Shasana Samratna Tej Kirno Prasang Chitramala

This document is a Gujarati-language book titled "Shasana Samratna Tej Kirno Prasang Chitramala" (The Radiant Rays of the Emperor of the Faith: A Collection of Incidents with Pictures). Published by Shrutgyan Prasarak Sabha, it is a compilation of sixteen life incidents of Acharya Vijay Nemisurishwarji Maharaj, presented with accompanying illustrations.

The book aims to introduce the influential life and virtues of Acharya Vijay Nemisurishwarji Maharaj to a wider audience, particularly the common people, in commemoration of his semicentennial celebration. The foreword expresses the joy and gratitude of the publishers and patrons involved in bringing this work to fruition. It highlights the inspiration derived from the Acharya's life and the collaborative effort in creating this illustrative booklet.

The incidents described showcase various aspects of Acharya Vijay Nemisurishwarji Maharaj's character, including:

• Intelligence and Quick Wit: An incident from his childhood (page 4-5) demonstrates his sharp intellect when he cleverly points out that he was served buttermilk instead of milk, a subtle critique of unequal treatment.
• Renunciation and Steadfastness: At the young age of fifteen, he took diksha (initiation) without informing his parents. When they arrived and were distressed, he calmly asked if he had done a good or bad thing, showing his unwavering resolve (page 6-7).
• Teaching and Guidance: During Paryushan, he entrusted a young disciple to read the religious discourse, showcasing his confidence in the younger generation's capabilities and their inherent talent (page 8-9).
• Devotion and Sacrifice: A wealthy devotee, Mansukhlal Bhagubhai, prioritized the Acharya's well-being over his own son's during an epidemic, demonstrating immense guru-bhakti (devotion to the teacher) (page 10-11).
• Compassion and Social Reform: He persuaded fishermen in coastal regions to abandon their violent livelihood and adopt other trades, transforming their lives (page 12-13).
• Non-attachment to Material Possessions: When offered land for a temple, he insisted on purchasing it at a nominal price and refused to have it registered in his name, stating that saints should not possess land (page 14-15).
• Spiritual Power and Dispassion: He demonstrated his spiritual prowess by levitating when a magician removed the stool beneath him, impressing the magician and showcasing the power of mental control (page 16-17).
• Encouraging Scholarship: He organized a competition among his disciples to explain a verse, rewarding the winner with a book, thereby fostering a spirit of learning and intellectual engagement (page 18-19).
• Miraculous Influence: During a journey through a desert, he prayed, and rain fell abundantly, fulfilling the villagers' need for water (page 20-21).
• Humility and Self-Awareness: When invited to the royal palace, he humbly referred to himself as "the dust of their feet" (referring to his predecessors like Hemchandracharya), highlighting his profound humility (page 22-23).
• Courage and Defiance: Despite being ill, he powerfully spoke out against those trying to encroach upon temple land, showing his fierce protectiveness of religious properties (page 24-25).
• Divine Protection: His presence created a protective shield, preventing scorpions from entering their camp and keeping their tent dry during a downpour (page 26-27).
• Leadership and Responsibility: He waited outside his tent until all the pilgrims who had lost their way returned, prioritizing their safety and well-being above his own comfort (page 28-29).
• Vairagya (Detachment) and Physical Ailment: He expressed deep sorrow and tears at the necessity of using a palanquin due to his weakened physical condition, underscoring his strong commitment to the principles of asceticism (page 30-31).
• Unwavering Devotion to Dharma: Even in his final moments, he participated consciously in the evening religious rituals, demonstrating his enduring commitment to his faith (page 32-33).
• Miraculous Healing Power: He touched a mute child and miraculously enabled him to speak the sacred mantra "Namo Arihantanam," showcasing his divine healing abilities (page 34-35).

The book concludes with an index of the presented incidents. The publication is presented as a tribute to the influential spiritual leadership of Acharya Vijay Nemisurishwarji Maharaj.