Vijaya Dharma Suri
His Life and Work

Originally published in 1922, this book presents a study regarding the life and work of the Jain monk Vijaya Dharma Sūri.

A. J. Sunavala (Author), F. W. Thomas (Preface by)

9781316612750, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 July 2016

86 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.5 cm, 0.1 kg

Originally 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.

Prefatory 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 Pāthashālāat at Benares
8. The monk at the cour t of the Mahārāja of Benares
9. The Sanātana Dharma Mahāsabhā at Allahabad and the pilgrimage to the Jain Tīrthas of Bihār
9. Mission in Bengal
11. Consecration of monks
12. Shātravishārada Jaināchārya
13. The Jain Āchārya 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 Sūri as a monk, a scholar and a preacher
17. Literary activity and its results
18. Conclusion - an ideal monk.

Subject Areas: Religion: general [HRA]