Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

SR No.: 007775
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust
Total Pages: 113
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 15 MB

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forest. Although it's not possible for us to do anything for it at present, we must surely try to shift the idols in the safest location anywhere in our country. 'Safest', especially for the reason that if the idols end up in the wrong hands, it would definitely result in the further deterioration and the entire efforts taken by everyone present here shall be futile."
The Shravak, accompanying him were the residents of Himmatnagar. They requested Dharmasuri Maharaj to shift those 5 idols to their town. Dharmasuri Maharaj liked this proposal as he had to himself visit Himmatnagar in a very shorter period of time at the end of the on-going Sangh. He gave a 'green signal to them and returned back to their tents before the sunset. Nocturnally, he convoked the organizers again and they collectively planned for the arrangements of the following day. Dharmasuri Maharaj strictly instructed the organizers, not to leak this information anywhere between the pilgrimages or the villagers!!
In the Early morning next day, the idols were transferred successfully to Himmatnagar and were placed in a room of the already - existing main temple of the town. After some days, the Sangh reached Himmatnagar and instantly after the arrival discourse, Dharmasuri Maharaj visited the room for worshipping and along with that, acquiring the smallest of the details related to the idols available in the inscription engraved in the plate at the bottom.
After the investigation, he came to know that only 2 of the 5 idols were having readable inscription and it stated that the idols were around 500 and 600 years ago respectively. Dharmasuri Maharaj instructed to make the required arrangements of the idols and left for executing his further responsibilities waiting for him in Ahmedabad.
This, I believe, is an adventurous incident. Some Adivasi was arriving at the spot and taking about the existence of the Jain temple in the dense forest, Dharmasuri Maharaj showing the will to approach the jungle by keeping a trust on the Adivasi. After reaching there they genuinely find an ancient temple and idols in the mid-forest and transfer them to Himmatnagar. And the main point...that they perform all these activities without even letting the pilgrims know, what is happening! The creatures who are fond of such adventures would love to do it, but he was a Sadhu, not an adventurer and hence it was a risky task for him more than an enrapturing experience! Still, if he did that, it proves that his devotion towards the Arihant Bhagwaan was more superior to his comforts and precautions of protecting his life! If he would not have shown the determination of approaching the forest, it's doubtful to say whether we would have received those 5 ancient idols or not! Just for information, that those idols are still placed in the same room of the temple even today!