Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

Author(s): Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust

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Shree Moonisuvrat Swami Deraasar Kantinagt, Andheri
Temples formed with the inspiration of Dharmasuri Maharaj
the Sadhviji Bhagwant to grace them by visiting their houses! They were the same Shravak, who might never mind, spending thousands of rupees for the requirements and treatment
issues of Sadhviji Bhagwant, but here, the greed occupied their devotion and they were forced to refuse the Sadhviji Bhagwant. As a result, they had to adjust themselves in the dusty store - rooms, vacant offices or in true words the playground of rats and mice, balconies, open passages etc. Looking upon this situation of Sadhviji Bhagwant, this town of respect became the town of insults. The revered soul to whom even the Dev bow down to, were not respected today by the people of their own religion!
Whenever my gurudev tried to convince the parents for the permission for renunciation to their daughters, mostly they argue with a common sentence, “Sahebji! Our society runs on the concept of purushpradhaan, which means men must only dominate each and every field belonging to the religious and social aspect. Women are always kept behind the screen. But even if we don't take that in account, at least we must have wisdom, that amongst the female, Sadhviji Bhagwant must receive a special consideration as that of a Sadhu Bhagwant? That is simply never found in our society! Sadhu Bhagwant get a higher respect and Sadhviji Bhagwant acquire mostly nothing! In such consequences, how can we
think of allowing our female child accept the practice of asceticism?"
It's a truth and we can't debate over it! The Sadhu Bhagwant were successful in finding up their location and were relaxed, but the problems were faced by the newlyarrived Sadhviji Bhagwant! Dharmasuri maharaj was heading on towards the Taleti, accompanied by a huge wave of disciples and devotees in the welcome procession commenced from the Digambar Dharmashaala. They passed the sahitya Mandir and reached Babu Panalal Dharmashaala, were he found a group of 7-8 Sadhviji residing in the passage outside Dharmashaala, covering themselves all around with a cloth. There was such a small piece of land; they had received for carrying out all the activities of gochri, padilehan, pratikraman, santhaara etc. How would they manage all this?
Dharmasuri Maharaj, who had an inherent smile on his face till then got lost in worry of this Sadhviji Bhagwant' poor situation! First, when he had learnt about the treatment issues of Palitana, he had inspired the Shravak to build Shatrunjay Hospital and now, when he came to know, about the troubles of Sadhuiji Bhagwant, he desired to construct a Shramani vihar in Palitana. 'Shramani Vibar - The mansion for Sadhviji, where they could stay comfortable in the numbers of 200 to 250 and follow their principles without any issues! He decided to unmask his desire in front of his devotees in his nearest discourse and on the last day of the Sangh, when the
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