________________ world. Naprotiharekaniska him. "Brother, why do you want to leave your kingdom with all the honour and glory attached to it and instead hide yourself in the obscurity of the forest?" Lifting his eyes which gleamed with fulfilnient, to the sky, Bhagwan Mahavir answered: "He whose kingdom stretches beyond the sky, how can he pass his time in the dust? He who would rule over himself spiritually, how can he rule over others physically?". From what divine depths come these words of wisdom! They rise up from a soul which is free of all illusions and attachments. When the bee has found the fragrant flower, it no longer wanders around, but is completely absorbed in sipping honey. This absorption, this oneness with the soul is supreme happiness. It is the purpose of our life, our raison d'etre. Bhagwan Mahavir has shown us three means to attain the ultimate aim of achieving this state of salvation-Vision, Knowledge and Character. Each of these three is important and the lack of any one, would cause a breakdown in our journey. It is, therefore, my wish today that all of you succeed in acquiring these three gems.
