संगठन का कल्पवृक्ष
Summary
The text discusses the importance of a strong organization for a vibrant religious community, using the metaphor of a wish-fulfilling tree (kalpavriksha) that needs five nectars (panchamrit) to flourish. The first nectar is self-sacrifice (atmot sarg), where every member must be willing to sacrifice for the organization. A story illustrates this: a leader who urged soldiers forward but retreated himself, showing that true strength comes from members ready to give their all. An example from the community’s history is given, where a nun, Sadhvi Deepanji, volunteered for a challenging four-month stay in Chittor, arranging for her group to fast so that only two would need daily meals, demonstrating self-sacrifice and organizational loyalty. The second nectar is austerity (tapasya) and endurance. The text recounts an incident where Muni Prithviraj was wrongly blamed for disobeying an order but silently endured the reproach without protest, showing that tolerance strengthens an organization. The third nectar is cooperation (sahayog), where mutual support between leaders and followers, and among all members, is essential. The fourth nectar is affection (vatsalya), where seniors must care for and respect juniors, avoiding neglect that breeds conflict. The fifth nectar is receptivity (grahanashilta), the ability to accept new ideas. Acharya Tulsi is highlighted for his exceptional receptivity, quickly adopting good practices from other sources, such as a Soviet educational course or Buddhist text editing, leading to the editing of Jain Agamas. The text concludes that an organization must balance accepting new, useful ideas while preserving eternal principles like the five great vows.
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Conclusion
The document emphasizes that a strong, vibrant organization like the Terapanth Dharma Sangh thrives on five essential "amrit" (nectars): self-sacrifice, austerity, cooperation, affection, and receptivity. The narratives of Sadhvi Deepanji's courageous acceptance of a challenging Chaturmas and Muni Prithviraj's silent endurance of misunderstanding demonstrate that individual sacrifice and tolerance are foundational to collective strength. The text concludes that when leaders and members alike practice mutual support, nurture junior members with affection, and remain open to new ideas—as exemplified by Acharya Tulsi's swift adoption of new initiatives—the organizational tree flourishes. Ultimately, a dynamic, resilient organization is not built on rigid adherence to the past but on a balanced application of these timeless principles, ensuring continuous growth and vitality.