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80. Infinite Gratitude h Mokshamala and in all his letters and poems, Shrimad maintains that the path shown by the Jinas is the true path. He says:
There are no mantras, machines or medicines by which sins can be removed; Without the teachings of Jinas, there can be no other solution; The discourses of Jinas are the sources of supreme tranquility
They are the true medicines to rid births and deaths but are not suitable for cowards. Here he indicates the supremacy of Jain philosophy but he does not negate or condemn other philosophical beliefs. Atma Siddhi Shashtra is also such an example.
Shrimad has become an oasis for all those people who recognise that they are embroiled in material and worldly affairs. For the modern person digging himself ever deeper in to the material world, Shrimad's message is to turn his focus inwards. He rang the warning bell of true spirituality to awaken those who use religious festivals as an excuse for lavish displays of wealth. He signalled the true path of religion to those scholars, deeply entrenched in their books, and those prejudiced against people with a different point of view. To those bent on taking authority with violence and power with wars, he demonstrated the immense and firm power of non-violence. To those indulging in the mundane pleasures of material life, he became the poet inspiring them with unique spiritual compositions.
His life has illuminated this world in such a way that everyone can find the path leading to spiritual sublimity. Today, the right path', charted by him, has become the highway for all spiritual seekers. Let us pray to Shrimad Rajchandra to kindle in our hearts an undying flame of ceaseless striving for that right religion':
O Param Krupaludev ! You have graciously blessed me by guiding me to the original path of the True person which eliminates all the sufferings of birth, old age and death. I will never be capable of repaying your infinite grace. Also, as you are always totally devoid of desire, all I can offer you is my homage at your feet with my mind, body and speech in harmony. May my devotion to you, and my eagerness for the True path expounded by the Vitraga remain awake in my heart for ever – that is all I ask for - may that be fruitful.
Jo Shanti - Shanti - Shanti. May the inner strength of the saints acquired by their spiritual endeavour benefit the world
