"Mother, I Will Respect Your Wishes..."

During the period in which He composed Mokshmala and Bhavnabodh, Shrimadji's resolve to take to the path of renunciation, of monkhood, grew stronger. 


The path of devotion, meditation and detachment drew Him. 


In Vikram Samvat 1942 He and His mother Devba were sitting together. 


Shrimadji turned to His mother and said, "Mother, I would like your permission to go to the forest and become an Ascetic.


" His mother did not wish to lose Him and asked Him to reconsider His decision. 


Shrimadji promised : "As long as this yogi (Ascetic) is alive, you might see His face. 


He will come to your door and ask how you are.


" Tears began to well up in her eyes and trickled down her cheeks. 


Shrimadji saw His mothers affection for Him and said : "Mother, I will respect your wishes." 


He did not want to cause her any grief. 


Thus His mother's love triumphed. 


While in His mothers womb, Bhagavan Mahavir had also resolved not to renounce the world while His parents were alive so as not to cause them any pain. 


Shrimadji had followed Bhagavan Mahavir's example.