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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Shree Sambhavnath Deraaser Borivali
Temples formed with the inspiration of Dharmasuri Maharaj
800 Shravak, while they were heading on towards Colaba from churchgate; Dharmasuri Maharaj saw a vast campus having hundreds of simplistic villas, hospitals, school and other
buildings. A Shravak informed that it was the colony where 400-500 medium-class Parsi families were made to reside with a low rent of just RS.20 per month. They were provided all the required amenities in the campus itself. Dharmasuri Maharaj was rejoiced to find the foresight and affection of the Parsis for the people of their community, but at the same time, he too felt bad for the inattention we show towards the terrible condition of our own poor Sadharmik. An aspiration arose in his mind to implant a typical “Jain Colony" Somewhere in Mumbai to improve the condition of 400 - 500 Sadharmik families as the Parsis had done. He decided to choose this topic in the nearest discourse he delivers and impel the Shravak to utilize their wealth in the upliftment process of the needy Jains. But, interim this 2 events, he came across the painful tale of an individual who came to invite him for taking a visit to his house. Usually, Jains have certain kind of trust in their mind that if a Guru Bhagwant arrives in their residence, they get protected from the cruel sight of negativities and peace remains maintained in the family. Dharmasuri Maharaj agreed to visit his house and
questioned about its perfect location. The individual replied, "In the Sanatorium!" and he continued, “But Gurudev! Please arrive within 3-4 days itself, as after that, we will be shifted somewhere else!" Dharmasuri Maharaj was puzzled with this reply. He asked, “Why so? Don't you possess your own permanent house?” That man replied, “No Sahebji! My monthly income hardly reaches Rs. 250. We are 6 members in the family, from which, one study in the college. Say, how is it possible for me to own a house of mine? Unfortunately, even affording the monthly rent of Rs. 40 per month for this current house is a huge matter for me to worry!"
Dharmasuri Maharaj felt extremely pity for the sad condition of that person. With a wish to know, what measures he might take ahead, he put up the final question of their conversation, "So gentleman! Where have you planned to go from here?" The man answered, “In some another sanatorium like this! We are trying to book a rent house elsewhere and if it's confirmed, we will shift there after 3-4 days. Sahebji, from the last 12 months, we are borrowing this and many more such hardships incessantly and god knows, when he will free us from this life of an infernal!"
This last words of that individual melted Dharmasuri Maharaj's heart. His desire of launching a "Jain Colony' got strengthen by this and in the nearest discourse; he gave a stirring presentation based on the struggles and dilemma of