Jain Spirit 2005 06 No22

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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BOOK REVIEW
A Comprehensive Philosophy
CHIRAG MALDE reviews a new book: Jainism: The World of Conquerors
Vol. 1 & 2., Natubhai Shah Motilal Banarsidass Publishers 2004
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Sediaeval Savalairasa Theories of Reality and Siddhanta Cakruvar of Bhagavin Mahasia's
t would be difficult to talk about this book and not mention the words magnum opus. Both forewords felt it necessary to refer
to the book with such a term. What Natubhai Shah is able to convey in under a thousand pages is remarkable. Every aspect of Jainism has been noted: its mythology, history, rituals, philosophy, science and its relevance in the modern day. This is no feat to be scoffed at.
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Pushpa Bed Thanacharya De and Religious Change in rence to Umasti and
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The World of Conquerors
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Fifth Anga of the Jalna inaal Caltare-Laume A
a Chandra Dar mir Kalen of Salvation - Hem
Described after the Old pangu sophy of Religion se AjinikasA Vanished in
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I thought I had a good grasp of the basic Jain principles but I was surprised to find out how much more there is to this religion. There is a rich and vivid view of the origin of the world that compares to any other religion: a concept of the universe described intricately, and a well developed theory on karma and its effects on the soul. The author describes the strong make up of the Jain community, which not only depend on each other for their day-to-day life but also for the survival and propagation of the religion. He has pointed out the problems the Diaspora have in continuing such a close-knit community, and recognises that some changes are necessary to keep the religion alive.
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The past two and a half thousand years of Jain history have also been illustrated. The spread of Jainism across India, the divisions and reasons behind the schisms, the times and places where Jainism has flourished and the times and places where Jainism has floundered and become nothing more than a historical footnote, are discussed very well. A variety of Jain scriptures have been mentioned along
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