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The Life Story of Gurudev
He excelled in self-realization, self-control, and the pursuit of liberation. These qualities were naturally ingrained in him. He also studied Sanskrit. He taught many seekers and monks, while also striving to learn himself. As a result, after mastering Sanskrit, he read countless scriptures. He lived as the shadow of the revered Gurudev until the end of his life. He served in the Guru-kula for 24 years, performing selfless service. In VS 2047, on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Ashadh, he passed away due to the inevitable cycle of time. He was overcome with grief at the assembly of the virtuous. The separation from his Guru was not easy for him. He sought solace in the presence of the ascetic emperor, revered Shri Rajatilkasuriji Maharaj, and his elder Guru-bandhu, the Gachchhadhipati, revered Shri Vijay Mahodya Suriji Maharaj. He consoled himself by relying on the discourses of revered Gurudev in his grief. He often read the same book repeatedly. It was as if he found his lost Gurudev in the pages of those books. This became his daily routine. As soon as the first rays of light appeared, he would pick up a discourse book, and at the last rays of the evening, he would put it aside. He probably read more than anyone else!
Revered Gurudev entrusted the responsibility of many administrative tasks to his son-monk. Revered Muni Shri Kirti Yashvijayji Maharaj now also delivered daily discourses. He sat in the esteemed assembly of revered Gurudev and participated in administrative matters. In the assemblies opposing the convention, revered Gurudev entrusted him with the responsibility of delivering discourses as his representative. Revered Muni Shri Gunayashvijayji Maharaj was the protector of his son-monk. He cared for him. He also ensured his son-monk's involvement in administrative service by completing his tasks when necessary. The grace of revered Gurudev flowed continuously upon these two father-son monks like a river of blessings.
Seeing his competence, in the year VS 2050, the community's elder ascetic emperor, revered Shri Vijay Rajatilkasuriji Maharaj, and the Gachchhadhipati, revered Shri Vijay Mahodya Suriji Maharaj, adorned him with the title of Ganipada in Surat. Both devotees, who were dear to revered Bapuji Maharaj, ascended to the Ganipada in Surat, just like revered Bapuji Maharaj. The Guru-bhakts celebrated a grand festival of Jin-bhakti at that time.
Under the scholarly guidance of the father-son duo, the Shri Sangh of their ancestral home, Shri Bhorol Tirth, obtained the blessings and guidance of revered Gurudev and undertook the magnificent renovation of the Tirth's Jinalaya. Twenty-four Jinalayas were built. The consecration was also decided in VS 2051, as per the instructions given by revered Gurudev.| SR No. | 002562 |
| Book Title | Agam 25 Prakirnak 02 Atur Pratyakhyan Sutra |
| Original Sutra Author | Veerbhadra Gani |
| Author | Kirtiyashsuri |
| Publisher | Sanmarg Prakashan |
| Publication Year | 2010 |
| Total Pages | 400 |
| Language | Prakrit, Sanskrit, Gujarati |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari, Agam, Canon, F000, & F020 |
| File Size | 11 MB |