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PROLOGUE
It has been a matter of intense delight for me to put together this book.
Some of the hundreds of letters written to Gurudev Chitrabhanu by followers of Ahimsa and Anekantavad of Non-Indian origin over the last two decades constitute the basic inspiration and substance of the book.
The purpose of the book is to appreciate and understand the refreshing as well as abiding impact of Jainism on the thought processes, behaviour patterns and meaningful changes brought about voluntarily and enthusiastically in their life style as well as values of life.
Principles of Jainism have been understood and assimilated by them in their most basic and broad humanitarian parameters, and sincere efforts initiated to practise them in day-to-day life.
Their 'experience of this teaching underscores the universality of the deeply compassionate Jain philosophy. As a religion, its doors are open to anyone irrespective of place, region or country of birth, or colour, caste or creed. In a scientific and rational manner Jain philosophy seeks to enhance human knowledge (gyan), perception
