आचार्य तुलसी : बिना दीवारों का मंदिर

Summary

Based solely on the provided text, the document is a tribute to Acharya Tulsi, highlighting his extraordinary generosity and broad-mindedness. It describes his life as a "temple without walls," emphasizing that he was not limited by sectarian boundaries. The text quotes Sadhvi Kanakshriji and Mahavir Adhikari, who state that Acharya Tulsi was a unique, fearless, and outspoken religious leader, unlike others who merely serve their own sects. The core theme is that his success stemmed from his generosity, which allowed him to rise above narrow self-interest and work for the welfare of all. He is described as having a personality so expansive that it encompassed the entire world, with a constant desire for the development and well-being of everyone. He reportedly said he never wished to progress alone but wanted the whole society to advance with him. The text provides numerous examples of his generosity. He would dedicate his valuable time to training even the smallest matters without expecting gratitude. He considered teaching others as his own development. He was willing to give up his personal time for eating and sleeping to attend to seekers. During a journey in Uttar Pradesh, he immediately woke up to meet villagers who had come late at night for his darshan. He valued the ideas of others, even opponents, and insisted on listening to opposing views with an open mind. He believed in the freedom of thought and that a seeker should not get agitated by any speech. His generosity extended to his leadership, where he wished for his successor, Acharya Mahapragya, to be even more illustrious than himself and declared his successor a partner in his own fame. He attributed the discipline of the sangh not to his own skill but to the dedication of the sadhus and sadhvis. He also sent his disciples for training in yoga at other centers to ensure their comprehensive development. The text further illustrates his interfaith and secular approach. He reportedly said that the boundaries of the Terapanth sect did not hinder his vision of truth and that he felt an inner pain until Jainism became