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SISISISISS INTRODUCTION TO JAINISM SHAISKOLA
The following words of a leading lawyer Shri Nani Palkhiwala contains clarity and transperancy:- "In coming century, every person needs to have support of Jain philosophy. Twenty FIRST century would belong to Jains i.e. followers of Jain Philosophy.
I have received conribution from my wife Dr. Mrs. Madhuben Barvalia in the task of writing and editing. I am thankful to Rameshbhai Gandhi, Nilesha Abhilash Jatakia and Shaileshi Hemang Ajmera for translation work..
I express sincere and heartfelt apologies if anything in the book deviates from the holy Jain sermons and scriptures (Agams).
SIXMISASA. INTRODUCTION TO JAINISMUSAASAASA AN INTRODUCTION TO :
JAINISM JAIN PHILOSOPHY (JAIN DARSHAN) If someone asks us to introduce "JAIN DARSHAN" in a nutshell, it can easily be said in simple words that it is nothing but "SAMATA & /OR JHAYANA" I. e. Equanimity or protection of living beings.
Who is called "JAIN" ? One who conquers internal karmic enemy is 'JINA' and followers (worshippers) of 'JINA' are known as "JAIN". However, these are simple introductory words. In fact, to introduce Jain Philosophy in mere 50-60 pages is just very difficult, if not impossible. Each and every principle of Jain Philosophy has been elaborately covered in thousands of volumes of scriptures. To explain them and to introduce in short, is just like to have the ocean in an earthern pot - so difficult a task However, if we take handful of water from an ocean. They are, they represent the sea water/ocean, same may these introductory pages on Jainism or Jain Philosophy.
The real introduction of a Philosophy is in implementation of principles in practice and to have spiritual touch within "Inner self" i. e. to experience through "soul". "Philosophy belongs to one, who observes it". If this book leads towards implementation, then the efforts would serve a meaningful purpose.
A human being of the present age & universe crave for a peace. In these days, every one, whether he is Jain or otherwise Non Jain, it becomes very essential to have an introductory knowledge of Jainism.
- Gunvant Barvalia
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