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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsun Gyanmandir
Austerity and Spiritual Practice
Bhagwan Mahatir m Shukla Meditation
The path of spiritual discipline is not a bed of roses. It is strewn with thorns. While walking on the path, one has to face countless ordeals and difficulties. Innumerable ordeals, challenges and obstacles surfaced during the spiritual practice of Mahavira. With his inner spiritual strength he stood like a rock against such situations, enduring them with perfect equanimity.
He manifested love against anger and affection against hatred. The stream of friendship and compassion was constantly flowing from his heart towards those who caused him pain and wished ill of him. . His meditation remained undisturbed whatever the surrounding - be it deserted temple or a cremation ground - and whatever the weather condition - be it the biting cold or the scorching sun. While meditating in the standing posture, he remained 50 still and motionless that the bullocks would mistake him for a post and rub their Hanks against his body. Gods, demons, humans and animals tried unsuccessfully to disturb him, but Mahavira remained peaceful and equanimous against the challenges. He had no attachment for friends, nor had he hatred for foes. In his eyes all were
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