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FOREWORD
(First Edition) This book, “Jain Theism' by Dr. Hemant Shah clarifies Jaina's concept of God. The fact is that mentation has played a great role in creating various theories about God. Wheras the other religions have made God a subject of imagination by describing Him as Beginningless, Infinite, Eternal, Formless, Unknowable, the Jaina's concept of God is unique. In view of Jainism, God is not unknowable but he is one of us who lives and moves amongst us. Jain concept of God assures us that even we can become like Him. Jaina’s, this concept of God is unique.
The prevalent criticism that Jainas are atheist and do not believe in God is baseless. The present work refutes this criticism and places before us true philosophical position. It is because of this the work assumes great importance.
-Dalsukh Malvania
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