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Non-violence: A Way of Life (A sketch of Bhagwan Mahavir's life and teachings) By Dr. Kumarpal Desai
Publisher : Shree Jaybhikhkhu Sahitya Trust, 13/B, Chandranagar Society, Jaybhikhkhu Marg, Paldi, Ahmedabad-380007 (Gujarat)
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Preface It is indeed a pleasure to establish rapport with the wider community of Indians living abroad and especially the Jain community, through the medium of books or discourses on Jainism and an Jain saints. It strengthens the sacred bond that binds the souls together in peace and harmony. Having offered Stories from Jainism, Kshamapana and the illustrated primer, Tirthankar Mahavir, I am glad to approach my reader this time Non-violence : A Way of Life, a brief life-story of Mahavir, highlighting his main teachings. I am delighted to note here the Stories from Jainism is now on the list of books prescribed wherever Jainism is taught as a subject in secondary schools in London.
In this book I have tried to narrate several incidents in the life of Bhagwan Mahavir which are as much inspiring and fascinating as they are instructive. I have also tried to analyse and explain his teachings in a simple but logical manner, keeping in mind a new audience which is conversant neither with the Gujarati language nor the tradition of Jainism. I hope this will serve as an appetiser to modem readers in moulding their attitude to life; and, like the great Preacher, Mahavir, every young man will form a broad-based human outlook, free from considerations of caste, creed or colour. Mahavir's preaching of non-violence will teach love and self-restraint and Syadvada will teach respect for other persons' viewpoint.
I shall feel happy if the message of Bhagwan Mahavir will reach my fellow bretheren abroad through this modest publication.
I am deeply indebted of Shri Swetambar Moortipoojak Jain Boarding. I am also thankful to Smt. Muktibahen Shah and Shri Dineshbhai Shah for their kind support.
- Kumarpal Desai
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