Jain Studies and Science

SR No.: 006923
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Mahaveer Raj Gelada
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 272
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 6 MB

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250 / JAIN STUDIES AND SCIENCE
86TH BIRTHDAY OF ACHARYA MAHAPRAGYA A GREAT MEETING ON A GREAT DAY
4TH JULY, 2005 Hundreds of people were waiting with excitement. The President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was about to come to visit their guru, Acharya Mahapragya. Inside the hall where Acharyashree was waiting for him, there was a little flurr of activities. Acharyashree and the President seemed to share something more than just respect for each other. Acharya Mahapragya genuinely appreciated the qualities of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Later he says "I am happy that I am seeing the Rashtrapatiji as a true human being whose value is not derived from any post or power. Therefore, we expect that since he is not a politician but a scientist he will go to the depth of the problem and find its solution."
The appointed time arrived. The President's car drew in. As the President walked into the hall, he greeted Acharya Mahapragya on his birthday asking him which year was he entering?
Acharyashree: 86th year.
The President: So much penance, such hard work and at this age, truly amazing!
Monks: Acharyashree has walked 4513 km. to reach Delhi.
President expressed wonder on hearing this and asked the young monks if they had also walked with him. He also asked them how they enjoyed their walk. They said they had enjoyed it very much.
The President: Acharyaji, when you walk, your perspiration is not droplets of sweat, but each one of them is a weapon of non-violence, against violence. This new weapon for non-violence will release a new flow of faith in the people.
Acharyashree: The contemporary age needs this.
The President: On this great day I have penned some of my thoughts and brought them. Acharya Mahapragya and President then sat down for a private tête-à-tête. The President commented on the picture of Acharya Tulsi with Acharya Mahapragya. This picture showed Acharya Tulsi embracing Acharya Mahapragya. Acharya Mahapragya told the President that this was his Guru, Acharya Tulsi. The President liked the picture very much.