy. Treating this as 'nonsensical', the first one threw them out. The second thought them as 'prasad' and munched them. The third one preserved them in a golden box. The last one could guess that her father-in-law's act ought to have significance and sent them to her parent's farm to be sown.
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The old man called the women after five years and sought to know about the grains. The first and the second confessed what they had done. The third returned them while the fourth replied: 'I require carts to bring back the rich harvest.' The old man assigned the duty of maintaining the house clean to the first, supervision of cooking to the second, guarding the treasure to the third and handed over the estate to the last to multiply the wealth.
The Acharya said no one should emulate the first two. The third was not bad but not good. Like the fourth, a saint should observe vows faithfully and find out ways to increase his knowledge.
Instruments of success in life is Restriction through rules and regulations.
It is better to be unsuccessful following right ideals rather than succeeding with wrong ideals.
Dead yesterday, unseen tomorrow. Why worry, if today is sweet.
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PIOUS MEN NEED NOT FEAR DEATH
feathering their own nests, may have a cause to fear death. Technological advancement has not found the way to conquer this. While no one need to get distressed over death, they should certainly be afriad of their sins, wicked deeds and bad habits.
Dt. 03-03-1982 Men who have led simple and pious lives and followed the directions of spiritual masters and Bhagawan Tirthankars, have nothing to fear, for them, the exit from this world after their sojourn is like discarding old apparel and donning new ones. People feel happy when, after a weary journey, they arrive at their destination, but it is a paradox that they are sad when life is to end. Life which commences with birth has to terminate at one stage.
One who has spent his days adopting corrupt practices and led an impious life may enter lower tiers of rebirths. Everyone can easily distinguish between Good and Evil. It is one's duty to embrace what is noble, giving up what is bad.
Faith is born out of Control on Mind.
In one of his hymns, King Kumarapal of Gujarat (11th century), welcoming death, addresses his God 'I am ready to shed the mortal coil, let death visit me at any moment.' But can all people display such an attitude ?
THINK .........
Is the name not lable fixed on our Bodies ?
Whoever fears the end, is not a true Jain, said Pannyas Rajyashvijay in a discourse at Jain Aradhana Bhavan. A religious minded person will certainly be reborn where he would be able to register more rapid progress treading the path of righteousness.
Aim of life is not in earning Wealth but
Benevolence.
Those who have not fulfilled their duties, have not done good to others but have spent their lives

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HUMAN LIFE AFFORDS CHANCE
TO END REBIRTH
to get the soul freed from the bondage of karma. Celestials (Devas) cannot accept the way of renunciation, cannot conduct penance or observe any vow. They do have some extra-sensory perception, but cannot obtain omniscience called Keval Gyanam' in Jain scriptures and without this no one can attain Nirvana or Moksha (Salvation).
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Human life alone affords a chance to stop the vicious cycle of rebirths. But people slipped in materialism believe that life is to enjoy and derive pleasure. This is nothing but ignorance and folly. Life should be spent only to enable the soul to progress. Other enjoyments, comforts and luxury are temporary and perishable, whereas the bliss that one experiences after perfecting the soul is everlasting and complete.
Only through human life one can achieve Nirvana. If this is not obtained, the cycle of birth and death will continue, forcing one to suffer misery and anguish. One will have to subject oneself to anger, pride, conceit and parsimony which are sins and which inspire deeds like violence, falsehood, theft, immorality and desire to accumulate wealth.
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Satisfaction of being better than others is the end of progress.
The wise old Owl lived in an Oak; the more he saw the less he spoke, the less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that bird ?
Animals and insects are dependent and are not fully developed. In the celestial life, it is not possible
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CONCERN OF SAINTS FOR
TORMENTED SOULS
obtained only by practice of celibacy. All religions extol 'Brahmacharya.'
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Secondly, according to Jain Dasavalkalik Sutra, falsely even for amusement should be abjured. Those indulging in lies and breaking promises cannot possess saintly powers.
Saints seldom harbour ill-will towards anyone and hence they do not think of causing harm even to those who antagonise them. Their only concern is to save the tormented souls by offering their blessings. Their words, which may pour out all of a sudden, prove true whether they are boons or curses. What makes their utterances become a fait accompli is explained in scriptures.
Thirdly, the development of 'miraculous personality' by some is due to their rigorous austerities termed "penance' in general. They include fasts and cultivating indifference to the sense of taste.
To quote the Jain Shastra, such remarks acquire authority from observance of continence, refraining from speaking lies and practice of intense penance, all of which make a person really distinguished.
If all the three conditions are fulfilled, one may experience the generation of spiritual power within oneself. None should waste life to gain worldly pleasures but instead spend it to acquire virtues.
Elaborating the three essentials of a pious conduct, Pannyas Rajyashvijayji in a discourse referred to the misleading and vain argument of some that man is entitled to lead a life as he pleases, yielding to desires and hence he need not abstain from carnal gratification. Apart from these statements being unwholesome, life is not wholly for material enjoyment. Man should achieve selfdiscipline and mind-control. Spiritual bliss can be
Fill the life with so much happiness that you can live happily with others
as well as all alone.
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JAIN VIEW OF CO-EXISTENCE OF ALL LIFE Y
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Every living being aspires for prolonged life, worldly enjoyments and uninterrupted happiness. There is much in common between the human and sub-human creations in various spheres of existence. It is the Cosmic Law, according to Jain scriptures, that every being should be given the freedom to live its allotted span of life. No one is entitled to cut it short to meet one's own requirements. Destruction of life purposely is crime and its perpetrators cannot escape the retributory penalty under the Law of Karma.
Acharya Sri Vikramsurishwarji, in a discourse pointed, out that among several good habits which go to mould a person's character, one is to get up early in the morning. Every dawn represents the promise of a bright future, if a person is in search of making his life more meaningful. It is the most appropriate time for chanting hymns and learning scriptural texts by heart. If he takes a decision to do only good, it will become a fait accompli. Hence a man, who wants to realise the value of life and desires to adopt a systematic approach for success, should never lose the opportunity of cultivating the habit of rising in the early hours of the day. This period also provides him the opportunity to meditate and to meet and understand his own self, as, during the rest of the hours, he will get himself lost in the melee.
We should never pretend to know what we don't.
Man being placed on the apex of all living being endowed with the power of discrimination, it is his duty to protect the weak and the poor. Again, coexistence of all, despite natural and unnatural differences, is also a part of the Cosmic order. Jainism tells us that the soul transmigrates in accordance with its Karmas. From the primitive stage, it has to reach the highest state of emancipation (moksha) i.e., liberation from rebirths. It is necessary to live the life of minimum possible violence and seek forgiveness from those on whom pain was inflicted.
We should not feel ashamed to ask and learn even from child.
Be a pupil before you become a Teacher.

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CONCERN FOR OTHERS IS REAL INDEX
OF HIGH STATUS
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Man's concern for humanity and not the wealth he has chanced to have is the true index of his status in society.
But the tendency among most of us is to fulfil our own wishes even by destroying others if necessary. We should examine if the desires that arise in us are legitimate.
A parable on the subject refers to six friends going through a forest. They were feeling hungry and when they saw a tree with plenty of fruits they came up with diverse proposals. The first suggestion by one of them was to cut the tree from the root. The second pointed out that they were in need of only a few fruits and hence it would suffice if they lopped the main branch. The third felt that it would be better to cut the off-shoot. The fourth was of the view that they could collect the bunches of fruits without cutting the off-shoot. Another commended the idea of satisfying themselves with the ripe fruits which had fallen. The last one said that the better among the fallen fruits would be enough for their purpose.
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Man is like the first among them, who for temporary gratification, wants to uproot the tree itself without deliberating whether their need justified such drastic action.
In a discourse, Sri Pannays Rajyashvijayji said even if our desires are justifiable, we must find out whether the ways adopted to get them fulfilled are proper. A saintly man will never harm anyone to achieve what he wants.
Jain Shastras mention "Krishna Leshya" a dark patch of light surrounding the eyes of the first man representing the accumulation of 'Karmas'. The least desirous among the group will have a 'Shukla Leshya', a white light suggesting that the 'Karmas' are not many, while he has a number of virtues. Others will have blackish-green, whitish-blue, yellow (like the sun's dazzle) and yellowish-white light similar to that emitted by a lotus. To display concern for other people should be our motto.
Amongst desires and duties, whenever occation arised,
great men have always sacrificed desires.
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WHY SHOULD ONE BE CHARITABLE ?
charitable acts.
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Birth in this world and exit from it are mere 'stations in a man's journey. They represent neither a start nor an end, if one takes into account the doctrine of transmigration of souls, which all religious philosophies accept. The soul (or Atma) is indestructible and continues for ever.
The existence of soul and its successive appearance in different births has been accepted by Jainism too. Acharya Vikramsuriji said in a discoures, 'Why should people gather wealth? Why not they willingly contribute their earnings for a good purpose ? Why should not they cultivate virtues and earn the merit (Punya) when they know that the fruits of good deeds alone will accompany the souls?'
Men quarelling with one another, during the short sojourn on earth, for material benefits is thus an exercise in futility, for none - not even a monarch who has wielded enormous poweres - will carry with him any of his material acquisitions.
The Acharya observed that people spent time and money on adorning and beautifying their bodies which are perishable and wondered why they do not take steps to decorate the 'Atma' by resorting to religious practices and righteous action.
Out of ignorance and even knowing this peripatetic nature of the soul, men do not carry out pious deeds. Some refuse to part even with a little of their wealth but after their death their entire estate is enjoyed by someone else. Shastras point out the uncertainty of the hour of death and as such ask everyone to be ready to depart at any time. Death does not wait for a man to check whether he has enjoyed his life or has fulfilled all his duties. It can pluck a man's life any time. So all religions exhort us never to delay carrying out noble tasks and
Birth is an Accident,
Living is an art and Death is an Achievement.
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consecrated.
MEDITATION A MUST FOR ATTAINING SALVATION
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A devotee who is able to achieve concentration through the idol, feels the presence of God therein and expresses his joy by singing hymns, reciting verses, chanting, offering fruits. The lighting of a lamp symbolises his plea to God to make his heart illumined.'
Temples-our treasures-have kept up many social and ethical traditions alive. The bell that tolls provides not only pleasant musical sound but is believed to remove the impurities from the atmosphere. The temples as well as places of pilgrimage afford shelter. The aged, who have nothing to do but require peace of mind can spend their time quietly there. In temples there is no difference between the rich and the poor, it is indeed a meeting place of the rural and urban population. All these go to prove that a man who has no faith in religion will also honour these abodes as the repositories of social benefits.
On the occasion of the consectration of the Mannadi Jain temple, Sri Pannyas Rajyashvijay explained how the images of Tirthankaras (Jain spiritual leaders) are not only attractive but enable persons to meditate on them. It is a fact that the atmosphere in temples helps in the practice of maditation. The purity, serenity, devotional fervour and the cool climate by virtue of the water in the reservoirs have telling effect on the worshipper.
Our system of offering worship in shrines incorporates many scientific, religious and psychological principles, based on the rich experience of saintly elders, who had also prescribed certain rules while visiting these holy places.
But the temples are essentially religious centres. Meditation is a necessary ingredient to obtain salvation. To practise this meditation, an object which can be retaind in the mind forever and the devotion are the two prime requisites. It is true that an image by itself cannot become God, but to express one's devotion to God, one should visualise an object and the thing best is an idol that has been duly

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PARENTS TO BE REVERED AS GOD
Dt. 23-07-1982 Our scriptures command us to hold our parents in the highest esteem. After chanting the names of one's personal God, one should pay obeisance to one's parents and other elders, because they are to be treated and revered as God. The Shastras declare : 'May mother be God. May father be God.' To serve them is not only a social obligation or ethics but also an indispensable religious deed.
The contest was they should traverse round the world. Skandak was brisk and as he was covering the route, he could not see Ganesh anywhere. But Ganesh who was thorough with the scriptures, was intelligent enough to draw a dictum from them and circumambulated his parents thrice, because to travel round the world and to go round one's parents are both alike and so he chose the easier and quicker method. He was declared the winner by the parents Lord Shiva and Sri Parvathi. The episode conveys a message that is valid for ever.
The Shastras point out the extreme sacrifice that parents make to tend their wards, and is impossible to repay this big debt. The sons, in particular, have a greater responsibility towards parents.
In a discourse in Aradhana Bhavan, Acharya Vikramsuriji said, sons and daughters should not only love, serve and worship their parents during the latters' life-time but honour them even after their demise by following their noble ideals upholding their traditions, emulating their virtuous traits and carrying out their unfulfilled ambitions.
It is the foremost duty of children to fulfil the cherished desires of their parents. During their old age, in particular, the offspring should give all their care and attention to them.
A Jain Shastra cites a mythological story to pinpoint the magnanimous gesture of parents. Once, Skandak suggested a race between him and Ganesh (Vinayaka). The latter, being big-bodie and having a mouse as his mount, could not move fast.
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ATTRIBUTES OF A GENUINE GURU
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Reaching the Ultimate Reality is a difficult task. No doubt there are several scriptural texts and some of the statements therein may appear to be mutually contradictory. It is in this context that a person who desires to experience divinity, seeks the guidance of a preceptor. But merely because a person calls himself a Guru donning the robes of a monk, he cannot be accepted as a qualified guide. Many innocent persons are misguided by some selfstyled religious leaders.
The Shastras describe 'Achara' (purity) as the first religion. 'Achara means doing what is right, not merely discussing philosophy. It may be easy to talk about detachment and forbearance but if one fails of put these principles into practice, he is not a Guru. The determination of a true spiritual guide is not merely dependent on his intellectual superiority or his eloquent speeches or his power to impress others or to convince the atheist but on his simplicity, humility and compassion for all living beings. His chief traits are devotion and meditation as against reading or writing.
The highest knowledge cannot be obtained until one discards all desires. Acharya Vikramsurishwarji said in a discourse on 'Bhagawati
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Sutra' one of the sacred texts of Jainsim. The omniscient teachers who may belong to any caste or country will practise what they have learnt. Before propagating the gospel, the Gurus will practice the principles themselves. It is not their sermonising that generates faith in the disciples but adherence to the code of righteous conduct that makes pupils submit themselves before such eminent men. The Jain Shastras hold the view that salvation may never be achieved by mere knowledge.
Decision is the work of Intelligence; execution is the work of wisdom.
Hardships are part of Life. Tolerance is the real art of Living.
There are many who claim God as 'Mine', but there are few who surrender to Him.
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FORGIVENESS SURPASSES
ALL OTHER VIRTUES
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one who has come to kill him and not attacking the assailant with a sword. Taking revenge amounts to cowardice but bearing any atrocity or pain displays one's self-control. A real saint will never indulge in an act of retribution. For a noble man, nothing, not even heinous crime, is unpardonable, he adopts a forget and forgive attitude to everyone.
There are several virtues which can be considered divine but forgiveness surpasses all of them. As soon as a person condones the errors and defaults of his enemies, their attempts to foment rivalry and their desire to continue their vindictive acts, he becomes calm and experiences peace within. The relief that a person feels in his heart will make him realise that divinity is not in heaven but can be seen on earth itself.
Let the thoughts flow and develop, then only they would be clear and pure.
It is said that real charm of a man is not his attractive frame, fair complexion etc, but a calm face and exterior, which would win over even the most powerful foe. Bhagawan Mahavir exudes such charms when he is portrayed as blessing a vicious cobra called Chandkaushik, even when it had bit him many times. Mahavir even forgave a Goshalak who not only created hazards for him but also tried to kill him.
There is pleasure in becoming part of the Guru.
It is wrong to think of him as your own.
Simplicity is the mother of Control,
Sanctity and beattitude.
In a discourse in 'Vishranti' in Vepary Pannyas Rajyashvijayji referred to the Bhagawan's advice that real bravery of a person lies in for giving even

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MORE WILLPOWER THROUGH FASTING
Dt. 06-09-1982
Many people feel that like a car that cannot run without fuel, man cannot carry on without food. This is partly true. The soul is the master of the body and as an able master could do all the work of a servant in his absence, in the same way the soul too has the power to undertake normal activities even during the fasting period.
The strongest among man's desires is to eat. That is why almost all religions insist that a person should resort to periodic fasting to help him curb and overcome the tendency to over-eat. Once an idividual controls this habit, he will find it easier to control other desires. Thus fasting results in the cultivation of a great will-power.
Scriptures say that 'fasting is a feast of the soul', because it helps in cultivating contemplation. It is considered a mighty weapon to fight internal foes. However, before performing it as a religious duty, people are advised to consult spiritual guides. The purpose of undertaking a fast should be only to identify the soul.
But none can assert that food is not essential for the body, but the question is whether daily intake is necessary or whether a man could give it up for days together. The maximum limit of continuous fast was six months, as per Jain scriptures. This seemed to be somewhat too much but practice always leads to perfection. During fasting, one could experience the existence of the soul within the body. Fasting is an activity that brings one within the realms of spirituality.
No doubt to stretch it too far by observing fast for a long period may be harmful, but even excessive eating also harms a man.
Fasting is a Remedy without Medicine.
In a discourse on Bhagawati Sutra, Acharya Vikramsuriji said that while the word 'upavas might connote observance of a fast, it also mean 'to stay close to the soul' - Upa to come near and Vas to remain.
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REAL TEST OF MANTRA'S EFFICACY
Dt. 11-09-1982
For a simple and straightforward perosn, prayers are akin to electricity used in charging a battery. If said with sincerity and faith, there will certainly be response from the deities to whom they are addressed.
The real test of the efficacy of a hymn or mantra is whether it has transformed the person who recites is into a pious man and changed his outlook. If prayers grant us only prosperity and position in life but do not develop morality, humility and simplicity in us, their very purpose is lost. A devotee should expect his prayers to eradicate any tendency to misbehave and turn impious.
Prayers will not only mitigate the suffering of a devotee but will also help him lead a righteous life. They will serve as a moral-booster to the devotee and he will hesitate to utter falsehood. Their influence will prevent him from indulging in illegeal activities. He will not become a victim of anger or be seized by pride, jealousy or hatred. Ultimately, his life will become pure and calm.
Everyone with a religious bent of mind should cultivate the habit of reciting prayers of his choice or chant any mantra before he starts his daily routine. A person who is true to the teachings of his spiritual master, will no doubt be paying obeisance to God right through the day's activities. One should not, however, be anxious to know whether the prayers exude their miraculous potency.
'Earnest prayers will make a person godly' Sri Pannyas Rajyashvijayji said in a discourse. The Bhaktamar Stotra, composed by Acharya Mantungsuri and dedicated to the first Tirthankara Adinath, is so signficant that the Jains would not drink even water without reciting it. By praying to God, the hymn states, man would be able to get rid of his wicked instincts and traits, which he would have accumulated in the course of his innumerable births, just in the way the sun dispels darkness of night in a moment.
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Dt. 13-10-1982
'Never injure any life' is the summum bonum for righteous conduct as one of the greatest sages, who has concern for all living beings, said in his work - a guide for humanity. For him in fact, all other virtues are less important and can be listed below the principle of 'Non- killing' or Ahimsa.
world that they too can take the life of a man. Is man ready to grant this 'right' to animals? Prople should be vigilant while going about their daily routine not to cause harm to living beings to the extent possible.
A careless throwing away of a burning matchstick sometimes result in a conflagration in which many may perish, a heavy burden on an undernourished animal may cause its extinction, heaps of dirt not removed, may become the breeding place of insects which may be destroyed by man. Saint Tiruvalluvar has denounced the sacrifice of animals in the name of religion. The chapter in Tirukkural on 'Ahimsa' reflects the noble sentiments of Jainism.
Unfortunately, people destroy living beings out of carelessness while walking or undertaking any acitivity. A little precaution can certainly save so many lives - those of insects and others. It may be asked why should a person be worried about protecting these small insects since even if they are destroyed, no loss would occur to the society. The answer is that since man has no power to resurrect an inscet that is dead he has no authority to take away its life. All scriptures, more particularly the Jain shastras, stress that life is most precious.
It were a better world indeed if the world were Jain.
- Dr. Morases Bluemfield
Baltimore (USA)
It is wrong to advocate that a human being has a right to take away the life of an animal or other smaller helpless creatures. If that is so, Acharya Vikramsuriji said in his discourse, an identical argument can be advanced on behalf of the animal
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MAN CAN CONTROL HIS FEELINGS
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Man tastes both happiness and misery. Does he, for a moment, think about the factors which make him elated or depressed? Invariably his attitude and his mode of thinking are responsible for his different moods. An ignorant person may, however, feel that he cannot be freed from these experiences. But people who have gained spiritual knowledge can certrainly maintain their composure and can even turn an undesirable experience into something likeable.
It is man's inherent nature to brand certain objects or persons as good or bad and as 'to be liked' or 'to be hated.' Likes and dislikes are one's own making. On occasions he may embrace a person whom he disliked till the day before or show aversion towards one whom he held dear till recently.
Many feel that they cannot check this tendency. Dharmashastras assure a man that he has the power to control his emotions. He may feel joyous or sad, depending on how he keeps his emotions under control. Shastras remind him that the consequences of his past actions (karma) which
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have accumulated through so many rebirths and his lapses in fulfilling religious obligations (Samskar) can also be responsible for his happiness or otherwise. Sages did not care for luxurious food but ate whatever was provided and controlled their habits. What was achieved by them is also possible by present day men. How to control our feelings is outlined in the spiritual text Prashamrati by Saint Umaswatiji, Pannyas Rajyashvijayji said in a discourse here.
Devotion to religious masters, refuge in God, study of the lives of saints, knowledge of the real nature of worldly objects and realisation of the changes undergone by the soul in its transmigration, without being accompanied by anyone, will all help one achieve tranquillity.
Flattery makes one mad.
If you want to be God, see him everywhere. If Satan were your aim,
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THE FOUR EVILS MAN SHOULD ESCHEW
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The term 'Dharma' represents discipline, mental as well as physical, and is relevant to both external and internal piety. It does not mean just conducting rituals and ceremonies, offering worship and prayers, observing fasts and undertaking pilgrimage. 'Internal' Dharma is control of anger, shedding of pride, refraining from harbouring desire (greed) and getting rid of malice.
propensities within', have been named as Kashayas by Jain Thirthankars. To drive them away is a true Dharma. Any aspirant who conquers them will be entitled to regain the original nature of the soul which gets entangled in Karmas. He may or may not do owtward exercises like praying or chanting. The soul has certain attributes but under the influence of Karma, it cannot experience them. Any activity, therefore, with a desire to acquire knowledge of one's own nature is Dharma too.
A person may be inclined to be charitable but if his lure for money is not curbed it is no good. He may fast for months together but if he fails to keep himself cool, losing his temper often, he will not be considered to be possessing 'inward Dharma'. Similarly, he may pray for hours but it is deceitful, it will not help to avert re-births. Again, he may serve the poor but if he displays his ego his service will be futile.
Silence of Service and Service of Silence,
both are pleasure of Life.
It has accordingly appeared to me that a study of Indian philosophy is not complete without study of Jains' contribution to it.
Self-introspection, at every step, of outward religious practices is needed without which a religion may become 'Sick?, Acharya Vikramsuriji said in a discourse. Anger and the other three
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MAINTAINING HEALTH IS A
SOCIAL OBLIGATION
Dt. 08-11-1982
Man's body has been compared to a temple, in which God - the Soul - resides. The analogy to a shrine thus suggests many things. First, it should be kept clean by avoiding smoking and abstaining from the consumption of intoxicating drinks. In olden days temples remained closed just after sunset and opened only next sunrise. Even today this tradition is followed in many villages. A person who desires to maintain his body pure and holy should eat and drink between sunrise and sunset. 'The prime happiness of man is healthy body', says a Gujarati proverb.
A temple, even though it might have been built by an individual's money, may be considered as a public property. The human being's body should also be treated likewise and hence, to fall sick may be described a social crime. A sick person sometimes puts his family and neighbours into trouble. No doubt, not to fall ill is not wholly under one's own control. But there are so many methods by which one can avoid catching illness. A weak body affects the strength of the soul and weak soul is also
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responsible for a sick body.
Anyone who succumbs to worldly pleasures, develops deep attachment and displays excess of aversion, may fall sick quickly. Attachment disturbs the function of the heart. Aversion affects the digestive system. Once he is ill, he may be treated as a burden by and to others. Hence to maintain one's health can be termed a social obligation. According to Jain scriptures, Pannyas Rajyashvijayji said in a discourse, attachment to body is a sin but its proper maintenance is a virtue and is essential.
The world is a Mobile School. Everyone is a Teacher. There is lot to learn.
I personally believe that if only Jainism had kept its hold firmly in India, we would perhaps have had a more united India and certainly a greater India than today.
- R. K. Shanmukham Chetty
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BEING A FRIEND OF ALL IS A LOFTY IDEAL Y
Dt. 19-11-1982
Explaining the Bhavanas according to Jain scriptural literature, Acharya Vikramsuriji in a discourse at 351, Mint Street, exhorted the people not to create ill-will among fellow-beings on grounds of caste, creed, colour, status or intellectual attainments. To one wedded to Maitry Bhava, all living beings are equally lovable.
Noble thoughts which generate good manners are known as 'Bhavanas'. There are many of them, but four are considered very essential to lead a sublime life. They are : friendship (Maitry): love and adoration of others' virtues (Pramod) : compassion (Karunya) and indifference towards those who act against good advice and display disrespect to religions and ethics (Madhyastha).
A popular Sanskrit verse describes a true friend as one who rushes to the help of another in need and does not give him up when he is in difficulties. One who fails to hail every living being as his friend cannot be termed a true Jain. If one thinks over the noble sentiments behind the Maitry Bhavana, one is bound to develop and adopt lofty ideals in life and be of help to all.
Among these four, the Maitry Bhavana or friendly attitude towards every living being takes the primary position. This is based on the concept that not a single living being in the cosmos is our enemy and that even plants, trees, insects and animals are our friends.
Making a Mistake is not so grave crime than not accepting it.
As we will refrain from giving the least inconvenience to any of our intimate associate, we should conduct ourselves in such a way as to cause the least trouble to all other living beings. Similarly, as we will always like to be loved by others and allowed to lead a quiet life, we should also never disturb the peace of others and should respect their rights.
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