Jaina Karmaology

Author(s): N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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Jaina Karmology
I happened to meet Dr. N. L. Jain during the first conference and later on many occasions. Looking to his interest in Karmavada, I expressed my intention to bring out a comprehensive book on the subject. While agreeing, he suggested translation of the eighth chapter of Akałanka's commentory - Rajavartika on Tattvārtha Sūtra which deals with Jaina Karmology. He also indicated that the translation will have supplementary notes too covering not only the salient points of other commentaries but the current views also on related topics of Karmology. I nodded his suggestion as I had also been working on applications of Karmavada for stress management and tranquillity process presenting it's principles in terms of current psychological and social concepts. Dr. Jain did appreciate them and he has included my views in his supplementary notes whereever desired.
The formulation of this book as a whole is unique bringing together the old and the new on comparatively realistic approach in lucid style. It has also a historical value with respect to the development of psychological and behavioral science. It is hoped that this book will have wider readership and popularity in east as well as in the west. I am confident that the readers will learn about this theory and its application and move towards equinimity practices and tranquil state of mind for better performance and increased inner energy in their life. The Navdarshan Society is pleased to publish this book in association with the noted Jainological research institute- Parshvanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, which has more than one hundred high level academic publications to its credit.
In the end, I would like to thank Dr. N. L. Jain and other persons who have helped and guided me in undertaking this second academic adventure of the society. I would like to continue this activity in future also to promote better spritual life.
Navin Shah Managing Trustee NDSSD, Ahmedabad