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dynamic philosophy of life through which one can lead a life of partnership and participation, a life of friendliness and harmony, a life of non-violence and equality. It indeed touches almost every aspect of life and envisages total change in the horizon of our outlook, thought and action. It provides an integral, balanced and effective approach to the solutions of the problems, which mankind is facing to-day.
Finally the heart of the thesis i.e. concluding remarks, concludes the research by summarizing the key points.' It will also justify the new findings and contributions endorsed at my disposal. At the end the compact bibliography of the literature related to the research work that was referred, to develop this work is enlisted.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .
Firstly, I would like to pay my profound respect to tīrthankar Mahāvīra who propounded the doctrines of social relevance. I render my reverence to H.H. Ācārya Mahāprajña for his enlightened inspiration to undertake this research. I place my indebtedness to our present Ācārya Mahāśramaņa for rendering his blessings and for allowing me to complete this important task. Sādhvī Pramukhā Kanakprabhāji and Mukhya Niyojikaji Sādhvī Viśrut Vibhāji also guided me in my research work by rendering their precious experience and time.
I am grateful to former Samani Niyojika Akshay Prajñāji who allowed me to choose the guide outside the arena. The exNiyojikā Madhurprajñāji and present Samaņī Niyojikā Riju Prajñāji also showered her heartfelt blessings for the completion of my task. Thanks to V.C. Samani Charitra Prajñāji for her blessings accompanied with compassionate discipline I could complete my work in time. I offer her my sincere gratitude for
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