Introduction to Jainism and its Culture

Author(s): Balbhadra Jain
Publisher: Kundkund Gyanpith Indore

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Publisher's Note
It was our dream to present an introductory book on Jainism. We wanted to present the book to those intellectuals who are cagar to grasp the essence of Jasm. which should be authentic and unbiased but linked with the deep spiritual heritage of Jainism. Any study related to Indology in general and Jainism in particular needs this type of book for basic understanding.
During the course of search of an appropriate author in 9th decade. my son Ajit Kumar Singh Kasliwal came in contact with the renowned scholar of Jainism. Pt. Balbhadraji, who had a long experience of writing books on Jain history and philosophy. He was kind enough to accept our request to prepare the manuscript of the book जैन धर्म का सरल परिचय Jain Dharma kā Sarala Paricaya in Hindi. Soon after the recognition of Kundakunda Jñānapīṭha. Indore, as a research center by Devi Ahilya University, Indore, we took up its publication. The original manuscript was rearranged and well edited by young and energetic scholar Dr. Anupam Jain. The book was first published in 1996. was highly appreciated and admired by scholars due to which it became out of print very soon. The increasing demand of the book is the most suitable proof of its utility.
Sri Nirmal Kumarji Soni of Ajmer motivated us to bring out its English Translation. In view of his advice, we got it translated by Sri Surendra Bothara of Jaipur. who is a well known personality in this field. He was kind enough to get it translated into English on priority basis
Before going to press, we had the English version reviewed by many learned people like Dr. N. P. Jain. Sri Surajmalji Bobra. Sri O. P. Chawala. Sri Singh Sahib and these scholars gave suggestions and additional material for inclusion in the proposed
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