Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

Author(s): Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust

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A legend demands... An inimitable oath for lifetime!
Godiji is one of the most ancient temples of Mumbai, built more than 200 years ago! It's a mansion of extreme devotion paid by the devotees! It's a place where every pious wish of creatures gets fulfilled more than they are assumed and at the same time, it's a dwelling cum palace of those idols which were the most favorite of Dharmasuri Maharaj! He was fond of this temple so much that he would hardly miss an opportunity of arriving here while roaming in South Mumbai! And ... Why shouldn't it be? His every part of the soul was attached with this region as he had played a great role in its development and prosperity... Especially, when he would be present there, the whole upaashray would become charged as an inspirational field... Some Sadhu would be seen busy murmuring the verses of scriptures, while some imbibing the lectures from their elders. Some would be seen performing various types of Aaradhna like chants, kausagga-khamasamana, penances etc. When a Shravak enters the Upaashray and observes this environment, automatically good emotions start developing in his mind and it wasn't the scene that only
Sadhu were a part of this background, but even Dharmasuri Maharaj, in spite of having ample of responsibilities would be seen performing some or the other task continuously. Groundless talks and needless rest weren't his interest! He would be seen writing a book or solving a scripture's meaning or else, simply rotating a Navkarvali...
Once, he was present in Godiji's Upaashray. A Shravak named Girishbhai was passing by the temple. He was accompanied by his Muslim friend Hasan Ali Noor Mohammad. Girishbhai was a big devotee of Dharmasuri Maharaj. He desired to climb up the upaashray and pay reverence in his Feet. Girishbhai instructed Hasan Ali to wait for him downstairs, but even he was eager to get introduced with the Gurudev of his friend. Hence, both together went upstairs to worship Dharmasuri Maharaj As always, Dharmasuri Maharaj was busy in his job. They both bowed to Dharmasuri Maharaj and Girishbhai started some basic talks. At the end, Dharmasuri Maharaj raised his right hand to
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