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The translation of *Jivaabhigam* with *Pragam-Batteesi* was done by Acharya Shri Pramolka Rishiji Maharaj. This translation is in the form of *bhavanuvad*. Later, Acharya Shri Ghasilalji Maharaj of the *Sthanakwasi* tradition wrote a detailed commentary on *Jivaabhigam* in Sanskrit. This commentary was also published in Hindi and Gujarati. In addition, *Jivaabhigam* was published in 1883 from Ahmedabad by Rai Bahadur Dhanpatsingh with *Malayagiri Vritti* and Gujarati commentary. In 1919, *Jivaabhigam* was published with *Malayagiri Vritti* by Devchand Lalbhai Pustakoddhark Fund, Bombay. However, there was a long-felt need for a Hindi publication that would be simple, easy to understand, and clearly explain the subject matter. Late Yuvacharya Shri Madhukar Muniji formed the Jan Pragam Prakashan Samiti. This committee published translations and commentaries of many *Pragams* by eminent scholars. In the same vein, this publication of *Jivaabhigam* is being released. It is a matter of great joy that the work of *Pragam-Batteesi* is almost complete in a very short time with the cooperation of many scholars. This *Pragam* is being edited by my disciple Shri Rajendra Muni. Rajendra Muni is a young monk. Earlier, he had done a beautiful editing of *Uttaraadhyaayan Sutra* and now he has shown his interest in *Pragams* by editing this unique *Pragam* of *Dravyanuyog*. The translation and commentary are capable of making the essence of the original *Pragam* clear. This edition will appeal to the minds of the people and they will enhance their knowledge by studying this *Pragam*. This is the hope. I wanted to write a detailed preface to this *Pragam* like the prefaces of previous *Pragams*, but I could not do so due to social work and a busy environment. The brief preface that is being given will help the readers to understand the importance of the *Pragam*. I have received immense grace from the most revered and glorious National Saint Acharya Samrat Shri Pranand Rishiji Maharaj and I have the blessings of the most revered and worshipful Gurudev Shri Pushkar Muniji Maharaj. It is due to the grace of these great men that I have been able to make some progress. May their grace always be with us, may we continue to achieve our spiritual excellence under their pure shade, this is the auspicious wish. Mandsaur, Dated 10-3-89 - Upadhyay Devendra Muni [36]