A. J. Sunavala

Adarsha Sadhu

An Ideal Monk

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

First published in 1934, as the second edition of a 1922 original, this book presents a biographical study of the life and work of the renowned Jain monk Vijaya Dharma Suri. The text can be regarded as an important contribution to the literature surrounding Jainism, providing an insight into the life of one who 'held a position of great distinction and influence among the Jain community'. Also containing illustrative figures, this book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on Jainism and Indian religion.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 206
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Oktober 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9781107623866
• ISBN-10: 1107623863
• Artikelnr.: 40189325

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introductory
2. General considerations I
3. General considerations II
4. Birth and early years
5. Renunciation
6. Preparation for a great mission
7. Commencement of a triumphal tour
8. The Yashovijaya Jaina Pathashala at Benares
9. The monk at the court of the Maharaja of Benares
10. The Sanatana Dharma Mahasabha at Allahabad
11. Pilgrimage to the Jaina Tirthas of Bihar
12. Mission in Bengal
13. Consecration of monks
14. Shastravisharada Jainacharya
15. Success and its secret
16. The Jain Acharya and western scholars
17. The acharya in the capital of the western presidency
18. Jainism, ancient and modern. Revival of Jain learning and culture - the end and the means
19. Dr Sylvain Lèvi and the Jain monk
20. Last days
21. Retrospect
22. Funeral
23. Appreciation and judgment of friends
24. Memorial at Shivpuri
25. The Vira-Tattva-Prakashaka Mandala
26. The life of the monk and its lessons
27. Vijaya Dharma Suri as a monk, a scholar and a preacher
28. Literary activity of the monk and its results
29. The man and his message
30. The inner life of the sage
31. Quest and conquest
32. Conclusion - an ideal monk.