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A Hand Book of Jainology
Vardhaman Tirthankar made the traditions of the Principles and ideologies that had been expounded by the 23 earlier sages or Tirthankars go forward. We have a lot of evidence to establish the view that there were countless devotees and followers of Rishabhdev even before the commencement of the modern era. The Tirthankars are given prominence and honour even in the Yajurveda. The Jain Dharma has been in existence from times immemorial.
Dr. Radhakrishnan
The Jain literature is more ancient than the others and it is useful for the daily spiritual austerities and practices. So, I heartily desire to acquire a knowledge of Jain Dharma. It had an independent existence even before the emergence of Hinduism. Its impact was experienced by the greatest men of the past.
Ravbahadur Poornendra Narayana Simha
It has been clearly established that Jainism is not a branch of Buddhism. In the Jain philosophy, there is a detailed discussion of the principle of life or existence. No other darshan has so many philosophical works.
Abjaksha Sarkar, M.A.,LLB.
The greatest principle of Jainism is its principle of nonviolence. The greatness of this religion is that it permits even women to become initiated into Charitradharma and to lead a life of service and dedication. The Buddhists do not fear committing violence so much as Jains.
I very much like the subtler aspects of the Jain philosophical doctrines.
Mohammad Hafiz Sayad, B.A.,LL.B.
I am greatly interested in the Jain doctrines because they contain a subtle and profound discussion of the Karma Philosophy
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