Walk With Me

Author(s): Chandanaji Acharya, Vastupal Parikh
Publisher: Veerayatan

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Walk With Me
Upanishads(3) during my childhood, and gained recognition as a great pundit and a scholar.
I was deeply attracted to Mahavir's ideas of compassion and love for all living beings, his philosophy of atma (soul), and his path for attaining liberation. I became his first disciple. My two brothers, Agnibhuti and Vayubhuti, also joined Mahavir's ever-growing spiritual
movement.
I joined Mahavir at the ripe age of 50 and for 30 years, until his nirvana (death), I walked in his footsteps like his shadow. I was his closest confidant and was able to know Mahavir probably better than anyone else. I am glad that you are now curious about my great master. I can share with you interesting stories about this remarkable guru. Come, walk with me, and listen...
Hindu scriptures are generally grouped into three periods. (1) The Vedas – ca 1300 to 1150 BCE, (2) The Brahmanas and Aranyakas - ca 1000 to 700 BCE, (3) The Upanishads - ca 800 to 500 BCE.
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