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36. Precepts on Univese (UE)
651-659 violence is religion-It is best suspicious thing. In this Fourth Part: Theory of Relativity (Syadvada) text verses on non-violence explain the practicies of 37. Precepts on Non Absolutism ( ET) 660-673 non-violence in thought, speech & deed. So one needs 38. Precepts on Valid Knowledge (IRE) 674-689 to conduct oneself with the utmost caution. 39. Precepts on View Point (FREE)
690-713 It may be said that 756 verses of Saman Suttam 40. Precepts on Theory of Relativity and
contain a brief account of Jain Philosophy, an exposiSeven Predication (PUIGI a E)
714-721 tion of its principles, Ethics, its metaphysics and Epis41. Precepts on Theory of Reconciliation
temology. Jain Literature is vast but here we get sysor Synthesis (24-04E)
722-736
tematic brief explanation for the purpose of having a 42. Precepts on Installation (FREE) 737-744
general acquaintance with the docterines. It is a repre43. Conclusion (44147)
745-749
sentative book which explains the tenets, beliefs, prac44. Hymn To Mahavira (alla)
750-756
tices and also their relevance in modern world. The four parts of Samman-Suttam are as follows: The book contains the original verses in prakrit as 1. The first part is Jyotirmukha-the source of illumina- well as their Gujarati, Hindi & English translations along tion. It explains the transient & impermanent nature
with transliteration. of the body, the world & its pleasures. Thus futility of
Recently the work is also being done of finding out mundane existence is established. The obesiance commentaries on the original verses espesially by
is paid to supreme beings and the teachings of Jina. Acharya / Scholars & present them in Hindi & English 2. The second is moksamarga-the path of liberation for the deep understanding of the subject.
By entering this, ignorance, doubts and fears disap- Lord Mahavira's teaching has influence on Vinobaji, pear. They are washed away in trinity of Right faith. no doubt. Though the compilation of the verses in this Right knowledge & Right conduct. It discusses bond
book was undertaken by the inspiration of vinobaji, he age and liberation. Even auspicious Karmas result became merely an instrument and he fully believed that in bondage of soul. The path of non-violence is de
it is all the grace of Lord Mahavir. As he himself has scribed.
said, he fully accepts the command of Lord Mahavira, 3. the third part deals with philosophy of metaphysics.namely, become a votaryo
namely, become a votary of truth'. Anekanta-non-abThere is ontological discussion about Nine fundamen
solutism is the fundamental principle of Jain Logic which tal principles. Six substances-soul & non-soul are can help one in search of Truth. There is in every indidescribed. It also explains infinite.
vidual an element of truth. The message is one ought 4. The fourth part is Syadvada. It begins with bowing
to accept that element of truth that is found in every down to Non-Absolutism--Anekantvada--the only
religion, every sect and in all humanbeings. 'We must preceptor of the world. In this part the basic philoso
all become vataries of truth, that has been the teachphy of Jainism - Anekantyada. Svadvada. Navavada ings of Mahavir.' One has to accept the truth and there- are explained in detail. There is a brief account of fore, Vinobaji himself says, that there is no difference five types of knowledge, valid knowledge etc. Naya,
between teachings of Gita & teachings of MahaviraNikespa-Nama-Sthapana, Dravya & Bhava.
when one goes beyond. All great men have done this. There are many enlightened Sutras in Sammana
One has to grasp this message through the verses of Suttam
Sammana-Suttam. Let us make human birth meaningRight Knowledge is of no use in the absence of right ful. Let us make human birth meaningful by understandconduct, action is of no use if the absence of right knowl- ing the concept of Truth' as advocated by Lord edge. Certainly in the case of fire the lame man gets
Mahavira as contained in this book. The preaching of burnt even if capable of seeing while the blind man gets Jina' makes one fearless. burnt even if capable of running away (212)
In the end, the book 'Sammnana-Suttam' has atThe desired result is attained when there is a har- tracted wide attention, however, publicity of this text is mony between right knowledge and right conduct. (213) not at desired level. It is responsibility of Jain commu
Emphasising the importance of right knowledge it is nity to see that the copy of Sammanasuttam be in evsaid 'A needle with a thread in it does not get lost even ery Jain house for daily reading. The purpose is estabwhen it falls in a heap of rubbish, so a person endwved
lishment of unity among Jainas & also realizing the with true knowledge does not lose his soul even if in- sacredness of Jina Vani - embodied in the scriptures. volved in worldly cycle. (248).
Let us hope that acquiantance with the book will fulfill In order to understand lofty undertone of Scriptural the oiginal objective. truth our vision needs to be very clear. In Jainsim non- Victory shall there be to the Jain Doctrine.' ...
