Way of Life Part 4

Author(s): Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana

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THE WAY OF LIFE
him. He falls into a state of despair and he may even lose his life.
Ded shravak was a man of faith, intelligence and dedication. Even when unimaginable sorrows arose in his life, he did not lose heart. He found refuge at the feet of the Paramatma. We have to seek the refuge of that supreme entity whose support we need. Unless we take shelter and refuge at his feet we cannot secure his support. Ded shravak knew this very well. Therefore, first of all, he sought shelter with a true and pure heart at the feet of Lord Parshwanath,
THE VERY NAME OF THE LORD FULFILS ALL OUR WISHES
He was a man of great intelligence. Intelligence here means pure intellectual potentialities. It also means intellectual sharpness and incisiveness. He, by virtue of his intelligence, came to this decision. An unexampled power and efficacy lie concealed in the name of the Paramatma! How true is this opinion ! Upadhyaya Shri Yashovijayji also says:
“We are steeped in agonies and anguish.
The only support for us is your name. 'Jes' says that your name can extinguish. The flames of birth and death, And can help us to cross the ocean of Samsar. 'O' beloved Jin! You are our Lord !"
Extraordinary powers lie concealed in the name of the Paramatma. This truth can be realised only by means of pure intelligence. Ded shravak came to another decision also, "Even the stone-idol of the Paramatma is efficacious”. Do you know what a great difference there is between the stone of a mountain and the stone-idol of the Lord ? At least, do you understand the difference between an ordinary paper in a note-book and the paper of a currency note. The difference between the two stones is greater than this. Have you thought of this at