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This manuscript of the commentary on the Shri Sutra Kritanga Sutra has been prepared with dedicated efforts by our esteemed friends Shri Amolkachand Ji Sa. Hingad, Ajmer and Shri Mahendrakumar Ji Sa. Khabia, Pisangan. Shri Amolkachand Ji Sa. has also proofread it. We express our heartfelt gratitude for your affectionate support.
This translation was completed during the Chaturmas of Acharya Pravar in Ajmer and it was decided to release it on January 24, 99, on the occasion of the Acharya-Pad-Chadar Samarpana ceremony. Neo Block & Prints, headed by Shri Jitendra Ji Patni 'Pintu Ji', has worked tirelessly to complete the printing process in this short period and make it available to all. We express our heartfelt gratitude to him as well.
During the Chaturmas period, young colleagues like Shri Vinaykumar Ji Barmecha, Nihalchand Ji Sa. Chaudhary, Rupchand Ji Sa. Bohra, etc., have given their valuable suggestions by reading the manuscript again and again to enhance the beauty of the text and make it useful for the readers. This has further enhanced its usefulness and external appearance. I consider it my duty to express my gratitude to them. Shri A. Bha. Prajna Jain Yuva Mandal's President Shri Prakashchand Ji Sa. Jamdar and Minister Shri Gyanchand Ji Sa. Bafna and their young colleagues have encouraged us from time to time and provided necessary support, making this publication possible. Therefore, they are also worthy of thanks.
How can I express my gratitude to the honorable scholar Dr. Chaganlal Ji Sa. Shastri in words? You are our loved ones, our guide as a creative thinker in this large family. His vast knowledge has always been an inspiration in the completion of this translation work. Even though you were not in perfect health, I express my heartfelt gratitude with a hundred bows for the guidance you provided.
I also express my heartfelt gratitude to our loved ones, our supreme Guru devotees, the embodiment of faith and service, Shri Nitinkumarji Kavdia (Saddiwale) Delhi, Shri Inderchand Ji Sa. Harkavat Jaipur, Shri Budhraj Ji Sa. Lunawat, Bijaynagar, Shri Jabarchand Ji Sa. Chordia, Medtacity, Shri Roshanlal Ji Sa. Khatod Sareri and Shri Gyanchand Ji Sa. Singhavi Bijaynagar, who have presented their wealth to bring this commentary to light, demonstrating their unparalleled devotion to the scriptures. Their devotion to the teachings of the Jinas and their faith are exemplary for us. Bowing to their service, study and affection!
Many thanks and gratitude to all those who have directly and indirectly contributed to its publication by offering their blessings and encouraging us. Enough said.
Nemichand Khabia
Minister, Gulabpura
Shri Shwe. Sta. Jain Swadhyayi Sangh, Dt. 24.1.99
Gulabpura
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