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Blessing from Pujya Charukeerthi Bhattarakji
OM Namo Adhinatha Tirthnkaraya Namaha Swasthi Shree Charukeerthi Bhattarak Panditacharyavarya Swamiji, Kund Kund Acharya Moolsang samsthana Jain Matha Moodbidri, Dist-s.k, Karnatak 574227 PH-91-8258-325105
It is immense pleasure to read the Ashtapad Granth Part 1 which exposes good old historic religious Siddha Kshetra (Holy shrine).
It was a big task to investigate the Ashtapad area. The text and pictures reveal the fact that Adi Deva pronounced his preaching to the universe at this holy shrine which needs to be researched and properly established. The book has done great research work to locate it. There is no doubt that this book is trying to present religious historic and archaeological evidences.
Dr. Rajnikant Shah and Dr. Niranjana Shah, from Jain Center of America, New York and other dedicated Jain religious team members for Ashtapad should be honored for coordinating research work.
This part II of Ashtapad Granth includes documents of all research work done and references. This will truly propagate the Jain Religion, philosophy and tradition to the whole world. May lord 1008 Sri Chandogra Parshwanatha Swamy, Shrutha Devi and Jina Shahan Mathaa Kushmandini Diety of Moodbidri Athishya Jain Kashi Tirth, bliss and shower blessings to one and all who are committing their precious time for putting together the holy auspicious Ashtapad Granth Part II.
Badram Bhuyaath Vardhatam Jinashashanam
With Blessings
Bharath Bhushan Swasthi Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarak Swamiji
