Holy Tirthankars

In the Jain tradition, a Tirthankar is a person who has reached enlightenment after many lifetimes of spiritual practice. The trees beneath which they attained Kaivalya are known as Deeksha-Vriksha, and they stand for the deep bond between the Tirthankars' spiritual journeys and the natural world.

The Tirthankars were among the earliest champions of non-violence and of living in harmony with the environment. Their tolerance, willpower, courage, confidence and compassion, along with their aspiration for spiritual evolution, are presented here as qualities the modern world badly needs.

Kamlesh D. Patel builds on these values by bringing the practices of the Heartfulness Way together with the spiritual essence of Jainism. The Heartfulness tools discussed include yogic Transmission, Rejuvenative Cleaning and Heartful Connection at bedtime. Jainism contributes its emphasis on inner growth, discipline, clarity of focus, purity of intent and boundless compassion. The book suggests that together they could help open a new era of spiritual evolution for humanity.