Book Title: Jain Journal 1968 01 Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication Publisher: Jain Bhawan PublicationPage 33
________________ VERSES POEMS CIDANANDA [ Cidananda, one of the saint-poets of the Jainas, was born in the middle of the 19th century. His real name was Karpura Candra. We do not know much about his life or activities, but it is said that once he went on pilgrimage with a Jaina devotee from Bhavnagar in Saurashtra to Girnar and from there he disappeared. After that he rarely came to human locality. He died at Pareshnath Hills. His verses reveal his deep knowledge not only of religion and philosophy of the Jainas, but also of other faiths more particularly of the Yogic School. Besides theoretical knowledge, it appears that he had intuitive knowledge and supernatural power of a yogi. His verses are direct, full or rhythm and excel in poetic vision and beauty. ] 21 Ātman becometh Paramātman ! When one merges his self in Him. Hearing the hum of the bce The worm forgeteth his own selfAnd look at the result of meditation That worm becometh the bee. The oil of sesamum Becometh the scented oil When it cometh in contact with flowers. Rain-drop falling in an oyster In conjunction with the star of Arcturus Becometh a costly pearl. Trees like palāśa give fragrance Coming in contact with sandal-wood. Many waters run in the Ganges But merging in it they become sacred. And iron becometh gold Coming in contact with a touch-stone. The meditator thus becometh The object of meditation Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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