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પ્રબુદ્ધ જીવન
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Acharyas.
and removes inner conficts. Based on the book Saman Suttam, 'Saman Suttam: The 3rd volume 'Saman Suttam: A Comprehensive A Comprehensive Study' contains an exposition of 756 Study (part 3)' commences from aphorism 384 to 587, aphorisms (sutras) interwined together interesting containing expositions on 204 aphorism from 35 compendium of Jain Phiolosphy under common scriptural texts. This volume reflects on key to umbrella complied from 48 major texts of both successful meditation (sutra no. 424, p98), Aphorism Svetamber and Digamber sects.
519 (p356) pondering over self, Aphorism 547 to 565 The purpose of publishing exposition of 756 aphorism
showing the process of purification, Aphorism 567 in four volumes was to break and rejuvenate the old
(p497) while mentioning on the meaning of death, says boundaries, create new frontier promoting positive and
that a body is liken to a boat, the soul is a boatman and
worldly existence is like an ocean to crossed over. vibrant environment from the crux of wisdom and gain
Aphorism 571 (p509) points to the state of Samadhi valuable insights from srciptual knowledge.
marana. Following are the summarized content of four
The 4th volume 'Saman Suttam: A Comprehensive volumes.
Study (part 4) commences from Aphorism 588 to 756. The 1st Volume 'Saman Suttam: A Comprehensive It contains exposition on 179 Aphorism complied from Study (part 1)' contains expositions on 191 aphorism 24 scriptural texts. This volume contains important Jain reflecting the wisdom complied from total 36 texts. This
metaphysics and principles of anekantvada. Aphorism volume stresses on value of ahimsa (147 p401), the 589 (p3) says that a person who has developed right 49th aphorism given on page 141 reveals key to
perspective (samyaktva) always seeks the truth and happiness. Aphorism 176 on page 479 quotes on considers all living being as his friends. Aphorism 730 significance of knowledge which being a characteristics
(p397) he acts as a mediator solving disputes among of soul, enlightens not only the self (svaprakashak) but people through his multiangle (anekant) perspective. also enlightens others (par-prakashak). In Aphorism Such a person is also considered as atmajna (knower 122 p 330, soul is regarded both as Vaitarni and of a soul) quoted in Aphorism 747-8 (p431) Nandana van. Aphorism 106 (p289) explains on the
Hope this four volumes will make an ineresting nature of the soul. Aphorism 164 (p449) gives a unique definition on Karma. It says carelessness is influx of
reading. A big word of appreciation to the wonderful Karma, vigilance is stoppage of karma. One finds the
editors and the staff of Jain centre who tiredlessly
worked in the completion of the project. Shri Samir meaning of the term Sramana, Brahman, Muni, Sadhu, Tapas. Sramana is one who has the quality of
Somaiya (Vice-President, Vidhyavihar) supported the equanimity, Brahman is he who has the quality of self
project, Shri V. Ranganathan (Hon. Secretary) and Shri control. Sadhu/Muni is he who possesses knowledge.
Rajan Welukar (Provost) had encouraged the project
throughout. Both the institution ICSSR and ICPR have Tapas is he who practices austerity.
supported this project by way of funding. The 2nd volume 'Saman Suttam: A Comprehesive
Saman Suttam: A Comprehensive Study (part 1 to Study (part 2)' starts from aprhorism 192 to 383, i.e.it contains exposition on 192 aphorism complied from 32
4) aims at providing an interdisciplinary forum and a scriptural texts. The theme of this volume is path to
great opportunity for researchers, academicians, liberation (tri-ratna) and the result of liberation.
ardent students. We are confident of acheiving new Aphorism 236 (p135) guides one to develop
challenging milestones with the readers continued compassion instead of ills / flaws of others. Aphorism
support. 247 (p167) explains the difference between attachment and detachment. Aphorism 353 (p518) gives the reason
ઉપરોક્ત પુસ્તક આ સરનામેથી મળશે : e sunset. Aphorism 364 (1473) reflects on 3.9. sudul 21-22 $12 223los Svt glas. importance of observing Vratas i.e. Yama and Niyam 1045-800 099. removes evil tendency, balances the disturbing mind $14:0R2 EOC3226, ORZ 24023206.
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