Tulsi Prajna 1993 07

SR No.: 524576
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Parmeshwar Solanki
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year: 1993
Total Pages: 184
Language: Hindi
Classification: Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India
File Size: 9 MB

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BOOK REVIEW
Saman Suttam Tr. by Justice T.K. Tukol & Dr. K.K, Dixit, edited by Dr. Sagarmal Jain, Sarva Seva Sangha Publication, Rajghat Varanasi English edition 1993, Page 290 Price Rs. 100/-.
Saman Suttam is a historic example of the unity of different sects of Jains and presents an authentic account of Jain Philosophy and Religion. The book contains 756 verses with their English translation and an itroduction by the translators. Its importance can be judged from Saint Vinoba's remarks, "when I look beyond what has been said in the Gita, I see no difference between the two". The essence of Mahavira's teachings, reflected in this treatise is, according to Vinoba, to become votary of truthto become satyagrahi or gunagrahi than to become authoritarian, imposing and fault finding.
The book contains the aphorisms of Jain concepts of 'good', liberation, metaphysics and episte-mology. It is very rich in guiding the spiritual awareness of humankind. It is not worth to be read but to be imbibed by each one and every one. The first edition of the book appeared in April 1975 and the third edition in 1982. But all these editions were Hindi editions. The noble ideas of the book could not reach to the vast majority of people due to language barrier. Therefore, I heartily congratulate the translators, editor and the publisher of the book for its English edition which fulfils the demand of the international community.
The get-up, design and printing of the book is good and attractive, The fine photos of the Jain dignitaries, Acharyas and saints add to its glamour. They fulfil the demand of the hearts. Thus, the content of the book satisfies both head and heart and opens the get way of