Monks Dilemma

Author(s): S M Jain
Publisher: ABD Publisher

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Foreword
Contents
Normally the word 'fiction' is taken to mean something contrary to reality. In literature, however, as a genre it signifies reshaping and reproduction of facts in consonance with the wishes of the author.
Shri S.M. Jain - a prolific writer and fierce critic of everything that flies in the face of reason - in his book "The Monks' Dilemma" has exposed the system of Monks and Nuns among the Jains ostensibly but in all creeds really. The story is interesting and the events as they proceed capture the attention of the reader leaving no space for any doubt or questioning.
The language of the novel is suitable to the cause he has undertaken to serve and the interest of the reader remains unflagging throughout the book. The overall impression the reader gets is one of emancipation from the age-old customs and ritualism which have thrived under the veneer of religion.
The author deserves congratulations for the boldness, lucidity and rationality his book contains.
Dr. R.P. Bhatnagar D. Lin.(Honoris Causa)
Professor Emeritus Formerly Professor and Chairman
Dept. of English University of Rajasthan Jaipur
Preface
Foreword F Introduction F. One F Two F Three F Four F Five F Six F Seven F Eight F Nine F Ten F Eleven F Twelve F Thirteen F Fourteen
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