Atmatatva Vichar Or Philosophy Of Soul

SR No.: 023322
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Vijaylakshmansuri, Ghanshyam Joshi, Kirtivijay Gani
Publisher: Mohanlal D Mehta
Publication Year: 1963
Total Pages: 568
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 39 MB

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PHILOSOPHY OF SOUL
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sacred bath to be accomplished by the twelfth Indra is not complete. Realizing the trembling of the mountain Meru and the Jambu Island and the agitation in Lavan Ocean, Saudharmendra reflected: What is all this!" He was a bit angry as to who could be creating such disturbance at the time of such auspicious occasion. He applied his divine knowledge and blushed to realise the right cause. He knew, "The Lord himself had pressed his toe to convince him about his powers. Indeed Lord's power is unparalleled. He could perceive my doubts, and in order to clarify my doubt only he has done so". Thus he began to repent casting off his doubt and anger. He sought apology of the Lord by falling in his holy feet, and everything was calm and quiet.
We would refer to the non-Jains who resort to dry reasoning in this connection. Persons like Shri Dayanand Saraswati argue that on pressing the toe the Lord could shake the mountain Meru, and therefore, the entire world might be trembling extremely when the Lord walked. He might certainly fall in the valleys or ditches on the earth. But such persons seem to be devoid of common The famous wrestler Rammurti could stop a motor car. He possessed the strength equivalent to 30 H.P., as the motor cars also possess the motive power of 30 H.P. He could also maintain an elephant on his chest and still no pits were dug on the earth when he walked. When a man walks he walks with the weight of his body but when he demonstrates his strength he applies the power of his soul.
sense.
A match box can be concealed in a heap of cotton, but a single match stick when ignited can consume tons of cotton; therefore, when power is applied, we only know its real significance.
COMPLETION OF SACRED BATH CEREMONY
When the twelfth Indra finishes the sacred bath ceremony all other Indras in turn perform the sacred bath ceremony beginning with second Indra. Lastly, Ishanendra seated the Lord in his lap and Saudharmendra performed the sacred bath ceremony in full pomp and dignity. On this occasion the Gods are so much mirthful that they hardly care for the heavenly joy.
Thereafter Lord Mahavir is returned to his birth-place, placed by the side of his mother and the Gods returned to their respective places.