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PUBLISHER'S NOTE
Sarva Seva Sangh feels immense pleasure in bringing out the English Translation of Saman-Suttam. Acharya Vinobaji has brought out the essence of all the religions and their religious works such as the Essence of Christianity, Navasarhita of Dhammapada, Kuranasara, Bhagvata Dharma Sara, Essence of Vedas, Essence of Manusmệti etc. He also wanted to bring out the essence of Jaina Religion, prepared by Jaina Monks. He consented to go through the collection. Inspired by him respected Sri Jinendra Varmiji undertook the responsibility to prepare its first draft. Initially it was published as Jainadharma Sara. Then incorporating the comments and suggestions therein of monks and scholars, a new compilation entitled 'Jinadhamma' was published. Finally, an assembly was held on 29-30 November in 1974, in Delhi, attended by the Jaina Acharyas and monks, scholars and laymen, representing all the Jaina sects. It is in this assembly that Samaņa-Suttam took its present form.
With the inspiration of Acharya Vinobaji I (Radha Krisna Bajaj) contacted, Acharyas and monks of all the Jaina sects, with the draft prepared by Jinendra Varniji. I am very grateful to Acharya Tulsiji, Yuvacharya Mahaprajña, Muni Nathmalaji, Acharya Vidyanandaji and Acharya Susil Kumarji who co-operated whole heartedly. Acharya Janakavijayaji was able to give little time for it.
Acharya Anand Rşiji, Upadhyaya Amarmuniji, Acharya Dharmasagarji, Acharya Vijaya Samudrasuriji, Muni Santa Balji and Muni Yasovijayaji all gave their co-operation in some form or other. We had blessings of Acharya Ramachandra Suriji also. Sri Kanjiswami also supported us. It is mentioned in religious texts that 'Sarvesāmavirodhena brahmakarma samarabhe' 'सर्वेषामविरोधेन ब्रह्मकर्म समारभे' that is a work ought to be performed with the congregation of all. It is a matter of great
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