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PREFACE
The present treatise glves an introduction to the Jaina branch of Indian culture. Jainism is one of the most'ancient religions of India. It represents now the Sramạnic (ascetic) culture in India. Indian culture is a composite culture. Brahmanism and Sramanism are its two most predominant trends. This work presents a brief account of all the important aspects of. Jaina culture.
The treatise is divided into nine chapters. The first chapter is devoted to the antiquity and history of Jainism. The second chapter gives a brief introduction to the Jaina literature. The third chapter deals with reality. The nature of knowledge is discussed in the fourth chapter. The fifth one is devoted to judgment. The doctrine of karma is dealt with in the sixth chapter. The seventh one gives a brief account of reincarnation. The nature of conduct is presented in the eighth chapter. The last chapter gives an estimate of art and architeotüre.
Mohan Lal Mehta
B-18, Angal Park Chatuhshringi Pune - 411 016
25.6.2002
