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(xiii) PUBLISHER'S NOTE Late Mr. Jayantibhai Sankalchandbhai Sanghvi was a seeker of Truth. He found in Jainism a satisfactory, convincing solutions to ills and problems, which confront our day-today life. The credit of initiating him in the study of Jainism goes to his esteemed parents, who were disciples of That Great Jain Acharya Kanji Swami of Songadh, the founder of That Famous Seat of Jain Philosophy and Religion viz. “Shree Digamber Jain Swadhyay Mandir Trust" Songadh (Saurashtra), India. Late Mr. Jayantibhai visited Songadh and attended religious discourses of Acharya Kanji Swami, and discussed with him many aspects of Jainism. He was a member of “Atmadharma" Jain periodical for many years.
The present publication aims at presenting Jainism in a simple language with a view to broaden and enlighten the scope of reading to persons who are interested to know what is Jainism, and for the good and guidance of all seekers after Truth. The ideas presented in this book are based on notes which were prepared by the late author, while studying and understanding Jain Shastras. We have
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