Shrutsagar 2015 07 08 Volume 01 02 03

Author(s): Hiren K Doshi
Publisher: Acharya Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir Koba

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Beyond Doubt
Acharya Padmasagarsuri The steadfastness, concentration and unity of all parts of the body is tremendous and unique. But only when one descends from the elephant of pride and egoism, such steadfastness and concentration is possible in one's life. One who is egoistic and proud can never realize the greatness of Lord Arihantal. As it has also been said:
"लघुता से प्रभुता से मिल
THAT À While walking both the right foot and the left foot co-operate with each other to reach their destination. Both are indispensable and supplementary to each other. Such co-operation and adoration is worth practising by one and all. One can be virtuous and great only when one gives up false pride. But for Indrabhuti pride proved to be a great advantage. It was only pride that introduced Indrabhuti Gautama to the Supreme Lord.
Without total surrender, pride cannot be overcome. One cannot achieve anything without being humble and noble in thought, word and need.
To fill water from the tap, you have to place the pot below the tap and not above it. To fill a bucket of water, it has to be lowered into the well and only when the bucket bends, water flows into it, not otherwise. The train heads towards the station only when the signal bends and only when the switch of the fan or bulb is pressed, electricity flows and the room is brightened. The i.e. mind also works like the switch.