Jaina Paribhashik Shabdakosh

Author(s): Vishrutvibhashreeji, Mahendramuni
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati

Page 10

ix:
Jaina Pāribhāșika Sabdakośa/Preface Review
No book is accomplished completely unless a proper review is done. For review, what is needed is re-examination and critical scrutiny. In this sort of rather strenuous task, Yuvacharya Mahashramana applied himself. He also was a companion in selection of the words. But this is not all. The way in which he examined the whole work with minute acumen has indeed played the role of building the proper structure of such a voluminous and fruitful achievement. It is again worth mentioning that he could manage time while carrying out dexterously his responsibilities of religious order and other works.
Sadhvi Vishrutavibha undertook the responsibility of coordinating the whole project, and fulfilled it with such a great devotion which exemplifies her trait of patience. Her eagerness sometimes challenged my carefreeness and made me alert to apply myself to the accomplishment of this project. Her acumen and dexterity are manifested explicitly in the task of finding out the reference of the works to substantiate the definitions.
Sadhvi Siddhaprajna's contribution in putting the book in systematic shape is very significant. She has utilized her minuteness of vision in checking the proofs. It shows that if a physically lean and thin person has a high mental power, he/she can become very much efficient.
A valuable contribution has been made by Sadhvi Jayavibha and Samanies like Samani Muditprajna, Ujjvalaprajna, Vinitaprajna, Charitraprajna, Sharadaprajna in assisting the editing work. English Translation
The present kośa has been translated into english by Muni Mahendrakumarji. He is a genius saint of our religious order. He is a scholar of Jainism, Western Philosophy and Ideas, and many languages too. His devotion to undertake strenuous efforts is also unique.
Sadhvi Vandanashri and Muni Abhijeetkumar have taken pains with devotion in the task of proof-reading of the English Version.
I am delighted that the hearty desire of Ganadhipati Gurudeva Tulsi to prepare an useful lexicon of this type has been materialized in the form of the “Dictionary of Technical Terms of Jain Philosophy".
My auspicious wishes for all the Sadhus, Sadhvies and Samanies, who have contributed to this work-let all them offer their libation at the altar of the multi-dimensional development of Jainism.
28 December, 2008
- Acharya Mahaprajna
1. Abhidhāna Rajendra Kośa, Vijay Rajendra Suri, Logos Press, New Delhi, 1 st E.1913, 2nd. E.1910, 3: E. 1934,
V. S. 1937.1931 Alpaparicita Saiddhāntika Sabdakośa, Acharya Sri Anandasagarasurishvara. Ed. Gani Kancanasagara, Muni Pramodasagar, Seth Devacandra Lalabhai Jain Pustokoddhara Trust, Surat, V. S. 1954, V. S.
2010, 1969 Urabhana, 1974. 3. Agamasaddakoso, Muni Diparatnasagar, Agamaaradhana Centre, Shitalanath Society. Ahemdabad (part
1). V. S. 2057, 2001.