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book. On behall of the institute and ourselves Trould like len express our sincere thanks to these friends. Dr. Anupam Jain is the back hone of this project who assisted us by editing the entire material and bringing out the hook in the present form.
We are also thankful to Sri Shambhu Kumarji haslinal. Abhay Kumarji Kasliwal, Vikassi kaslinal of M/s. S. Kumars. Mumbai and Sri Nirmal Kumarji Soni. Sushilchandji Soni. Pramodkumarji Soni of Shri Siddhakula Chaityalaya Temple I rust. Ajmer for rendering the linancial assistance to bring out the present book An Introduction to Jainism and Its Culture.
In the last but not in least. He express our sincere thanks to all the trustees of Digambara Jain Udasina Ashram Trust and Directors of Kundakunda Jñānapitha, Indore for their help and motivation.
Thanks are due to Sri M. L. Tongia of Sugan Graphics. Indore for nice printing arrangements.
We are confident that the book will be a comprehensive and serious introduction to Jain religion and philosophy. We will welcome the comments of the learned readers for upgrading the quality and promoting better utility of the book.
Republic Day of India 26" January 2002
Deo Kumar Singh Kasliwal
President Kundakunda Jñānapitha. Indore
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