Science Discovers Eternal Wisdom

Author(s): Amarendravijay, J D Lodaya, Bhuvanchandra
Publisher: Jain Sahitya Academy

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Editor's Note
The present work represents a significant milestone on the literary trail carved by His Holiness Munishri Amarendravijayji. Even after its four editions in Gujarati and two in Hindi, the book continues to be in demand. It s now twenty years since it was first published. During this period, scientific innovation and research have brought out a lot of new information; in view of this, Munishri had begun the process of updating the book. However, the time he had intended to spend for its revision was quite often taken away by indifferent health and incessant flow of visitors seeking his guidance and blessings.
On 23rd. June 1992, suddenly, after a brief spell of illness, he discarded his mortal shell, hence the planned revision for the book at his hands did not materialise. On the basis of notes and collected material left behind by him, an attempt has been made here to revise this edition incorporating additions/alterations envisaged by him so that his efforts are not lost and that readers may hopefully benefit from the same.
Now, a word about the English translation. It was undertaken some years ago under the guidance of Munishri who had gone through, corrected and approved the draft. Its publication, however, was scheduled to follow the new revised Gujarati edition which unfortunately takes place now in the absence of Munishri. It becomes expedient to clarify here that if discussion about the latest trends in science appears lacking, it is because the revised edition has not received the full benefit of the original author's expert handling and creative genius. As mentioned earlier, the present revision is based on notes and material left behind which also could be utilised only to the extent of their comprehension by me. It is, therefore, but natural that all he had in mind may not be found here; it
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