एगप्पा अजिए सत्तू
An unrestrained soul is unconquerable.
Undefeated enemy
Who is our enemy? The one whom we believe to be is our enemy. Right, but if we do not believe in enmity, then all will be our friends. Continue reading “Undefeated enemy” »
Wish not for honor because of penance
नो पूयणं तवसा आवहेज्जा
Do not expect admiration and honor due to penance done
Soul and body
ओ जीवो अं सरीरं
Soul is different, body different
Neither commit sins, nor have it done
पावकम्मं नेव कुज्जा न कारवेज्जा
Sins should neither be committed by self, nor should be done through others
Avoid fool’s company
अलं बालस्स संगेणं
Association with the fools must be avoided
Shri Prasannachandra Rajarshi
Once Lord Mahavir arrived in the city of Rajgruhi. He was accompained by the royal sage (Rajarshi) Prasannachandra. Rajarshi Muni used to execute severe penance simply by staring at the fire-emitting Sun, with his one leg up and both arms raised straight. Magadha king Shrenik was completely impressed by such severe penance and politely questioned Lord Mahavir, “O Lord, suppose this monk performing severe penance, passes away at this particular moment, what state would he achieve after his death?” Continue reading “Shri Prasannachandra Rajarshi” »
