Bhavana Bodh

Author(s): Shrimad Rajchandra
Publisher: Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram

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Life of Shrimad Rajchandra
He says that he salutes the great Tirthankara who realized his Soul and described it as it was for the benefit of the world. It is only by the teachings of the Tirthankaras that one can easily know his Soul.
Gandhiji's penpicutre of Shrimad Rajchandra
"His living was simple. He was satisfied with whatever food was offered to him. He put on simple but clean clothes. He used to wear dhoti, Peharana, Khesa and a turban. He used to sit on a gadi on the floor in his shop or at home. He was slow in his walk, and he used to think while walking. There was a spark in his eyes, they were full of lustre and steadiness. They declared the singlemindedness of his purpose. His face was round, his lips thin , nose not pointed nor flat, body single, height average, colour darkish white and general appearance that of an idol in peace. His tone was so sweet that one would love to hear him more and more. His face was smiling and in full bloom and joy. It clearly declared the internal joy and peace. His language was so effective and .measured that he was never found to be searching for words.
Language was his maid-servant. He was described by some as an incarnation of the goddess of learning, Sarasvati. He never changed a word while writing a letter. He expressed his thoughts and meditations in fine and appropriate language. This description only befits a self-controlled person. By renouncing the external forms one cannot be self-controlled. The real self-control is not an imposition, it is an inspiration and an internal illumination. Complete non-attachment and renunciation is the gift of the soul. It should be spontaneous and from within and not sporadic or externally imposed. Very rare souls by virtue of their high spiritual attainments in their previous births possess these qualities in them. Only
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