Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1997 11 YJA Regional Convention

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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MERI BHAVANA (MY ASPIRATIONS)
He who conquered love and hatred, and vanquished sensual temptation, True cosmic knowledge who attained and showed the path to salvation;
By Pandit Jugal Kishor Mukhtar English translation: Devendra Kumar Jain
Some may call Him Buddha, Hari, Jina, or may call him Brahma, Supreme; His thoughts and deep devotion may be in my heart and mind and dream.
Who do not long for sensual zest, whose feelings are gentle and right; In well being of world and self, who do endeavor day and night.
Who do penance of selflessness and who have no regrets in life; To lessen sufferings of this world, such learned sages do strife.
May I always look up to them and may I keep them in my mind; Practice their conduct in my life, I wish my mind be so inclined.
May I never injure a life; of lying, may I never think;
Not wanting others' wealth and spouse, contentment-nectar may I drink.
May egotism I never feel; angry, may never I become; On seeing others' worldly wealth, to envy may I not succumb.
May I always feel and ponder to act in true and sincere way; I always may do well to all, as far as I can, everyday.
For living beings of the world, feelings of friendship may I show; For woeful creatures, from my heart, may stream of kindness ever flow.
The cruel, wicked and evil doers, my mood and mind may not resent; May thoughts of mine be so mended, of others I may be tolerant.
My heart may be so full of love, whenever I see a noble man; My mind may be so full of joy, I serve him as much as I can.
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May I never be ungrateful; malice never be in my mind; May I not see faults of people; high virtues may I always find.