Book Title: Perspectives in Jaina Philosophy and Culture
Author(s): Satish Jain, Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Ahimsa International

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________________ is the primary principle of Jainism" It is a practical path, simple, easy, dynamic and straight Every step forward makes the next more pleasant and joyful The aim of this system is the good and happiness of all, without any distinction It is, moreover, the possessor of a very rich cultural heritage, vast and varied literature, both religious and secular, written in different languages, VIZ, Prakrta, Sanskrta, Apabhramasha, Kannada, Tamila, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, etc, numerous monuments, antiquarian remains and artistic relics including sculptures, mural and miniature paintings, beautiful and splendid temples, peaceful and picturesque places of pilgrimage, big manuscript libraries, a large number of humanitarian establishments, educational and social welfare institutions, inspiring ideals like humanitarianism, Ahimsa and vegetarianism, make up this remarkable heritage Hence, the account of historical development of almost every branch of Indian learning along with the social, economic and political institutions would be incomplete without incorporating the corresponding contributions made by Jainism Jyoti Nikunj Charbagh Lucknow (UP) 90 Though you wash it with milk for many days and dry it, charcoal on no hypothesis becomes white So into the undisciplined body wisdom enters not, though you teach it, driving it in with a stick Naladiyar, 258 Men void of understanding, though they learn, learn not Men of understanding, though unlearned are as men learned They are rich, though utter paupers, who never beg, the rich are paupers if they bestow nothing Naladiyar, 270

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