Bhagavana Mahavira

Author(s): Chauthmal Maharaj
Publisher: Jainoday Pustak Prakashan Samiti Ratlam

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The worthy writer deserves credit that he has epitomised in such a brief space the extensive grave spiritual teaching. He had virtually put the whole sea in a pitcher. He has made easily understandable and in short those grave things which one can but half grasp from big volumes with his deep insight, inspiring pen and simple language. If one wishes to. have intimate knowlege of Jain philosophy he should read. this one chapter. He will, at on other place, find so much matter in simple language collected in such a big space.
It is a point of special interest in this book that this worthy writer has occasionally compared the present ideas with the past which makes them more effective. He is well acquainted with both the modern and the ancient thoughts which makes him able to make such far reaching comparisons. As for instances the problem of the untouchables, Gandhi Satyagraha based on the principle of Ahimsa, serving the parents etc.
There are published other books on the life of Lord Mahavir but never one so comprehensive, so clear, so interesting and so exhaustive as this one has come out. This is the book of its kind and is of great use to both Jains and others. I can say with assurance that this valuable book deserves a place in every library. Every Jain should possess a copy whether he is Digambar or Shvetambar. It deserves inclusion in the curriculum of Jain schools, Pathasalas and Gurukuls. Lovers of literature, Jain and others- all are thankful to the brilliant Muniraj for writing such a useful and valuable book. This is a jewel in the Hindi Literature. My heartfelt thanks are due to Muniraj.
17-4-1933.
Kanno Mal (M. A. )
(Translation by Prof. S. V. Joshi. M. A. )