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of the most vibrant materialistic pleasures stood like stark in front of my eyes, making me realize that we are not really consuming the comforts we believe that we own. In fact, it is these very luxuries which consume our whole life and make us forget who we are. The more we have, the more we want. I felt like a slave to my own wants. And that is what fueled in me a quest to find something that would put an end to my never-ending desires.
Q. You are from a Derawasi background, and you are taking Diksha in a Sthanakwasi sect. What are your thoughts on this?
A. Not everyone can be a GUIDING LIGHT to elevate you from within. Only the one whom you share a deeper connection with, who has the ability to overpower your vices and bring about a transformation in you and take you towards purity, can become your Guru. So it does not matter which sect he belongs to; what matters is if he can help purify me from within? Can he help me transform my nature? And can he take me closer to my goal of becoming like Parmatma?
And Pujya Gurudev has always taught us to worship Parmatma, not the Panth (sect). He always says, "Was Trishala Mata Derawasi or Sthanakwasi? These sects are not to divide us, they are roads towards the same goal. So don't become 'wasi' (stale), stay fresh!"
Q: Aren't you worried about the difficulty you would face in the Sanyam life?
A: One of the biggest inspirations I gain from Bhagwan Mahavir is His determination and focus. Yes, distractions will always be there in the world, be it in sansar or in sanyam. However, once your heart and mind are connected with your goal that you want to achieve, you will not be affected by anything around you. This is similar to Arjun; none of the distractions affected him at all, because he was absolutely focused on his target.
We've been in Pujya Gurudev's constant training and sanidhya for almost 5 years now. And during this time, the innumerable Agnas that he has given to us have played a pivotal role in shaping us; making us capable of facing every difficulty.
Q. Do you think everyone should take Diksha?
A: Not everyone can join the Army, but everyone can become a good citizen. Similarly, not everyone can take diksha, but everyone can definitely become a good human being. So I believe that while diksha is not for everyone, developing their inner qualities while staying in sansar is surely for each and everyone.
Pujya Shree Param Asmitaji Mahasatiji Pujya Shree Param Sanmitraji Mahasatiji Pujya Shree Param Amanyaji Mahasatiji Pujya Shree Param Sanidhyaji Mahasatiji Pujya Shree Param Rujutaji Mahasatiji Pujya Shree Param Rushitaji Mahasatiji
Where there is a realization of the truth from within, it invokes in one an ardent thirst to attain that truth. That defines the journey of these 8 Navdikshits too. Their courage, determination and resolve has indeed been an inspiration for millions of people across the world. 30,000+ people attended the diksha ceremony and 40,00,000+ viewers from more than 30 countries worldwide witnessed the 10-hour spectacle via live telecast and webcast. Fortunate are those who revere the philosophy of Lord Mahavir, but blessed are those who strive to become LIKE Mahavir! Watch the video of the entire Diksha Mahotsav on www.diksha2016. parasdham.org or on www.youtube.com/ParasdhamTV and revisit the glory of Jin Shasan with this historic event!
Param Pujya Shree Vinamramuniji Maharaj Saheb Param Pujya Shree Pavitramuniji Maharaj Saheb
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