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**Publisher's Statement**
According to the Jain Shastra, the primary goal of a Jiva is to attain liberation (Moksha), which is the state of supreme bliss. To achieve this state, aspirants (Mumukṣus) must strive for spiritual development through the path of Yoga and Adhyatma.
The practice of acquiring knowledge is achieved through the study of rare texts and Yoga. To facilitate this, revered Acharyas have graciously provided numerous texts for self-study. Among these, the Yogadṛṣṭisamuccaya, authored by the revered Acharya Haribhadrasuriśvara, stands as a pinnacle. This text outlines the path of gradual spiritual development for the benefit of aspirants.
To help seekers understand the essence of this text, the late Dr. Bhagvandas Man:sukhbhai Mehta had written a beautiful commentary many years ago. This was published in book form in 1950 (first edition) by Seth Shri Mansukh Bhai Tarachand Mehta in memory of the late Shrimati Lilavatiben.
The family of the commentator, the late Dr. Bhagvandas Man:sukhbhai Mehta, is currently without any members. The family of the publisher, the late Seth Shri Mansukh Bhai Tarachand Mehta, has agreed to republish the Yogadṛṣṭisamuccaya text, recognizing its religious significance. This decision has been made by his daughter Kokilaben V. Parekh and Shrimati Arunaben. We wholeheartedly applaud their generous spirit.
This new edition is the auspicious result of the inspiration of the revered Kanakchandra Shah and the generous support of the Shri Jain Dharma Pedhi, Shri Shrimali Pol Jain Sangh, Bharuch. We are deeply grateful to the Sangh for this noble endeavor.
We express our gratitude to the learned Pandit Shri Pravinchandra Mataji, the commentator of many texts of the Shri Gitārtha Ganga, for granting permission to print the "Bhed Prabhed Vṛkṣa" table from his published work in this publication.
We are indebted to Shri Nautambhai Ratilal Shah for the beautiful printing work and to Shri Shrenikbhai Kirtibhai Shah for the equally beautiful work of proofreading.
The Shri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya holds a unique position in the Jain community and educational institutions. Through the publication of numerous books related to Jinaagamas and Jain philosophy, the Shri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya carries out the work of spreading knowledge as a manifestation of the influence of the Jinasasana.
We are delighted to publish the third edition of the Yogadṛṣṭisamuccaya text. We have faith that this text will be a source of well-being in the lives of our devout student brothers and sisters, that it will foster the growth of spiritual aspirants, and that it will help everyone to develop inner qualities and achieve equality.
With faith,
Yours truly,
Hitesh Chimanlal Doshi, Mumbai.
Mukesh Bhaichand Mehta, Date: 02/03/2018
Hasmukh Ugarchand Gatecha, Dhuleti
Honourable Ministers