Atmanandji Jainacharya Janmashatabdi Smarakgranth

Author(s): Mohanlal Dalichand Desai
Publisher: Atmanand Janma Shatabdi Smarak Trust

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darsha mentioned in note 276 and the Ajnana Timira Bhaskara. I was placed in communication with himn through the kindness of Mr. Maganlal Dalpatram. My only regret is that I had not the advantage of his invaluable assistance from the very beginning of my work. For some useful suggestions and corrections I am also indebted to Mr. Virchand R, Gandhi, the Honorary Secretary to the Jain Association of India.”
On the 21st page of " The World's Parliament of Religions » published in London, there is a photo of the Muni Maharaj bearing the following eulogy.
"No mau has so peculiarly indentified himself with the interests of the Jain Community as Muni Atmaramji. He is one of the noble bands sworn from the day of initiation to the end of life to work day and night for the high mission they have undertaken. He is the High priest of the Jain community and is recognised as the highest living authority on Jain Religion and literature by Oriental scholars."
The above has also appeared at page 3 of the treatise entitled "Eulogies to holy places." Dr. Hoernele has written certain eulogistic verses in Sanskrit on Muniji in the beginning of his publication on Upasakdasang Sutra, the translation of which is given below:
(1) Thou art like the sun in dispelling the black clouds of ignorance; thou establishest the minds of others on the sea of nector of good and noble instructions; thou cuttest asunder all knots of doubts; thou art beyond the eighteen blemishes condemned by Thou art unsurpassingly great in the knowledge of the spiritual lore of Jains and that thou art all-wise.
(2) For the purpose of dispelling the ignorance of all good men, thou hast written the works entitled "Ajnana Timira Bhaskara" and “ Jain Tattvadarsha." : (3 & 4) O Master of bliss, O glorious soul, O Enjoyer of spiritual knowledge, Ogreat sage, O unfailing answerer of all my questions; O purified soul ! In recognition of the good thou hast done me, I
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[ Shree Atmaramji