Shrimad Rajchandra And Mahatma Gandhi

Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal

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Shrimad Rajchandra's Message
Shrimad Rajchandra says, “Satsang that is rare and most difficult to attain is one where scriptures are deeply studied and discussed, where there is true knowledge and practise of meditation, where the lives and works of saints and sages are contemplated deeply, where showers of philosophy and spirituality are experienced, and where spiritual principles are discussed and examined in depth.”
In such rare satsang, questions arise to clear doubts by providing deeper understanding. Wisdom of utmost significance is shared. Wisdom is at the forefront of Jain philosophy and that is why in his last sermon, Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir says in ‘Shri Uttaradhyan Sutra': "First, true wisdom and then compassion.” A person who does not possess true knowledge cannot practise true compassion. (This statement does not imply wait for wisdom to arise before practising compassion. General compassion in the life of a Jain is of paramount importance. However, when he attains self-realisation he will then appreciate True Compassion.)
Shrimad Rajchandra has also commented that, “It is through true wisdom that a living being can know and understand the nature of all matter.” Thus true wisdom is absolutely essential to comprehend the true nature of all fundamental substances that this universe is comprised of. It is only in such satsang that the concepts behind meditation are brought to light. A person who has freed himself from aartadhyan (thoughts of worldly desires) and raudradhyan (thoughts about vengence and remorse) can attain dharmadhyan (spiritual contemplation) and shukladhyan (pure blissful meditation of the soul).”
It is in such satsang that one comes to learn and understand the lives and characters of saints and sages of the past and it is this knowledge that shapes the character of a seeker of truth. Awareness