Law of Karma

Author(s): Nirmala Jha
Publisher: Capital Pubishing House Delhi

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PREFACE
The ocean of Indian philosophy and wisdom has always fascinated me and the temptation to delve deep into it has always been difficult to resist. But the ocean, doubtless is too vast to be fathomed. So I chose to start my exploratory work from the Law of Karma', a doctrine considered to be the foundation-stone of the entire ancient Indian philosophical outlook. For the purpose of research, I selected the thoughts of Sri Aurobindo, Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Radhakrishnan, who have influenced a great deal the conteinporary life and history of our country. To know them, we have also to know their link with the past heritage and culture and their outlook with regard to the basic tenets of Indian philosophy.
in my humble endeavour, I have been greatly helped by my teachers. I cannot forget the help Prof. Aniruddha Jha, D. Litt., the Head of the Department of Philosophy, Patna University, reudered to me from time to time in fulfilling my assignment. I will be failing in my duty if I do not express my deep sense of gratitude to my supervisor Prof. Ashok Kumar Verina, D. Litt., University Professor of Philosophy, Patna University, without whose guidance the work would not have seen the light of the day. I have no word to express my gratefulness to Dr. Shatrughna Jha, Lecturer in Philosophy, Patna University, who readily helped me as and when, I encountered any diflicuity during my research. I am deeply indebted to my husband. Shri S.N. Jhi, who was a source of inspiration for me throughout my research work. I must also thank my colleagues specially Dr. S.S. Sbarma, Dr. Shashi Bhushan Prasad Sinba, Dr. Reba Chaudhary, Dr. Mrityunjaya Narayan Singh, Dr. Sachindra Kumar Singh and Prof. Ashok Kumar Verma, in the Department of Philosophy, L.S. College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar University, whose encouragement and