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Jaina Darsana (with special reference to Three Jewels of Jainism), Author: Sadhvi Subhasha, Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Prakashan, Delhi, Varanasi, 2004. pp. xxxviii + 270, Price Rs. 500.00,
The book entitled 'Jaina Darśana', authored by Sadhvi Subhasha is a first book published under the Maha Sadhvi Kusum Jain Series. There are number of books written having base the Gem-trio by many of the authors but this scholarly work of Sadhviji has myriad characteristics in order to be an excellent work on the very topic, published so for.
The book begins with the humble submission and dedication to the teacher of the author. It has been classified in six chapters. The first chapter accounts the very enquiry in the subject named as 'Bhāratīya Darśana Men Iñāna Darśana Tathā Ratnatraya' In this chapter, the author, after giving a general account of the place of Jainism in Indian Philosophy, has discussed very methodically the concept of Ratna-traya---Right Perception, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct, which constitute the path of liberation, in particular context of six systems of Indian Philosophy.
In the second chapter of 'Jaina Darśana Men Samyag-darśana,' she has elaborately discussed the definition, importance, ability, origin and the obstacles coming in the way of Right Perception along with its kinds, qualities, transgressions and types of Right perception.
The third chapter deals with the Right-knowledge. In this chapter, along with the definition and etymological meanings of the word 'Knowledge' and 'Right Knowledge', the author has discussed in detail the five types of knowledge, concept of Standpoints, validity of knowledge and Positings along with its divisions and subdivisions.
The forth chapter deals with Right Conduct with special reference to Jaina lay followers in which the author, after defining Right Conduct, has minutely discussed the kinds of Right Conduct, the conduct of Monks and Lay followers along with Minor-vows of violence, truth, non-stealing, non-chastity, non-possession and their
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