Jain Journal 1975 10

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

Page 62

OCTOBER, 1975
Vardhaman :
I shall not leave this place. I fear none. Fear is meant for those, who have no confidence in their Self. He alone is restless and upset, who has not discovered the Truth.
1st Villager:
We are the residents of this village Asthik. I am Indragop and my companion is Chullak. We are in constant fear of that demon. He lives in this monastery. As soon as anybody comes here, he kills him.
Chullak :
Sometime back another great saint had come to reside in the monastery. We apprised him of the situation here and requested him not to stay here. He did not listen to us and stayed over night. In the morning, the villagers saw his mutilated body lying outside the monastery.
Vardhaman :
There is nothing to worry. This body is mortal. Nobody knows the years of earthly existence ordained to it. Therefore, it is best to maintain ones composure.
Chullak :
There is peace everywhere except in my mind. Slavery is galling and subjection to one's wife is the worst slavery.
Vardhaman :
Rain-water always percolates through the roof of a house not well-thatched. A man who has no selfcontrol is prone to desires. Excess of desires leads to slavery of a woman.
Indragop :
So long as we live in this world, how can we get rid of desires ?
Vardhaman :
Practice makes a man perfect. A deep sea is always pacific. A lotus lives in water, but does not allow a single drop to settle on its leaves. Seclusion can be of great help to you.
Chullak :
Even with my best efforts, I cannot be in seclusion. Wherever I go, my wife pursues me.
Vardhaman :
A woman well-dressed, with jewellery and sandal-paste, is a snare thrown by cupid on man. Her form and