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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particular period. The effort is to connect these missing links of the Indian history by examining the then contemporary history from the canonical Jain literature and inscriptions etc., so as to come out with substantial proofs, thereby turning the dark ages into bright luminous ones. In a freedom based good rule, under the cool shelter of righteous administration, the Kalpav k a (wish-fulfilling tree) of mundane and spiritual happiness and abundance sprouts, put forth foliage and bears flowers and fruits. In contrast under any tyrannical rule, the poisonous tree of disputes and differences takes root in the filthy mire. Living on such poisonous fruits, the man forgets his basic trait - namely humanity and behaves like a fiend. With a view that the readers should understand this fact, wherever necessary, together with the history of religion and religious leaders, the contemporary history is also described in this text. The mistakes of the past which proved to be detrimental to the mankind should, under no circumstances be repeated, by anyone in this spiritual country. This is our heartfelt desire in presenting the facts.
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