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Samayasära
Preface aggression by electric stimulation has clarified hitherto mysterious significance of self-generated anger in canonical literature. In short, science can show us methods and methodology for expanding and elucidating the secrets of much ancient wisdom contained in the sacred canons. In other words, the synthesis of the ancient wisdom and modern scientific knowledge can help us to integrate the spiritual insight with the scientific approach for creating a spiritual-cum-scientific personality."
In 1993, Jethabhai accepted samthārā (fasting-unto-death) and attained samādhi-marana after successfully accompalishing 41 days' samthārā. He had himself completed the computerization of the manuscript and left for me to complete it wherever something was needed. I, however, owing to my certain other responsibilities and pre-occupation, could not complete my task till 2008. In my cāturmāsa (fixed stay) at Ladnun, I could apply myself to this work, mainly due to the insistance of Dr. Samaņi Mangal Prajñā, Vice-chancellor of Jain Vishva Bharati University, and now I find myself free from the 'debt' on accomplishment of the work.
The sanctifying blessing of Gurudev Ācārya Śrī Mahāprajñ a, which is the fountain-head of inspiration and power, has played a vital role in accomplishing such critical work. For this, Jethabhai and myself would ever remain indebted to His Holiness Gurudeva.
Again, by writing the 'Blessings to the book, Gurudeva has showered the nectar of compassion on me. For this, I pay my most humble gratitude towards His Holiness Gurudeva.
In timely finishing of the publication, many heads and hands have given their full assistance. To enumerate a few, my collegue-saints Muni Amrit Kumar and Muni Abhijit Kumar, Dr. Samani Chaitanyaprajñā, the Head of Deptt. of Jainology & Comparitive Religion & Philosophy, Jain Vishva Bharati University, and Dr. Anil Dhar, Dy. Director, MS Anekant Shodhpeeth, J.V.B.U., have helped me in proof-reading, which
1. Neuroscience and Karma, Introduction, pp. i, ii.
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