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In this final part we shall briefly take a look at just how our Vedic scriptures, mandirs and sadhus have been endeavoring to alleviate the burden of our mounting sin and suffering in society. Scriptures Mandirs He is also made aware of the fact that to attain God's proximity His choicest devotee is his ideal. That he should attain the eternal state of 'akshar-roop' to enjoy the privilege of offering supreme devotion to God. With these noble inspirations and many more his miseries evaporate; he becomes charged once again to battle the frustration and tensions of daily life. Mandirs have also ideally played a pivotal role in uniting India. More than 3,500,000 mandirs in India have knitted the cultural and spiritual strands of the Indian people to produce a beautiful mantle of a united India. Three hundred temples in Mauritius have kept the spirit of Hinduism alive and festive amongst the Hindus who have been residents there for the past 300 years. Fishes
of the earthly lake Very often we have seen that a government fails in exercising a law to quit drinking. In spite of heavy penalties and punishments those who transgress it are in the least deterred from abstaining. Where the law has often failed, the sadhus have triumphed with their patient and loving efforts. We hear the world clamoring for good doctors, proficient lawyers, good policemen.... and to that let us add genuine sadhus. For this, it will be the bona fide sadhus who will cure our diseased souls, fight the case of good over evil and discipline our discordant elements. They share their goodness for the happiness and spiritual progress of mankind. Remember man does not live by bread and water alone. Fulfilling the physical and educational hunger of a child is in itself not enough. He is unlike an animal that is satisfied when provided with food and water. He is born with a mission to shape a destiny for himself that will take him beyond the frontiers of our fleeting pleasures and fragile existence. And to achieve this, dharma, the bestower of happiness, is one of the fundamental essentials. If this food is not provided he vainly searches for an illusory happiness in drugs, addictions and licentiousness. This dharma - the bread of the soul - is provided by the bona fide sadhus of our society. Custodian
of Culture Two hundred years ago, the immense pressures of corruption, hypocrisy, animal sacrifices and scores of other evils sought to pulverise the edifice of Indian Culture. This catastrophe was however averted with the advent of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Under the banner of dharma He vigorously crusaded against the social evils that plagued society. He was successful in wiping out the sati practice, female infanticide and animal sacrifices in yagnas. Besides this, He transformed hard-core criminals into humble, peace-loving disciples. During His mortal stay of 49 years He sang the glories of our scriptures, initiated 500 into the highest saintly order of Paramhansa and built six lofty mandirs. His teachings appealed to all levels of men, laying particular stress in identifying oneself with Brahma as a requirement for supreme devotion to Parabrahma. Revival
of vedic society Under Swamiji's effort and inspiration thousands of youths and children's centers, fragrant with character, faith and sacrifice have blossomed. His dynamic efforts have evoked a tremendous amount of goodness. He has established 410 mandirs in India and abroad. The beautiful Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London and Nairobi and the Akshardham monument in Gandhinagar have inspired millions with morality and pride for India's glorious heritage. Seven hundred sadhus, the majority of whom have been initiated by Swamiji, have added momentum to his noble mission. They harness their knowledge and talents for ploughing and sowing the seeds of 'Satsang'. Swamiji too, tirelessly moves, reviving and rebuilding the towns, villages and individuals that have been hit by the material culture of the three flying machines of gold, silver and iron. His immense compassion and selfless love have effected miracles of man-making. Let us also become worthy vessels of his abundant grace by imbibing his message. "Exemplify morality and promote a morally sound society."
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