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  • Limitless Affection

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    Vidyasagar.Guru

    The entire sangha was heading for Muktagiri. We had set out in the morning, hoping to catch up with Acharya Maharaj at Morsi village by 9 or 10 a.m. We reached there at 10 a.m., only to find that Acharya Maharaj had left about half an hour earlier.

     

    Undoubtedly, Acharya Maharaj is an atithi. There is no way of predicting his itinerary or time frame. While this refusal to bind himself to a schedule may inconvenience some, it makes him totally independent. There are two problems in announcing the programme of vihar in advance. If, for whatever reason, it is not possible to adhere to the schedule of departure, one is guilty of uttering a falsehood. Besides, the state of uncertainty prevailing until the moment of departure disturbs the peace of mind. It is, therefore, preferable to make the decision on the spur of the moment and set out at once without waiting for company, like a gust of wind, heedless of what lies in store. This is the essence of spiritual endeavour.

     

    We followed in the footsteps of Acharya Maharaj. It was not possible to reach the destination by the hour of samayik. So we halted in an orange grove. After completing the observance, we reached our destination around 3 o'clock in the afternoon and prostrated at the feet of Acharya Maharaj. Cognisant of our state, he said to us with great affection, "You must be tired. Rest for a while. Then we will all go together for ahar."

     

    We realised that Acharya Maharaj had chosen to wait for us, although he had arrived in time for ahar. This limitless affection of his left a deep and lasting impression on our minds.

    Muktagiri (1980)

     


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