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upon, it is able to illumine our path and take us nearer our goal, one can surmise what a marvellous result it will produce if the contents of all the Astaka are attended to and acted upon. We can take up any, as for example, stability of mind, knowledge, Discrimination etc., etc., and put it into practice, the benefit will be ours,
These Astakas, apart from their being repository of wisdom, abode of soul lifting instructions and inspring directives, are the best specimens of Yashovijayji's poetic genius. It is more difficult to poetize philosophy than to philosophize poetry. Our author has achieved this art. It is more difficult to epitomize than to enlarge. Our author has achieved this art. You simply cannot change the Syntax; you simply cannot use more forceful contruction, you simply cannot employ a more appealing style, you caonot be more economical in the use of words. Our author is all this and much more. Deep koowledge of the scriptures, profound thinking, razor-sharp argumentative power, brilliant cxposition, absolutely unambiguous statements, devotional attitude, unshakeable faith, clear vision and synthetical approach are simply our author's and only our author's. Therefore, Jnanasara seems to be the work he wrote when his genius had become blooming and his experience mature. He is by common consent the last of the whole galaxy of Jain luminaries.
We bow down to him with feelings of wonderment:
AMRITLAL GOPANI.
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