Book Title: Tirthankar Mahavir
Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Jaybhikkhu Sahitya Trust

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________________ Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra www.kobatirth.org Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir Gandhi would not have seen his way of life. Had not he inspiration from his peaceableness, Frightfulness would be dancing everywhere. But for Mahavira's teachings. 4. Had he not delivered his message of life to world, Had not songs of love echoed, Neither life nor happiness would have smiled, Had not the inspired drunk deep his message, His name could not be obliterated, Eras have appeared and gone. Whoever catches his self-denial and pennance, Forgets difference between own and else. Anyone trading his name, Would not suffer a loss. Life's successful sport would be lost, But for Mahavira's message. 5. Life's aim is service and assistance. He taught tenderness and mercy towards helplessness. He laughed even on thorns, He bloomed in autumn too. He a flower blooming in all seasons, When his penance reached highest pitch, Indra's seat was affected. Merciful, renunciating and helpful. Come to protect the honour of the downtrodden "Komal sees many a star in the firmament of heaven. But never a star so bright as He, Temples would be devoid of scent of Love. But for Mahavira's way of love and tenderness. Tara Singh "Komal 219 For Private And Personal Use Only

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