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two appendices. The first contains the versified translation of Ätmasiddhi Shästra prepared by revered Brahmachäriji under the title “Self-Realization'. The second contains my English version of the Letter of Six Fundamentals by Shrimad and addressed to reverend Laghuräjswämi. It is hoped that this plan will make the book more helpful, effective and acceptable.
I have much respect for revered Brahmachäriji. His writings have helped me in better understanding the writings of Shrimad, and in preparing these notes. Moreover, the sermons of Mahäsati Tarulatäji also have been very helpful. Therefore I express my gratitude to her. I also mention Shri Mahendra Khandhär and Dr. Chandrakänt Shäh, who were kind enough to go through the entire matter. The former has gone through the same very minutely and has made several valuable suggestions for improving the same. Thereafter he continued to take active interest in the matter and made every possible effort to see that this book is published.
April 14, 2003
Manu Doshi
