Beyond Doubt

Author(s): Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation

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BEYOND DOUBT
FROM THE DESK OF THE TRANSLATOR
It is a matter of immense pleasure and satisfaction for me, to translate the book of Pujya Acharya Shri Padma Sagasurishwarji Maharaj's discourses based on the "Ganadharavada": Lord Mahavira and the eleven Ganadharas have been a great source of inspiration for all those desirous of perfection and liberation from Karmic bondage; and I have been no exception. Centuries ago, the Lord clarified the doubts of all the Ganadharas with great zeal and comfort, but translating the book, I felt as though my doubts were being clarified. It has been an uphill journey transcreating the Hindi version of the book, as this is my first attempt of such a literary and noble work.
I am indebted to Pujya Acharya Shri for having blessed me. to materialise my efforts, Munishri Devendrasagarji for having inspired me to take up the task and Munishri Ajaysagarji for giving valuable instructions from time to time. I shall for ever be indebted to my parents and my teachers who have educated me and made me worth of serving Jinashasana'. I am extremely grateful to Shri Chandrashekharji for having gone through the entire translation and also thankful to all those who helped me in the process of completing the book.
I shall be very much grateful to all distinguished readers who send in their suggestion and comments on the translation and on the subject. In case of error and deviation from the main topic. I beg your good self to excuse me. My efforts shall be duly rewarded if after reading the book some of your doubts are duly cleared. -
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- Priyadarshana M.A.Jainology Madras University