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from the desk of the translator
It was like a favour, a boon and the blessings to me, when Rev.P.P.Pannyās Shri Gunsundervijayjee Ganee Mahārāj Sãheb - entrusted to me the task of
translation of his book 'Shree Nābhākrāj Charitra' from Gujarati language to English.
I could complete the translation only with the blessings of Mãã Maha Saraswati (the deity of wisdom), that of Rev.P.P.Pannyãs Shri Gunsundervijayjee Mahārāj Saheb Ganee, that of all my teachers & preachers, that of all my Gurus & guides and of course due to the firm base & foundation of the JAIN-Religion provided as also well nourished by my father late Shree Mahānandkumãr Mohanlal Panãlãl and my beloved P.P. Mother late Smt. KALAVATI MAHÃNDKUMAR PANĀLĀL.
Many a times it is found that there are no equivalent words in English to give perfect & exact meaning of the worlds in Gujarati, Prakrit, Sanskrit, Pãli, Mãghadi-Artha-Mãghadi etc. Language and especially for the words & phrases of the Jain-Scriptures.
However, My level-best attempt is made to give the proper and exact translation - and when not possible to do so due to any reason - the nearest meaning, explanation or interpretation is given.
Hence, I beg pardon for all my mistakes, errors, omissions etc. - if any - in my translation work-caused knowingly or otherwise as also for any enhancement and/or any reduction in the meaning/force of the
of the kevalgyānees (i.e.the omniscients), mistakes etc. be kindly pointed out. Suggestions are welcome.
Noteworthy that - own wealth too, can not be enjoyed by many, Then 'Steal-or misuse'-'Devdravya' (God's Wealth) - What for ?To wander in the vicious circle of four gatees - (births & re-births) - What for? When Teerthankars (Gods) have shown the path to salvation - ignore it! What for?
Hon Translator JITENDRA MAHĀNANDKUMÃR PANĀLĀL
B.A.(Honours), L.L.B. 12 A / Prem Milan, 87B, N. S. Road, Mumbai - 400 006.
Maharashtra, INDIA. Cell : 98213 76 224 DEV is equal deity to in Heaven - one of the worldly living beings. God is equal to TIRTHANKAR Bhagwãn omniscient, who is freed from all the inner vices of the Soul and who is preaching the true path to Salvation.
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