These also help to understand all other Jain Texts. We are much pleased to bring out this second edition of 'A Short Reader to Jain Doctrines'. Its first edition was published in 1979, which has been out of stock since long-long ago.
Technical words exist in each sphere of knowledge.
It is difficult to enter the subject without understanding the same. Similarly Jain Philosophy too has its own series of terminology and its knowledge is equally essential. Hemchand Jain 'HEM' had so kindly translated the book in English, the pains he took to fulfil this tedious task can not be put in letters. We do not find words to praise him for the same. Shri Akhil Bansal, Incharge, Publication Division of the Trust, who has so nicely managed for printing, paper and binding of this booklet.