________________ SOME OPINION "The World of Jainism, containing articles on various aspects of Jaina history, art, literature, philosophy and religion written byeminent scholars, is a reference book. The articles are scholarly. but written in simple and lucid style.. ...... It is a well planned and laborious work. Dr. Pandey (the editor) deserves appreciation for bringing out such a book." -THE BOMBAY SAMACHAR "The articles are written in lucid style and give a clear exposition of the different facets of Jaina culture, making the book valuable for scholars as well as for the general readers." -- BHAVAN'S JOURNAL "... ... This is a very important publication. Articles selected in this book will be very useful to scholars, research workers and public in general." -- MUNI YASOVIJAYAJI "This collection of essays in a welcome contribution towards an understanding of Jaina philosophy, religion, culture and art and I commend warmly Dr. Vishwanath Pandey's efforts in bringing it together." - SHRIYANS PRASAD JAIN HELIST