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Facts and Figures

THE VAST KNOWLEDGE TREASURES OF JAINISM

30,000
Original Jain scriptures in Sanskrit, Prakrit, and other languages.
50,000
Texts in the then Local languages.
1000
Libraries of ancient handwritten scripts.
10,00,000
Ancient Manuscripts

THE CURRENT STATE OF THIS IMMENSE TREASURE

Most ancient scriptures remain unpublished, limiting access to their content and significance.

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Published scriptures often lack the true essence and depth of their original meanings.

02

The authentic count of Jain scriptures remains undocumented, leading to uncertainty regarding their total number.

03

Documentation regarding the quantity of Jain manuscripts is lacking, making it challenging to ascertain the extent of the collection.

04

Numerous valuable scriptures have been sold abroad, potentially resulting in a loss of cultural heritage.

05

Unpublished scriptures face the risk of deterioration within libraries over time, highlighting the urgent need for preservation measures.

06

Many libraries dedicated to housing these precious texts are in a state of neglect and lack adequate resources due to insufficient care and funding.

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