Chapter on Passion

Author(s): N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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Chapters on Passions
It is fortunate that he has also translated the second book of Kaşāya-pāhuda (Chapters on Passions) and we, along with our South branch, Chandraprabha Mandir Trust and R. K. Charities are pleased to sponsor its publication.
Our institution is the first to sponsor the publication of these earliest Jaina pro-canonical texts in English. We feel proud that we have made these texts available in English for studies and research for which we were charged. We hope that scholars interested in (1) Śramaņa schools of philosophy like Jainism and Buddhism and (2) comparative religion and metaphysics, far and wide, will find this publication not only useful, but they will also be able to learn the Jinistic thoughts in their earlier stages. These publications are the torchbearers of Jinistic knowledge and wisdom and it is hoped that this torch will glow the world with brightening light of Jinistic thoughts.
The Mahāsabhā, along with others, is very grateful to Dr. N.L. Jain who encouraged and promoted us for sponsoring the publication of this early pro-canonical text of the Jainas.
Our thanks are due to Shri Ratanlalji Patni, Shri M. K. Jain, Executive President of Southern Section of Mahasabha, renovator of temples and noted philanthropist, Chandraprabha Mandir Trust, Br. Amarchandji, Satna and R. K. Charities who have supported us by funding its publication and distribution later. We also thankfully acknowledge the kindness of Pārsvanātha Vidyāpītha, Varanasi for its publication.
New Delhi (India)
Nirmal Kumar Sethi Chairman, Mahāsabhā