________________ Preface lation, in examining proofs, and in procuring certain books of reference, which rendered me an invaluable help in making the book ready in time, I am also thankful to the Jaina journalist Chimanlal Nathalal Shah alias Shreekanta who is the manager of the Vira S'asana Printing Press which is under the patronship of the Virasamaj the well-known Jaina institution of Ahmedabad, for doing the work of printing quickly and efficiently. I should also say, before closing this preface, that in spite of all the care being taken there might have remained some mistakes for which the readers would, I hope, forgive the editor and correct them sympathetically. In the end let me say that my labour will be fully rewarded, if the readers are enabled to understand, grasp and appreciate the story with the help of the introduction, translation and notes and are inspired to cherish in their hearts great love and adoration for the Desire-yielding Tree-Kalpataru of the 'Navapada'. V. J. Chokshi. July 12, 1932
