Jain Journal 1977 10

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

Page 10

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Parsva :
(River-bank. Kamatha engrossed in meditation amidst five fires. Huge congregation of people. Parsva in one corner)
Parsva :
Parsva :
Attendant :
Scene 2
What delusion is this! What indiscretion!
Darkness rules supreme.
This is no religion.
It is self-deception,
A compromise with conscience! How can animal sacrifice
Be religion and piety?
(Voice from within)
Non-violence is the highest religion; Self-discipline the highest penance. Religion teaches man
To destroy fear in others.
Whose voice is this?
Where from flows this music ?
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(Music)
Victory be to you,
O, Superman!
Rise O. Super-Soul!
Take away fear from this earth. Let non-violence reign supreme. Victory be to you!
Fill this world with mellow sweetness, Free people from their bondage, Show them the path of salvation. Victory be to you!
What change, what metamorphosis! Remains no barrier
Between the inner and the outer self!
(Parsva approaches Kamatha)
Where goest thou, O Prince ?