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 Munisuvrat Swami Deraaser
Navroji Lane, Ghatkopar
day, the Trustees organized a Chadaava (auction) ceremony and invited the renowned Jain merchants to remain present in the occasion.
Although each and every member of the committee was working with intense enthusiasm and devotion, somewhere in some corner of their heart, there was still a worry that how they would meet the construction expenses of the temple, in case they remain unsuccessful in accumulating the funds! But, none of the Gurudev was even taking an effort of thinking over that topic! They were highly ensured that any mission related to our religion can never meet failure! Well, the day of Chadaava arrived and here were the Shravak gathered in numbers to invite their gracious Gurudev to arrive and invigorate the ceremony. Both the Gurudev, Pu. Pratapsuri Maharaj and Dharmasuri Maharaj got ready to depart with the disciples surrounded around. They reached to the main entrance of the upaashray and suddenly, Pratapsuri Maharaj took a pause. Turning towards Dharmasuri Maharaj, he passed out a strange injunction, “Dear! I wish that you take the very first step out today, as it's a very special and intrinsic occasion for the temple." Dharmasuri Maharaj was amazed listening this from his Gurudev. He gently contradicted his gurudev's command by saying, "Gurudev! You are our elder and we are beneath your shelter! It's obvious that never mind, what importance an event comprises, the first step of good
fortune is undoubtedly only of yours! How can we even think of such inept?" Pratapsuri Maharaj seemed in a different mood today. He replied, “Although I'm elder, today is the occasion, when these residents of Navroji lane are in a hunt of a tremendous quantity of fund, which requires the presence and blessing of such an individual, who is the most providential. At the current moment, your stars are sparkling bright and I wish it must be used for this devoted Shravak!"
These were truly the words which were coming from the bottom of his heart. Imagine what respect Pratapsuri Maharaj would be having for him that ingenuously these words came away from his mouth! Unsmooth, this were the words of praise, but still it brought tears in the eyes of Dharmasuri Maharaj and he became loose. The reason was that never he had even dreamed of the matter, his Gurudev was saying. He had always believed that every success which he achieves is thanks to his gurudev's blessing and nothing else than that! He gained some courage and willing to change his Gurudev's decision, he said, "Gurudev, please tell, if we find a piece of glass shining brightly in the sunlight, is it the specialty of that glass piece or the sunrays? In the same way, if a disciple's