भूलने की नहीं; याद रखने की बात

Summary

The text reflects on the passage of time as 2011 nears its end, emphasizing that spirituality encourages forgetting certain things while remembering others. A true seeker naturally forgets distortions, vices, and imbalances that hinder equanimity and coexistence. The earth remains fertile, sustained by a handful of dedicated individuals committed to reminding society of these values. Among them is Acharya Shri Mahashramanji, the eleventh head of the Terapanth sect, who has launched an anti-addiction campaign. He inspires his followers, including a large group of monks and nuns traveling across the country, to work toward a drug-free society. His millions of lay followers, known as shravaks and shravikas, are organized into various groups focused on education, health, and self-reliance. Acharya Shri Mahashramanji practices foot pilgrimage, staying in one place only during the four-month rainy season. His campaign emphasizes heart and mind transformation without coercion, fear, or temptation, using tools like Anuvrat, Preksha Dhyan, and Jeevan Vigyan. Even within his order, penance is voluntary and mental, not physical. The campaign requires that no office-bearer in any Terapanth institution engage in any form of addiction, with voluntary resignation if needed. The text also references writer Mrinal Pande, who cites World Bank research indicating that a small wealthy elite controls three-fourths of global resources, while the poor’s limited needs cause less environmental damage. She argues that lifestyle change is essential to address complex crises. The text warns of environmental degradation, dwindling resources, and the threat of nuclear weapons, suggesting humanity lives as if dead. Yet it affirms that the earth is not barren, and voices like Acharya Shri Mahashramanji’s continue to inspire hope for liberation from vices and imbalances through committed, organized action.