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PREFACE
The Jain Society of Rochester is fortunate to have a core group of people who have been seriously interested in studying Jain philosophy as described by Shrimad Rajachandra. This booklet is the outcome of their discussions that took place almost every week for a period of two years on a beautiful poem entitled "Apoorva Avasar Evo Kyare Avashe" composed by Shrimad. This poem describes the approach to achieving Moksha.
We are publishing this booklet because we felt that many members of the Jain community and their children would be interested in reading this outstanding work of Shrimad in North American English. We also sincerely hope that those interested in understanding Jain philosophy will benefit from our work.
We are indebted to Dr. Sarayuben Mehta, Munishri Santabalji and Shri Raychand Ajani. We have used their works extensively in translating this poem. We are thankful to Manubhai Doshi for reviewing the translation and analysis and giving us constructive comments and Nagin Shah for Gujarati script.
Please accept our apologies if we have misinterpreted the message of Shrimad unknowingly because of our limitations of comprehension and language.
We welcome suggestions and comments. Please address them to The Jain Society of Rochester, 1494 Jackson Rd, Penfield, NY 14526, USA.
Jai Jinendra.
Anop R. Vora President, Jain Society of Rochester (1990-92) 1 Robin Drive Rochester, NY 14618 (716) 473-9290
March 1, 1995
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