Tulsi Prajna 1992 07

SR No.: 524571
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Parmeshwar Solanki
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year: 1992
Total Pages: 154
Language: Hindi
Classification: Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India
File Size: 8 MB

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THE GREAT PILGRIM ACHARYASHREE TULSI*
Acharyashree's foot-journey is a pilgrimage undertaken to bring about an awakening in the common people. Lord Mahavir, Lord Buddha and Adiacharya Shankar-all ignited the flame of religion by going on foot from place to place. Whatever Acharyashree has been able to accomplish is also largely due to his travelling.
In the course of his travels, he has seen much, heard much and understood much. He has received much and also given a good deal. He has endured a lot and talked much. He who does not know about his foot-journeys, cannot fully appreciate his philosophy of life.
Acharyashree generally covers 13-14 miles per day, sometimes 20-22 miles. During his journey from Calcutta to Rajsamand, he
20-22 miles on some days. At times he is obliged to cover longer distances to meet a deadline at the shravakas' request. Acharyashree undertook long journeys in Khandesh. Not only has he kept his own word but also tried to redeem his workers' undertakings. Here is the reason for longer daily journeys in Acharyashree's own words: "Mishrimalji Surana said, we have announced your programme on the occasion of Ramnaumi in Aurangabad,” so it was necessary to reach there in time. Therefore,
er journeys were undertaken. On two days we covered 19 miles each. We walked 11-12 miles at a stretch."
Acharyashree's journeys do not inspire people to move only in one direction, rather they shed some light on every aspect of living. Strife and frustration are two cankers that eat away the substance of life. Acharyashree has helped numerous individuals and families 10 come out of their grip.
It happened at Bari Ravalia (2.6.60). Acharyashree visited Shobhalal's mother's paternal home. There, 14 year-old boy handed over a letter to Acharyashree. When Acharyashree asked what it was, he said. "It contains a request, I wish you would kindly settle the dispute going on between my maternal grand father Gerilalji and the Village-folk. Acharyashree asked him who, in his opinion, was to blame'. The boy replied, "My grandfather, to be sure !" Acharyashree remonstrated with his grandfather. That very night, by 2 A.M. the dispute was settled. Thanks to Acharyashree's inspi