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INTRODUCTION All very well know that the omniscient Lord has propounded the nine reals. His principal direct disciples composed basic scriptures embodying his preachings. Later on revered spiritual teachers wrote systematic philosophical works on the basis of traditional learning. The saint-scholars composed treatises in simple language and style to make the philosophy easily understandable to the people. Fortunately! got an opportunity to learn from pundits the philosophy of nine reals. Thereby I came to know the sublime philosophy. As a result, my faith in the religion became firm. As I came to know the secrets of this philosophy, I realised the greatness of the omniscience of the Lord; and I understood as to how greatly we are put under obligation of the Lord. Faith in the philosophy of nine reals embodies the total happiness of the entire world. This statement is not improper, nor does it contain exaggeration. This faith is the seed of liberation.
Are we capable of rewarding the Lord for the good he has done to us? And what could be the reward for the Lord who is absolutely free from all desires and attachment ? Yet I had a good and auspicious feeling: 'May others avail themselves of the benefits derived from the study of this sublime philosophy.' Luckily I saw someone carrying the book 'Tattvajñāna Pravesika' (old edition) written by Rev. Acārya Kalapūrņasüri. When I procured it for myself, I was greatly pleased to read it page by page. And I found that it was written in a simple and popular style. I thought if its study could lead to the awakening of faith in the philosophy of nine reals in the aspirants, then the philosophy would certainly relieve them of the miseries of struggles and conflicts in life.
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