Mahavir Darshan

SR No.: 032313
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Pratap J Tolia
Publisher: Vardhaman Bharati International Foundation
Total Pages: 28
Language: Hindi, English
Classification: Book_Devnagari & Book_English
File Size: 4 MB

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stays aloof from the water and slush in which it is born, so has the true seeker to keep away from worldly pleasures and attractions.
In this detatched state, Mahavir sees various incidents and changes taking place in his life : daughter Priyadarshana is born to him, but his parents leave him on their eternal voyage. These gains or losses, however, do not stop his philosophical deliberations, he ponders on his life's aim and as if in answer to these deliberations there arises within him a voice. The voice has a plea, a call, an invitation: "JE EGAM JANAI, SE SAVVAM JANAI". He who knows the soul, knows all. "Come, recognise and realise yourself". And his mental turmoil increases because he wants to answer this voice, he wishes to find his true self for ever.......... But no, the atmosphere of Vaishali's Royal Palace is not the right one for this search......
....... The only way out was the total renunciation of all attachments. So Mahavir waited for the right opportunity when he could follow his chosen path, which incidentally, was meant for the brave.
"Bryd Ster der Tatt?"
(Song) "APOORVA AVSAR AISA AYEGA KABHI ?" ....... The day finally dawned when he could break away from all bonds and start on the difficult path of Bhagwati Diksha (or initiation into monkhood). Mahavir embarked on the task of finding his true self, only after consultation with all concerned, with their permission and blessings, for he did not believe in escapism..........
.... On this auspicious day, to Mahavir's three-sided knowledge, was added a fourth dimension, the "MANAHPARYAVAJNANA" (4: 51) So on he went in search of the fifth knowledge of Keval Jnana (CA ) and the fifth and ultimate position of Siddhahood.
The road was unknown, and limitless, he was alone, unaccompanied..... His departure was heart-rending moment for his wife Yashoda, daughter Priyadarshana and brother Nandivardhana. Watching him disappear among the bushes of the Gnatkhandavana, a desperate cry rose from them:
" rau facut as I II"
(Shloka:Couplet) "TVAYA VINA VEER, KATHAM VRAJAMO?" "O Veer! How can we now return to a house bereft of your presence and voice ? O brother! who will now accompany us in life's different phases ? Who will we dine and talk with ?"
But Mahavir, the Nirgranth, the unattached, has already left, having vowed at the very first step not to care for his body, nor protect himself from the troubles given by God, men or devil, nor even allow the mind to be upset by anger till such a time as he attained the ultimate - kevala Jnana .....