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In
this universe, every living being has the sole desire
to attain everlasting happiness. Have you ever questioned
why, inspite of the intense desire and continuous effort
for everlasting joy, we experience only unhappiness?
Though the answer lies within ourselves, we are ignorant
of it. Our spiritual Lords, the Jinas (the Victorious
Ones), having understood the fundamental cause of this
unhappiness and having discovered the appropriate cure,
out of their selfless compassion, guide others on to
the blissful path of self-experience. Foremost amongst
these compassionate beings are the Tirthankars.
As supreme vehicles of altruistic feelings, the Tirthankars
have in every era, given to the world the key to obtaining
the state of eternal bliss.
Lord Mahavir (599 B.C. -
527 B.C.), the most recent Jina is the last of
the current series of 24 Tirthankars. Since the
last 2,500 years, there have been many enlightened souls
who have expounded religion. Shrimad Rajchandra, being
one of them, is highly respected for His great spiritual
elevation, extraordinary personality, remarkable exposition
of Lord Mahavir's teachings and literary genius. He
is spirituality incarnate and auspiciousness personified.
His life is the epitome of an incessant and intense
pursuit of religion. His being is the perfect blend
of pure knowledge, selfless devotion and complete detachment.
His persona is an overflowing ocean of selfless compassion.
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