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Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra
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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
How can we reap the fruits of peace by sowing the seeds ot agitation and violence ?
A PROBLEM AND A SOLUTION :
The solution to a problem can be normally found in the same situation from where the problem arises. We go out in search of peace while peace lies latent in our hearts.
Once, a certain gentleman fell ill. He found it difficult to breathe. He experienced great difficulty in moving about. A mysterious kind of darkness clouded his eyes. When he was given a medical check - up, no cause could be discovered for his malady and it could not be cured. He was greatly worried. The doctor gave his suggestion, "You must go to London for treatment. There your malady will be cured".
The gentleman accordingly went to London. There, he consulted the best doctors. He said, "I am greatly worried. Kindly save me from this dreadful disease''.
An experienced specialist examined him. He did not seem to be suffering from any disease. The doctor said to the gentleman, "Owing to some disturbance or hurt in the eyes you are experiencing pain and you feel that a cloud of darkness is covering your eyes. Therefore, please consult an eye-specialist".
Accordingly, the gentleman consulted an eye-specialist. He examined his eyes and declared that there was no defect or disease in his eyes. The gentleman again went to the expert whom he had already consulted. Then, the physician said that he might be suffering from a dental disease called pyorrhea and that he must consulta dentist.
When he consulted a dentist, he examined him and
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