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subject. Shall I not find it difficult to write a book on the in subject?' He advised me to read twice or thrice Rev. Shri
Udayaratnasūriji's detailed exposition of the philosophy of nine reals. And he asked me to consult him whenever I came across some difficult and knotty points which I could not understand. I strictly followed his advice. Then I made an attempt at writing. There was grace and kindness in his suggestion. Thus obeying his command I started writing. In fact, it is a compilation or copy. In the beginning I was diffident. But luckily I received proper guidance from the learned and virtuous nun Shri Nandivasū, a senior pupil of Rev. Shri Lūvanvusri, who stayed then in Ahmedabad for the four months of rainy season. Her assistance made me confident. Again I acknowledge that there is nothing new or original in this work. It is a mere compilation. I crave the indulgence of the readers if there is any defect in the book due to my little knowledge and intellect. The learned are requested to correct the mistakes.
Thave utilised the following works in writing this book: (1) "Nuvatattva-Vistarārtha' by Rev. Ac.
Udavaratnasūriji (2) 'Tatt ajñāna Pravesika' by Rev. Ac.
Kalāpūrņasūrišvaraji (3) "Tuttūrthusūtra' by Pt. Shri Sukhlalji
(4) 'Sacitra Navatarna' (compilation of pictures) by Rev. Muni Shri Jitendravijavaji.
In fact, writing and study of religious works is a form of austerity. The present age is the age of reason. Yet the intelligent men of this age are not able to find out the means to the attainment of true happiness. This is really suprising. With the development of science, there has been an increase
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