Jain Legend Vol 4

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

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Publisher's Note
An Ocean in the Pot
The history of Jain Religion right from the period of Lord V abhadevathe first T rthamkara of contemporary Avasarpi Era to the period of r Lok ha, the great reformer and follower of Jain doctrine i.e. up to V.N. 2000, has been described in the four volumes of this series 'Jain legend' (Jain dharma k Maulika Itih sa). These four volumes run up to 850 to 900 pages. This present fourth volume details the history from V.N 1476 to 2000. It describes elaborately the internal conflicts and rivalry among the different gacchas of Jina congregation and the horrific religious campaigns led by Limg yatas against the followers of Jain religion. Atrocities were inflicted upon the Jain followers during this period, and as a result, the religion which once enjoyed a vast number of followers, has now become an infinitesimal group.
The herculean task of compiling and publishing the ipso facto Jain History was effectually accomplished, and has been brought out in a well organised manner due to the untiring and incessant efforts, able guidance and gracious blessings of revered cryar Hast Mala J M.S, the epochal person and erudite scholar of scriptures.
We feel honoured in expressing our appreciation and congratulate r Gaj Singh Rathod and his associate r Premraj Jain for the pains they have taken to edit this fourth volume under the scholarly and researchoriented guidance of c rya r.
Due to many a reason, man now-a-days has become too busy. We have undertaken the task of abridging the "Jain dharma k Maulika Itih sa” with a lofty intention of creating awareness of dharma, philosophy, culture, and history among more and more people, who are preoccupied with their busy and stressful lives and hectic schedules. Though engaged in different vocations and fulfilling various responsibilities of life, it is necessary to allocate certain amount of time to get acquainted with our elegant history. Now that the readers have complete access to the abridged version of all the four volumes, we aspire that each and every
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