No doubt we are fortunate to have Mahaveerwani but not fortunate enough to follow his teachings as a human race. Gurudeo was speaking at a three days ceremony to mark coming Mahaveer Jayanti on 19/04/2016 organised by city Jain Forum for all devotee.
Herewith, I cover the lecture through this blog for esteem viewers.
"Since majority of you know the history that surrounds the name Mahaveer. I will not repeat it. Today I will focus on our failure to lead a peaceful and simple life in-spite of Bhagwan 's teachings.
Main reason behind this tragedy is that we became too self centered now a days. Me, my family, my friends, my community, my state, my country and so on self created barriers governs us while leaving.
In this process we have built walls and compartments in our own personalities and vision. A global care is missing- if we are happy then the rest of world must be happy, this philosophy is increasing. A sense of my co- planet mate towards all living souls on earth was meant by Lord Mahaveer. We have conveniently forgot it partially.
Majority are not concerned for others people and their sufferings. We conveniently forgot main principle of Lord Mahaveer which advocate non violence and equal respect for life of all other living souls. An individual man lost his value in eyes of others. Better not to talk for animal and plants. They faces tremendous injustice and threat to lives which stood beyond imagination.
Unless we seriously care for apparent tiny life of an ant mission of Mahaveera will not be completed. An ant and a human difference may be vast for eyes but both have same common link of life in form of soul. Mind well, it is not possible that we never took birth as an ant. So if you are careless for her, so will be her attitude when the role will be reversed in next birth in future unknown series.
No doubt we can continue with ignorance but at what cost and how long, one needs to answer. Just think can you travel in plane, train fearlessly ? A fear of explosion is chasing you every where, be it worship place, mall or school. The meaning of "Truth " is redefined. "Truth is ours", this philosophy is lagging behind and "Ours' is the only truth" is being dominating society. Muscle power is gaining
authority. Unless we as a whole mankind value each other's life and respect every one's right to have different opinion, the peaceful co- existence on earth will not be possible. If we decide to follow a fraction of Mahaveer's teachings, we can lead much better life let me assure you all Gurudeo added.One need to give it a try in life time.
Secondly we failed to control our greed for wealth and possession. I do not have the figures but you can guess easily, 90% wealth of our planet may be concentrated with 10% of people. It may be due to various factors like talent, hard work, vision, opportunity, luck or monopoly and exploitation. One can guess and add the endless list.
Unless we learn to have good use of wealth no one can be happy neither he can bring happiness to others, this is a practical lesson which every one can vouch. Money is a tool to bring happiness and not a target to cause loosing all happiness in persuading it in life.
On a day when you feel sad just visit blind school with some sweets or just go to terrace and offer some grain or pulses to pigeons and see the happiness such small charity can brings to you is beyond words.
One can also visit orphan home or old age home to offer kindness.
Accumulation of water by Sea makes it salty, while in contrast it's spreading by rivers keep the water fresh and pure. Money looses value after some limit. If you have sufficient then use it for under privileged. It can bring cheers to both of you. Just think for such a option. I advise for more inner peace and satisfaction to you.
No doubt it is not total empire of darkness. Still there is silver lining and ray of hopes in form of few individuals and organizations. One may be Jain or Non-Jain but the Bhagwan Mahaveerswami's teachings and it's following can turn this planet into a better place than Heaven I believe." Gurudeo concluded. I left the venue with a big question mark in my mind, "Am I Jain and worthy to be called as follower of Bhagwan ? " On thinking I expressed sorry for myself, my co brothers and sisters for treating this priceless unique Chintamani " (precious gem granting wishes) gifted by Bhagwan in form of teachings as ordinary stone. knowingly.
JAI JINENDRA--------------!!! JAI MAHAVEER----------!!!.
Herewith, I cover the lecture through this blog for esteem viewers.
Main reason behind this tragedy is that we became too self centered now a days. Me, my family, my friends, my community, my state, my country and so on self created barriers governs us while leaving.
Secondly we failed to control our greed for wealth and possession. I do not have the figures but you can guess easily, 90% wealth of our planet may be concentrated with 10% of people. It may be due to various factors like talent, hard work, vision, opportunity, luck or monopoly and exploitation. One can guess and add the endless list.
Unless we learn to have good use of wealth no one can be happy neither he can bring happiness to others, this is a practical lesson which every one can vouch. Money is a tool to bring happiness and not a target to cause loosing all happiness in persuading it in life.
On a day when you feel sad just visit blind school with some sweets or just go to terrace and offer some grain or pulses to pigeons and see the happiness such small charity can brings to you is beyond words.
Accumulation of water by Sea makes it salty, while in contrast it's spreading by rivers keep the water fresh and pure. Money looses value after some limit. If you have sufficient then use it for under privileged. It can bring cheers to both of you. Just think for such a option. I advise for more inner peace and satisfaction to you.
No doubt it is not total empire of darkness. Still there is silver lining and ray of hopes in form of few individuals and organizations. One may be Jain or Non-Jain but the Bhagwan Mahaveerswami's teachings and it's following can turn this planet into a better place than Heaven I believe." Gurudeo concluded. I left the venue with a big question mark in my mind, "Am I Jain and worthy to be called as follower of Bhagwan ? " On thinking I expressed sorry for myself, my co brothers and sisters for treating this priceless unique Chintamani " (precious gem granting wishes) gifted by Bhagwan in form of teachings as ordinary stone. knowingly.
JAI JINENDRA--------------!!! JAI MAHAVEER----------!!!.
