Mahavira Life and Philosophy

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

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Devote some time for introspection. Be introvert and think about yourself and its intrinsic Divine attributes. Make a resolve that you will carriestly strain every nerve to control your carnal cravings. You need not be a slave of lust and senses. You are the master of your destiny. Why do you foolishly hold that you are a toy of the fickle fortune. Oh ! aspirant for salvation; arise, awake, be ready and fight against the forces of evil and temptations. Take courage to control and curtail your requirements as far as possible. Just have a look at a nude Jain ascetic, who has renounced house, wealth and other worldly things and who does not even care for his meals and compare yourself with the noble saint and counsel with yourself as to who enjoys real peace and tranquillity and why ?" Essence of Teaching
“Master this golden rule that all types of miseries spring up from Himsa-injury or violence. The bliss of beatitude can be attained by one who practises Ahimsa-non-injury by thought, word or deed towards all beings. Every thing is within your reach. You can attain the status of Godhood through your own noble efforts, life of self-reliance, self control and self-denial. Have courage and sincerely endevour for spiritual advancement. You will soon attain your Godhood." *
The Divine Sermon lasted for six ‘ghadis’-two hours and four and twenty minutes. Those present in the Samavasaron (The hall of audience) felt as if