________________ that at times, the delineation of the NK, becomes dialectical and abstruse. The three commentaries on the NK, published here, may prove helpful for the better understanding of the NK, as they are explicit and lucid. The reading of all these five texts together will thus give an exhaustive idea of the Nyaya-Vaisesika philosophy, with occasional flashes of other Schools of Indian philosophy also. As Dr. Jetly left this world before the completion of this project he can not be associated with any of the drawbacks in this work. I humbly bear the responsibility of all the short-comings that could be found in this work, I crave the indulgence of the learned and sympathetic readers kindly to excuse me for my incompetence to fathom such a vast ocean of the Nyaya-Vaisesika polemics..: I am sincerely grateful to all the Directors of the Oriental Institute, Baroda,;: who have taken deep interest in the completion of this project. I am also beholden to all other research officers and members of the staff of the Institute, for undergoing the severe strain in leading this work to a happy, successful end. 10th June 1991 VASANT PARIKH
