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Shri Harisatya Bhattacharya is deeply learned in Jaina philosophy and religion. He has written learned articles on Jainism in Bengali periodicals, some of which were translated in Gujarti and Hindi as they were very much appreciated by the reading public. He hes also translated some Jaina works and he bas also written commentaries on some of them. He has a firm grasp of the essentials of Jainism and also a comparative approach to the problems of philosophy. It is our good luck to have such a learned scholar for the inauguration of our series.
Anekanta-vāda is indeed a very recondite topic in philosophy. Its study is very essential in order to appreciate properly the spirit of Jainism. On the ethical plane it bas great potentialities. It has the power to create the necessary atmosphere for racial concord and universal peace. In order that such a task oan be undertaken some preliminary spadework is necessary. We have to prepare the ground for it. Good and easy literature embodying the principles of Jaina religion and culture must be 'placed before the public. Shri Harisatya Bhattacharya bas very ably done it and it gratifies us to note that we have been able to present his essay to the readers. There is deep wisdom in each and every aspect
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