Jain Ramayan

Author(s): Gunratnasuri
Publisher: Jingun Aradhak Trust

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Pavlisier's Nette
CORRELDING
Ramayana is an integral part of the Indian culture since ages. Therefore, we find it published in all the Indian languages. Many Jain versions of Ramayana are available. Some of them have pictures in black and white, but the T.V. age or computer age demanded something more than this. The modern time demands attractive four colour pictures; for they make a book not only attractive but also interesting. "One picture is more than a thousand words." Diksadanešvari Acāryadevasri Gunaratnasuriśvaraji m.s. had conceived and nutured a dream of Ramayana since past fourteen years. His sermons on Ramayana have stirred and touched innumerable hearts at Jodhpur, Pali, Nagore, Jalore, Sirohi, Bikaner, Ahmedabad etc. When he narrated the events from the life of Anjanasundari and Sitaji at Bikaner, artist like sri Dilip Soni, and many other followers of non-Jain faiths also couldn't control their tears. About fourteen years ago, during his caturmas sojourn at Jalore, Acāryadevasri discussed this noble theme of Ramayana with artist sri Dilipbhai Soni, in the minutest of detail, and a noble mission began. This book, alike Sri Ramaji, has taken fourteen years of hardship. It has taken tears and toil, blended with extensive research. Inspite of his hectic working schedules, the Acaryaji has painstakingly completed this book. The future generation will remain indebted to the Acaryasri for this herculean task. Many munisris also have spared efforts in making this book a valuable treasure, cherished by every heart, we are indebted to them.
We thank our sponsors, co-sponsors and the devotees of knowledge. We thank Dilipbhai Soni for the aesthetic and authentic pictures.
Multygraphics team also has enjoyed in publishing this book. We thank them and applaud their spirit of service. We are sure that you will love this book and request you to urge and inspire your friends and relatives also to read this book.
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