Jain Tattva Parichay

Author(s): Ujjwala D Shah
Publisher: Veetrag Vani Prakashak

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(vii). Jains who are conversant with some terminologies and basic ideas of Jainism, but it may be read, and hopefully studied, by others like Mr. Joshi who are not well versed with them. Therefore we had to elaborate so many so called simple words, terminologies and principles which Jains take for granted. In addition to that we have added few other explanatory paragraphs for specifying as well as simplifying certain statements written in earlier editions.
While doing this translation job with Mr. Joshi, we discussed many other topics, which were not in the book, like Nimitta-Upadan, Kramabaddha paryay, Abhavas etc. At the end he said, “ On ! This is all information about Atma. But it is only a Shabda Dnyan when will I get Atma Dnyan?"
Senior most Pt. Shri Prakashchand Hitaishi had written a review about Hindi edition of this book saying, “ It seems that the writer has written this book after immersing in her 'Dnyata Swabhava ' now and then "He is absolutely right. Writing, rewriting and translating has helped me in. Tattva Chintan' (deep thinking about Jain principles) and in strengthening my Real Right Belief.
My husband Mr. Dineshchandra has lion's share in shaping this book. His inborn quality to do, whatever work he undertakes, in a methodical and exacting manner and his strong will to complete the task he undertakes despite any number of difficulties, was very very useful in bringing out this new edition. The job of editing the book was also done by him very successfully. The result of his efforts is right in your hands.
For the convenience of the readers we have provided an index of terminologies with their meanings.
I have gained the knowledge about Jain philosophy from many scholars and pandits who all are disciples of Adhyatmic Satpurush Shri Kanaji Swami. Shri Kanaji Swami himself preached Jainism on the basis of scriptures written by many Digambar Jain Acharyas of last 2000 years.
I was most lucky to listen to Kanaji Swami's lectures on many occasions and seminars and to read and study his total printed literature many times. I have also read many scriptures written by previous Acharyas.
I want to share all the knowledge, which I have gained, with others whosoever is interested to know' his own self '.
- Dr. Ujwala Shah