Book Title: Way of Life Part 1
Author(s): Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana

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________________ 146 THE WAY OF LIFE participate in the marriage of his children. In case he participates in their marriages, as a matter of duty, he would not be mentally associated with those marriages, and he would not be interested in the marriage-affairs. He likes those who undertake the vow of celibacy. The vow of celibacy has been mentioned only as an example. You may have any virtue but you must admire others who possess that virtue; and feel happy on seeing it in others. You must have respect and a friendly feeling for those who possess virtues. If those feelings of respect and love do not arise in you for men of virtue, then your mind is not permeated by Dharma. From the Audience : We see faults even in men of merit. Maharajashri : You are all very intelligent; are you not ? Those who discern faults in men of merit; and hate them are not fit even to enter the sphere of Dharma. But to-day, only such people are to be seen in large numbers in the sphere of Dharma because there is no one to stop them from entering the sphere of Dharma. All those who want to enter the sphere of Dharma infiltrate into it. The result is that there is a terrible disorder in the sphere of Dharma. There is no one who can expel such unworthy people from the sphere of Dharma : and there is no one who can appreciate worthy and noble soul. BHIM SHRAVAK ( PIOUS JAIN) SENDS A PRESENTATION TO PETHAD SHAH The great man, Bhim was himself celibate; and he loved celibacy greatly; therefore, he loved and respected other celibate people also. He entertained the idea of honouring them. He sent a presentation of clothes to all celibate people; so he sent a presentation of clothes to Pethad Shah also. But Pethad Shah was not celibate. Of course, he was the greatest shravak who was greatly honoured by the entire Jain society of that time. Therefore, Bhim sent his gift to him also. He sent the presentation by two friends of his to Mandavgadh. Those two reached Mandavgadh. When they entered Pethad Shah's bungalow and conveyed to him the message sent by Bhim, Pethad Shah's heart was overwhelmed with the emotion of joy. In his mind, there Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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