Great Warrior Of Ahimsa

Author(s): Pratap J Tolia
Publisher: Vardhaman Bharati International Foundation

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BAHUBALI DARSHAN (Audio/Video CD: Hindi/Kannada/ English/Gujarati/Marathi/Bangla)
Bahubali Darshan is a glimpse of prime occasion of Bahubali's sacrificing life, his non-violent war with elder brother Bharat Chakravarti, both being luninous eldest sons of Bhagwan Rishabhdev. The latter, called as Adinathat also, was the first Jain Tirthankara of the Avasarpini Yuga and Pioneer Founder of the organised Human Culture of earth, who taught All Arts and Life Sciences to his people.
The story commences with the Message from elder brother Kind Bharat to Bahubali to accept his authority under the CHAKRA, Bhaubali had love and respect for elder brother, but as a Selfrespectful and independent ruler of his kingdom of Pdanpur (Takshashila), he didn't oblige Bharat. So no compromise, hence war was the only alternative. It was decided to be a Non-Violent struggle for power between the two kings, avoiding bloodshed of anykind. The suggested three fold trial of his strength through DRISHTI-JALA-MALLA YUDDHAS leads Bahubali to Victory, but Great & Compassionate Bhaubali renounces the whole Kingdom and follows the path of Meditation and Liberation, i.e. MOKSHA by attaining the KEVAL JNANA.
This whole story, being the historical fact, is narrated here with a message of Non-violence, which was adopted in different context in Modern Times by Mahatma Gandhiji inspired by his spiritual guide and Great Jain Seer Srimad Rajchandraji. In fact, this is the enlightened path of Peace for Problem-solving through Self-understanding (Control SAMYAMA)-leading to Social Peace as well as individual Meditative Self Realisation attainment of Supreme Knowledge (KEVAL JNANA) and ultimately the Liberation (MOKSHA).
This entire experiment is presented here in soul-stirring Musical Melo-drama and is sure to touch the hearts and move the souls of the viewers and Listeners. If not, the Producers will feel that their labour has not been successful inspite of their dedicated efforts. The Producers feel confident that they will inspire and touch the hearts of the viewers.
Contents: Shlokas, historical prologue, songs (Bite Samvatsar, Viron ki Baat, Tyaga aur Pem ke path par, Shuddha Budda Chaitanyaghanm etc.,) Commentaries and Dialogues with the message of BAHUBALI-the specific BAHUBALI DARSHAN.
Project Greaceously sponsored & blessed by H.H. Jagadguru Karmyogi Swasthisri CHARUKEERTHY BHATTARAKA SWAMIJI, Chairman S.D.J.M.I. Managing Committee, Sri Kshetra SHRAVANABELAGOLA, on the occasion of GOMMARESHWARA BHAGWAN SRI BAHUBALI SWAMI MAHAMASTAKABHISHEKA MAHOTSAVA 2006. Copyrighted & Produced by VARDHAMAN BHARATI INTL. FOUNDATION, BANGALORE, Prabhat Complex, KG. Road, Bangalore-560009. Concept, Script, Music: Prof. PRATAPKUMAR J. TOLIYA, Editing: Dr. V.K. Jain, Addl. Voices: SUMITRA TOLIYA. Dr. V.K. JAIN. H.J. Sanghavi, Advocate. Ashok Sanghavi, Mukul Jain. Dance & Choreography: KUM KINNARI TOLIYA, KUM ILA JAIN, KUM. JNANESHWARI. Videographers: CINIMAGE. Recordists: Parekh Recording Centre, Bangalore.