Jain Journal 2002 07

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

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Jain Journal: Vol. XXXVII, No. 1 July 2002 The main value of this philosophy is that the fruits gained, are the results of one's own efforts, and not of any external help. Simply by observing the discipline of these five great vows, success is achieved in every walk of life.
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It has come to our knowledge by the news published in recent articles that different schools of meditation are successfully training managers to help them achieve competence in terms of quality and quantity. Today for proper management, it is imperative to have a strong desire, foresight, and capacity to work, while these at one end create good management, at the other end vipaassana concentration is equally important, and for this, discipline is necessary. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's meditations, Shri Satyanarayan Goenka's Vipaassana and various other centres of similar kind spread in India and all over the world prove the importance of this philosophy. It is surprising to observe that while some parts of the world are moving towards peace and harmony, the other half is busy with war, quarrel and materialistic happiness.
Have we ever thought that besides having a peaceful existence, this philosophy of Lord Mahavir could also bring us untold wealth? There is no other condition, which suddenly causes the removal of material happiness and instead replaces it with a peaceful liberation of the soul. Chakravarti king Bharat, had reached the heights of his power by following the footsteps of this philosophy. A piece of ornament fell from his body when he suddenly realized the shortcoming of his existence. His attachment for beauty broke off when he recognized that beneath his handsome body there was nothing but blood, bones and flesh. Instantly disenchantment for worldly things overtook him and at that moment he attained liberation. Many such instances are described in the Indian History. To achieve liberation or material wealth, both have the same path, and the moment one gives up the attachment for materialism, the door for liberation opens up. This is an invaluable contribution of Lord Mahavira to the world.