Mahavira His Life And Teachings

Author(s): Saraswati Raghavachari
Publisher: Jain Sastu Sahitya

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32 limits, which felt no barriers, which was infinite. His body was no more a clog on his spirit. He was spiritual, body and soul.
CHAPTER XX Thirty Years of Travel and Preaching.
The world is a great book, of which they that never stir from home read only a page.
St. AUGUSTINE. Does the road wind up-hill all the way ?
Yes, to the very end. Will the day's journey take the whole long day? From morn to night, my friend.
CHRISTIANA Rosetti. Thus having attained Kevalgyan or omniscience and finished his preparation, Mahavira entered upon his life's mission. He was no more a Sadhaka; he was now a Siddha; he was a Jina, a conqueror. He alone could preach the doctrine of Jainism, the way of conquering the lower self and attaining self-realization or Moksha or Salvation.
It is said about Mahomed that his first disciple was his wise; and today there are millions of Moslems scattered thoughout the world. The first disciple of Mahavira was Gautama Indra. bhuti. The great teacher first preached his