Mahavira Life and Philosophy

Author(s): Sumeruchand Diwakar Shastri
Publisher: Jain Mitra Mandal

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Tour for universal good—
The Divine discourses were imparted by the Omniscient Lord four times in twenty-four hours. The Lord moved with his Samavsharana in many parts of the world to establish the rationality and utility of the doctrine of universal love, compassion and harmony. The effect of teachings was marvellous, since Mahavira Bhagwan was blessed with Sarvagyata-Omniscience. He was able to present the complete and correct picture of Reality and Truth and the real cause of conflicting and contradictory approaches of eminent thinkers, scholars, seers and philosophers. By the magic wand of his Syadvad doctrine-the philosophy of harmonious and coordinating approach to reality, he was able to pave the way for intellectual amity and concord.
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His unfolding of the intricacies of material karma and its influence upon the empirical self etc. are marvellous.
What is a karma? How does it work in this world? All these approaches are worthy of deep study by our scholars and philosophers.
Scientific Exposition of Reality
The teachings of the omniscient Lord are scientific, rational and convincing to the brain and the heart. In fact Jainism is the science of life and
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