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abroad, and have given lectures and talks on Jainology. I have also prepared notes on these topics and they were published in the Chennai edition of esteemed national dailies and also in some journals. The present title "Universal Message of Lord Mahāvīra" is a collection of those articles and notes. It is perhaps, therefore, natural for the reader to face the repetitions in this book.
Lord Mahāvīra was an embodiment of non-violence and compassion. His preachings are relevant even in present time and bear special significance for the spiritual advancement of mankind. His message is full of pragmatic optimism, selfreliance, self-discipline and self-purification to develop inherent and infinite potentialities of mankind.
My young friend Mr. Probal Ray Choudhury has helped me in compiling this book and I am thankful to him for his valuable suggestions.
I hope this book will present the universal message of Lord Mahāvīra and will induce interest in understanding the values taught by the Great Master.
Mahavira Nirvāņa Divasa 1st November, 2005
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