Samipya 1992 Vol 09 Ank 01 02

Author(s): Pravinchandra C Parikh, Bhartiben Shelat
Publisher: Bholabhai Jeshingbhai Adhyayan Sanshodhan Vidyabhavan

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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsun Gyanmandir
energy out of the unconscious stream of life, whether it discharges any psychic energy of it is an extension of the individual will towards the divine 'will' in the depth of consciousness. Is there any indication of extra-sensory perception or clariaudiance or clarivoyance ? Of course, we do not want to disturb the faith of Vagharis. The proverb says that the 'faith is very near to God'. or faith is the abode of God So none has any right to question. Every man in this world has some faith which to others may appear false, but at the same time it is equally true that only through the purity of heart, one can realise the highest truth. Otherwise one would become hypocrite disguised in the form of spiritual leader.
The other alternative solution is that the elite class and reformers should come forth with moral courage to combat against the superstitions, and if required, revolt against the same unitedly. Even in the case of ex-communication, they should come out from their old fold and emerge into a new group, evading the consequences of individual isolation. There they should throw out the yoke of the servitude of religious denomination of Bhavă. It is learnt that some of the groups in Bombay, Delhi and Burma have already thrown away the yoke of their caste and have emerged into a new group as dancers, shikaris, satyavan, etc. Most of them have earned international reputation as famous dancers. They have crossed the border line of poverty. Some of them are making frequent visits to foreign countries like France, Germany, USSR, England and USA. A few of them have become millionaires having premises in Bombay in the areas like Paddar Road. They do not introduce or identify themselves as Vagharis. In fact, few of them have lost or changed their identity as Vagharis and they have adopted new suitable names of their choice for their group. Some of the Vagharis have succeeded in adopting new change and modernity. They have dislodged the orthodox traditions and developed their inherent art of dancing, singing and gained international reputation, but their number is negligible.
The best in them is their intelligence. From their teenage, they are taken to petty business of their family and conte in touch with various types of customers. They face all sorts of troubles and hostile attitude and thereby gain varieties of experiences from the childhood. This has resulted in raising their I. Q. level. So, it is not desirable to doubt or dilute the faith of this community. Their faith needs to be chanaliscd in proper direction preserving the best in them and relieving them from the expensive ceremony of Jatar, animal sacrifice and tradition of ex-communication.
Footnotes
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1. Adam Kuper and Jessica Kuper (Ed.), Social Science Encyclopedia, 2. Ramchandra Ghosha, History of Hindu Civilization
Vagharis of Gujarat : An Ancient Tribe ]
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