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It was against our tradition. Therefore, when I discussed this matter with Pandit Pravar Shri Jagat Prasad Tripathi Ji, he suggested that it would be best to publish the Dasha Shruta Skandha Sutra of Acharya Samrat Pujya Shri Atmaram Ji Maharaj.
The words of Pujya Pitamaha Gurudev Uttar Bharatiya Pravartak Bhandari Shri Padam Chand Ji Maharaj echoed in my memory, which he had told me years ago, "Suvrat Muni Ji, you should study, contemplate and meditate on the Jinvani, especially the works of Pujya Shri Atmaram Ji Maharaj, and spread them." Remembering this filled my body and mind with immense gratitude towards Pujya Pitamaha Guruvar.
When I discussed this matter with Pujya Gurudev Aagam Diwakar Up Pravartak Shri Amar Muni Ji Maharaj, who is creating an unprecedented historical work by publishing Jain Agams with Hindi-English translations and illustrations, he said that yes, the said Sutra is published and is now unavailable, but it is very good. This made me very happy and strengthened my desire to publish the Sutra.
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The search for the old published copy began, which ultimately led to the acquisition of an old copy of the Dasha Shruta Skandha Sutra from Kolhapur House Jain Virajit Mahasati Shri Swarnakant Ji. I studied it diligently. This polished and developed my faith. The work of giving concrete form to the desire to publish the Sutra began.
We have received the holy darshan and encouragement of Pujya Gurudev Aagam Diwakar Up Pravartak Shri Amar Muni Ji Maharaj in this Aagam compilation. This is the seed of power that drives us in this important work. Instead of expressing gratitude to Gurudev and feeling relieved, it is better to receive the power of his blessings for future work and become even more grateful.
Dasha Shruta Skandha Sutra: - It means that which describes the various states of seekers - that is - states, Skandha means - group. It is also called Chhed Sutra. While explaining the religious meaning of the word Chhed, the Acharyas have written that those external actions which do not hinder religion and which increase purity are called Chhed, or where violence, theft, etc. are abandoned with discrimination,
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