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OverviewOriginally published in 1922, this book presents a study regarding the life and work of the Jain monk Vijaya Dharma Sūri. The text provides an insight into the life of its subject and Jainism as a whole. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Jainism and religious studies more generally. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A. J. Sunavala , F. W. ThomasPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.100kg ISBN: 9781316612750ISBN 10: 1316612759 Pages: 86 Publication Date: 28 July 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPrefatory note F. W. Thomas; 1. Introductory; 2. General considerations; 3. Birth and early years; 4. Renunciation; 5. Preparation for a great mission; 6. Commencement of a triumphal tour; 7. The Yashovijaya Jaina Pathashalaat at Benares; 8. The monk at the cour t of the Maharaja of Benares; 9. The Sanatana Dharma Mahasabha at Allahabad and the pilgrimage to the Jain Tirthas of Bihar; 9. Mission in Bengal; 11. Consecration of monks; 12. Shatravisharada Jainacharya; 13. The Jain Acharya and Western scholars; 14. Jainism, ancient and modern. Revival of Jain learning and culture - the end and the means; 15. The life of the monk and its lessons; 16. Vijaya Dharma Suri as a monk, a scholar and a preacher; 17. Literary activity and its results; 18. Conclusion - an ideal monk.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |