Aparigraha the Humane Solution

Author(s): Kamla Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

Page 7

Publisher's Note
Aparigraha is an important principle of Jaina Ethics. Infact it is one of the principles of Universal Ethics. Its significance is substantiated by the testimony of various religious and ethical scriptures of the world.
At present when our ethical values are threatened the concept of aparigraha has become more relevant. As ethics is not confined only to certain commandments of scriptures or monastic codes of conduct, it includes anti-consumerist drive and environmental preservation also. It. can play a vital role in containing ecological imballances.
The author of the present title 'Aparigraha: A Human solution has raised various questions with regard to true understanding of aparigraha, particularly in the context of consumarism and environmental degradation, alongwith their solutions.
We feel imense pleasure in bringing out this title. We are very thankful to Dr. Kamla Jain, the author, who prepared the manuscript and entrusted it to us for publication.
We are thankful to Dr. Sagarmal Jain who took pain in writing scholarly 'Foreword' for the present title.
Our thanks are also due to Dr. Shriprakash Pandey, lecturer at Vidyapeeth who not only checked the proof but also managed it through the press.
We are thankful to Sun Computer Softech, Naria B.H.U., Varanasi and Vardhaman Mudranalaya. for beautiful composing and excellent printing
B.N. Jain
Secretary Parshvanath Vidyapeeth