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FOREWORD
Jainism is a religion of self which prescribes the code of conduct for all the beings irrespective of creed, caste and colour. Non-violence, non-attachment, non-absolustic standpoint are its fundamental principles which should be followed by each and every person, if one intencis to keep oneself in quite and peaceful atmosphere.
We feel a great pleasure in publishing a booklet on "Jainism and Mahavira" written by Dr. Bhagchandra Jain, Professor and Head of the Department of Pali and Prakrit, Nagpur University with a view that it would be useful for those who cherish
know something about Jainism through English medium. Dr. Jain is a great scholar of Prakrit and Jainology and Pali and Buddhism who has widely travelled in India and abroad and has written so many books on Indology.
Although necessary diacritical marks could not be incorporated in the book due to certain reasons, I am sure, it would not creat much hinderances in understanding the termology and facts and the book will prove its utility for all types of readers.
We are very proud of the services rendered by Shri Shikhar Chand Jain, Delhi for the noble cause of Jainism.He played a great role for establishing the Samiti and iniatiated the publication of standard books on Jainology. We wish him great success in his mission.
Dt. 13.7.1993 Bina-Itava (Sagar), M.P.
Dr. Darb ari Lal Kothia President Shree Digamber Jain Sahitya Samrakshan Samiti D-302, Vivek Vihar Delhi (India)
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