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This 1940 second edition of a 1916 original was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspective on the religion, allowing for an intimate treatment of its various aspects, whilst also maintaining a non-doctrinaire approach.
Classical verse work on Jaina philosophy.--[Source inconnue].
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Salient features of Indian philosophical thought.
Provides Clear Analysis Of Vast Jain Literature And Contributes To The Understanding Of The Wider Question-Growth And Ramifications Of The Jaina Philosophical And Religion Conceptions. Focuses Of Jaina Canonical Literature Which Is Studied Under Eight Different Sections.
Comprises selected papers and addresses.
An attempt to determine the meaning and contents of the notion of dravya and distinguish between the two concepts of guna and paryaya. Cursorily also discusses notions of realtivity, continuity, divisibilty and negation. It presents an analytical account and a critical estimation of the methods of knowledge with an investigation into the nature and the logical evolution of the theory of manifoldness (anekantavada). The work has aimed throughout at a comparative treatment of the problems. Effort has been made to avoid strained and far-fetched comparisons and contrasts and to treat criticisms and controversies in a constructive spirit.
Dictionary of Jainism; includes Prakrit or Sanskrit extracts from Jaina literature with Hindi rendering.