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THE WAVE OF BLISS
Smt. Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, interacted with him periodically for over two decades through personal meetings as well as exchange of letters. She respected him for his sublime vision and regarded his blessings as 'always a source of strength, support and comfort.'
Morarji Desai, former Prime Minister of India and a person committed to non-violence and vegetarianism holds Gurudev in great regard and has exchanged views with him from time to time. He inaugurated the Vegetarian Society (Reverence for Life) of Bombay in Novermber 1983 and observed that "There is a false assumption prevailing that non-vegetarians are physically superior to those who do not eat flesh. He cited the horse, elephant, bull, hippo and cow as examples of tremendous physical power and stamina.'
The late Jay Prakash Narayan, the great Sarvodaya Leader was deeply impressed by Gurudev Chitrabhanu's most persuasive eloquence in favour of non-violence in thought, action and deed.
Already as a Muni, Gurudev Chitrabhanu's popularity had soared high among his followers and the Indian public by virtue of his profound knowledge, powerful oratory and convincing appeal. Scores of political and social leaders among them Ravi Shankar Maharaj, Rukmini Arundale, K.M. Munshi, S.K. Patil and others participated prominently in the congregations held to hear him preach.
Both as a Muni and after renunciation of monkhood as a Guru, Chitrabhanu has continued to serve the cause of mankind and humanitarian philosophy and way of life with fervour, dedication, faith, sincerity and strong
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| SR No. | 006988 |
| Book Title | Wave of Bliss |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | N P Jain |
| Publisher | Jain Meditation International Centre |
| Publication Year | |
| Total Pages | 106 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 24 MB |