Shraman Mahavira

Author(s): Dineshchandra Sharma
Publisher: Mitra Parishad Calcutta

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the fifth vow, but continued to wear white clothes and are designated as Swetambaras (white-clad)
One of the chief disciples of Acharya Sri Tulsi, Muni Nathmal, in his book Shraman Mahavir, has given an authentic account of the biography of Lord Vardhamana Mahavira This book is an outcome of a long, continueous and devoted piece of research in the Jain scriptures and other sacred works The impartial and unbiased evaluation of the two traditions of Swetambara and Digambara and the clear presentation of the facts in an interesting manner are noteworthy I am sure that the students of Indian philosophy would definitely gain greatly by reading this book I wish every Indian, young and old, reads this biography of Lord Mahavira and understands the life and teachings of the great Tirthankara and derives lasting benefit therefrom
Madras, September 29, 1976
Dr. T. M P Mahadevan