Better than a thousand words, is one word that brings peace. 'Ahinsa' is one such word which is the path to salvation. It is one of the most important cardinal virtues in Jainsim. The foundation stone behind this multidimensional doctrine is the fact that all individuals have a spiritual energy. Hurting someone physically, mentally or emotionally is actually hurting ones own self. Hence one should not only refrain from non-violence but also avoid having a desire to harm anyone.
There are times when the moral values of people take a backstage. In such scenarios the religious gurus and teachers come forward to imbibe people with the importance of a 'peaceful living'. They make a sincere endeavor to transform the hearts of the people. The masses thereafter are trained to work for their salvation, give away addictions of any sort and indulge in religious and social activities to repay back to the society which has given him so much. From time immemorial we have seen Lord Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi, Acharya Tulsi, Acharya Mahapragyaji and so many more noble souls, giving away their lives for the upliftment and betterment of the society and mankind at large.
Acharya Mahashramanji is one such name who is a treasure of talent, knowledge and a profound thinker. This Eleventh Acharya of the Terapanth Dharma Sangha has super oratory skills with an amazing personality and an inner self which sparks with humbleness, loyalty, detachment form worldly desires etc. With a completely balanced personality, compassion for the mankind and emphasis on non-violence, moral values etc, he has an amazing capability to attract anyone instantly and change the lives of the people through his pure, peaceful and demure ways. He is currently on the 'Ahinsa Yatra' to inspire the masses and spread the message of 'harmony and peace'. During this Yatra the great guru is making a conscious effort to enlighten the hearts of the people and take them from darkness to the light of knowledge where they can easily distinguish between what is right and wrong.
This Ahimsa Yatra is a boon to those who are burdened under evil social practices and are looking forward to get a way out. This Ahimsa Yatra has commenced from Lal Quila on 9th November 2014. Ever since then Mahashramanji will be traveling various states of India which includes Nepal, Bhutan, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra etc. and now Kolkata.
The very purpose of this Ahimsa Yatra are
The Resolutions of the Ahimsa Yatra are
All individuals who agree to do away with the distinction in society on basis of caste, creed, sex etc can be a part of this Ahimsa Yatra in two ways
The felicitation of this event has been done by Honorable Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamta Banerjee. With almost 3 countries, 18 states and thousands of kilometers on foot, this great Saint is on his way to re-kindle the spirit of humanity in the hearts of one and all.
