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mankind to kingship and offering him the garb of leadership lies in the fact that if he cannot secure friendship with all by keeping before himself that general favour and extreme mercy which are the manifestation of the complete compassion of the Almighty, he can at least tread along the path of favour, fondness and mercy in respect of all the servants of the worshipful (Almighty) by laying the foundation of peace and harmony with all, and by keeping in view the idea of helping all the articles (the animals ) created by God, that are the fruits of the creation of the highlyplaced Almighty, he may prove helpful to them in their attainment of their aims and in their giving effect to their manners and customs, so that, with the strong not tyrranising the weak, every person may prove mentally delighted and happy.
Now, therefore, keeping in view the veracity of the study of Yoga, the progress and the search for God of Hirvijaysuri Sevda,1 the best amongst the students of Yoga, and the followers of his faith, who have acquired the honour of our audience and who are the true well-wishers of our Court, it is hereby ordered that none of the residents of that city (that side) should inconvenience them or put up in their temples or Upashrayas or even scorn them. Again if any one of these (i. e., the temples or Upashrayas) be damaged or razed to the ground, and if any one of those believing in the same or having affection for the same or donating for the same should desire to repair it or to lay its foundationstone, none with superficial knowledge (none who is an illiterate ) or who is blind in religion should create any hindrance in the matter; and those not acquainted with God attribute the stoppage of the rains and such other acts, which lie within the powers of God, unfortunately to those acquainted with God and distress them in various ways, considering such acts to be acts of sorcery through foolishness and stupidity; but such acts should not be allowed to be perpetrated within the regions under the protection and jurisdiction of you, who are fortunate and competent. Again it is also reported that Haji Habibullah, who knows something about our search for truth and acquaintance with God, has molested
I. The Sanskrit word for 'Sevda' is "". It denotes Shwetambar Jain Sadhus. It has degenerated into the modem word "a". This word refers to Jains as well as Jain Sadhus. Even to-day certain people use the word "T" to denote Jain Sadhus.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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