Jainism a Theistic Philosophy

Author(s): Krishna A Gosavi
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I have been visiting Jaina Vishva Bharati, Ladnun many times to learn Prekṣā-dhyāna under the auspicious direction of late Acharya Mahaprajnaji. During one of my visits, I had an opportunity to meet with Prof. Ramjee Singh, former Vice chancellor of Jaina Vishva Bharati and discussed with him some of my queries about Jainism, more importantly whether Jainas are theist or atheist; they believe or don't believe in God, which is talked around colloquially in USA where I spent most of my life. Prof. Singh inspired me to do research in Jainology on this very subject. As an engineer and principal of an engineering college in University of Bombay, I was reluctant to enter into philosophy, however, on my next visit to Ladnun Prof. B.C. Lodha, the then Vice-chancellor of JVB took a personal interest in me to start research on the said topic.
I express my deep gratitude to my research guide Samani Dr. Chaitanya Prajnaji who encouraged me for original research work.
I express my sincere gratitude and deep regards to Prof. Sagarmal Jain, Founder Director, Prachya Vidyapeeth, Shajapur (MP) who not only enriched my knowledge on the subject but also gave his valuable guidance throughout the completion of the work. I am really obliged to Prof. Jain for being so favourable to me.
I am very much obliged to Prof. K.C. Sogani, Jaipur for his noble guidance and suggestions.
I am thankful to Prof. Dayanand Bhargava for his valuable suggestions and helping me in preparing synopsis for my research work.
I am thankful to Prof. Ramjee Singh and Prof. B.C. Lodha for encouraging me to undertake this research work.