Jain Journal 1978 04

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

Page 32

Ovation to Jainism
A BOUQUET FROM THE PRESS
Within the boundary of a material civilisation, the world of longing and desire, our life yearns for the Elysium of freedom and, thereby, the glory of realisation of the self. Indeed mankind has received such shafts of light from time immemorial which illuminated the world in their own perspectives. Thus, the religion of the Nirgrantha played its vital role in the changing phases of Indian history since Mahavira and earlier times. The vast number of Jaina monuments, sculptures, paintings and manuscripts will vouch for the importance of the religion in Indian Society from ancient epochs. Though such themes belong to the purview of archaeology Jainism as a religion is still fresh and inspiring to those who like to discover the meaning of life in noninjury. At present the literary activity of certain writers are gradually indicating a path to a lost horizon, the radiant valley of Jaina ideology and contemplation. Amidst the frosts of an unkind wilderness this is the way of the Kevali. Well-meaning articles and news-items are now appearing in newspapers with their valuable imports. All these reflect the hopes and appreciations of writers evincing, as it were, the knowledge and devotion in man. We are modestly presenting here such a bouquet from the Press. We shall be extremely grateful if this collection is liked by our generous readers.
- Editor