Dravya Sangraha

Author(s): Nemichandramuni
Publisher: Chandraprabha Digambar Jain Mandir Trust

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It is an established fact that when an unprejudiced mind impartially goes through Jain -Scripture, he immediately gets attracted towards the most scientific and logical interpretations of Jainism and aspires to be a true Jain in practical life. Dr. Hermann Jacobi a Jerman Savant; Mr. Herbert Warren an English gentleman and many others are the proof of this conviction. Dr. Jacobi read his paper in the 3rd international congress of the 'History of Religions'.as under:
"In conclusion let me assert my conviction that Jainism is an original system, quite distinct and independent from all others and that, therefore it is of great importance for the study of philosophical thought and religious life in ancient India"
Mr. Herbert Warren had not only accepted Jainism but has also written two important books, namely "Jainism" and "Jainism Not an Atheism".
Here I can not forget to remember the great contribution of Barrister C.R. Jain, Justice J.L. Jaini, Prof. S.A. Jain, Prof. A. Chakravarty, Prof. A.N. Upadhye, Saratchandra Ghosal etc. made towards enriching the English Jaina Literature. Their works too need to be republished. However, this is a good start that the trustees of Shri Chandraprabha Digamber Jain Mandir, Bhuleshwar, Bombay are undertaking the work of re-printing/republishing of Shri Ghosal's English rendering of Dravya-Sangraha. They deserve all appreciation and in the end I once again take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to Shri Shreyansprasad Jain, (Managing Trustee): Shri Champalal Gandhi, Shri Madanlal Jain (Trustees) and Shri Moolchand Patni, Shri D.C. Jain, (the members of the Managing Committee)
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