Jain Journal 1977 07

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

Page 27

JULY, 1977
For the ordinary mortal who had made the ascent To Jaina Lord, O, rare accomplishment.
Food-animals from their ill-used station Turned up their eyes in adoration, For their Benefactor had seen their reality, body victims With souls like unto the souls of all body pilgrims.
... Like even unto the soul of the Lord To His pure, individual, eternal Godhead now restored.
Truly the Jaina spiritual method Allows a soul in any living form to become God, Soul-God, the only God there is Within the infinite spaces, The everliving dimension Wherein abides the Lord Aristanemi in soul perfection.
Yes, the Lord long ago departed this low province Yet the spiritual dust of His footprints Blows around the thinking world today, For non-violence is the ultimate way Out of universal sufferings And into blessed peace ... for all living beings.
Now ends the dearly beloved, the tradition Of the Jaina Lord with the righteous mission To free humankind from greed for animal-food, Alike for human and animal good.
A bow to the Lord Aristanemi, May all living beings bear witness for His mercy.
"Dearly Beloved” is a passage from the poet's forthcoming book O Purity Bright, the life story of the Lord Aristanemi.