Illuminator of the Path of Liberation by Pandit Shree Todarmalji written about 1750AD, is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and wide-ranging analysis of Jainism. This text provides an ANALYTICAL description of, the nature of unhappiness, its causes (believing self to be non-self, e.g. body, passions, etc.), identification of solution (understanding difference between self and non-self) followed by method of application of solution. Although the author, Pandit Todarmalji was a householder, his knowledge of Jainism was so comprehensive and detailed, while retaining focus, that he has been considered to be like an (as opposed to an actual) 'Acharya' (the highest form of ascetic), hence the term 'Acharyakalp'. This book is commended for anybody who wants to critically identify and correct their own short-comings in the field of self-realisation. The material has been translated into English and other modern languages from the original Dhundhari language.
The Hindi & Gujarati versions of this shastra also include 4 appendices:
Nature of noble peaceful death (by Pandit Todarmaljis son, Pandit Gumaniramji);
Rahasya Purna Chitthee by Pandit Todarmalji;
Parmarth Vachnika by Pandit Banarasidasji &
Oopaadan Nimmit Chitthee by Pandit Banarasidasji).
