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Part I of First Steps to Jainism contains basic information about the Jain religion for the layman in simple language. It gives an account of Jain ethics, metaphysis and philosophy in brief for those who want to be acquainted with Jain view on these aspects.
Lately this religion has attracted attention of the world for its purity of conduct, and emphasis on nonviolence. The solutions to world problems of conflict and violence, ecological damage and environmental degra-dation are contained in the tenets of this ancient religion. The world, therefore, wants to know more about this religion. It is hoped that this book will satisfy this want to some extent.
Part II contains elementary information about the Doctrine of Karma in Jainism, which is of supreme importance both to the adherents of Jain tenets and students of religion. In no other system except Jainism, Karma has been taught to be of such concrete, realistic and physical nature determining almost entirely the course of life of the living beings in the universe.
The Theory of Anekantavada, Nayavada and Syadvada is also introduced to the readers. This is considered the Central Philosophy of Jainism. Minor chapters deal with subjects like Gunasthana. To supplement the elementary information some articles by learned scientists and mathematicians are included herein which may be of interest to those desiring advanced information and latest thinking on the subjects of Anekantavada, Nayavada and Syadvada These are :
(i) Modern Physics and Syadvada By Dr. D.S. Kothari. (ii) The Indian-Jaina Dialectic of Syadvada in Relation
to Probability By Dr. P.C. Mahal-anobis. (iii) The Syadvada System of Predication By Dr. J.B.S.
Haldane. (iv) Anekanta By Dr. Nathmal Tatia.
Some plates are also given to show the Jain contribution in the field of Art.
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