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The Jains through Time
The Saint who Personifies Wellbeing for All
Upadhyaya Shri Amar Muniji Maharaj
blessed by their presence, but all means of expression fall short of fully describing their divine grace. Such radiant beings are not bound by any limitations, and like a lamp upon being lit, they shed their luminescence all around.
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That great sage, the revered Upadhyaya Shri Amar Muniji Maharaj, the embodiment of the consciousness of his time, is such a personality and it often seems that even after having spoken at length about him, so much is still left unsaid. The character of this visionary of Veerayatan was a rainbow of many a distinctive hue. He was graced with an all-penetrating yet ever-peaceful look, a logical and precise mind, a truth-seeking temperament, an imperturbable resolve in the face of adversity, total dedication to attaining inner purity and a vision that gave a much deeper meaning to a concept like 'religious tolerance'. He had a face that constantly radiated contentment and good cheer, and possessed an eagerness to progress on the path of duty with the well-being of all creatures at heart. One is enchanted at every turn by the beauty of these his inner qualities.
There are few personalities in this world whose impact is so universal, and whose greatness is such, that they defy all definition. The nature of their charisma cannot be encompassed in mere metaphors or other figures of speech. Neither intellect nor imagination can fully grasp their super- splendid spiritual being, nor can words ever truly express their worth. An entire age is
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| SR No. | 006591 |
| Book Title | Jains Through Time |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Shilapi Sadhvi |
| Publisher | Veerayatan |
| Publication Year | |
| Total Pages | 282 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 16 MB |