Beyond Doubt

Author(s): Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation

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die and when to take birth again. You never came in this world as you desired and no one will consider your opinion as to when you desire to die. No one will also take your permission to bury your body or burn it.
"Era i sisi Archisit Fremantl faa ya Tata Sot ait Fremt 11"
We came in this world and shall leave this world for next, reagrdless of auspicious or unauspicious time. We will be respected only if we stay like guests in the hosts house; problems arise only when we try to become the masters and owners of that house.
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Seth Mafatlal had incurred a lot of debt and hence wanted to commit suicide. He went to see a drama which was a tragedy. In the climax scene the hero was shown committing suicide. Mafatlalji thought that if he got a chance to do the role, the scene will turn into a reality, if he really died instead of acting. What ever he earns by doing so, he shall clear his debts and financially favour his family. With these thoughts in mind Seth Mafatlal went to the Director of the Drama and told him about his desire, "You promise to pay me Rs.10,000/- and I shall commit suicide in real, in the climax scene. I shall also write a note on 'dying of free will' and keep it in my pocket. I shall in no way be a problem to you and the police shall not harass you." The Director heard the whole story and said, "Your idea is very enterprising and interesting, but if the public goes crazy' over your acting and demand the scene to be done once more what shall I do then? Where shall I go for a man like you Please forgive me."
The above illustration goes to prove that your death is also not in our hands. Even the poision that is available in the market is not real poison. The Karma is the determining factor of birth, death and all other activities. Lord Mahavira too had to bear grave