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Incredible devotion of disciple Inimitable generosity of Gurudev...
It was the time to solemnize for the residents of Navroji lane, Ghatkopar as their longing of years was finally indicating the possibility of gaining existence. Yes, the dignity's foresight which had been the foundation in the implantation of numerous religious places throughout Mumbai had reached Ghatkopar as well and the proposal related to the formation of a Jain Temple in that area was passed out. The ever incrementing population of Jain community had boosted the desire in Dharmasuri Maharaj's mind to bring up the touch of divinity in that region too. But those weren't the days when the general public was as wealthy and habituated towards donation of high funds as it happens at present. My great grand Gurudev use to tell us that Dharmasuri Maharaj accompanied by one of his disciple use to take the tarapani, dando and vasakshep in his hand and would make the visit of each and every house of Jain laymen of Navroji Lane. Visiting the houses, he would inspire them to contribute the best of amount they could do depending on their potential for the development of the temple!
Opine, how much effort he might have taken, throughout the day, roaming from one house to the other in the entire Navroji lane, just for the betterment of the public residing there! He was having no self-objective what so ever behind doing this all, and still if he was making an elbow grease, it's my belief that the immaculate Feeling of serving the Jain community was flowing in every vein of his body! Anyways, the temple, proposed to be constructed wasn't a talk of hundreds or thousands, that would get satisfied just wandering from one place to another and also at the same time, Dharmasuri Maharaj wasn't ready to celebrate this auspicious occasion in a simplistic manner! The arrival of Arihant Bhagwaan in a particular region in an inimitable event, as it becomes the cardinal cause of its upliftment and prosperity. Dharmasuri Maharaj made the common people utilize the best of their capabilities and now, it was the responsibility of the wealthy and capable laymen to take their part in the play and shower the donation required! On a good
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| SR No. | 007775 |
| Book Title | Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Prashamratnavijay |
| Publisher | Dharmkrupa Trust |
| Publication Year | |
| Total Pages | 113 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 15 MB |