समयसार (प्राकृत गाथा एवं हिन्दी-अंग्रेजी व्याख्या)

Preface
Souls with right belief are free from doubts and, therefore, they are free
from fear. Since they are free from seven kinds of fear, therefore, certainly
they are free from doubts.
(The seven kinds of fear are enumerated as: 1) fear relating to this life,
2) fear relating to the next life, 3) fear of being without protection, 4) fear
of losing what is possessed, 5) fear of pain, 6) fear of accident, and 7) fear
of death.) ³
It is clear that our misconception because of which we consider alien
substances as our own is the real cause of all our fears. Once we realize the
distinction between the Self and alien substances, we renounce all
attachment toward those substances and are at once at ease and at peace
with the Self.
Samayasāra is an essential reading for anyone who wishes to lead a
purposeful and contented life. It provides irrefutable and lasting
solutions to all our problems, concerning worldly ways as well as spiritual
curiosities and misgivings.
Salutations
As my knowledge- and perception-covering karmas subside, I get the
opportunity of having the darṣana of the Most Learned Āchārya
Vidyanand ji Munirāj. The Munirāj has no worldly possessions and the
three jewels of Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct radiate
from his bare body. He has won over passions like attachment, observes
stringent austerities, both external and internal, and endures afflictions
with fortitude and equanimity. He is an ocean of knowledge; an
institution of learning in himself. He has tender affection for all,
especially for those engaged in the propagation of the teachings of Lord
Jina. With every opportunity of having the darṣana of the Munirāj and
listening to his words of true wisdom, my knowledge- and perception-
covering karmas get to quiescence and I seem to get an inspiration to
study and reflect upon the sacred texts. He is thus the driving force
behind the fruition of the present work; I salute him and make obeisance
humble at his worshipful feet.
(xii)