Universal Message of Lord Mahavira

About the Book

Universal Message Of Lord Mahavira

The study of religious texts and canonical literatures paves the way for man's spiritual advancement. The history of our civilization is but a record of man's spiritual progress and religion is the vehicle which takes man from his baser instincts to higher instincts.

in this sharply polarized and volatile world, torn apart by violence and hatred, the study of Jaina canonical texts are more relevant as the underlying principle in them is non-violence, Ahimsa. They preach the eternalness of the soul and the universe and talks of transcending the karmic cycle.

In the 6th century B.C., Lord Mahaivira, the 24th Tirthankara of the Jaina tradition, revealed these truths to the world. Later, his revealations were recorded by scholars and the vast storehouse of Jaina Agamic literature was created.

This book will present before the reader a kaleidoscope of the Jaina tradition and philosophy. It will give a panoramic picture of the cardinal principles and values enshrined in Jainism. The book, though primarily designed keeping in mind the general public, is also intended to cater to the pursuits of the scholarly mind.

About the Author Dulichand Jain, an educationist and social activist is the author of three widely circulated books of Jaina philosophy and dictum. Jinavani he Mod (Hindi), Pearls of Jaina Wisdom (English), and Springs of Jaina Wisdom are about Jainism and its humane values. His articles are regularly published in several magazines and newspapers. s' recipient of the "Life- time Achievement Award" From the United Writer's Association in 1999, he is often invited by All India Radio and various organisations to speak on Jainism.

Dulichand fain has been invited by the Federation of lain Associations of North America to deliver lectures at the Jaina Convention held in July 2001 at Chicago U.S.A. He not only serves as the President of Karuna International and Vivekananda Educational Trust, Chennai, but is also a Vice-President of Vivekananda Educational Society and Treasurer of Vidya Bharati All India Educational Organisation, Tamil Nadu. He was a former Secretary of the Research Foundation for Jainology and lain Vidyashram, Cheignai.

Born on a, November 1936, he lives with his family in Chennai, India.

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