Jains Through Time

Author(s): Shilapi Sadhvi
Publisher: Veerayatan

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in detachment, a beautiful combination of activity, non-attachment and abstinence leading to a balanced way of life.
In the Uttaradhyayan-Sutra, the teachings of the 'utthan-pada', about selfless actions resulting from the rightful insight, are encapsulated thus:
kiriyam ca röyae dhire akiriyam parivajjaē ditthie ditthisampanne dharmam cara suduccaram
The Sutra says that brave and noble men should give up their inaction and become involved in taking action. Having thus been equipped with the rightful insight, they should then walk the difficult path of true religion with total faith. Mahavir has also expressed this philosophy in the most beautiful way, saying, Tapa is the flame, the soul is the altar, deeds are the fuel and abstinence the prayer for peace. With the fire thus kindled, I perform my homa, this is all I need for my oblations. Sages have always glorified such auspicious homa."
Veerayatan, run by Acharya Shri
Chandanaji, her disciples and supporters, has all the makings of a similarly propitious homa. No words would be adequate in praise of such an endeavour. This souvenir is the meaningful and natural melody of that great homa and its sweet sounding mantra.
I am glad that the number of supporters and admirers of Veerayatan, and of those influenced and impressed by Acharya Shri Chandana Shriji's personality, is constantly growing in India, Great Britain and other foreign countries. I believe that the path chosen for Veerayatan's growth is the way forward. I share Veeryatan's vision and values of humanitarian service as an expression of proactive non-violence and as a pathway to the pilgrimage of universal peace and well being. I am honoured to have been invited to write the foreword to this soulful and uplifting book.
लक्ष्मी मल्ल सिंधी
Dr. L. M Singhvi