________________ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jainism is a system of thought formulated in ancient times, going back some 3000 years in recorded history. According to jainas, Jainism is eternal, relating to the creation of life, matter, the universe, their interrelationship and the duration and the objective for their existence. Jainism interprets God and Godhood in its unique, inimitable way without any other parallel. The concept of total equality of all life cannot be stretched any further. Vividus currently lives in Canada with his wife where he is a retired lawyer. He has practised in courts in various countries, and holds University Degrees in the Arts, Sciences, and, of course. Law. He belongs to various organizations such as the Jain Society of Toronto, the Rosicrucian Order, the Theosophical Society, and the Sri Aurobindo Society. This book is not the author's first attempt at a religious treatise. He has published nine books in all : three on religion, a novel, two travelogues, a collection of short stories, a collection of folktales, and a children's fantasy.