Sramana 2012 10

SR No.: 525082
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shreeprakash Pandey
Publisher: Parshvanath Vidhyashram Varanasi
Publication Year: 2012
Total Pages: 102
Language: Hindi
Classification: Magazine, India_Sramana, & India
File Size: 10 MB

Page 6

From Chairman's desk
The cover picture of this issue depicts 'The CaņdakausikaPratibodha Episode.' This very episode is based on a story of Candakausika, who in previous birth was a monk died in a fit of anger and was born as Cobra in his present life. He was so dangerous that anything coming within the sphere of his vision succumbed to death due to the extremely poisonous nature of the venom he emitted. Therefore no one dared to cross the forest which was its habitat. Bhagavāna Mahāvīra knew this by His divine knowledge. Thus to enlighten Caņdakauśika by His universal love and make the residents of the area fearless, He entered the forest and stood motionless in meditation near the place where Candakauśika resided. The proud Candakausika (the king-cobra) hissing blind with rage bit him on His toe. But milk-like blood started flowing from the toe of Mahāvīra. Bhagavāna cast a gentle glance and said, “O Candakauśika! Try to be enlightened and attain peace of mind.' The words had magic effect and Caņdakausika repenting on his past sins renounced violence.
I am happy to present this issue of Śramaņa in time. Also I am glad to inform you that we are now getting a regular flow of articles from Jain scholars for publication in Šramaņa. To further encourage the scholars to write topical papers, we have planned to bring out four issues of Śramana in 2013, each dedicated to a specific area of academic interest (theme based) namely Jain History, Society and Culture, Philosophy, Ethics and applications to modern day life. The request has been sent to concerned scholars inviting their articles. The same is again included in this issue of śramaņafor your perusal. I again request to those scholars who have not yet sent their articles for the proposed volumes.