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Prof. S.A. Jain has rendered memorable service to Jaina literature by bringing out the most authentic and reliable elucidation of the Jaina Bible the TATTVARTHASUTRA. I believe that this gem will be followed by equally lustrous jewellery to make a matchless necklace.
Shri S.C. DIWAKER
Seoni (M.P.)
In the annals of Jaina literature Umasvati's TATTVARTHADHIGAMASUTRA is a remarkable milestone: the Vacakasramana's text was ably annotated by Pujyapada Devanandin in his SARVARTHASIDDHI. This commentary is celebrated both for its literary skill and for the masterly summary of all the major Jaina metaphysical and ethical tenets. An English rendering of this important book was badly needed; and it was with earnest curiosity that I looked into Professor S.A. Jain's translation. I have perused the Professor's work alongside the Sanskrit text and also commentaries in Sanskrit thereon. I daresay that Professor Jain has done an exceedingly good job of it; in word and in meaning the rendering reflects the original closely. It is a meritorious work, and to have put Pujyapada into English is an achievement, over which the Professor may justly be proud.
Shri S.K. RAMACHANDRA RAO All India Institute of Mental Health Bangalore. The author has performed a tremendous task in translating the work. It is really worthy of high appreciation. I congratulate the author on this noble service.
Dr. MOHANLAL MEHTA
Counsellor, Vocational Guidance Bureau Bikaner (Rajasthan).
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