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This is the third edition of the Anuttaraupapatikadasanga Sutra being published after the publication of the third edition of the Prakashakaya Acharanga 1, 2 parts, Upasakadasanga, Jnatadharmakathanga, Antakriddasanga Sutras.
Anuttaraupapatikadasanga Sutra is the ninth Anga Agama among the Anga-entered Agamas. It describes the life of the famous Jain emperor Shrenik's princes Jali, Mayali, etc., and the life of Dhannya, the son of Bhadra Sarthavahi, filled with sadhana. This makes it clear that the enjoyment of worldly pleasures cannot be the goal of man, but the success of human life lies in striving towards the ultimate goal of all beings - liberation (moksha). This is the objective of this Agama. Lovers of self-study should study it with this perspective.
The editing and translation of this Agama has been done with utmost diligence by the learned Mahasati Shri Muktiprabhaji M. M.A., Ph.D., making it comprehensive. Along with this, Acharya Shri Devendramuni Ji M. Shastri has revealed the inner secrets of the scriptures in his preface and guided the readers. The committee expresses its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Sadhviji and Acharya Shriji for this.
The plan to publish Agama Battisi was initiated under the able guidance of the late Yuvacharya Shri Madhukar Muni Ji, keeping in mind the publication of original Jain literature. At this time, all kinds of gentlemen contributed to making this laborious plan successful, and with the publication, the circle of readers expanded, becoming like a drop of water turning into an ocean. For this reason, the committee is trying to publish the third edition of all its inaccessible texts.
We are pleased to request that this holy ritual of Agama publication is the result of the inspiration of our collaborators, and it is only through the grace of the all-auspicious late Yuvacharya Shriji's reign, devotion to the Agamas, and love for literature that we have received this fortune.
Sagarmal Baitala, President
Ratanchand Modi, Working President
Shri Agama Prakashan Samiti, Byawar (Rajasthan)
Sayaramal Chordia, General Secretary
Gyanchand Binayakiya, Secretary