Kaumudi Mitranand Nataka

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Book Title: Kaumudi Mitranand Nataka (કૌમુદી મિત્રાણંદ નાટક)

Author: Shrimad Ramchandra Suri (શ્રીમદ્ રામચંદ્રસૂરિ)

Researcher/Editor: Muni Punyavijayji Maharaj (મુનિ પુણ્યવિજયજી મહારાજ)

Inspiration/Guidance: Acharya Shrimad Vijay Hemchandrasurishwarji Maharaj (પ.પૂ. વૈરાગ્યદેશનાદક્ષ આચાર્યદેવ શ્રીમદ્ વિજય હેમચંદ્રસૂરીશ્વરજી મહારાજ)

Publisher: Shri Jinshasan Aradhana Trust (શ્રી જિનશાસન આરાધના ટ્રસ્ટ)

Key Information from the Scans:

• Dedication and Salutations: The text begins with salutations to gurus and spiritual leaders, indicating a devotional and respectful tone.
• Author's Background: Ramchandrasuri is presented as a disciple of the renowned Acharya Hemchandracharya. He is noted for composing numerous dramas, poems, and logical treatises. Other works by him are mentioned, including "Kumarviharshatak," "Raghu Vilas," "Nal Vilas," and "Satyahrishchandra," as well as the drama treatise "Natya Darpan" co-authored with Guncchandra.
• Rediscovery and Re-publication: The present edition is a re-publication. It mentions a previous publication by the Jain Anand Sabha of Bhavnagar 88 years prior, with editing done by Muni Punyavijayji Maharaj.
• Mission of the Publisher: The Shri Jinshasan Aradhana Trust is dedicated to the restoration and propagation of Jain scriptures and literature, analogous to the restoration of Jain temples. They have revived and distributed over 325 ancient texts.
• Spiritual Lineage and Support: The publication is dedicated to and supported by various esteemed Jain spiritual leaders and organizations, highlighting a strong lineage of scholarship and spiritual practice. Pages are filled with tributes and blessings from various Acharyas and Munis.
• Content Focus (Implied): While the actual dramatic content is not summarized here, the book is a "Nataka" (drama). The title "Kaumudi Mitranand" suggests a narrative involving characters named Kaumudi and Mitranand, possibly a romantic or moral tale typical of classical Indian dramas. The excerpt from the beginning of the play (page 30 onwards) introduces characters like the Sutradhar (stage manager), Nat (actor), Mitranand, Maitreya, and Tandaka, and begins a dialogue hinting at themes of worldly life, adversity, and seeking divine knowledge.
• List of Published Works: Several pages (from 21 onwards) contain an extensive list of books published by the Shri Jinshasan Aradhana Trust, showcasing their commitment to Jain literature preservation.

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