अभिनंदन सम्राट का नहीं : श्रम का

Summary

The text is a tribute to Acharya Mahashraman, a Jain religious leader, focusing on his dedication to hard work and effort. It begins with a story of a king asking his minister to write something that would help him maintain balance in happiness and sorrow, leading to the line: "Time will pass, effort will bring new color." The narrative emphasizes that time is powerful, but human effort shapes the future, and a person who acts with diligence can benefit from time. The text describes Acharya Mahashraman's life as a continuous story of effort. Born as Mohan in the Dugad family on May 13, 1962, during the Leo zodiac sign, he was considered a courageous person. In childhood, his favorite games were kabaddi and hide-and-seek, which may have reflected his spirit of valor. At age twelve, he began waking up 1.5 hours before sunrise and sleeping after 9:30 PM, dedicating time to service, study, chanting, household work, teaching, and writing. After initiation, his efforts in spiritual practice impressed his teachers, Guru Tulsi and Muni Nathmalji. He memorized 30-35 verses of the Namamala and the Dasavaikalika Sutra with meaning in just 40 days, also learning Prakrit, English, and Sanskrit. As a young acharya, he began independent journeys, with Guru Tulsi praising his hard work during travels. He conducted many programs daily, sometimes 7-8, and visited homes, often exceeding a hundred visits in a day. During a journey in Kutch starting February 18, 2013, he set records, including walking 23 kilometers in extreme heat on April 12, 2013. His physical and mental effort moved many people, and both Jain and non-Jain communities acknowledged his exceptional labor. The text notes that his life was influenced by the Leo zodiac sign, with three significant events occurring in May: birth, initiation, and assuming leadership. Guru Tulsi said he creates pearls from drops of sweat, and Ach