Book Title: Awakening
Author(s): Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation

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________________ Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra www.kobatirth.org Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir 52 The enlightened man gave him refreshments and food; and when he returned home, he sent his son to accompany him upto his house, so that he might reach his house safely. His efforts having thus failed, he gave up his anger permanently. He became ennobled under the influence of the enlightened man's patience, forbearance and forgiveness just as a piece of iron becomes gold by the touch of the philosopher's stone (Parasmani). A similar incident took place in the life of Galib. Amimuddin, a famous poet wrote a book condemning Galib. Having read it, someone asked Galib. “ Sir, have you not written any reply to this book ?" Galib replied : “ If a donkey kicks you, would you also kick the donkey,?" One who can practise and make others realize the value of patience is able, noble, stable and courageous. " T at HOTH " Kshama veerasya bhushanam (Forgiveness is an ornament to a hero) Patience enhances the glory of a heroic man; not of a coward. Only when you live in the midst of society and worldly life, your virtues are tested like gold on the touchstone. When you are living in solitude, in a cave, there is no opportunity for you to show your anger; For Private And Personal Use Only

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