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We are conducting lectures and seminars regularly. Publication of books is going ahead. Our publications are of the highest standard. Our published books are read widely and praised by all. We provide books to saints and scholars free of cost. Many magazines have written important reviews on our publications.
I express my special thanks to renowned philanthropist Hon'ble Shri Sardarmullji Kankaria for his generous financial contribution for publishing this book. This contribution has been made by him on behalf of Shree S.S. Jain Sabha, Kolkata, as a president and main pillar of the Sabha. We are also thankful to all the donors, scholars and well wishers, who provide the funds and extend their support in our academic activities.
The name 'Dr. Sagarmal Jain’ is very prominent in the field of Jainology. His contribution to Jainology and Indology is outstanding and academic achievements are larger than life. We feel immense pleasure to bring out the book “Jainism and its History" by Dr. Jain.
According to name and theme of the book, a golden Prakrit illustrated and artistic manuscript of 15" century depicting historic Tirthankar Bhagwan Parshvanatha has been put on front cover. This Kalpasūtra series loose leaf manuscript has been procured from the internet available at Patan (Gujarat). I believe that this book would be read, referred and praised widely.
- Dr. S. Krishnachand Chordia
General Secretary: RFJ
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