This is Jainism

Author(s): C N Zutshi
Publisher: C N Zutshi

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simple straightforward and common-sense arguments which can be easily understood by a layman.
I hope that whatever I have written and the matcrial I have been able to glean from various sources for this book-and I have touched merely the fringe of the vast and intricate subject—will suffice to dispel the gloom of ignorance and misunderstanding, and dissolve many a cobweb of doubts in the mind of Mrs. Stevenson. 'The following poem on True Freedom by Frank Mansell beautifully presents the true spirit of Jainism :
“No man can bind another; he is bound By his own passion, his love and hate; Why curse thy lot ? True liberty is found When lust is lost-this law the wise men state. Grasp thou the substance, let the shadows go. For they are such as no man can possess; Appearance mocks thee,slave to thy own lustfulness. For each is bound according to his vent, And as his own passion so his bond will be; By our own lust are we in passion pent, And lust overcome increases liberty. Let all things that fail thee,hope in ruin fall; Conquer thy lust and thou art free of all”.
Lastly, may thanks are due to Shrimati Rattan Devi Jain of Jaurinagar, Mainpuri, whose donation has made it possible for me to bring out this book.
Shri Mahabirji. Rajasthan I. Rly.
C. N. Zutshi.