Facets of Jaina Religiousness in Comparative Light

Author(s): L M Joshi
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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Buddhist, Jaina and Brahmanical traditions and clearly pointed out degrees of agreement and difference. Importance of the institution of guru in Tantric Buddhism, Nātha school and Santamata is brought to our notice. Comparative Notes at the end of this lecture deserves special attention. His study of original Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit texts has given freshness and lucidity to the interpretation and exposition of the old texts.
I am thankful to Prof. Dr L. M. Joshi for these three lectures which he prepared at our instance. I have no doubt that the students, teachers and others interested in the comparative study of religions will find this book illuminating and instructive.
L. D. Institute of Indology Ahmedabad-380009 15th May, 1981.
NAGIN J. SHAH
Director
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