Pruthvichandra Ane Gunsagar Athva 21 Bhavno Sneh Sambandh

The book "Pruthvichandra Ane Gunsagar Athva 21 Bhavno Sneh Sambandh" by Manilal Nyalchand Shah, published by Nagardas Pragjibhai Mehta, is a Jain text that narrates the story of two souls, Pruthvichandra and Gunsagar, and their affectionate bond spanning 21 lifetimes.

The book is structured into 11 chapters, each detailing a specific lifetime and the unfolding of their relationship. The narrative begins with their existence as King Shankh and Queen Kalavati in the first lifetime and progresses through various human, divine, and other forms across 21 different births. Each lifetime highlights the development of their spiritual journey and the unfolding of their mutual affection and karmic connections.

The author, Manilal Nyalchand Shah, has presented this ancient narrative in a way that is accessible and engaging for modern readers, using both prose and poetry. The text aims to inspire religious sentiments in the reader and demonstrate how noble thoughts and virtuous actions lead to spiritual purification and ultimately, the attainment of Kevala Jnana (omniscience) in the 21st lifetime. The book emphasizes the principles of detachment, renunciation, and the pursuit of righteousness as central to spiritual progress within Jain philosophy.

The initial chapters of the book focus on the lives of King Shankh and Queen Kalavati, followed by their rebirths as celestial beings and then kings and queens in subsequent lifetimes. The story illustrates how their interactions, even across lifetimes and various forms of existence, are guided by their underlying affection and the unfolding of their spiritual destiny. The narrative underscores the importance of virtuous conduct, adherence to Jain principles, and the ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of birth and death.