Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

Author(s): Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust

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Shree Chandraprabha Swami Deraaser Surat
Temples formed with the inspiration of
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especially this was the most difficult ‘Yog'amongst others, as the Sadhu Bhagwant had to observe 52 aayambil in a series, along with double of rituals that
the rest! It's obvious that he might become extremely tired at night and might feel sleepy. But even in such circumstances; he had voluntarily decided that he might not spread his santhaara at night until and unless he presses the feet of his grand gurudev Panyas Mohanvijayji Maharaj, as a symbol of courtesy. Implementing this self-determined norm in the regular days was still easy, but doing the same during the "Yog'was a matter to applause as it might happen that if some Shravak arrive in the night to have a religious discussion with his grand gurudev or even if he himself might remain busy in his responsibilities, it might become late for him to rest and even Muni Dharmavijayji Maharaj would require to remain awake for no reason. But he had no worries for it! On the contrary, he had also decided that he might not take a leave, until his grand gurudev permits him to go! This means unlimited services, without the clause of 'Terms & Conditions apply'!
And once, it was the time for his examination. It was around 9.30 p.m. in the night, he started pressing the feet. Generally, it might happen that after 15-20 minutes, Mohanvijayji Maharaj himself might command him to stop his activity and take rest, but tonight unknowingly he felt asleep and became unable to permit Dharmavijayji Maharaj return back to his place. As he received no instruction for retiring his activity, Dharmavijayji Maharaj kept on pressing the legs continuously. He began it at 9.30 and continued it till 11 pm. It was an hour and a half since Mohanvijayji Maharaj had slept and Dharmavijayji Maharaj was pressing the feet. All of a sudden, Mohanvijayji Maharaj awoke and was amazed to find his grand-disciple still pressing his feet! He immediately ordered him to stop and questioned, “Dhammu (as he would call him with affection)! Why were you pressing my feet when I was sleeping? You might have left!" Dharmavijayji Maharaj replied with a smile, “Gurudev! Have you ever found me leaving until you command me to go? Then how could I do tonight?" Mohanvijayji Maharaj became highly exulted with this reply. He took him in his arms and blessed, “Dhammu, it's a sign of good fortune for gurudev like us, when they have the disciples like you. Always embrace success in your life and increase the renown and glory of our religion in the society!"
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