Aspirants Guide

Author(s): Atmanandji Maharaj
Publisher: Shrimad Rajchandra Sadhna Kendra Koba

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ASPIRANT'S GUIDE Jaichand told the Maharaja, "I do not believe in disputation but I arranged this dialogue on the scriptures (Shastras) only to save the prestige of the state. I do not need any certificate of honor. If you are really pleased with me, please relieve me two hours earlier from my duties to the state. This will enable me to devote more time to my spiritual progress and study of authentic scriptures (Shastras), so that I can make my life more meaningful."
He was a real Pundit. His detachment and indulgence in self- study prove that he was a man of great spiritual heights. Let us give honor to this great man Shri Jaichand Chhavda ! (2) In 18th century, Pundit Shri Ramnath, after finishing his studies in Logic and Philosophy settled near the town called Navadwip in the state of Bengal, India. He taught students religion and literature. He did not accept any salary or other benefits from the stale. One day his wise toid him that she had no wheat flour to make bread (Chapatis). He replied, "Cook whatever is available in the house." She cooked rice and boiled tamarind leaves. He praised how delicious the meal was.
Maharaja Shivachandra of Krishnanagar had heard about this great Pundit and his economic condition; and had invited him to the palace. But Punditji never visited. At last the king visited him and inquired, "Punditji, do you have any inconvenience ? Is there any way I can be helpful to you or your family or deliver household goods ?"
Pundit answered, "As far as my household goods are concerned, inquire with my wife !"
The king went in the house, bowed to the lady and inquired the same way adding he will consider himself lucky to supplement any need. The lady in a very dignified way indicated, that their needs were more or less met with. The king bowed to this detached personality of the lady and left. The next day he sent various items to the family but they returned everything except provision for three days. The king and the citizens worshiped the couple in their hearts. (3)In the year 1927, at a farewell function at Kashi University, the professor of Logic inquired of all graduating students, "What is the aim of your life ?"
Someone wanted to become a Judge, someone else a 64
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