Science Discovers Eternal Wisdom

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

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waste, however is tolerated without raising an eyebrow by the so-called guardians of Jain literary heritage. Creative, Original and thought-provoking writing is conspicuous by its absense while archaic anecdotal material is passed on as original work and recycling as research.
in such a setting, it will be our endeavour to bring to light such literary creations that deserve wider circulation among discerning readers but have remained unpublished due to lack of sponsorship. In this activity, our guiding principle has been to aspire for quality rather than quanity and open-door policy envisages to include works of Jain or Non-Jain authors in any language (Gujarati, Hindi, Engllish etc.) so long as they are based on the principles of Jainism and are in accordance with its philosophy.
Our organisation wishes to provide a suitable vehicle to convey the vast treasure of knowledge of yore to the world of to day. Hence, the publication of great classical works of Jain tradition in the modern form will be our main concern; nevertheless, new works which can promote the above-said aim will also be equally welcome.
It is in this background that the present work of Pujya Muni Shri Amarendravijayji is chosen as the first publication of the Academy. The book gives a balanced and comprehensive way of looking at our heritage of knowledge and establishes a link between scriptures and science. In a sense, the author is a modern commentator of scripturess. It is our great pleasure to publish this unique work of the great Muniji.
We would like to take this opportunity to invite writers in Jain literary field to contact us and extend their co-operation in achiving the above goals. It will be our endeavour to suitably compansate the authors whose works are selected for publication by our organisation.
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