Atma the Self

Author(s): Punyadarshanvijay
Publisher: Sanmarg Prakashan

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... ĀTMĀ
The Self....
VIEWS OF SOME EMINENT PERSONALITIES ON JAINISM
"In Conclusion let me assert my conviction that Jainism is an original system quite distinct and independent from all others, and that therefore it is of great importance for the study of philosophical thought and religious life in ancient India."
Dr. Hermann Jacobi, Germany. "Jainism is of a very high order. Its important teachings are based upon science. The more the scientific knowledge advances, the more the Jaina teachings will be proved."
L. P. Tessitore, Italy. "Lofty ideas and ascetic practices are found in Jainism. It is impossible to know the beginning of Jainism"
Mj. Gen. Forlong, England. "The Jaina Philosophy is a vast subject and a complete system of thought, having its theory on each subject of discourse - in epistemology, psychology, logic, metaphysics, seismology, ethics and theology. As a matter of fact volumes may be written on each of the subject so indicated."
H. Bhattācārya M.A.B.L. Ph. D. India.
"Jainas have written great masterpieces for the benefit of the world".
Dr. Hertel.
"Jainism has contributed to the world the sublime doctrine of "Ahimsa'. No other religion has emphasized the importance of Ahimsa and carried its practice to the extent that Jainism has done, Jainism deserves to be the Universal Religion' because of its Ahimsa Doctrine'.
President Dr. Rājendra Prasad. India.
“There is nothing wonderful in my saying that Jainism was in existence long before Vedas were Composed,"
Vice President Dr. S. Rādhakrisnana.