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By making use of their always ready diligence to help the diligent scholars, they have especially incorporated whatever clarifications were provided. Some parts of it have been given at the end of the book as ‘additions’; and there is also a note in the index.
It is hoped that this new edition will continue its system of fulfilling the specific needs of the inquisitive class regarding Jain principles.
Statement on the fifth edition
The third edition of the Tattvartha Sutra has been completed for many years. We are grateful to the trustees for the financial assistance of ₹4000 provided by the Jnanay Trust established by Shri Sukhlalji for the publication expenses of this fourth edition.
In the present edition, there is a statement by Shri Sukhlalji wherein he has included the Gujarati translation of his earlier Hindi edition (1952) that he made at that time. Additionally, in the supplements, the English writing by Shri Suzhuka Ahir on the original text of the Tattvartha Sutra has also been added with the consent of Panditji, translated into Gujarati by Dr. Kanubhai Sheth. We are thankful to Shri Ahir and Dr. Sheth.
In the "Introduction," a note has been added regarding the mention of the principles of Nayachakra in the context of Umasvati's time and a note has also been added regarding sutra 9-28 on meditation. It is necessary to draw attention to these new additions.
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