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This is the original text of the Jivaabhigaman Sutra with commentary, but in many places the published text differs from the commentary. This difference suggests that the commentator had access to a different (ideal) manuscript. Therefore, in many places we have adopted the commentator's version as the original text, as it seemed more appropriate. Such variations are noted in footnotes. The commentator himself mentions that there are differences in the seven chapters of this Praagam. It is important to remember that these differences are in the words, not the meaning. There is no difference in the essence, only in the words and their order. In such places, we have adopted the commentator's version as the original text. The commentary by Acharya Shri Malayagiri has been the main basis for the translation and analysis of this Praagam. We have made every effort to present the theoretical content of this important text in a clear and concise manner for the benefit of the inquisitive reader. Therefore, we have included in the analysis almost all the main points clarified in the commentary, so that those who do not understand Sanskrit can also benefit from them. I believe that this effort will enable Hindi-speaking readers to understand all the essential points explained in the commentary in Sanskrit. From this perspective, the usefulness of this edition is greatly enhanced. If the inquisitive reader benefits from this, I will consider my efforts worthwhile. Finally, I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to prepare this edition. The Praagam Prakashan Samiti, Byawar, entrusted me with the responsibility of editing the Jivaabhigaman Sutra presented here. Considering the seriousness of the Sutra, I was certainly hesitant about my own competence, but inspired by devotion to the scriptures, I accepted this responsibility and dedicated myself to its execution. Whatever I could do is presented before the readers in this form. Acknowledgement - In this effort of mine to serve the scriptures, I have received the skillful guidance and direction of the venerable Guru Shri Pushkarmuniji Maharaj and the Upadhyay of the Shraman Sangh, the literary sage, the renowned writer Shri Devendra Muniji Maharaj, as a result of which I have been able to complete this Herculean task. I am eternally grateful to these revered Gurus. The venerable Upadhyay Shri has also had the great kindness to write a scholarly introduction to this Praagam. This has added to the usefulness of this edition. While editing this Praagam, I received significant assistance from the renowned scholar of the Jain community, Pandit Shri Basantlalji Nalvaya of Ratlam. I cannot forget to express my gratitude for his scholarly and dedicated assistance. I am primarily grateful to the Seth Devanand Lalbhai Pustak Uddhar Fund, Surat, whose published edition has been used in this work. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Praagam Prakashan Samiti, Byawar, and all other direct and indirect contributors.