Handbook of Jainology

Author(s): Bhuvanbhanusuri
Publisher: Divya Darshan Trust

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A Hand Book of Jainology
Now, we are happy to place in your hands this English version of the book "Jain Dharm Ka Parichay”. This version has been prepared by Shri K. Ramappa of Bangalore. We are happy to say that he translated the book into English with a genuine feeling of dedication.
Now, this English version will be useful to all those youngsters who are studying in schools where English is the medium of instruction and those who are in foreign countries. We hope that this book will be useful in creating spiritual awakening in them.
The present day education has totally excluded the spiritual aspect of education with the result that the youngsters of today who are getting this kind of education are becoming materialistic caring only for physical and sensual pleasures and are sinking into the morass of intellectual inebriety. In this situation, it is absolutely necessary that every effort should be made to inculcate in the youngsters the lofty ideals of our culture and our spiritual wisdom; and thereby make them spiritually aware.
This book is being used as a text-book, in the Jain schools. Even elderly people can, by means of a deep study of the book. acquire a thorough knowledge of the Dharma. To-day, countless people following other faiths also have been enthusiastic to learn the philosophy of Jainism. Since this book is simple and comprehensive, they can easily acquire a thorough knowledge of the essentials of the Jain philosophy. If they study the book properly, they can attain spiritual awakening.
The advantages of studying this book :
The readers of this book can understand that the Jain tatvas are lofty, profound, sound and unique; and they can provide spiritual guidance. They will also realize the duties that they have to carry out as human beings. This book will inspire in the readers a great veneration for Indian culture, for the sublime doctrines of Jainism and for the Tirthankar Bhagwans and their commandments; and that will enable them to lead their lives in a noble and righteous way. Moreover, they