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PREFACE
The proper title of this book is really "The Way, The Truth and The Life," which is the most appropriate one from the standpoint of Comparative Religion. But I refrain from giving it on the outer cover so as not to mislead any one, especially an intending purchaser. There can, however, be no reason for not giving it inside.
This real title comes from the New Testament of the Holy Bible; the substance of the matter of the book comes from the Jaina Teaching, and the elaborations are mine.
Any one who has realized the Divinity of Life may justly say of himself: I am the way, the truth and the life.' The first Perfect Man (not a mythical or alle.gorical figure) who did this was Risabha Deva, the Founder of Jainism. Many more men have qualified themselves since His time, after His manner. Truly, Faith, Knowledge and Life (Conduct) cannot exist apart from those who realize them. In the Books you have their descriptions only; not faith, knowledge and conduct themselves!
I am happy all the more in the choice of this title for my book, as it is a symbol, in my mind, of the per
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