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this principle is followed by 'Anuvrata movement', which is meant for common man. Five small Anuvratas can bring about big changes in the world.
It is responsibility of each & every individual to work for the world peace. Through prayers, well being of everyone can be brought about. Peace is the aspect, which cannot be brought about from outside, it is the internal state of mind. With the feelings, one can change the environment around.
PRABUDDH JEEVAN
NOVEMBER 2016 This can bring about change, as it must come from an individual.
The blame on the political parties or nations or world organisations will only worsen the problem. One must remember that the reality is multifaceted and each person is a facet of the multifaceted real. So, if one looks at the war, conflicts in the outer world; then the origin of the problem does not lie out there but within.
But when one takes up the responsiblity and has accepted that the conflict or war which is in the outer world (which appears as an opposing view initially) is present in the world, one will try to act more compassionately and responsibly. The person instead of dislike for the situation will try to apply the small Vratas to every possible thing, place and people.
This way the true, long lasting peace can be realized for everyone. [To Be Continued] 76-C, Mangal Flat No. 15, 3rd Floor, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Matunga, Mumbai-400019. Mo: 96193/79589/ 98191 79589. Email: kaminigogri@gmail.com
When each one can get engaged in the well being of the other, the world can be a better place to live. The principle of non-violence and its extension of the principle of the Anekantavada can help each individual to look at the other in a highly respectful manner. Also the engagement with the practice of following the vows to experiment with peace (as suggested by Acharya Tulsi) is a practice that each one can perform at an individual level. Also if only one person could be motivated in a life to experiment with non-violence for the world peace then that will be true practice of ahimsa. THE STORY OF STHAVIRA STHULABHADRA
Dr. Renuka Porwal
The long chain of history of Magadha Kingdom before Maurya period is systematically given in Jaina literature. Accordingly, during Bhagavan Mahavira's time the state was governed by Shishunag dynasty whose famous king was Shrenik also known as Bimbisar. In later period, the kingdom came under the hands of nine Nanda kings. One of the king Dhanananda was very cruel and greedy. He took away the image of Rishabh Jina from Kalinga as mentioned in Kharwel's inscription which later on was brought back by Kharwel after 150 years. The Nanda kings were lucky to have faithful prime ministers like Shakadal. The minister Shakadal had seven daughters - Jaksa, Jakhadinna, Bhuta, Bhutadinna, Sena, Vena and Rena and two sons - Sthulabhadra and Shriyanka. They all were very religious minded. Sthulabhadra was in love with the courtesan Kosha. He passed all his time in watching the dance performances of Kosha - the courtesan of Rajgriha. He was always encouraging her in learning very difficult steps.
Once during major a political turmoil, to save the nation, Prime Minister Shakadal started collecting weapons, his faithfulness was challenged by the other jealous ministers in different ways. Shakadal was kept under watch by suspicious Dhananada and later on was ordered to be murdered by his own son Shriyank. To save the nation Shakadal took a decision that prior to execution he would swallow poison from his ring, so morally Shriyank will not responsible for his killing. After his death, the king called Sthulabhadra to be the prime minister. When Sthulabhara came to know of these politics he became very nervous.
After that tragic event, Sthulabhadra realised that this world is transitory and physical pleasure of life can never provide happiness in real sense.
From Kosha's place he straight away went to Arya Sambhutivijaya and Acharya Bhadrabahu Swami to accept monkhood as this was the last chance to save himself from the crooked king Dhananand who had killed his father.
Shulabhadra didn't lose more time and adjusted himself in the new pattern of life and gained controlled over his inner enemies. During his first Varshavas / rainy season his guru asked his choice about spending monsoon time, where he requested to spend it in the picture gallery of Kosha.
During this time Kosha tried her best to call him back in this world but he spent all his time in meditation. Ultimately Kosha realised the pure nature of atma and became his disciple. Shulibhadra's mission was over as he wanted to show the real path of moksa to Kosha in which he succeeded. The Guru became very happy to receive Sthulabhadra the real warrior of the world and welcomed him.
Guru Bhadrabahu Swami taught him 14 purvas knowledge except the meaning of last four Purvas.
