Ahimsa Times 2007 05 SrNo 83

SR No.: 523583
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ahimsa Times
Publisher: Ahimsa Times
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 14
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, India_Ahimsa Times, & India
File Size: 321 KB

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culture imparted by him that his son, Lakshmi Mall Singhvi, a past Member of Parliament and his grand son, Abhishekh Manu Singhvi, a present Member of Parliament, have earned name and fame for themselves in the whole country.
NEW PUBLICATIONS/BOOK REVIEW
1. PREACHING SALVATION (preachings on seven Tattvas), By Acharya Shri Vidyasagara Ji maharaj, Translated from Hindi by Shri S. L. Jain under the guidance of Muni Shri Kshamasagar Ji and Muni shri Abhaysagar Ji maharaj. Publisher: Maitree Samooh, Bhopal. Price: Rs. 50/- only Year: 2007.For treading on the path of Salvation, acquisition of Right Faith is absolutely essential. Comprehending the righteous nature of seven Tattvas and accordingly moulding one's conduct is the strongest cause for such an acquisition. Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji has described the nature of these seven tattvas, Jeeva, Ajeeva, Aasrava, bandha, Samvara, Nirjaraa and Moksha in a simple and easy-to-understand manner in his discourses delivered at SiddhaKshetra Neanaagiri (M.P.) and this book, published first in Hindi and now in English is the outcome of these discourses. Apart from seven tattvas, Acharya Shri has also explained 'Anekant' and 'Syaadvaada' and said that Jain philosophy is not a separate or an independent philosophy but it synthesizes all other philosophies which may be interpreting the subject in different ways. For proper synthesis and assimilation, it is necessary to have equanimous views. Persons taking suppoprt of Anekant and Syaadavaad has to be very patient and composed, endowed with righteous outlook and knowledge; fearless but not ruthless. These discourses are very significant for those readers who wish their emanicipation and would enable them to move on the right path and ultimately reach the desired goal, i.e. Salvation.
Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji was initiated to monkhood in 1968 by Acharya Shri Jnaanasagarji maharaj and was elevated to Acharaya in 1972. He has made tremendous contribution to Jain literature in the form of six Sanskrit Shatakas, Champukaavy, Mook-Maatee (epic), ten shatakas, three volumes of poems and 24 volumes of poetic renderings of Jain scriptures. Courtesy: Dr. Kapoor Chand Jain, Khatauli.
TATTVARTH SUTRA Original text in Prakrit by Acharya Shri Umaswati Translated into English and Hindi and commentary by Shri Chhagan Lal Jain, I.A.S. (Retd.).Published by Prakrit Bharti Academy, 13-A, Guru Nanak Path, Main Malaviya Nagar, Jaipur. Blessings by Acharya Shri Mahapragya, Introduction by Dr. Sagar Mal Jain, Director, Prachya Vidyapeeth, Shajapur (U.P.), Publisher's note by: D.R. Mehta, Founder and Chief Patron, Prakrit Bharti Academy. Jaipur Price: Rs. 250/-. This book is an invaluable work on a great old classic, written by Shri Umaswati, the Jain monk philosopher in the 1st to 3rd century A.D. The Tattwarth is derived most authentically from sacred canonical literature, named as 'Agams'. It was the genius of highly learned and dedicated ascetic, Umaswati, who had the vision, intellect and profound scholarship to have encapsulated the entire Agams in just 344 aphorisms of ten chapters of Tattwarth, just as Upnishads packed in Gita. Many commentaries have ben written both by Swetambar and Digambar acharyas from time to time, acclaiming its acceptibility to both the sects. The subject matter of 'Tattwarth' is knowing the true nature of seven Tattwas, which reveal the capacity of soul to subdue passions or even totally destroy the rising-karmas. The approach is one of developing sublime thoughts and actions, such as giving up indulgence, practicing austerities, commuting to vows of ascending virtues of gunsthans, developing humility, offering repentances and contemplating on the purest form of meditation. The entire subject matter is covered in ten divisions, starting with the three jewels, 'samyag darshan', 'samyag gyan' and 'samyag charitra', which constitute the core of the path of emanicipation. Shri Sagar mal Jain, a renowned authority on Jainism, has hailed the author's translations as nearest to the original text. The author, has undoubtedly, worked hard by going through important works on the subject, integrating the substance faithfully and translating it in apt Hindi and English authoritatively. The book would be of great value to general readers. students and scholars of Jainism, and is meant for serious reading, specially during 'swadhyay'
2. DISCOVER JAINISM, A Gorgeous Coffee Table book on Jainism By Colin Hynson, U.K. 2007 300 x 210 mm 28 pp on 4 colour art plates, Deluxe Hardcover Edition Price: Rs. 500 The book has been beautifully produced and designed. It targets young readers and Western audiences, giving them an informed peak into the Jain religion. Written by Colin Hynson, a renowned writer of textbooks in the UK, the book covers various aspects of Jainism and explains them with beautiful pictures and photographs. Information concerning the following topics is given in this book: What is Jainism, the birth of Mahavira, the two sects of Jainism, the history of Jainism, the path of attaining spiritual perfection, the three jewels, respect for life, Ahimsa, doing good, Jain Scriptures, Jain festivals and holidays, Jain centres of pilgrimage, Jain temples, Jain worship, Jain prayers, Jain monks and nuns, the five vows undertaken by a Jain, the role of Jains in India's independence struggle and how Jainism is practised around the world. The book has a glossary as well
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