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what it means within the practical considerations of our daily life. What do you mean by the ultimate level of kindness?
I smiled a little and closed my eyes. Both of us were quiet for a few minutes. Then, I opened my eyes slowly and said, 'Mahavir's compassion is like a vast ocean. Sometimes, just a small wave of this ocean touches us, but we fail to recognize its vastness. Sudharma, it is a matter of personal experience'.
“That is true Ganadhar Gautam, but with your help I hope to understand that vast ocean of kindness, simply by touching a tiny wave. I hope to understand the mighty sun from just one ray of light."
Sudharma was now deep in thought, and I am not sure if he heard me further. I was trying to tell him how difficult it is to describe Mahavir's compassion in words. Words are inadequate to reach the depth of his compassion. I said, "Sudharma, one can explain social issues, philosophy, or ideology by using words, but mere words are not enough to understand Mahavir's compassion. You are hoping to sail the breadth of a mighty ocean with a tiny, inadequate boat.”
Sudharma said, "So be it honorable Ganadhar Gautam. I am ready for the adventure. Will you take me there?"
His intense curiosity left me no choice; a difficult task now became an easy obligation. I said, "I do not normally discuss the events of people's personal lives, and this story is about a person you know well. Nevertheless, Sudharma, as a Ganadhar you carry big responsibility of leading a large group (Gana) of sadhus, and you may soon take on the leadership of the entire sangh. People would then expect as much
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