________________ has to play an effective role in the compilation of such encyclopaedia. The present volume, I hope, will draw the attention of scholars engaged in oriental studies in general and Indology in particular. The general impression that Jainism is exclusively devoted to physical penances, and is, more or less, indifferent to the discipline of dhyana and yoga now stands refuted by the huge mass of Jaina literature on these topics that has been brought to light by the Jain Vishva Bharati through the efforts of Yuvacarya Sri Mahaprajna under the constant inspiration of Acarya Sri Tulasi. The press and the proof-readers Sri R.S. Soni and Dr. M.P. Mehta have done their job efficiently and deserve thanks. Ladnun Rajasthan 29th March, 1986. -Shreechand Bengani Secretary Jain Vishva Bharati.
