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I had launched the project of publication of illustrated Agams with Hindi and English translations with liberal blessings of my revered Gurudev, Uttar Bharatiya Pravartak Bhandari Shri Padmachandra ji Maharaj. Under this plan the following Sutras have been published till date :
Uttaradhyayan Sutra, Antakrit-dasha Sutra, Kalpa Sutra, Jnata Sutra parts 1 and 2, Dashavaikalika Sutra and Nandi Sutra. Now Acharanga Sutra book one is in the hands of readers. It is my earnest desire that the publication of illustrated Agams continues unobstructed and the tenets of Bhagavan Mahavir continue to show the path of beatitude of the self to the readers. I express my sincere gratitude to all the scholars, magnanimous shravaks, virtuous and virtue-loving individuals, who have extended their co-operation and will continue to do so in future. A special mention of indebtedness for Sadhviratna Up-pravartini Shri Pavan Kumari ji M., Tapacharya Shri Mohan Mala ji M., Shramani Surya Up-pravartini Dr. Shri Sarita ji M. and Shri Ajaya Kumari ji M. Through there inspiration liberal contributions to this project of publication of scriptures have been pouring in.
Gurubhakt Shri Rajkumar ji Jain is a scholar of Jain philosophy and English language. He has checked and corrected the English proofs of this work without any selfish motives. My sincere thanks to him for this contribution. I also convey my thanks to all those devotees who have extended liberal co-operation in any way towards the pious mission of Shrut-seva (service to the tenets of the Tirthankar).
Up-pravartak Amar Muni
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