Gyansara

Author(s): Yashovijay Upadhyay, Girishkumar P Shah Pandit
Publisher: Jain Sahitya Vikas Mandal

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR A spiritually awakened genius, Shri Upadhyayaji Yashovijayaji, would more aptly be termed a human phenomenon that occurred three-hundred years before, to apply a healing touch to the troubled Svetamber Jain Sect of Western India. In a life-time of prodigious creative activity, volume after volume of literary value, discovered so far, forms a vast collection composed in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi and Gujarati, covering a whole gamut of subjects and topics from Agamas, second to none in quality and the depth of knowledge, despite many constraints of the austere life of a Jain Muni. He joined the hallowed rank of Acharyas as one of the torch-bearers, whose prime mission was to dispel darkness of ignorance and light the lamps of knowledge.
Probably witnessing the plight of the society, riven by the sectarian differences of the orthodoxy, fall in the moral standards that strengthened the stronghold of pseudo-monks Yatis, who thrived on the ignorance of the masses and preachings of false dogmas and attacks by vehement critics, hailing from other persuasions and philosophical systems, a deep compassion aroused the contemplative recluse transforming him into a human dynamo.
He found ignorance as the root cause of moral degradation. In order to remove this, he composed simple literary treatises that a common man could understand. He wrote extensively on philosophy, logic and grammar, perceiving them as vital areas requiring fresh approach to bring them up in conformity with changing literary trends. Inspired to preserve the precious heritage, he wrote on yoga and adhyatma. These writings are acclaimed as classic on the subjects.
He boldly stood up against untruth and injustice notwihtstanding harrassments from those against whom his powerful voice was raised.
This Publication embodying the wisdom of a luminary whose accomplishments are a legend is presented as an humble tribute to him.