Friends.2018 Chaturmas ended on 22/11/218.To mark the eve of farewell. an essay competition for seniors was held by committee on next 23rd day. The captioned subject was given to be covered by.
Herewith I am sharing ,the first prize winning essay by a devotee.
"Friends, first I appreciate the committee members for selecting a
very good topic based on suggestion of Gurudeo. As a fact, very
few among all of us start life on faith exactly as suggested by Shri
Bhagwan Mahaveer. I am not from that fortunate lot. As on today,
I have crossed 65 age of life. Looking back to passed span of life,
I can divide the span in five categories of different ages for mine
spiritual progress and developments. It was a interesting journey to see how my faith keep changing from other mix faiths to Jainism.
The phases are 1 to 10 yrs,11 to 30, 31- 40. 41- 50 and 51 till now.
1.First Phase This phase was marked by childhood and enjoyment.
Not much awareness for religion. Only remember to recite Navkar
mantra with grandma. But curiosity intensify to know nature, sun,
moon, rivers ,ocean, colors, rain ,butterfly, all surrounding nature.
2-Second Phase-This phase was marked by achievements. The completion of education, marriage ,home and career. This phase- stand as golden period with smooth sailing. Slowly a wrong faith is
given birth. One starts to believe that, I am the pet son of Almighty
and He is showering choicest blessings on me. The receiver in the
process became devotee of some outside Deity .
3-Third Phase-This is a testing and trial period .Sooner the person
start testing bitter side of life. Death of any or both of parents, set
back in career ,money blockage in business or investments .problem
with spouse ,court battles, illness like variety of dark shades chase the person. It disturbs his mental peace. Soon his faith starts to be
shaky. Why it can happen to me-----? I have not done any harm to
anybody even in dreams- such thinking clouds arise on horizon.
Now the person start to find answer in religion, it's leaders and
related literature. Some of outcomes of results ,do not clear test of
logic. When disappointed with outer world, he turns to his widow
mother for guidance. His mother introduce him first time to the
Karma theory of Bhagwan Mahaveer. His mother also adds her
experience with life and share with him the reason of her ever-
lasting calmness. Now the person person visit Jain temple or Jain
Stanak. Have discussion with Gurudeo and reading of Aagams.
As a combined result ,he gets the results that he was searching endlessly. Now he tries to know the Karma theory in details.
4-Forth Phase.-After experience of darker side of life the soul
now start to calm down. He become cautious for action as he knew
that now he is on radar of Karma theory. He decides to give up total
running here and there for money and fame. He tries to minimize
needs and set minimum target for live hood. Now he has more time
for self, family and reading Jain literature. By this time, he comes to
know the value of inner peace and mental satisfaction over cost of
wealth. He tries to be with Jain monks, Shrawaks and get involved
in discussion for Jinwani told by Bhagwan Mahaveer. He tries to
learn Samaik and Pratikaman to get rid of eighteen sins slowly.
5.-Last Phase---I term it as last phase with assumption of 80 years
life span. After reaching 60 years the soul opt for retirement. Now
he decides to give maximum time to self, cutting possible outer
connections. Some type of social work in form of imparting Jainism
knowledge to kids or interested segment become his passion. He
regret his non ability to take Diksha and become monk. But to the
possible extent he keeps fast and take Pachkan to restrict needs.
In spite of sources available ,he tries to live simple life. He feels, I
am a blessed one soul who got to know path of Bhagwan.
JAIJINENDRA--------!!!----------- JAI MAHAVEERA-----!!!.
Herewith I am sharing ,the first prize winning essay by a devotee.
"Friends, first I appreciate the committee members for selecting a
very good topic based on suggestion of Gurudeo. As a fact, very
few among all of us start life on faith exactly as suggested by Shri
Bhagwan Mahaveer. I am not from that fortunate lot. As on today,
I have crossed 65 age of life. Looking back to passed span of life,
I can divide the span in five categories of different ages for mine
spiritual progress and developments. It was a interesting journey to see how my faith keep changing from other mix faiths to Jainism.
1.First Phase This phase was marked by childhood and enjoyment.
Not much awareness for religion. Only remember to recite Navkar
mantra with grandma. But curiosity intensify to know nature, sun,
moon, rivers ,ocean, colors, rain ,butterfly, all surrounding nature.
given birth. One starts to believe that, I am the pet son of Almighty
and He is showering choicest blessings on me. The receiver in the
process became devotee of some outside Deity .
start testing bitter side of life. Death of any or both of parents, set
back in career ,money blockage in business or investments .problem
with spouse ,court battles, illness like variety of dark shades chase the person. It disturbs his mental peace. Soon his faith starts to be
shaky. Why it can happen to me-----? I have not done any harm to
anybody even in dreams- such thinking clouds arise on horizon.
Now the person start to find answer in religion, it's leaders and
related literature. Some of outcomes of results ,do not clear test of
logic. When disappointed with outer world, he turns to his widow
mother for guidance. His mother introduce him first time to the
Karma theory of Bhagwan Mahaveer. His mother also adds her
experience with life and share with him the reason of her ever-
lasting calmness. Now the person person visit Jain temple or Jain
Stanak. Have discussion with Gurudeo and reading of Aagams.
As a combined result ,he gets the results that he was searching endlessly. Now he tries to know the Karma theory in details.
4-Forth Phase.-After experience of darker side of life the soul
now start to calm down. He become cautious for action as he knew
that now he is on radar of Karma theory. He decides to give up total
needs and set minimum target for live hood. Now he has more time
for self, family and reading Jain literature. By this time, he comes to
know the value of inner peace and mental satisfaction over cost of
wealth. He tries to be with Jain monks, Shrawaks and get involved
in discussion for Jinwani told by Bhagwan Mahaveer. He tries to
learn Samaik and Pratikaman to get rid of eighteen sins slowly.
5.-Last Phase---I term it as last phase with assumption of 80 years
life span. After reaching 60 years the soul opt for retirement. Now
he decides to give maximum time to self, cutting possible outer
connections. Some type of social work in form of imparting Jainism
knowledge to kids or interested segment become his passion. He
regret his non ability to take Diksha and become monk. But to the
possible extent he keeps fast and take Pachkan to restrict needs.
In spite of sources available ,he tries to live simple life. He feels, I
am a blessed one soul who got to know path of Bhagwan.
JAIJINENDRA--------!!!----------- JAI MAHAVEERA-----!!!.
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