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I am the Soul
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commentator Tarulataji is not a mere orator offering dry spiritual fare. She knows her poetic dice very well. That is why she has made spirituality so interesting before presenting it. So that the sweetness of poetry is forthcoming and we can accept it. Veetaraag has been very well blended with Shabdaraag (the word-play) as a result the treatise is also an ornament.
Look, Tarulataji says: "The joy of atma is such a kalpavriksha - wish tree - which never enters fall. It is always in spring. It is always in full bloom." The poetic words seem as sweet as the forest berries. She has become adept at it.
Finally, I wish to close here with just one question. How many are eligible to use this treatise which is a gem of chaitanya? These days, when there is a custom growing for light disco discourses, how many swans can be found who appreciate these philosophical gems? How can the humanity, which is now used to the eating spicy savouries, relish such rasagullas?
Eligibility is a must for this treatise. There are of course, heightened mumukshu feelings these days, so there are bound to be some eligible ones. Nevertheless, by the law of 'bahuratna vasundhara' - the earth has many gems, as the eligible persons appear this gem of treatise will eventually be of great use.
Today is the age where imitation and nickel-plated jewellery sells more and those in search of genuine gold jewellery are bound to suffer. However, those who appreciate gold will certainly recognise the Adhyatmasar. That is also my earnest desire...
I take great pleasure in expressing total satisfaction over the great treatise 'I am the Soul'. If I were to write a critical appraisal, that would itself run into another large treatise. With this fear I stop here...
May Tarulataji always be victorious.
Anand Mangalam.
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| SR No. | 006790 |
| Book Title | I am The Soul Part 01 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Tarulatabai Mahasati |
| Publisher | Shri Gujarati Shwetambar Sthanakwasi Jain Association |
| Publication Year | |
| Total Pages | 468 |
| Language | English, Hindi |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 19 MB |