Treasure Of Qualities Introduction to Inspiring Life of Acharya Vijaydharmsuri Maharaj

Author(s): Prashamratnavijay
Publisher: Dharmkrupa Trust

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The Erection of Shatrunjay Hospital... The Significance of his foresight!
'Being Human' - An initiative of Salman Khan, A bollywood actor, but a concept that has its roots in the realm of Jainism from eternal years! I had come across a very wonderful fact that Jain religion always adopts the activity of searching, while the world always adopts the activity of re-searching. Insooth, the very first edition of every good concept is always premeditated by Jainism, and later on, the rest elements of the world publish it between the public and draw the credit under their name! Open up the sutra of Triyavahiyam' or 'Saat Lakh' or 'Aayariya Uvajzaye' or 5th Chapter of Atichaar', all are the strict mentors that teach the lessons of humanity to the Jains. Be it the ritual of 'Samayik' of Pratikraman' or 'Paushad' or any other activity of charity, celebs or penance, all are the strong supporters of humanity. Be it Bhagwaan Mahavir Swami, Bhagwaan Neminath, king Meghrath, King Kumarpal or every 'Sadhul Sadhviji' currently Surviving in this world, all are the ideals who have/are practicing humanity in their own lives. People always point Fingers against Jainism, that we are 'smart' at accumulating
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funds and planting up a temple or an upaashray costing crores of rupees, but never take part in opening up a school or college or hospital, which are actually essential for the society!
They argue that, "Believe if even there are 15-16 temples in a particular area, what's the use if a person isn't capable to even get off from his bed due to illness? Instead of building up temples in increasing numbers, it's better to open up one hospital that becomes helpful to the public!" Even I'm a strong supporter of this point. I never say that constructing a temple is a wrong activity, but everything in excess is not so beneficial! Even if we stop building temples completely and erect 15-16 hospital in a particular area, it would look foolish. Everything must be done maintaining the balance and proportion with each other. A wise person always works according to the necessity and requirement of a particular time. Our Dharmasuri Maharaj possessed this wisdom and intelligence of diverting the flow of donations on the basis of the urge related to a specific period or location.