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ABOUT THE PUBLISHERS.
RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR JAINOLOGY was established in 1982 through the unfted efforts of all sections of Jalna community. One of the objectives of the Foundation is to publish and to aid in publishing literature pertaining to Jainology.
The first project already fulfilled by the Foundation was establishment of a new Department of Jalnology in the University of Madras with an Endowment of Rs. 15 lakhs from the Foundation. The Department started functioning in full swing from the academic year 1986-87. The courses offered are: Certificate in Jalnology, Diploma in Jainology, M.A. Degree in Jalnology, M. Phil Degree in Jalnology and Ph.D. In Jainology.
As its next Project, the Foundation is proposing to establish a Campus in Polal (Red Hills Area) in the outskirts of Madras City. This campus will provide accommodation for students, professors and scholars, with Targe Library facilities. Accommodation will also be available to such of those noble-hearted souls who, Inspite of facilities in their homes, desire to stay in the Campus and spend the rest of their lives in Sadhana, meditation and service to the Foundation in any manner they like.
The ambition of the Foundation is to raise the above two Projects to levels of International eminence, for the up liftment of mankind and for world peace and fraternity.
The Foundation earnestly solicits the co-operation and assistance of one and all for the successful implementation of these noble Schemes.
