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PRELUSIVE
We feel great pleasure in placing 'Mahavira and His Philosophy of Life' written by Prof. Dr. Kamal Chand Sogani in the hands of the readers.
The Jaina Vidya Samsthāna (Institute of Jainology) established by Digambara Jaina Atiśaya Ksetra, Śri Mahaviraji is actively engaged in presenting the multidimensional perspectives of Lord Mahavira to the general public and scholar alike. It was being felt for long that the pilgrims coming to Sri Mahaviraji should get a book in English on the life and philosophy of Mahavira which may be in consonance with the spirit of the Atisaya Kṣetra.
We are happy to say that Prof. Dr. Kamal Chand Sogani who is the Samyojaka (Convener) of the Jaina Vidya Samsthāna Samiti came to our help and wrote the present book, 'Mahavira and His Philosophy of Life' which goes a long way towards the fulfilment of a long-felt need of the Kṣetra. We are grateful to him.
We offer our thanks to the learned researchers of the Samsthāna (Institute) and to M/s Jaipur Printers for their assistance in publishing this book.
Balbhadra Kumar Jain
Joint Secretary
Managing Committee
Digambara Jaina Atiśaya Ksetra Sri Mahaviraji
Jain Education International
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N.K. Sethi
President
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