मैं स्वयं भगवान हूँ (Main Swayam Bhagwan Hoon)
Author: Dr. Hukamchand Bharill (डॉ. हुकुमचंद भारिल्ल)
Publisher: Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust (PTST), Jaipur
1. Introduction to the Book
'Main Swayam Bhagwan Hoon' is perhaps one of the most bold and empowering titles in modern Jain spiritual literature. Dr. Bharill uses this book to awaken the sleeping soul from the slumber of helplessness. The core message is that "Godhood" is not an external post to be achieved but is the inherent nature of the soul itself.
2. Key Philosophical Pillars (Core Concepts)
- Inherent Divinity (Shakti vs. Vyakti): Dr. Bharill distinguishes between being God in potential (Shakti) and being God in manifestation (Vyakti). While an Arihant is a manifested God, every common soul is a God in potential.
- End of Begging (Deen-Heen Bhaav): The book strictly discourages the attitude of begging before a deity for worldly favors. It teaches that once you realize you are a "God" yourself, you stop asking and start realizing.
- The Mirror Analogy: Just as looking at a Tirthankara is like looking into a mirror, the book encourages the seeker to see their own pure qualities reflected in the detached Jina.
- Vastu Swatantrya: Since every substance is independent and perfect in its nature, the soul is "God" because it is not dependent on anything else for its existence or bliss.
3. Practical Impact
- Fearlessness: If I am God, who can destroy me? This realization removes the fear of death and suffering.
- Responsibility: If I am the God of my own destiny, I cannot blame others for my unhappiness.
- Self-Respect: It builds a supreme form of spiritual self-esteem (Atma-Gaurav) that is free from worldly ego.
4. Famous Quote from the Book
Dr. Bharill often emphasizes:
"You are not a sinner, a beggar, or a weakling. You are a sovereign King of your own conscious empire. Believing you are anything less than God is the only real sin (Mithyatva)."
5. References and Availability
- Language: Powerful, logic-driven, and highly inspirational Hindi.
- Target Audience: Seekers who want to move from ritualistic worship to actual self-experience.
- Digital Link: Available on Atma Dharma and Jain eBooks.
6. Related Works
- Chaitanya Chamatkar: On the wonders of the conscious soul.
- Drashti Ka Vishay: Focusing the vision on the pure self.
- Ye To Socha Hi Nahin: Challenging old, weak belief systems.