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PRAISE OF BHAGAVAN MAHAVIR BY GOSHALAK §
xe In order to attract Sakdalputra, Goshalak appreciating Bhagavan ‘
Mahavir says—
(1) Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir is a great protector (Maha Gope).
The ignorant human beings are moving about in the world like animals.
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He brings them onthereal spiritual path. He, holding the rod of spirituality
{?) in his hand, protects them from other beasts viz. wrongfaith etc.
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(2) Bhagavan Mahavir is a great inspirer (Maha Sarthvah). He helps the
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travellers who wish to cross the jungle ofmundane world. He guides them to
$} move ahead onthesafe spiritual path till they reach salvation.
1 (3) Bhagavan Mahavir is a great sailor (Maha Niryamak). Helifts the
people drawning in the mundane world, carries them in the ship of
“¢ spirituality and drives them to the abodeofliberated souls at the other bank.
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4 (4) Bhagavan Mahavir is a great outer of spirituality (Maha
Dharmakathi). He feels compassion at those living beings who have discarded
®) the proper path and propagates for them the faith based on truth andjustice.
—Upasak-dasha, Ch. 7, Sutra 197-200
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