Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

Author(s): Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust

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Morbi Flooded with water... Vadhwaan Flooded with compassion...
Dharmasuri Maharaj had decided to spend the days of Chaturmas VS 2035, in his home-town, Vadhwaan. It was the long-long span of 36 years, after which the residents of Vadhwaan were blessed again to receive the auspicious presence of their beloved gurudev for 4 months. Also like a Fragrance in gold, this year was marking the platinum jubilee of his birth and everyone's heart in Vadhwaan was dancing in joy to have received the golden opportunity for witnessing the 2 special occasions related to their dearly loved gurudev!! People were having an immoderate respect for his strict practices and the efforts he had taken for the betterment of Jain and non-Jain communities. At this point, some lines turn alive in my memory, which were spoken by Pu. Nandansuri Maharaj, an erudite disciple of Pu. Nemisuri Maharaj, in his discourse in Ahmedabad that, “Just being fortunate is not an attribute of life. There are many such Aacharya Bhagwants existing currently in our society who have a tremendous amount of punya with them, but I doubt, whether their good fortune is utilized for the betterment of public or
not. Whereas, I have fairly noticed how wonderfully the lavish punya of Dharmasuri Maharaj is proving beneficial to the creatures, right from the needy individuals to the wealthy ones!!, On that basis, I conclude that he's the most fortunate human of this universe!!"
The devotees organized several ceremonies and functions throughout the nation to sanctify the sacred occasion of the august saint. Believers claim that this celebration was planned on such a large scale, that if it might had become a reality, it's recording with golden letters on the pages of history, would have not fetched any kind of astonishment!! But, before it could open up its wings, there arrived a critical moment for the country!! The Macchu river of Kutch lost its bounds and flooded the entire region of Morbi, breaking its dam!! Numerous houses, business parks, offices, shops, hospitals etc. fell to the ground and there was an incommensurable loss of both life and property. Plenty of children became orphans, women turned widows and all turned home-less. The calamity