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LXXII: SĀRĀVALI-PRAKĪRṆAKA
Digambara Acaryas have also mentioned it in their writings, it has mainly remained a tīrtha of the White-clad Idol worshipping sect (Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjaka Sampradaya) of the Jainas. Sārāvalī Prakīrnaka is entirely about the origin, development and glory of this tīrtha.
Critical Comments On The Contents Of This Prakīrņaka
The authors of this preface feel compelled to mention an important fact that this Sārāvalī Prakīrnaka is a work in the tradition of the idol worshipping sect of the white-clad Jainas and is based on the folk-lore and myths propagated from time immemorial. They also wish to place on record that under the project to publish the Prakīrṇaka literature, this Prakīrṇaka, which is totally devoted to the glorification of idol worshiping and pilgrimage, is being published by a non idol-worshipping Sthānakavāsī institution. Though their liberality of attitude, in this regard, is commendable it is to be remembered that the institution's tradition is in no way associated with the contents of this introduction as well as the text. Finally, we would, once again, like to thank the members of the publishing institution that they have taken an interest in the publication of this work even though its contents are not in accordance with their beliefs and faith and have accomplished the onerous task of translating and publication of hitherto untranslated treatise with its Hindi as well as English translations.
(Translated into English by Col. D.S.Baya 'Sreyas')
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