Dravya Gun Paryayno Ras Dravyanuyog Paramarsh Part 01

Author(s): Yashovijay
Publisher: Shreyaskar Andheri Gujarati Jain Sangh

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PREFACE
language by Panyasa Yasovijayji on the basis of 'Dravya-Guna-Paryayano Rasa'. Following the 'Rasa' and the Stabak (Tabo) - an extensive Sanskrit commentary called 'Dravyanuyoga-Paramarsa-Karnika' has been composed. The value of the book is highly enhanced on account of vivid exposition of each subject by quoting references related to 'Dravya, Guna & Paryaya', not only from Jain books of Swetambara & Digambara sects, but also from the various sects of numerous philosophical schools like Nyaya, Vaiseṣika, Samkhya, Buddhist, Vedanta, Mimamsa etc. in the sanskrit commentary. Furthermore, cogent criticism of highly inconsistent treatment of many subjects by the Digambara sect and other philosophical schools has been offered. The work is enriched by 3700 references from 785 texts.
The book has become lively and absorbing on account of setting forth at the end of the commentary of each verse, a spiritual message worthy of emulation in life. This spiritual guidance functions as a bridge for transcending one from Jñana yoga (= state of knowledge) to Bhavana yoga (= state of sensational realisation of knowledge leading to emulation of the same).
Under the section labeled "Dravyanuyoga-Paramarsa-Karnika-Suvasa" a word to word transalation and clarification of the complete sanskrit commentary has been written in Gujarati. It is helpful for those who are unfamiliar with Sanskrit, but have deep desire in Dravyanuyoga. Even one prominent in Sanskrit gets further clarification of the subject.
Reverend Mahopadhyaya Yasovijayji -
The Author of 'Dravya-Guna-Paryayano Rasa'
350 years ago in the state of Gujarat, in a small village called Kanoda, a boy named 'Jaswant' was born. At the age of eight, he accepted Jaina Diksa (= initiation of monkhood) by the Jain Monk Sri Nayavijayji. He was named Muni Yasovijaya. To attain higher knowledge, such as the study of six philosophical systems, Naya, Pramana etc, Muni Yasovijaya went to Kasi (Varanasi) with his guru. He was so highly intelligent that while studying he defeated a debator (vadi) from the south. Hence, he was given the title 'Nya ya Visarada' by the schools of Kasi and through Muni Yasovijaya's presence Jainism acquired eminence all around.
He composed hundreds of highly scholared texts on several subjects such as Drayanuyoga, logic, spiritualism, right conduct, devotion etc. On the basis of his erudition, virtues and worthiness, he was bestowed upon the title of