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PREFACE
The world to-day is inflamed by violence, conflicts and disharmony. Inspite of the scientific and technological advancement in the material realm, true happiness eludes man due to degradation of human values. Under these circumstances, there is urgent need to understand the value-based message of Tirthankara Mahavira which opens the dimensions of non-violence, equality, universal brotherhood and compassion. It is our bounden duty to spread it and explain its importance in a simple and appealing language. On the 2600th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir, we are bringing out this book.
A book on Mahavira, was the inspiration of Late Pujya Gurudev Acharya Tulsi and this book is a unique compilation, highlighting the multi-faceted collection of teachings of Lord Mahavira into 11 Chapters. Each chapter divided into 11 sub-chapters and each sub-chapter elaborates 11 important points.
I hope this book will be a source of inspiration to scholars and laymen alike. Our purpose will be fulfilled if the readers are able to grasp advanced study of Mahavira's Literature.
Ideem it my duty to express my gratitude to all those who enabled me to fulfil this project. I am deeply obliged to Shri Ashok Sahajan (Editor, Samasya-Samadhan, Monthly Journal) who rendered excellent help in editing this book.
Acharya Shri Mahaprajna is the inspirational force behind my writing this book. Books written by Acharya Shri Mahaprajna, such as “Mahavira's Scripture of Health", "Shraman Mahavira”, “Economics of Mahavira”, “Mahavira ka Punarjanma” have been a great source for me to delve matter from. Highly respectable and renowned munis and sadhvis like Sadhvi Pramukha Kanakprabha, Muni Shri
