________________
.... ÁTMĀ
The Self....
FOREWORD
The book 'Atmā : The Self' can be called a sequel to Jainism a Glimpse' for here one has an overwhelming glimpse into the entire gamut of Jaina philosophy; especially into some lesser known and abstruse aspects like Jaina mathematics, physics, cosmos, concepts of time etc. The book will certainly whet the appetite of the curious reader who will want to delve deeper into the realms of Jaina philosophy
A Jiva's journey towards Siddhatva is like walking along 'razor's edge'. One may begin with being a Mārgānusāri and reach the stage of Sarvavirati or a higher Gunasthānak; one may observe one or more of the twelve penances or reflect on one or more of the twelve Bhāvanās to progress towards the ultimate goal of Siddhatva. The reader will find here the rules of Mārgānusāri or the twelve penances or the twelve Bhāvanās explained in a simple language.
Munishri Punya Darśan Vijayaji has put in a tremendous effort to present the abstruse in a simple manner with the use of charts and tables. He must have faced great many difficulties in searching for the right synonyms as there is no standard terminology, but more or less he has succeeded in his effort.
MA.Eny, L1,484 tare. Smt. Kamal Shah
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
