Contribution of Jainas to Sanskrit and Prakrit Literature

Author(s): Vasantkumar Bhatt, Jitendra B Shah, Dinanath Sharma
Publisher: Kasturbhai Lalbhai Smarak Nidhi Ahmedabad

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Contribution of Jainas to Sanskrit and Prakrit Literature
The Subject Matter of the Work : The work covers up in its fold these topics for discussion and analysis : 1. Mangala - Benediction 2. Introducing the subject 3. Importance of Scriptures 4. Person qualified in resolving philosophical issues 5. Proper Introspection 6. Person deserving eulogy 7. Ātmatattva 8. Views of Naturalists and others 9. Isvara 10. Vishvātmā 11. Divergent views on creation of the Universe 12. Divergent views, Puruśavāda etc. includding the Saugata view 13. The opponents answered, but not with a discussion on Syādvāda and
Anekantavāda that are to the liking and acceptance of the Jainas.
All this speaks for the value of the work and justifies the simple and clear title that Haribhadrasuri has given to it.
Lokatattvanirnaya
Salutation
After salutation with (utter) devotion to the best of the Jinas, who is, one but many and of the nature of Kaivalya, I shall lay down the scripture for the very essence (of the life of) human beings, so that they remain awakened in future. (1). Introducing the Subject
Thinking on what is destined and what is not, I associate myself (with this task) not for those who are inspired by his favour. Still activated, however, it would be proper for the learned educated, first of all, to consult the assembly (of learned sådhus) in the matter. (2).
Thi
As a person whose mind is not possible to pierce through like the