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Ahimnsa Sthal Delhi
History
The history runs like this. It was around 800 years ago that the Islamic army which was led by Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Mizuddinbin Sam (Muhammad Ghuri) tried to conquer the Indian continent, when the Hindu Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan mustered courage with his army and defeated the Muslim army. However, he treated the Muslim king Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Mizuddinbin bin Sam (Muhammad Ghuri) with all reverence and released him. Back to Afghanistan Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Mizuddinbin bin Sam (Muhammad Ghuri) again invaded Prithviraj Chauhan after a year and defeated his entire army of over 150 Rajput rulers. Also, he captured him and killed him later. Ghuri’s deputy and army commander Qutbuddin Aibak was given the charge of the Indian continent, who demolished over 27 Hindu and Jain temples in Mehrauli in South Delhi, also built a gigantic Mosque (The might of Islam). After over 800 years, though the scars are seen here, the Jains who believe in peace and non violence have built themselves, a Jain temple instead of demanding demolition of mosque built across. Thus, the Ahinsa Sthal (ABODE OF NON VIOLENCE) came in to existence in 1980 and this is close to the Qutub Complex where the Quwwat Mosque is placed.
The statue of Mahavira (belonging to the period 599-27 BC) which stands in the form of a towering personality reminds of a quiet atmosphere demanding peace and tranquility and has in and around, the Gardens. The 14 feet tall statue is placed on a lotus on a pedestal and guided by the idols of Lions and attendants with ornaments and is looking gigantic and gentle. Shining sun makes the Mahavira statue more glittering. One can see the Mahavira sitting in a meditating pose, possibly thinking about the manhood and life structures and preaching the tolerance and brotherhood to everyone. While entering the place, we should remove our shoes and keep them below any of the benches in the garden complex. Though the board forbids taking photographs, it is allowed to be taken without disturbing the atmosphere and statues can be seen below the trees, with musical instruments and offer laurels to the Mahavira. Also, large paint boards are seen on the trees, there are other several models of statues and pilgrims, pray near the statue and also light incense sticks.
Indeed it is a wonderful place to visit and worth visiting when of finds time. Jains have been able to create a place of peace and the place reminds us of a park and instigates to do meditation.
How to Reach the Place
The Ahinsa Sthal is located at Mehrauli, Delhi. It is open on all days between Sunrise and Sunset periods. The nearest Metro station is Saket and on reaching Saket station, walk to Lado Serai Bus stop, from where buses are available from various parts of the city to Mehrauli. Lado Serai stop is the place where we have to get down and it is near the Azim Khan’s tomb. It is marked with sign boards and a big gate, the Ahinsa Sthal welcomes you. There is no entrance fee for visiting here.
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