Life acquires a meaning when we do not emphasise on collecting material goods but prefer to sacrifice these for a cause. This was stated by Muni Vinay Kumar Alok at a function held at Tagore Theatre to mark the bicentenary of nirvana of Acharya Bhikshu.
Paying tributes to Acharya Bhikshu, the Muni said he set the highest standard of discipline by his own example. Acharya Bhikshu showed the way from desire to desirelessness. He said the common man should understand and practise true religion which would take him to the path of salvation.
Dr. Kewal Krishan, of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, who was the chief guest, said Acharya Bhikshu was a saint who followed what he preached. As a Jain acharya his philosophy stood the test of time.
Mr H.S. Hanspal, President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), said, “The Bhikshu way of life has relevance in Punjab. There cannot be purity of mind without observing purity in food and drinks. Laying stress on renunciation, Acharya Bhikshu signified a rare brand of saints, whose only aim of life was to realise noble aims”.
Additional DGP Chandra Shekhar said, “Acharya’s life was devoted to penance and meditation”.
Shri Bansi Lal, chief of the Punjab Terapathi Sabha, said, “Bhikshu’s philosophy is a significant chapter in human history.”
Dr Karam Avtar Singh, chairman, Acharya Bhikshu Bicentenary Nirvana Samaroh Samiti and Muni Abhay Kumar also spoke.
Dr Kewal Krishan also released a calendar.