Purpose of Shravak's Life

  

Four scientists were passing through a wild forest. They encountered a dead lion. One of the scientists claimed, ‘It is a skeleton, I can generate its flesh again.’ He used his skills to regenerate muscles around the skeleton. 

Another scientist said, ‘I can start blood circulation.’ And he did. The third one through his knowledge produced body organs. Now the fourth scientist said, ‘I can inject life into it.’ All other scientists asked him to wait till they climb a tree. They all said, ‘who knows if the lion kills them after regaining life.’ They told the fourth scientist to be careful. The first three scientists climbed up a tree. The fourth one stood close to the dead body. As soon as the lion regained life, he killed the fourth scientist who had bestowed him with life. 

Why do such things happen? Why does an obliging person receive thanklessness? Why does ungratefulness take place instead of gratitude? It is all because of dormant consciousness, when only power is awakened, not the consciousness. Until we awaken the soul and consciousness, our help remains worthless. In other words, good deeds or assistance hurts the doer until the receiver’s consciousness is awakened. It occurs when consciousness is not the nucleus. If the consciousness and right faith are the focal point and the spiritual consciousness is awakened, there is no room for negativity. This is the power of right perspective (samyak darshan). In fact, right perspective shifts the view.
 

jojaisahaivaisadekhe, samyak darshankisahanaani,
kyonchalenishedhaatmakchintan, hosadavidheyaatmakvaani.
shravakjeevankisaarthakata, navatattvonkeanushilan se,
khaate-peete, sote-jagate, aavaajutheantarman se.

It means the right faith or perspective is to perceive the truth as it exists and to be positive. The life of a shravak becomes meaningful if he is aware of the nine tattva (fundamentals). Thus, this verse highlights the factors of right perspective.

 

Acharyashree Mahapragyaji's English Book Launch
 

Acharyashree Mahapragyaji’s 15 books translated in English were unveiled by Acharyashree Mahashramanji on 2nd day of Maryada Mahotsava at Raipur. JVBNA NJ  under guidance of Samani MalayPragyaji and Samani NeetiPragyaji was actively involved in project of English translation of four of these books. This gesture was greatly appreciated by JVB President Manoj Lunia at the launch of books in Maryada Mahotsava.

The responsibility of this great and amazing work was taken up by Ramesh Parmar, Madhumita Sacheti, Neena Jain, Pallavi Surana, Neena Pipaliya, Preeti Agrawal, Sanjay Jain, Kiran Jain and others. Shweta Daftary was involved in editing and compilation of translations of two of the published books. This is truly a unique task undertaken and successfully delivered by JVBNA NJ. We wish to continue contributing more towards these milestones in our journey of sharing the message with more and more people from all sections of the world.  Acharyashree Mahapragyaji's analysis of human nature, action and thoughts was truly remarkable and making his teachings available in a language which the whole world can read helps the society at large. Spreading his wealth of knowledge is the biggest tribute we can pay to Acharyashree Mahapragyaji.

Publication sponsorship of 5 books was done by Jain Vishwa Bharati, New Jersey. Sponsorship of 10 books was done by following aspirant families from Jain Vishwa Bharati, New Jersey Centre: Pratap Jain, Ramesh Parmar, Nagji Veera, Sandeep Sacheti, Rohit Bardia, Dr. Namrata Shah, Surendra Kankariya, Sheetal Daftary, Ashok Bhansali, Bhikam Jain and Suparas Nahata. 

Khub Khub Anumodana to all the sponsors for their generous contribution.