किरियं च रोयए धीरो
Resolute take interest in their work
Interest in the work
A child does not drink milk because it gives strength to his body. He drinks that only because he likes it and finds it sweet. Continue reading “Interest in the work” »
Contented never wanders
भोगी भमइ संसारे, अभोगी विप्पमुच्चइ|
Insatiated wanders in the world; satiated is liberated
Motivational Wallpaper #19
Where in the middle ?
जस्स नत्थि पुरा पच्छा
मज्झे तस्स कुओ सिया?
मज्झे तस्स कुओ सिया?
Who does not have a past or future, how can he be in the present?”
Champa
People of the country were extremely terrified by the oppression of the emperors of Delhi during the last three hundred years. But as the emperor Akbar occupied the throne of Delhi, there was a great sigh of relief and there was a new ray of hope among the people. Akbar was keen to know about various religions. Knowing their fundamental principles, he respected and honored all the religions. He tried to mitigate animosity between the Hindus and the Muslims. He made sincere efforts to temper religious fanaticism. Continue reading “Champa” »
Sulsa
Bhagwan Mahavir was once giving his discourses in Champanagari and he saw Ambad parivrajak (wandering monk) proceeding towards Rajgruhi. He stopped him and said, “On reaching Rajgruhi, tell Shravika Sulsa that Mahavir has wished her dharmalabh” (increase in righteousness). Continue reading “Sulsa” »
Remain humble
विणए ठविज्ज अप्पाणं, इच्छंतो हियमप्पणो
The self-improvement wishing aspirant must remain humble
Jiv Vichar – Gatha 1
भुवण पईवं वीरं, नमिऊण भणामि अबुहबोहत्थं|
जीवसरुवं किंचि वि, जह भणियं पुव्वसूरिहिं||
जीवसरुवं किंचि वि, जह भणियं पुव्वसूरिहिं||
In the first stanza, the author pays obeisance to Lord Mahavira who through his omniscience enlightens the three loka which are deprived of the right knowledge. Continue reading “Jiv Vichar – Gatha 1” »
You are your own friend
पुरिसा ! तुममेव तुमं मित्तं,
किं बहिया मित्तमिच्छसि
किं बहिया मित्तमिच्छसि
Man! You are your own friend. Why do you wish for an outside friend?
