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Jainism extensively describes the concept of karma. A very detailed and subtle analysis of karma is found in the Jain Agamas and subsequent texts. These texts, written in Prakrit and Sanskrit, are accessible to scholars but difficult for the average seeker to understand. Ancient Acharyas have summarized the various aspects of karma theory in concise verses, which are beneficial for the average seeker to learn by heart.
The Karmagrantha holds a significant place among the ancient texts on karma theory. The six parts of this work, authored by Shrimad Devendrasuri, are extremely important. They cover all aspects of Jain philosophy, including karma theory, gunasthana, margam, jiva, ajiva, and their various classifications. The Karmagrantha is widely known for its commentary in Sanskrit and has also been explained in Gujarati. A renowned scholar, Pandit Sukhlalji, prepared a Hindi commentary on it about 40 years ago.
Currently, the Hindi commentary on the Karmagrantha was becoming difficult to obtain. Moreover, the style of commentary has also changed significantly over time. Many inquisitive monks and devotees had been requesting the revered Gumdev Marudhar Kesariji Maharaj Saheb for several years to provide a new commentary and publication of such a vast and profound text as the Karmagrantha. Only a capable scholar, learned, and venerable saint like you could accomplish this extremely laborious and expensive task. Gurudev was also drawn to this endeavor. His body has aged considerably. Despite this, he continues to engage in long pilgrimages, organize various institutions and programs, and dedicate over 10-12 hours daily to scriptural study, literary creation, etc. Last year, Gurudev resolved to take this work forward. He began writing the commentary. The responsibility of making the commentary beautiful and engaging in terms of language, style, etc., and compiling footnotes, citations from the Agamas, and writing the introduction was entrusted to the renowned scholar Shriyut Shrichandji Surana. Shri Surana is very close to Gurudev's literature and thoughts.