Jain Legend Vol 2

Author(s): Hastimal Maharaj, Shuganchand Jain, P S Surana
Publisher: Hastimal Maharaj Shugan C Jain P S Surana

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do not find place in this book. The motive behind this clarification is that whatever is written in this book is authentic and is not without basis.
Main intention: Search for true facts only
In the field of history, only those events and statements are considered authentic which can be validated to prove their authenticity. We have obtained few important facts, which would prove certain accreditations untenable and hence unacceptable. By publishing them as it is we have tried to bring out the truths into limelight to refute the inferences of some scholars. It does not mean to hurt the sensitive feelings of any one. Our prime object is to present the actual facts to the readers without any bias or prejudice.
Administration of the congregation (Samgha)
Any organisation-whether it is religious, political, social, financial or cultural does need a systematic method to run it effectively. Irrespective of the different types of approaches, the two that are regarded as vital to run the organisation are the autocratic and democratic approaches.
In autocratic approach one person is chosen as leader and is given complete authority. In democratic approach, there is no significant difference between the officers and the subordinates and between persons belonging to higher and lower stratum.
The critical analysis of the history of Dharma Congregation of Lord Mah v ra starting from the time of establishing his creed till date reveals the fact that from the very beginning this organisation has been run strongly and beautifully by a method which is neither pure autocratic nor pure democratic. After attaining Kaivalya, during his time as omniscient Lord Mah v ra felt that a mixed approach should be designed with a combination of all the good qualities of both the autocratic and democratic approaches to run his organisation.
Lord Mah v ra formulated the mixed approach to help his Dharma congregation gain everlasting benefits and to last forever under the controlled leadership of an individual who is dedicated to the congregation and its traditions, who has a sharp-wit and administrative capabilities, who is energetic, intelligent, diplomatic and efficient. Under