Mahavira Life and Philosophy

Author(s): Sumeruchand Diwakar Shastri
Publisher: Jain Mitra Mandal

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We who are deaf to Suffering creatures cries, Rentaber their sound Goes up-to heavens. Perchance a day may come When we shall crave For mercy to be given.
Since India got independence by the weapod of nonviolence, now nobody has the moral courage to condemn the invincible weapon of non-violence and its utility to our trobled and tormented globe. All sensible persons now feel that Ahimsa is their last resort for co-existence of the nations of our planet.
Historical reserches have made it crystal clear that this gospel of Ahimsa which affords protection to all living beings without any reservation bad been adored and followed by opulent and mighty monarchs as well as eminent personages, such as Chandragupta Maurya, Samprati, Kharvela, Amoghavarsha, Kumarpala etc. The teachings of Lord Mahavira are not only beneficial to Indians but they have the potency to establish international amity and tranquillity.
In this age of scientific achievements and miraculous advancements humanity has been provided with manifold means of comforts and pleasure, but the heart is not enjoying real peace and tranquillity.
People of all nationalities are worried about the prospects of dreadful global conflagration. The noble souls and shrewd politicians are looking after a rational solution to achieve unperturbed peace for the world. Poet Rabindra Nath Tagore had said in his essay, 'Crisis in Civilisation', *From one end to the other the poisonous fumes of hatred darken the atmosphere" Astute politicians and diplomats hold august conferences to achieve peaceful co-existence; but the efforts hitherto made do not bear any tangible fruit because