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CONTENTS
Acknowledgement
(i-iv)
Introduction
(v-vi)
1
The Origin, Antiquity and Profile of the Śramaņa Tradition
1-18
2
19-53
The Antiquarian Significance of Some of the Basic Concepts of Jain Philosophy
The Concept of DHARMA and ADHARMA 20-23 The Doctrine of Karma and Transmigration 24-32 Tribal or Non-Aryan Origin
32-36 Śramaņa Origin of the Doctrine of Karma 36-37 and Rebirth The Buddhist Doctrine of Karma and Rebirth 37-41 Jain Kriyãvãda
41-48 Animism
52-53
Socio-Cultural Milieu of the Origin and Development of Jainism
54-71
Early History of Jainism
Rişabha Nãtha Pārśva Nãtha Vardhamãna Mahãvira
72-100 75-79 79-84 84-98
