Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

Author(s): Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust

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A Test for himself... Am I ready to remain unchanged in every situation?
Bhaichand was hidden in the basement of Virchandbhai's home. He had to spend a complete month there. Virchandbhai was a great devotee of Panyas Mohanvijayji Maharaj and a strong supporter of diksha, but at the same time, he was of the belief that adopting a spiritual practice is not an easy job for everyone and hence, only the worthy ones must receive the appreciation to proceed further. To test whether it was Bhaichand's firm decision for diksha or an emotional burden of his mother and Gurudev, once suddenly he started demanding the replies to his series of tough questions. He asked, "Bhaichand, we have learnt till now that one should accept the diksha only with the confirmation of his family. Don't you think, you have organized it secretly, without taking this point in account?" Bhaichand instantly replied, “No uncle, not at all! Because I believe that the only elder or the person who arrives under my definition of a family member' is only my mother and she is extremely eager to see me proceeding on this path. So there's not even an inch of a doubt that I have ignored that point anyway. 14
Virchandbhai continued, “Ok! I believe that even if you are doing a valid job, don't you think that by becoming a Sadhu, you are burdening your responsibility on the society? Why don't you practice the religion standing on your own Feet?" Bhaichand replied, “Uncle, there isn't an issue in living a life as a Sadhu, because we meet with our requirements from plenty of different families and it creates no trouble to any single individual. Also, by our principles and teachings we direct the society on the right way and return their gratitude back. Living a non-renounced life comprises abundant violence and sins. Instead of standing on our feet, and incurring the non-required sins, don't you feel it's better to support one another and easily grasp our objectives?" Virchandbhai was simply pleased with these couple of answers. The relationship of a Sadhu and the community is perfectly like a blind and a disabled person stuck in a forest. Both are unable to proceed further alone, but if they get ready to assist each other, they can easily reach their destination.