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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householder would read the elaborate history of Jainism. Nevertheless, it is not possible for one and all. Yet it is but natural for us to desire that every single house has access to these abridged versions of our glorious Jain history and that they are read by one and all, irrespective of their age, caste and creed. We also wish that the inquisitive history lovers gift these set of books on Jain history to their friends and relatives on different occasions. Furthermore, we request the lovers of scripture to help us supply these text books to those libraries, where they are unavailable.
Compiling and abridging an elaborate original text without omitting significant incidents and facts is an uphill task, that too when it is a subject like history. In order to ensure a reasonable size, the context and references of inscriptions, scriptures and historians and their names have been omitted in these abridged volumes of Jain history. Those interested in those details are requested to refer to the original text.
The tireless efforts of r Jayavantbhai P Shah, B.E. (Civil), (Retired Superintendent Engineer, Govt. of Gujarat) to summarise this fourth volume along with volume III, helped us to bring out this version successfully. Renowned litterateur Dr. Dilip Dhing reviewed and corrected the errors. We express our earnest gratitude to one and all for their cooperation.
P.S. Surana President
S.R. Choudhry Working President
V.R. Surana Secretary
Samyagj na Prac raka Ma dala