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After a comprehensive overview of all these work styles, a resolve arose in my mind. Today, the work styles of scholars are quite diverse. In some places, the original text of the Agamas is being published, while in others, extensive commentaries on the Agamas are being written. One is incomprehensible to a reader, while the other is complex. It is essential to follow a middle path so that the common reader can easily obtain knowledge of the Agamas. There should be an edition of the Agamas that is simple, understandable, concise, and authentic. My late Gurudev desired such an Agama edition. Keeping this sentiment in mind, I started discussing this topic 5-6 years ago. After long contemplation, on Vaishakh Shukla Dashami, 2036 VS, the day of Lord Mahavira's Kaivalya, I declared this firm resolve and also began the editing and commentary work of the Agamabattisi. In this bold decision, the inspiration/encouragement and guidance of my Guru-brother, Shasanasevi Shri Brajlalji M., has been my primary support. Along with this, I have received the devotional support of many Munivar and Sadgrihasthi, whose names I cannot mention without my heart being satisfied. Muni Shri Kanhaiyalalji M. "Kamal", the editor of the Agama Anuyog Shaili, the renowned writer Shri Devendramuni M. Shastri, Acharya Shri Atmaramji M.'s disciple, Bhandari Shri Padamchandji M., and Pravachan Bhushan Shri Amarmuniji, Vidvadratna Shri Gyanmuniji M.; the disciples of the late learned Mahasati Shri Ujjvalkunwarji M., Mahasati Divyaprabhaji, M.A. Ph.D.; Mahasati Muktiprabhaji and learned Mahasati Shri Umravkunwarji M. 'Archana', renowned scholar Shri Dalsukh Bhai Malvaniya, well-known scholar Pandit Shri Shobhachandji Bharill, late Pandit Shri Hiralalji Shastri, Dr. Chaganlalji Shastri and Shri Chandji Sarana "Saras", etc. The support of these intellectuals has made this arduous task of Agama editing easier. My heart is overwhelmed with respect and gratitude towards all of them. Along with this, the companionship and support of the service-minded disciples Muni Vinaykumar and Mahendra Muni, the service spirit of Mahasati Shri Kanakunwarji, Mahasati Shri Jhanarkunwarji has always been an inspiration. On this occasion, the memory of the inspiration source of this work, late Shri Vak Chiman Singhji Lodha, late Shri Pukharajji Sissodia also comes naturally, whose tireless efforts have made the Agama Committee successful in its work so quickly. The printing of ten Agama texts and the translation and editing of about 1520 Agamas in this short period of two years is a testament to the deep dedication of all our collaborators.
I have strong faith that with the blessings of the most revered late Swami Shri Hazarimlalji Maharaj and other Tapasvi souls, and with the goodwill and cooperation of our Shraman Sangh's fortunate leader, Rashtra-Sant Acharya Shri Anandrishiji M. and other Munijans, this planned editing and publication work of Jinvani will be completed soon.
With this auspicious wish,
- Muni Mishrimal 'Madhukar'
(Yuvacharya)
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