Life of Shrimad Rajchandra

Author(s): Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi

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"If you treat me as unauthentic, because I do not have the formal knowledge of Sanskrit, Ardhamägadhi or any other language, you may go contrary to justice. As such, please examine what I say with impartiality and in light of the scriptures.
"If you find my concept any way inappropriate, do ask me; but before that do not come to the conclusion of doubts by your own understanding.
"In short, I would state that if my saying seems inappropriate in resorting to the true well being, better think properly and adopt whatever is worthwhile."
Had this book been available in complete form, it would have been very useful to the educated impartial people of the present times. It is clear even from this incomplete article how Shrimad was willing to adopt what was found right and beneficial. Initially he had faith in God as the Creator of the universe. When that underwent change, we have seen during the observations of Mokshamälä the firmness with which he presented his changed mind. The following description of Tärä Drishty (second ascetic state) given by Upadhyay Yashovijayaji in his Äth Drishtini Sajzäy' (Composition of eight ascetic states) is pertinent here.
"Jijnäsä Gun Tatttvani Manmohan Mere, Pan Nahin Nij Hath Tek Re, Manmohan Mere: Eh Drishty Hoy Vartatän Manmohan Mere, Yogakathä Bahu Prem Re Manmohan Mere; Anuchit Teh Na Achare Manmohan Mere, Välyo Vale Jem Hem Re Manmohan Mere
It means: At this state one has the attribute of desiring the essence and does not obstinately remain stuck to his own view; he affectionately goes towards the ascetic tales, he does not do anything inappropriate and can be easily turned like a wire of gold.
Chapter 10: THE MARRIED LIFE
At the age of 20 Shrimad had written a letter from Bombay to one of his relatives. That shows his concept about marriage and is therefore given below
"They have set up the date for wedding. Since they insist upon it, let it remain fixed.
"Though I have no inclination for wealth, I was quietly planning for the same here, because that could have been very helpful for benevolent purposes. The anticipated outcome of that plan was not far off, but attachment towards them forces me to hurry up. Hence leaving aside all that, I am starting from here on 13th or 14th of the dark half of Posh (sometimes in January 1888). Even while using for benevolence, the wealth may lead to blinding, irresponsive attitude and dumbness. As such, I do not care for it.
"Our interconnection does not exclusively pertain to family relation, it relates to heart. It is clear that we have mutual attraction like that of magnet and iron. However, I want to embrace your heart differently. Keeping aside the relationship and the worldly aspects, I want to show my ideas in the form of spiritual science and you have to adopt the same. With this pleasant overture I am presenting my thinking here from extra-mundane perspective.
"Would they observe right discernment and stay non-traditional on this wholesome occasion? Is there a concept in their heart to raise mutual affection between the two families? Can you manage for that? Can anyone else do that? Those ideas continue to prevail in my mind.
"I am holding the thoughts, which common people would surely consider as fanciful. I am aspiring for a state and the position, which would be beyond the reach, merely impossible, even for the