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The ultimate tool –
Prabhu Bhakti
Prabhu Bhakti – day in, day out. As a result, Sulsa attained
her position as a Tirthankar. How did she do so?
Q. By clichéd and routine Bhakti devoid of any enthusiasm
or devotion?
Ans. No, by bhakti complete with boundless faith and
devotion. The desire for a child was a mere excuse because of
which she increased her Bhakti physically, mentally and
financially. Her Bhakti did not revolve around the desire for
a son; instead it was overflowing with religious faith and
unconditional love – for Vitaraga and His teachings. External
factors are mere excuses. With an increase in Bhakti, her
dedication and devotion also increased by leaps and bounds.
Now is it surprising if Tirthankar Namakarma* emerges from
such a vast ocean of unflinching faith and unconditional love?
Q. How did this become possible?
Ans. You cannot reach such a stage by merely sitting and
* Tirthankar Namakarma – The karma which enables a soul to achieve
the supreme post – Tirthankara.
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