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The publication of the thirty-two *Pāgamas* accepted by the *Sthānakavāsī* tradition is also being completed from this present *Āgama* series. The commendable vision of the late revered *Yuvacharya* Shri Madhukar Muni Ji Maharaj has been given concrete form due to many editor *Munis*, *Mahāsatis* and scholars. This is a matter of supreme joy. The *Chhedasūtras* elaborate on the code of conduct of the *Shramanas*. The *Chhedasūtras* describe the path of *utsarga* and *apvāda*. I was thinking of writing about these in great detail, but due to the responsibility of the *Shramanasangha* system, I have been extremely busy with that work and due to the very crowded environment, I could not write. I have this thought myself. I have written a very brief introductory preface. I hope that the discerning reader will understand the essence that remains in the *Āgama*. As a result of the boundless grace of the great *Rāshṭrasanta* *Āchāryasamrāt* Shri Anand Rishi Ji Maharaj and the most revered *Pūjya* *Gurudev* *Upādhyāya* Shri Pushkar Muni Ji Maharaj, I have been able to do some work in the field of literature and I am satisfied that I have been able to give concrete form to the inspiration of the late *Yuvacharya* Shri Madhukar Muni Ji Maharaj by writing prefaces on *Āgama* literature. I hope, not only hope but have full faith, that the discerning readers will enrich their lives by studying the *Āgamas*. *Upāchārya* Devendra Muni Kot, Pipāḍacity, Date 22-10-91 [72]