Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 5

SR No.: 008006
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication
Publication Year: 1989
Total Pages: 616
Language: English, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_English, Biography, History, & Religion
File Size: 14 MB

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52 It is the belief of Jaina Canonical writers that these labdhis are acquired quite naturally without any desire or any effort by strictly observing jg af Suddha Caritra, blameless Right Conduct only for the welfare of one's soul without longing for pleasures of this world or of the next, by puritication of the inclinations of the mind, speech and body, and by purification of the Soul by severe austerities.
Those who have acquired these labdhis, do not make use of them either for their benefit or happiness. They make use of these powers chiefly for the benefit of others or for the welfare of the community.
Ganadhara Mahārāja Indiabhūti Gautama had a large majority of these labdhis during the latter portion of his life, after his association with śramana Bhagavān Mahāvira.
Although Ganadhara Bhagavān Indrabhūtı Gaulama had extensive knowledge of many Šāstras and possessed many wonderful f5 Labdhis,--Natural acquisitions,-he was greatly devoted to Sramana Bhagavān Mahāvīra. His love for his Guru was unique, and he was always prepared to act in accordance with his orders. He was never engaged in any important undertaking without the consent of śramana Bhagavān Mahāvīra. He invariably, immediately, and joyfully executed whatever orders were given and no matter at what - ever tinie these orders were given He not only did not have the slightest idea in the remotest corner of his Soul, that the execution of the orders of Siamana Bhagaván Mahāyira would, in any way, he detrimental to his exalted position, but he used to make himself sure by repeated questioning to Sraniana Bhagavān Mahāvīra whether the explanation acquired by him. self about the nature of objects was strictly in accordance with the usage of the canonical knowledge or not. He never had the slightest idea in his mind that whatever he knew was quite appropriate and that there was 110 need for having an explanation from the Venerable Ascetic. He was never proud of his knowledge.