Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

Author(s): Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust

Page 60

Temples formed with the inspiration of Dharmasuri Maharaj
Shree Shantinath Deraasar
Padiyad
them to their indicated location and discover our ancient religious heritage!"
Although Dharmasuri Maharaj was showing a great enthusiasm for it, the organizers were having no interest at all. They were having a valid reason with them that it would seriously make no sense in trusting the words of those who were suspected for creating out a robbery or murder after bringing the unknown pilgrims in their forest areas.
They humbly requested Dharmasuri Maharaj for preventing himself from borrowing the unnecessary troubles by believing on the claim of Adivasi! But Dharmasuri Maharaj wasn't ready to accept their advice. He remained firm on his decision that he'll surely march on towards the forest and if required, the organizers can make the arrangements for security guards to accompany him for protection. The organizers had no option whatsoever except working according to the commands of Dharmasuri Maharaj. At 4.30 pm, Dharmasuri Maharaj, 2-3 disciples, 5-6 Shravak (organizers) and Watchmen left for the dense forest according to the guidance of Adivasi. They reached in the center of the jungle after walking for half an hour, but still nothing was visible to them except the trees and plants. The threatening roars of lion and tigers could be heard from all the directions! Everyone felt that Dharmasuri Maharaj had taken a wrong decision today, but slowly, there appeared some figure in the
dark grayish colored stones, almost around 100 feet tall! Everyone understood that it was the temple, the Adivasi were signifying about! They were highly delighted observing the giant temple having all the elements described in our scriptures! Dharmasuri Maharaj entered the temple for the investigation of the idols. There were around 15-16 ones placed inside it, but only 5 out of them were in a reasonable state. The rest were all disfigured. Although Dharmasuri Maharaj was exulted to find the temple between the woods, he was feeling bad to observe the worst condition of the idols! Tears filled in his eyes, while paying the homage in front of the idols!
They were in the mid of a dense forest and the day was rapidly moving on towards sunset. One Shravak suggested Dharmasuri Maharaj that it's better to stop his investigation now it and return back as early as possible, before they become the prey to any wild animal! It was an appropriate advice and Dharmasuri Maharaj agreed but he also knew that he's never going to arrive back here in future and after performing such a great exertion, even he would feel bad if he returns back without making a proper arrangement for the idols! He framed a plan and addressed his companions, “Do you see how marvelously this temple is standing in this
41