Journey Of Ahimsa

Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Jaibhikkhu Sahitya Trust

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She told him that it would have been better if he had built temples to purify souls than having fought war and such an act would have made her happy. Emperor Samprati built Jina temple to respect his mother's wishes.
Acharya Haribhadrasuri, in a fit of rage, contemplated the destruction of his opponents - the guru and his disciples - as his own disciples were killed. He was about to kill 1444 people when Yakini Mahattara persuaded him not to indulge in any violent act. His anger then turned into forgiveness. Instead of killing 1444 persons, he composed 1444 volumes, which reflected the synthesis of diverse philosophies, and this attracted the attention of the contemporary historian Abul Fazal of the Moghul period. Moghul Emperor Akbar, born in the year 1542 did deeds that reflected his non-violent spirit. He got acquainted with Jain religion and non-violence in peculiar circumstances. Champa, an ordinary householder, had fasted for six months and her procession aroused Akbar's curiosity. In the beginning he was not ready to believe that a person could survive on boiled water for six months, without any food. He tested her and
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