Laghu Prakaran Sangraha

This document is the colophon and table of contents for the Jain text "Laghu Prakaran Sangraha" (लघु प्रकरण संग्रह), published by Shri Vijaydansuri Jain Granthmala in 1964 (Vir Samvat 2480, Vikram Samvat 2020).

Here's a breakdown of the content:

• Publisher Information: The book is published by Shri Vijaydansuri Jain Granthmala, with Master Hiralal Ranchhodbhai listed as the publisher and address in Ahmedabad and Surat.
• Date of Publication: Veera Samvat 2480, Vikram Samvat 2020, E.S. 1964.
• Foreword/Preface (Page 3): Hiralal Ranchhodbhai explains that he started the Granthmala in memory of his deceased Guru, Gurudev Shri Vijaydansurisurishwarji. He has published over 60 books in Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gujarati. Due to his age and declining health, he has handed over the Granthmala's administration to the Shri Vijaydansurisurishwar Jain Gyan Mandir in Ahmedabad. Books can be ordered from there. He is gifting this "Laghu Prakaran Sangraha," which contains 14 essential Prakarans from "Jeev Vichar Prakaran" to "Brihat Sangrahani," to dedicated souls for easy recitation and benefit. He requests sending 15 paisa stamps for postage.
• Table of Contents (Page 4): This lists the 15 Prakarans included in the compilation:
  1. Jeev Vichar (जीवविचार)
  2. Navtattva (नवतत्त्व)
  3. Karma Granth 1 (कर्म ग्रंथ १ ले)
  4. Laghu Sangrahani (लघु संधयणी)
  5. Chaitya Vandan Bhashya (चैत्यवंदन भाष्य)
  6. Guru Vandan Bhashya (गुरुवंदन भाष्य)
  7. Pachchakkhan Bhashya (पच्चक्खाण भाष्य)
  8. Karma Granth 2 (कर्म ग्रंथ २ जो)
  9. Karma Granth 3 (कर्म ग्रंथ ३ जो)
  10. Karma Granth 4 (कर्म ग्रंथ ४ था)
  11. Karma Granth 5 (कर्म ग्रंथ ५ मे)
  12. Karma Granth 6 (कर्म ग्रंथ ६ ठा)
  13. Danda Prakaran (दण्डक प्रकरण)
  14. Brihat Sangrahani (बृहत् संधयणी)
  15. Brihat Sangrahani Prakshep Gathao (बृहत् संधयणी प्रक्षेपगाथाओ)
• Detailed Description of Trilok Darshan (Page 5): Although not directly part of the Table of Contents, this section provides a detailed description of the "Trilok Darshan" (त्रिलोक दर्शन), which is likely a part of or a commentary on "Brihat Sangrahani." It mentions the author lived in the 12th century, the text contains 318 Prakrit verses and 28 additional verses. It was beautifully commented upon by Shri Bhadragupta Vijayji Maharaj, making it understandable even for those with average intellect. It outlines the 9 authorities (Adhikars) within the text: 1. Sthiti (स्थिति), 2. Bhavan (भवन), 3. Avagahana (अवगाहन), 4. Upapat-Virah (उपपात-विरह), 5. Van-Virah (वन-विरह), 6. Upapat Sankhya (उपपात संख्या), 7. Gati (गति), 8. A Gati (आ गति). It further breaks down authorities for Devas (8), Naraka (9), Humans (8), and Tiryanch (8). It highlights the rich and engaging information about Devas and Devis, the location of Naraka realms, the suffering of hellish beings, comprehensive details about humans, and information on earth-bodied, water-bodied beings, animals, and birds. Specific page references are given for these sections. The book is described as being in Crown size, 122 pages, and costing Rs. 1.25 (plus postage).
• Illustrations/Portraits (Pages 6-8): Pages 6 and 7 show a portrait of Acharya Shri 1008 Shrimad Vijaydansurisurishwarji Maharaj, likely the namesake of the Granthmala. Page 8 provides biographical information about Master Hiralal Ranchhodbhai, the publisher, stating he was born around Samvat 1950 in Tarapur (Khambhat).
• Text of Prakarans (Pages 10-66): The core of the document contains the original Prakrit text of several of the listed Prakarans, starting with "Jeev Vichar Prakaran" (Page 10) and continuing through "Navtattva Prakaran" (Page 14), "Danda Prakaran" (Page 18), "Laghu Sangrahani" (Page 22), "Chaitya Vandan Bhashya" (Page 25), "Guru Vandan Bhashya" (Page 30), "Pachchakkhan Bhashya" (Page 32), and several "Karma Granth" volumes (starting from Page 36), and finally "Brihat Sangrahani" (Page 69) with "Prakshep Gathao" (Page 94).
• Correction Slip (Page 97): A correction slip is included to rectify errors found in the text.

In essence, "Laghu Prakaran Sangraha" is a compilation of important Jain philosophical and cosmological treatises, presented in their original Prakrit form, with a foreword explaining its publication and intended distribution.