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OM ARHAM NAMAH
INTRODUCTION OF SHRI PRAKASHCHAND SAMDARIYA Human life is the most valuable asset of fortumte beings. Infinite knowledge, power, riches, supreme godliness and humility are within the reach of man and man alone. If man practises selflessness, altrusim and progress towards selfrealization, besides working for the upliftment of humanity, 'his fame and glory are bound to spread in all directions. Shri Prakashchand samdaria son of Shri Kanmalji Samdaria of Nagaur, Rajasthan had led such a simple and exemplary life and from his very childhood he was drawn towards noble and pious activities. His parents had duly contributed their share inbringing up a cultured Child.
He never missed any oppurtunity of paying reverence to Sadhus and Sadhvis and would be immensely pleased and his hearts would be overwhelmed with joy and bliss.
Compassion and love for Godliness and goodliness are indeed of much greater value than riches and degrees Shri Prakashchand Samdaria was a philanthropist in the true sense of the term. Besides inspiring pepole to establish themselves in pious deeds, during his
and status. With immense devotion and unparalleled dedication he whole heartedly donated for the reconstruction of Jain temples, constructed and established by great, devoted Shrimants and Acharyas of olden times. To materialize splendid projects of the construction of Jain temples and others, he gave valuable services in many places of India in cash and kind and in true terms led a glorious life.
Similarly his valuable contribution in the publication of almanacs (Panchanga) by Shri Arunodaya foundation deserve a special mention and he shall be remembered for his constructive and generous contribution, as long as such noble deeds are undertaken by pious people.
His wife Smt. Kamalkanwar devi has succeeded him in all respects and has kept the lamp of goodness and charity burning. She has given financial assistante for publication of this book. Thus he served the Jinashasana elegantly and it is our turn now to pray for his soul to rest in peace and hope that his family follows his footsteps with courage and conviction and serve the mighty Jinashasana.
श्री प्रकाशचंदजी समदडिया SHRI PRAKASHCHAND SAMDARIYA life time he himself carried out innumerable religious and social activities and had great respect for all those who served the Jinashasana and worked for the welfare of all groups of people.
Though a prestigious personality in the society, he was never groud of his wealth, richess
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