Jain Digest 2005 07

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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TIRTHANKAR MAHAVIRA
By SHRI KUMARPAL DESAI
BOOK REVIEW
SECOND EDITION, 232 PAGES, SHRI JAYBHIKHKHU SAHITYA TRUST, AHEMDABAD
his new edition of the book has been supplemented the life of Mahavira at the end of the book including a glossary by extensive inclusion of pictures from one of the of Sanskrit and Prakrit words are proof of years of meticulous rarest of manuscript "kalpasutra" in golden letters. research and abiding faith of the author. Is it any wonder that
The text briefly enumerates 26 past lives of the President of India has awarded Kumarpalbhai honor of Mahavira, auspicious event of Mahavira's life including Padmashree? If you want to explain life and legacy of Devananda's dreams, joy experienced by entire universe - visible Tirthankar Mahavira to your children, you will not find better and invisible at the time of his birth and the playful childhood resource than this book. all beautifully illustrated. Author's love and devotion for his sub- Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji has complemented ject begins to take over the writing style as he describes events Kumarpalbhai by saying that not only is it a labor of love but surrounding Diksha Mahosav. Reading further, accounts of its spotlight is hung over a world philosophy that is essential at Mahavir's spiritual journey, ordeal, flow of compassion even for the present moment." Dr. N. P. Jain has praised this book by his tormentors and attainment of pure knowledge are described saying "Kumarpalbhai has many books to his credit numbering in such colorful details that you almost forget to look at the pic- over 100 but this one stands out among them as the best that he tures and turn the page to get ahead of the story.
has penned." In simple English Kumarpalbhai tells the grandest story
The book is available from JAINA BOOK DEPOT for ever told. There is a chapter on the questions and answers $35.00 (Post Paid) write to: Rohit Doshi at 505 African Road, between Mahavira and his principal direct disciple, Gautama - Vestal, NY 13850 or email doshi 505@yahoo.com Bhagavatisutra, essence of Jain Philosophy is presented in concise and precise terms that alone is worth the cost of the book.
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