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Samaysar, a great piece of devotional and spiritual poetry written by Bhagwan Kundkundacharya, is often called 'the king of scriptures.' Gurudevshri kanji Swami used to say about Samaysar, "In writing of this great scripture, Bhagwan Kundkundacharya has done such a great job which can be expected only from Tirthankaras."
Samaysar was extremely dear to him and he respected to a great extent.
When he built the Swadhyay Bhavan at Songarh, his devotees installed the
Samaysaar in the main temple and the words of Acharya Kundkund's five main
treatises were engraved on its walls.
Gurudevshri
Kanji Swami had read out the complete Paramagam Shri Samaysar, for as many as 19 times, during the congregations held at his sadhna-bhoomi Songarh (Gujarat) where he stayed for over 45 years.
The five paramagamas (treatises) written by Bhagwan Kundkundacharya are:
-Shri Samaysar
-Shri Pravachansar
-Shri Niyamsar
-Shri Asth Pahur
-Shri Panchastikaya
Shri Adinath Kund-kund Kahan Digamber Jain Trust, Aligarh also shares the great respect for the incomparable scripture. As a mark of respect and faith in the
granth and its teachings, the walls of Vidhinayak Bhagwan Mahavir Temple in the 'Mangalayatan' complex feature 150 white marble panels of 4' x 2', depicting the original gathas of Paramagam Samaysar in Prakrit script. Hindi Harigeet and the Hindi translation of Acharya Amrit Chandracharyadev's Sanskrit interpretations
are also be inscribed on the panels. Pravachanas and classes based on the
teachings of Shri Samaysar and other paramagams are conducted for students
seeking religious education in the Mangalayatan complex. From time to
time, discussions are also conducted on the Panch Paramagams which are
attended by Jain scholars and students.
Gurudevshri used to respect and praise 'Moksh-marg Prakashak', a scripture written by Pt. Todarmalji. He had a high opinion for Pt. Todarmalji also which is evident from what he said from time to time about the great Jain scholar, philosopher and poet. According to Gurudevshri, "Pandit Todarmalji was a great soul. His Moksh-marg Prakashak is an incomparable scripture. Summary of all the great scriptures has been put into this great spiritual work."
Gurudevshri was so impressed by this book that he had written the entire 7th chapter of Moksh-marg Prakashak by hand. These handwritten pages are still preserved. The walls of Bhagwan Bahubali temple
have been adorned with marble panels depicting the seventh chapter (adhikar) of Moksh-marg Prakashak.
Shri Adinath Kund-kund Kahan Digamber Jain Trust has decided to distribute copies of the Chheh-dhala, a great peace of spiritual and philosophical poetry to devotees coming to Mangalayatan and Jain scholars, researchers and students who want to carry out further research on it. It is also available on this website for free download.
Chheh-dhala is one of those immortal pieces of religious and spiritual literature which have been written in the recent part of history. It was written by renowned Jain scholar, philosopher and poet Pt. Daulatramji who was a resident of Sasni town, near Aligarh (Now in Hathras district). Incidentally, 'Mangalayatan' pilgrimage centre is being developed on the outskirts of Sasni itself.
Literal meaning of Chheh-dhala is a book with six chapters or dhaals. Though a peace of Jain philosophy, it was written in a very simple language so that even a lay man can understand its teachings and benefit from them.
Gurudevshri kanji Swami, who had a great respect and liking for Chheh-dhala, used to call it 'Small Samayasar' and quoted extensively from it. As a tribute to Pt. Daulatramji and his works, entire Chheh-dhala
has been inscribed on the slabs fixed on white marble walls of Lord Bahubali temple. This
is a humble tribute to the memory of the great scholar.
Jinagamsar is a huge compilation of all the important sayings and teachings of the Jain dharma, and their thorough interpretation. The book, highly admired by Jain scholars, mumukshus and believers, is a creation of Sh. Pawan
Jain. Sh. Jain has quoted extensively from more than 100 respectable Jain scriptures such as Samaysar, Gommatsar, Mokshshashtra, Panchadhyayi, Shriniyamsar, Moksh-marg Prakashak, Chheh-dhala and other pali-prakrit-sanskrit-hindi granthas to explain and interpret the basic principles and philosophy of the Jain dharma. According to Jain Digest, published from USA, Jinagamsar is a huge volume which is more like an encyclopedia on Jainism.
The author, Sh. Pawan Jain is the brain and strength behind the 'Mangalayatan' project. His work
is also being made available to devotees coming to 'Mangalyatan.' It is also available on this site for free download. Those who are engaged in the service of Jainism in one way of another are free to use the scripture in any way they want, provided the originality of the book is kept intact. Wherever it is used, a suitable reference to the work will be definitely appreciated.
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