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tion), the all-pervading law of which nobody can escape. Similarly, whereas most literary vearsions only underline the fact that when Sreyamsa poured the juice into the Lord's hands, not even a drop fell down, the Acarya repeated this twice and explained that the Lord possessed a special labdhi which conferred this him power, viz. the Pravacanasaroddhara commentary, part 2. p. 43 1b).
Finally, two developments of an apparently more general type were placed at the beginning and the end of the sermon. The first one dealt with the definition of a kalyank bhumi as Hastinapur is. This theme was tackled again in the end when the Acarya explained that Hastinapur is the only right place to accomplish the parana (as compared to Palitana) and offers all facilities to do so. The second development, as expected, was a India is a land of ancient spiritual heritage. emancipation of the Soul from the mundane rather insisting praise of dana which should Many eminent thinkers and philosophers of earthly clutches worldliness of and who have the first rank in the layman's dharma. In different faiths and religions have shown us stands as a spiritual saviour of the afflicted this part, the audience was often directly the way of elevation of Soul and higher values aggrieved and downtrodden human beings. called out and a simulated dialogue took of life for the uplift of the humanity. Religion is More than being a religious saint he place when the Acraya explained that when the sheet anchor of the Soul and the only commended a crusade for the elimination of monks receive gifts they lower their hands, refuge of mankind. The essence of religion is socio-economic evils and ills rampant in the instead of keeping them raised as they the perfection of Soul which leads to real present day society. He said once in his usually do in order to lift those who come spiritual progress. Jainism is one such discourse "I am not a Jain, Hindu, Muslim, close to them.
religion which wages classless war against Buddha or Vaishya but a simple humble Thus we see how traditional Jaina worldliness and elevates the Soul from the pilgrim in search of God". He was a saint who legendary material, popular religious shackles of Karma to attain absolute salvation. never expected name and fame for himself. elements and personal invention were
It is a universal religion in its true perspective There are so many monuments i.e. Jain combined and balanced to teach an inspire with no barriers of caste, creed or community Gurukuls, Mahavir Vidyalayas, Saraswati the audience.
but preaches Truth incarnate non-violence in Mandirs, Hospitals Schools, Colleges and I wish to express my thanks to the Shree eternity and non-possession in toto.
Udyog Gruhas in various states of India Atma Vallabh Smarak Shikshan Nidhi and its In this Thermo Nuclear age where the
testifying his inner crave for the uplift of have organisers who kindly invited me to send a
nots and downtrodden in society. He was a instruments of war far out pace the instrucontribution to the Smarika' published under
sage, a devout Guru, a great Philosopher, an ments of peace, the teachings and sermons of
eminent scholar, a spiritual leader, social their auspices, and wish all success to this Jain sages the last best hope for the survival academic and religious institution.
reformer, and a humble servant of humanity. of mankind. To be frank in this war torn world
express my deep sense of reverance and of today the principlesof Jainism are the only
admiration for Puiya Yug-drasta. Acharya saving grace and saviour of afflicted
Shree Vallabhsuriswarji May Shajhan Dev 32, rue des Bruyeres humanity. Here is one such Holy Acharya 92310 SEVRES saint Acharya Shree Vallabh Suriswar ji
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