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Jain ELibrary Brochure

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Summary

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The Jain eLibrary Brochure, published by the JAINA Education Committee, introduces jainelibrary.org as a vital online platform dedicated to the protection, preservation, and dissemination of ancient and contemporary Jain literature. It aims to make the richness and spirituality of the Jain tradition accessible to a global audience, while also supporting authors and publishers in reaching new readers.

Key Features and Content:

  • Free Accessibility: The website is freely accessible to all users. Registered users can download any material without charge.
  • Vast and Diverse Collection: The eLibrary houses an extensive collection of Jain scriptures, manuscripts, dictionaries, articles, encyclopedias, magazines, and books in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and other languages.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: It includes Shvetämbar Agams, Digambar Shastras, the Four Anuyogas, commentary literature, and Prakrit and Sanskrit literature. It represents literature from all aspects of Jainism, including various Jain sects.
  • Thematic Depth: The eLibrary offers a wealth of literature on core Jain principles such as Ahimsa (non-violence), compassion, karma philosophy, and Anekantavada (non-absolutism).
  • Growing Content: As of January 1, 2019, the eLibrary contained 30,00,000 (Thirty Lakhs) pages, with an addition of 20,000 (Twenty Thousand) new pages being added monthly.
  • Educational Resources: In collaboration with Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), the Jain eLibrary also provides educational material specifically for Jain Päthashälä (religious schools) and Sunday schools.
  • Extensive Literature Categories: The available literature includes:
    • Jain Agam Scriptures (Mool, Niryukti, Bhashya, Churni & Tika)
    • Printed Manuscripts
    • Jain Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Gujarati, and English Books
    • Jain literature in Other Languages
    • Paryushan Aradhana Books and Ritual Books
    • Books for all sects of Jainism
    • Jain Hindi, Gujarati, and English Articles
    • Special links to literature for Paryushan and Das Lakshan Parv
    • Pratikraman Audio Files
    • Dictionaries
    • Smruti- Memorabilia Granth
    • Magazines
    • Catalogs
    • Audio/Video Files
    • Interfaith (Other Religion) Books
  • User-Friendly Interface and Powerful Search: The website is described as attractive and user-friendly. It features a powerful and advanced search engine allowing users to find content by title, author, category, comment, keyword, file name, publisher, or through an advanced search option.

Website Usage Statistics (as of December 2018):

  • Total Visits to the eLibrary Site: 24,00,000 (Twenty-four Lakhs)
  • Registered Users: 60,000 (Sixty Thousand)
  • Visitors from: 151 Countries
  • Total Downloaded Books: 10,000 (Ten Thousand)
  • Total Files on the Website: 25,000 (Twenty-five Thousand)
  • Breakdown of Files:
    • Agam & Commentary: 1,350+
    • Books: 8,700+
    • Articles: 5,500+
    • Magazines: 3,200+
    • Audio/Video: 1,100+

How to Use the Website:

  1. Open the website: jainelibrary.org
  2. New users should register with their email address and create a password.
  3. Log in using the registered email and password.

The brochure concludes with contact information for inquiries, indicating the commitment to expanding and supporting the Jain eLibrary.