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... drowns in the waters of rebirth
Those who put in a devoted practice of the three jewels, succeeded in going across. They could win over the KevalLakshmi.
Vinay - humility, is the root of dharma. Spirituality springs from humility and only then does progress of the atma occur. While disclosing this secret, Srimadji has said that even a kevaljnani disciple bows before the confined Guru, never forgets the benevolence, and expresses gratitude. At the same time, now he tells us that when such disciples offer their salutations to the Guru, he does not accept them.
Not just that, not even in a corner of his mind does he have an expectation of the disciple's salutation. The Guru never thinks, “I guided you on the way, inspired you, what an effort I have put in for you! You have progressed only because of me. I am your benefactor hence you should bow before me”. He never nurtures such expectations and if he does, then Srimadji has called him Asadguru - 3864E.
It is necessary that we understand both these aspects correctly. In the disciple's life, there is a need to be humble towards the Guru, for every second, every moment. In all three ways, the disciple has to be forever humble. How superior the humility of Guru Gautam was towards Bhagwan Mahavir! He always used to be present before the Prabhu. His seated pose would also indicate humility, right leg folded down with the knee on the floor, left leg folded with the knee up, folded hands and bowed down head! This was his pose of humility. Just like devoted Hanuman sitting in front of Ramchandra.
What levels had Gautam himself reached! What powers he possessed! Before he took the disciplehood he was the undisputed supreme scholar of the Brahman society, knew all the four vedas,
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