Way of Life Part 4

SR No.: 006516
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 430
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 17 MB

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THE WAY OF LIFE
The really enlightened people are those who possess an actual knowledge of the path of salvation; who have mastered clearly and perfectly the Nischaya Naya (understanding the inner nature of an object; not depending upon exceptions) and the Vyavahar Naya (understanding the external nature of an object making use of exceptions) and who have the capacity to explain them to others; who know the Utsargmarg (the way of abandonment); and the Upavadmarg (the strictly right way): who have mastered perfectly the Nayavad and the Syadvad and who can explain them to others clearly; and who can deliver discourses after understanding the psychology and the intellectual level of their congregations. Those who possess these virtues are really enlightened people.
When you get an opportunity of meeting such great men, you must render heartfelt service to them. Pethad Shah, the Chief Minister of Mandavgad rendered true service to Acharyashri Dharmaghoshasooriji. That is why he could adore and disseminate the Dharma in an excellent manner.
THE DISSEMINATION OF DHARMA BY PETHAD SHAH
For some years after taking the vow of parigraha parimana vrat with samyaktva (righteousness) Pethad Shah was in financial difficulties but after he went to Mandavgad, his fortune began to smile upon him. One day, he was appointed the Chief Minister of Mandavgad. There appeared a great improvement in his life economically, socially and in respect of his family life. There was a great improvement even in the spiritual aspect of his life. He continued his contacts with Acharyashri Dharmaghoshasooriji. He kept rendering service and devotion to the Gurudev. He was always getting inspiration and encouragement from the Gurudev. On account of this reason, the spiritual propensity in him kept putting forth fresh and tender leaves. It continued to develop to a greater and greater level of excellence. Do you know how many great things he did in his life? - He got built seventy-six new Jin temples in various towns
and cities.