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9. Mrigavati - War and Peace
vahavir's sermons on ahimsa and compassion have become
so popular that he is now being identified with these terms throughout our Bharatvarsha (India). Even warring kingdoms and republics now seek his help in settling disputes and stopping bloodshed. This morning I was thinking about Mahavir's growing reputation as a peacemaker. Sadhvi Mrigavati's enlightenment last night had set me thinking. Only four years ago Mahavir's peace efforts had saved her from certain devastation in a war.
The news that Sadhvi Mrigavati achieved liberation has caused quite a stir in the sangh. Just four years ago she was ordained and admitted in the sangh under the leadership of her young cousin Ajja
Chandana.
I was absorbed in thinking about Mrigavati's accomplishments when Ganadhar Achalbhrat (Achal = for ever; steady; Bhrat = brother, fellow) walked in and sat near me. As his name suggests, his fellowship neither waxes nor wanes, his love for every one is genuine and unwavering. At 58, his child-like voice is still sweet and pleasing. He said, "Ganadhar Gautam, may I ask you something?"
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