Mahawir Jayanti '19

Influenced by Parshwanatha, Wardhamana gave up his Princedom and wandered as a monk - for over 12 years.

And became a personification of Ahimsa.

Severe and intense Chandkaushik was drawn to Mahawira. When his hiss and venomous taunts drew a blank, Chandkaushik struck him.

Mahavira looked upon him; initiated him saying, Shant ho Shant. The rumbling one became calm, retreated into himself.


-  from Speaking Tree,       
Times of India,     April 17,  2019

Ram Jayanti

Shurpanaka came to town, started a smear campaign. And public opinion lapped up fake news.

Rama had to relent.

But Sita never gave up on Rama - not even after she was abandoned, in the woods.

Later, when Rama was defeated by his own sons, as last resort, he drew out his deadly weapon. And Sita came upon the scene; asked whether he would kill own sons.

Rama after realising the situation, requests Sita to return with him.

It was then, that Sita gave up Rama.
She summoned a sinkhole, vanished into it.

Amrit Warsha      Winter 2019