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.. PUBLISHER'S NOTE ..To interpret, enlighten and explain the basic principles of Jain religion to the masses irrespective of caste or creed was one of the cherished desire of the illustrious divine, Acharya Shri Vijayavallabh. suriswarji Maharaj, whose name is associated with Nidhi. This resulted in initiating a scheme of publi. cation of booklets, simple and easy to read.
"LORD MAHAVIRA AND HIS TEACHINGS” is: a reprint of a collection of eight essays on different facets of Jainism. They have been earlier published either in journal sor books. The late Dr. A. N. Upadhye, Dr. S. B. Deo Shri Dalsukhbhai Malvania, the late Prof. Prithviraj Jain, Shri C. S. Mallinath, Prof. A. Chakravarti, Prof. Kr. De. Karnataki and the late Shri B. P. Wadia are acknowledged scholars in different branches of study.
We have added one more paper on "The Place of Jainism in India Thought', written by Dr. Felix Valyi. The original was in French which was broadcast to Europe by the All India Radio from Delhi on June 16th, 1955, as part of the series of talks on Indian Thought and its influence on the European mind.
Considering the demand, the Nidhi has decided to publish the second edition. This, in a way, shows the utility of such publications. On behalf of the Nidhi, we convey our sincere thanks to the scholars whose essays are included in this collection.
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