________________ Translator's Note It was indeed a privilege to be called upon to render into English, a classical speech given by His Holiness Acharya Shri Vijaya Bhuvanabhanu Surishwaraji Maharaja Saheb (who,alas is no more in our midst today and whose sucred memory we all cherish toduy), at a special meeting held at Banaras Sanskrit University, way, back in 1970. This memorable speech deserves to be read by all lovers of Indian culture - nay, by lovers of culture all over the World. The late Rev.Acharya Shri Vijaya Bhuvanabhanu Suriswaraji M.S. tells us, in this speech, in his very characteristic way, as to how Indian religions in general and Jainism in particular have presented mankind with some of the most precious and timeless gifts in the form of its unique philosophical and spiritual discoveries which can prove to be of immense value to mankind at the present juncture. There is no doubt that the speech given above represents the Late Acharya's highest philosophical wisdom, noblest spiritual insight and wisest ethical advice to mankind and I am sure tlut it will be appreciated by all who value and cherish the evolution of mankind from its present materialistic level to the higher, nobler and happier spiritual height. I wish to be forgiven if there is any lapse on my part in rendering correctly the holy sage's philosophy or spiritual idea from Gujuruti into English. I wunt to express my sense of fulfilment for having got this opportunity of presenting the late Achuryu's thoughts into English for u wider uppreciation - both in India and abroad. Prof.Dr. A.M. Upadhyay, | M.A.,Ph.D. Sanskrit Scholar and Indologist Ahmedabad, India Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
