Adarsha Sadhu
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-62386-6 (ISBN)
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.
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.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 2.1.2014 |
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Verlagsort | Cambridge |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 140 x 216 mm |
Gewicht | 270 g |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Buddhismus |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Weitere Religionen | |
ISBN-10 | 1-107-62386-3 / 1107623863 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-107-62386-6 / 9781107623866 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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