(or Jeev Bhavana) is a prominent spiritual text within the Swadhyay Parivar , founded by Pandurang Shastri Athavale (Rev. Dada). It is often described as one of the smallest yet most profound books of the movement, serving as a foundational guide for personal transformation and spiritual awakening. Core Philosophy and Themes
જીવ દયા પાળી, જીવ દયા નિર્વાહ્યું, જીવ દયા ઉપાડી, જીવ દયા પૂર્યું । જીવ દયા સાચી, જીવ દયા ન્યારી, જીવ દયા સરસી, જીવ દયા વિશાળી ॥૧॥ jiv bhavna gujarati pdf
While many spiritual traditions discuss compassion, Jiv Bhavna is a practical meditation technique popularized by Jain monks and spiritual leaders in Gujarat. It asks the practitioner to visualize the suffering of all creatures to cultivate a heart free from anger, pride, deceit, and greed. (or Jeev Bhavana) is a prominent spiritual text