Lord
Mahavira : Saints of India/edited by S.R. Bakshi and Sangh Mittra. New
Delhi, Criterion Pub., 2002, x, 287 p., $39. ISBN 81-7938-011-4. [Encyclopaedia of
Saints of India]Lord
Mahavira : Saints of India/edited by S.R. Bakshi and Sangh Mittra. New
Delhi, Criterion Pub., 2002, x, 287 p., $39. ISBN 81-7938-011-4. [Encyclopaedia of
Saints of India]
Contents: Preface. 1. Lord Mahavira: the life sketch. 2. Jainism before Lord Mahavira. 3. Fundamental principles. 4. Teachings of Mahavira. 5. The great scriptures of Jains. 6. Right attitude. 7. Pancha Shila. 8. Vows for a householder. 9. The way of inner development. 10. Five types of knowledge. 11. Philosophical and religious principles of Jainism. 12. The structure of Jain community. 13. Literature and art of the Jains. 14. Mythological stories. 15. Early career and sanyas. 16. Penance and nirvana. 17. Mass popularity. 18. Approximate date of his nirvana. 19. Modern period of development of Jainism. Index.
"The theme in this work clearly lays emphasis on the socio-religious philosophy of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism. The nineteen chapters dealing with his writings, preaching and principles are significant as they lay emphasis on fundamental principles of Jainism, teachings of Lord Mahavira, the great scriptures of Jains, right attitudes in life, views for a disciple, ways and means of inner development, purity of thought and life, five types of knowledge, religious principles of Jainism, literature and art of the Jainism and other developmental principles of Jainism.
"With all these facts we may say that this work would be useful for teachers, scholars, students and all those who are interested in the philosophy of Lord Mahavira in Indian sub-continent and abroad." (jacket)