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By contributing this excellent volume, Dr. Ekambaranathan and Dr. Sivaprakasam have prepared the basic material needed by students and scholars to pursue research on the history of Jainism, and to understand how the Jaina way of life, particularly non-violence (Ahimsa), influenced the socio--religious life of the people in Tamilnadu. We are greatly indebted to Dr. Ekambaranathan and Dr. Sivaprakasam for this.
Our thanks are also due to (i) Balussery Press for printing this volume prestigiously; (ii) to Guardian Process for colourfully bringing out the wrapper page and (iii) to Artist Thiru Viswanathan for the elegance and appropriateness with which the wrapper page was designed.
Last, but not least, our grateful thanks are due to the Members of Jaina community who came forward spontaneously to share the expenses of this publication, to make it a grand success.
'SUGAN HOUSE 18, Ramanuja Iyer St., Sowcarpet, MADRAS-600 079. Dated : 10-4-1987.
S. KRISHNACHAND CHORDIA,
(General Secretary)
For RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR JAINOLOGY (REGD.)
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