First Steps to Jainism Part 1

Author(s): Sancheti Asso Lal, Manakmal Bhandari
Publisher: Sancheti Trust Jodhpur

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(v) Step Five- The five worships (The Panch Parmeshthi)-The Jain prayer to the five supreme beings is another example of its catholicity and universality. This prayer is elaborated in this chapter to throw light on the qualities of the worshipped beings.
9. In part II we propose to deal with more elaborate and advanced aspects of Jainism like Theory of Non-absolutism(Ane-kantvad), Theory of causation (Karamvad), stages of Evolution (Gunsthan) etc. Both parts when ready will be issued with notes, authorities, references and bibliography in one Volume.
10. Before closing we request that this endeavour should be viewed as an attempt at introduction of the subject only with a view to encourage further study of this ancient religion. No scholarship or authoritative approach is claimed by the authors, who are beginners, and shall feel obliged to those who read this book and give their suggestions to improve it. All this effort is built on the inspiration and blessings of Gurudev who has initiated us on this noble path. If there are any shortcomings that are noticed we shall be grateful to be advised of the same and we tender profound apologies in advance with folded hands (Michamidukaram).
Jodhpur July 31,1984
Jodhpur July 31, 1989
ASOO LAL SANCHETI M.Com., LL.B.,I.R.A.S. Retd.Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer, Indian Railways Former Member, Accounts & Finance, Rajasthan State Electricity Board
Preface to Second Edition
Before Part II of the Book could be ready, first edition of Part I has exhausted. There being demand for the Book, a second edition is being published in hard cover.
MANAK MAL BHANDARI B.Com.
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A.L. SANCHETI M.M. BHANDARI