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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writings. We really wonder how he could have made a dry and complex subject like history, so simple, interesting and elegant. His works would definitely change the opinion of the readers who consider history a dry subject. The very presentation by c rya r makes the reader spell-bound and once started reading, he would not feel like parting with it.
The salient features of the present volume are as follows:
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Narration of the prominent religious, social and political events and facts between V.N. years 1 to 1000. Chronological History of Jain Saints. The Analytical treatise about the gradual decline and degeneration of the twelve fold scriptures (Dw da mg ). Subjective presentation of contemporary Religious Practices and History of Royal Dynasties. Clarifications on complex issues of Jain history; Protest against the deep-rooted superstitions besides giving new interpretations on certain somber issues on Indian history Magnificent description of unparalleled contribution of women folk as female monks ( rama s) and female votaries ( rama op sik s) to Jain Tradition. Presentation of an abstract and dry subject such as history in a simple, fluent and an easy-to-understand language.
And finally we sincerely express our inner gratitude with deep respect to worshipful / reverent Gurudeva c ryar Hast Mala J M.S., who, besides exceptionally contributing to the growth of the religion, made an everlasting contribution to the Jain society, by writing this great work on History
Owing to the long time demand from enthusiastic readers, Samyagj na Prac raka Mamdala had come out with an idea to publish abridged versions of the four volumes of “Jain Dharma k Maulika Itih sa”. Subsequently, after the abridged version of the first volume, we now take immense pleasure in presenting the readers the abridged version of the second volume of the Series.
Thanks to the great efforts of Surat-based ascetic r Jayavantbhai P Shah, BE (Civil) (Retired Superintendent Engineer Govt. of Gujarat),