Jain Legend Vol 3

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

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many contradictions which are beyond the capabilities of an ordinary writer to resolve. However, the author under the auspicious and distinguished guidance of c rya r has put forth such facts in a manner that the reader feels happy and engrossed. The author has taken great pains to ensure that the pride and honour of rama a tradition is deeply rooted in the conduct it propagates for its followers. Whenever laxity in the conduct crept in, the downfall of that tradition started. Downfall of Jain religion is primarily due to laxity of the conduct of its followers and rise of the same is related to the adherence by its followers to right conduct. His pen had moved very fast in refuting the pervert conduct but it is also a fact that he tried in his writing to put forth the truth and not to hurt anyone or his writings/ views. Similarly he never tried to refute or oppose any tradition or sect. His primary objective had been to bring forth the laxity in the thoughts and conduct of different sects and sub sects of Jains as and when they started to creep in the respective congregation / gacchha. The author has come out 100% successful in this mission. This is the only important thing.
Devendra Muni str Madanaganja-Ki anaganja 28.10.08
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