I happened to be in Malegaon near Nasik in Maharashtra for taking Gurudarshan. The showers of Jinwani was being showered by Pujya Gurudeo in this monsoon of Chaturmas for benefits of thousands of Jain Devotees. After lecture session his, the famous questions and answers session started. I was too happy to participate in the session.
One devotee stood up and asked Gurudeo -"How one shall carry on religious activities in the background of so much uncertainty: like whether he is Bhavi ( Eligible for salvation) or not is not known. If Bhavi then whether he is Shuklapakshi ( entry in salvation time zone) or Krishnapakshi ( yet to enter period of salvation.) also is not known ? Period of salvation is near or too late is also not known. There is no Kewaldyani with us to guide at present time of 5th Aara."
Gurudeo smiled a bit and said "Yes, you are correct when you talked about such uncertainty. Now there is absence of Kevaldyan in our Bharatkhetra and no one can tell the exact truth about oneself. But there is no reason to get disappointed. First thing to note is that such confusion/questions arise in the mind of Bhavi souls only. Abhavi souls are enjoying the series of life and death cycles and do not bother about freeing the souls from such cycles and to get salvation.
They do not bother about it and never thought ever to end the cycles.
Secondly one is best judge for himself. One may put mask for outer world but inside him he is aware of all his good and bad deeds and own qualities. Thus one can easily vouch for own's personality on basis of five criteria's. Let us examine if we clear them in self tests.
Those criteria are as given in Pratikaman. Practical test of Samkiti soul are - Sham, Samvega, Nirved, Anukaampa and Aastha ( sense of equality among living souls, wish for salvation, aloof from domestic affairs, care for others trouble and concern for them).
If all these tests are positive in one self- he can consider himself as Bhavi. Once he is Bhavi then he must get the salvation as Bhagwan Mahaveer has assured Jayanti Shravika in Bhagwatisutra while answering her query chapter 12/02.It is a basic truth for all of us.
A student who appeared for his final examination can accurately predict that I will definitely pass and will secure good marks. One shall be confident @ more than 100% level like the student for getting salvation. Hope we all will carry similar confidence level.
One must think that I am Bhavi and Shuklapakshi and definitely get salvation in near future and carry on activities as per Jinwani. One has to believe in one self and think that no doubt ,the path of Moksh salvation is too difficult but at least not impossible I can definitely achieve it. I have the torch of right knowledge. faith and Character given by Mahaveerbhagwan. It will bring my mission success.
So do not worry have full faith in teachings of Bhagwan and continue to accumulate good deeds "Gurudeo concluded. I can see now much more confidence on the face of that devotee --------!!!.
JAI JINENDRA-------!!!----------!!!--- JAI MAHAVEER-------!!!.
Gurudeo smiled a bit and said "Yes, you are correct when you talked about such uncertainty. Now there is absence of Kevaldyan in our Bharatkhetra and no one can tell the exact truth about oneself. But there is no reason to get disappointed. First thing to note is that such confusion/questions arise in the mind of Bhavi souls only. Abhavi souls are enjoying the series of life and death cycles and do not bother about freeing the souls from such cycles and to get salvation.
Secondly one is best judge for himself. One may put mask for outer world but inside him he is aware of all his good and bad deeds and own qualities. Thus one can easily vouch for own's personality on basis of five criteria's. Let us examine if we clear them in self tests.
Those criteria are as given in Pratikaman. Practical test of Samkiti soul are - Sham, Samvega, Nirved, Anukaampa and Aastha ( sense of equality among living souls, wish for salvation, aloof from domestic affairs, care for others trouble and concern for them).
If all these tests are positive in one self- he can consider himself as Bhavi. Once he is Bhavi then he must get the salvation as Bhagwan Mahaveer has assured Jayanti Shravika in Bhagwatisutra while answering her query chapter 12/02.It is a basic truth for all of us.
A student who appeared for his final examination can accurately predict that I will definitely pass and will secure good marks. One shall be confident @ more than 100% level like the student for getting salvation. Hope we all will carry similar confidence level.
So do not worry have full faith in teachings of Bhagwan and continue to accumulate good deeds "Gurudeo concluded. I can see now much more confidence on the face of that devotee --------!!!.
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