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Lesya is also conceived by the commentators as having the aspect of viscosity. 17 A
The compilers of the Lesya-kosa have taken great pains to make the work as systematic and exhaustive as possible. Assistance of a trained scholar and proof-reader could, however, be requisitioned for better editing aud correct printing. The scholars of Indian philosophy, particularly those working in the field of Jainism, will derive good help from such reference books. Although primarily a veteran business man, Mr, Banthia has shown keen understanding of ontological problems in systematically arranging the references and clinching crucial issues as is evident from the accasional remarks in his notes. Scholars will take off their hats to him in appreciation of his Herculean labour in defiance of the extremely precarious health that he has been enjoying for the last several years. We wish success to him in his larger scheme which is bound to be of great benefit to scholars devoted to the study of Jainism, and assute him of our full co-operation in the execution of the project.
NATHMAL TATIA
Director, Research Institute of Prakrit Jainloogy & Ahimsa, Vaishali
July 3, 1966.
17. P. 12 (line 11); p. 13 (line 13)
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