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Clarifying the subject is a characteristic of the editor Muni. His profound scholarship is evident throughout this edition. The commentary on the Brihatkalpa is written in the style of the Brihatkalpaniyukti-Dasashrutaskandha, similar to the Brihatkalpaniyukti. It begins by paying homage to the Tirthankaras, reflecting on the various types of knowledge, and highlighting the inherent unity of knowledge and auspiciousness. It examines the Anuyoga through the seven deposits of name, establishment, substance, field, time, speech, and emotion. The Anuyoga is the post-existent yoga, or the subtle form of yoga. The four gateways to Anuyoga are the inception, deposit, following, and perspective of the Kalpa. The wise, learned, long-ordained, contemplative, unwavering, established, non-hearsay, knowledgeable, authorized, and emotionally transformative saint is the one who studies and contemplates the Kalpa and its practical application. It includes a detailed description of the Tal-Prlamb, and prescribes atonement for its acceptance. It also examines the deposits of terms like village, city, Kheda, Karbatak, Madamb, port, Akar, Dronamukha, Nigam, capital, Pashram, investment, restraint, announcement, and Anshika. It sheds light on the Jainic and the non-Jainic perspectives. While considering the term "Aarya," it examines the twelve deposits of name, establishment, substance, field, caste, lineage, karma, language, craft, knowledge, vision, and character. Wandering in the Aarya field leads to the growth of knowledge, vision, and character. Wandering in non-Aarya fields increases the possibility of acquiring various faults. This fact is clarified by giving the example of Skandacharya. It also instructs on wandering in non-Aarya fields for the growth of knowledge, vision, and character, and provides the example of King Samprati. The conduct, thoughts, food, and movement of the Shramans and Shramanis are beautifully described in a concise manner. The entire commentary is based on the deposit method. This Niyukti is not independent but is integrated into the Brihatkalpa Bhashya. The Brihatkalpa-Ladhubhashya-Brihatkalpa Ladhubhashya is a very important work of Sanghadasagani. It elaborates on the verses of the Brihatkalpasutra. Despite being a Ladhubhashya, it has 6490 verses. It is divided into six objectives. The Bhashya begins with a detailed preface, which has 805 verses. This Bhashya contains a collection and assessment of important cultural material from India. Dr. Motichand, in his book "Sarthavah," has beautifully assessed "Travelers and Sarthavahs" based on some aspects of this cultural material. Its content is particularly useful for studying ancient Indian culture and civilization. The heart-touching, subtle, and logical analysis of the conduct of Jain Shramans is a significant feature of this Bhashya. The preface discusses the auspiciousness, the concept of Shrutagyan in the Panchakgyan, the process of attaining Samyaktva, and the nature of Praupashmik, Sasvadan, Kshayopashmik, Vedak, and Kshayik Samyaktva. It explains the nature of Anuyoga and examines it through twelve types of gateways, including deposits. It contemplates the Kalpavyavahar from various perspectives, using examples to clarify the subject matter. The commentary on the first objective explains various types of faults and atonement related to the Tal-Vriksh, exceptions related to the acceptance of Tal-Prlamb, reasons for Shramans and Shramanis to travel to other countries and its method, the rules and regulations for the illness of Shramans, and the types of texts for Vaishyas. It explains the conduct of Shramans and Shramanis in special circumstances like famine, etc. [ 62 ]