________________
BOOK REVIEW
1. "Concept of Pratikramapa': Edited and translated by NAGIN J. SHAH and MADHU SEN, International Centre for Jain Studies, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, 31 pages, I edition, 1993, Price Rs. 40/-,
The monograph is an abridged english version of Pt. Shukhlalji's introduction to Panca Pratikramana published in 1921. It also contains foreword by Shri Ramlal Parikh and a valuable preface by Shri Dalsukh Malvania reflecting the meanings, dimensions and importance of Pratikramana.
The monograph has two chapters: Introduction to Pratikramana' by Nagin. J. Shah and pratikramana : Issues concerning historical and Comparative evaluation' by Madhu Sen, followed by selected Pratikramana sutras in appendix. In both the chapters the author/translator have dwelt upon the different problems centred around Pratikramana like meaning, number of avasyak criya in Pratikramana, their significance, types, etc. The authors have also refuted the attackes on pratikramana and highlighted the points of comparison with different living religions of the world.
The monograph is very useful not only for the Jainas but also for the non-Jainas. The whole monograph is an excercise towards the enlightement of the soul and.gradual development of spirituality in human kind, relevant and essential for all. I hope this will be well received by the scholars as well as the religious practitioners.
- DASHRATH SINGH
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
