Jains Through Time

SR No.: 006591
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shilapi Sadhvi
Publisher: Veerayatan
Total Pages: 282
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 16 MB

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The Jains through Time
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Sadhvishri's were inspired by that model of The number of supporters slowly increased austerity, Tapomurti Shri Rambha Kunwarji as the consequences of one inspired Maharaj and the compassionate Gurumata
individual connecting with another spread Sumati Kunwarji Maharaj. Sadhvishri's
out like the ripples in a pond. The doors of dedicated efforts were crowned with success and gave back to this holy spot its
co-operation opened up one after the other. reputation as the 'home of ahimsa'.
Every day a new chapter was added to the
Veerayatan story. It seemed as if Time itself Gradually devout followers began to be stood still for a while to marvel at attracted to the restored glory of the land Veerayatan's progress before ticking on. and many of them started to arrive at this Every brick used in the construction hallowed spot. The Mayor of Agra, Shri Lala
seemed to cry out, "What am I doing here Kalyandasji, was a true devotee of Pujya
in this jungle?" Sadhvishri's silent answer Gurudev and an industrious voluntary worker. When he was on his way to visit
would be, “Rise up and raise the walls, the Sadhvishri, Dadaguru Shri Prithvi
answer will come of its own accord.” Her Chandraji Maharaj said to him, "Speak your selfless devotion and sacrifice was such that mind, but do as Sadhvishri says." Shri even in their infancy Veerayatan's activities Nanhe Babu of Agra, Calcutta's Shri began to raise paeans of praise in faraway Naginbhai Shah and Chhotubhai Gandhi, places. Another chaturmas took place at together with Jaipur's Shri Sagarmalji Daga
Bhavanipur in Calcutta, in 1977. Veerayatan's have all remained single-minded devotees of
supporters and admirers published a Pujya Gurudev. They had always been conscientious supporters of the institution;
souvenir of Veerayatan to commemorate the they now became leading figures in the hosting of the chaturmas. progress of Veerayatan.