Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

Author(s): Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust

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Temples formed with the inspiration of Dharmasuri Maharaj
Shree Neminath Swami Deraaser
Karvan
with the crowd for he could become a part of Mohanvijayji discourse. That day, Panyas Mohanvijayji focused on the description of 14 Niyams (vows), a Shravak is desired to observe. He proficiently elaborated the meanings of each and every term associated with it and emphasized that this 14 vows have the most importance in a Shravak's life. As always, his inspirational speech did mesmerize the people and his magic of words worked as plenty of them got eager to accept those 14 vows for their whole lifetime. Our Bhaichand too, was highly touched by his teachings and accepted the same. In the afternoon, he arrived back in the upaashray to have a personal interaction with the Gurudev. The morning discourse had created an unknown attraction in Bhaichand's mind towards the great saint and this was the only reason why he had arrived to meet him. His desire surely was to commence a conversation with Panyasji Maharaj but he found him busy in an important meeting with the Temple Trustees. So, to utilize his visit, he went on to worship one of his disciples, Muni Pratapvijayji. This Sadhu Bhagwant was also a noteworthy erudite and had several vows and strict practices to be adhered regularly. He had personally decided that till the moment he finishes up with the revision of 700 verses of Nandi Sutra (an auspicious scripture) in the dawn, he won't drink even a single drop of water! In the morning itself, he would accept 2 kinds of Maunvrat, each of 30 minutes. In the 1st part, he would just maintain the Maunvrat of not
speaking any word from his mouth but in the second one, he would completely forsake performing all the kind of movements, actions and gestures. Bhaichand commenced the conversation with Muni Pratapvijayji, in which, he asked plenty of queries that had remained reserved in his mind from many days. Providing answers to those questions wasn't an easy task, but having an extremely palpable presence of mind, Muni Pratapvijayji dealt it with ease. Along with that, he also narrated the stirring fate of the nearest progenitors of his clan. Bhaichand experienced a high exultation talking with Muni Pratapvijayji Maharaj. Their stay in Ranpur was for 3 days and Bhaichand visited the upaashray daily. It was for the 1" time, Bhaichand was undergoing a personal interaction with any gurudev, but he felt like if this gurudev were familiar with him since generations! An unknown attraction started developing in his mind towards the attributes of this gurudev and the ancestors of his tradition. And as the inherent sweetness of milk widens by adding sugar in it, one practical incident, related to the one of the most prodigious quality of this gurudev took place, which printed the marks of great respect in his mind forever. It befell that while they both were busy in their conversation, all of a sudden in the
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