Jain Journal 2006 07

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

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Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah: Bahubali: Messenger of Peace
requested him to uproot his lurking passion, mana-kasūva, the gnawing egoity.
Both the brothers were charged with ahalikära, 'egoism', which emanated anger. Ego has attachment and generates problems. A flattered ego dramatically impaired Bharata's judginent, and an injured ego provoked Bāhubali to engage in acts of retaliation. But when once the brothers realized the glory of the soul and cultivated positive thinking, they sublimated the ego. They overpowered the frailties of the body and mind, and realized the power of the ātmā, soul. The brothers could bury the hatchet at the end. No body travels on the road to peace without a puncture of two. The word Santi, 'peace', is smaller like an atom, but its scope and impact is as wide and powerful as that of the atom. Peace is a panacea that works wonders and it has no substitute. Conflict succeeds where peace fails and peace reigns supreme where conflict has no room to thrive. Since both cannot coexist, one of the two has got make way for the other. The history of the world has throughout proved the validity of this phenomenon.
The Sky is cool, joyous and pleasant the breeze blows sweet and fragrant Bāhubali embodiment of ascetic height on the crest of Hill standing erect people offer prayer spontaneous respect The glory of Belagola more ancient yet modern, glows in my eyes so bright I love her, for sheer knowledge of art architecture, culture and compassion all flow sparkling from her sepulchral Hills: May Gommata protect human faith of Live and let live from the evil filth save the only Earth from human wrath Let the message of non-violence prevail !