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PREFACE
I informed my GURU PRAVARTAKA SRI KANTIVIJAYAJI of my proposed work, and to assist me he favoured me with a copy of the Nayapradipa, and made some kind suggestions as to the nature of the book to be produced ;, for these things I am deeply grateful to him.
I have to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given me by Mr. F. W. Thomas, M. A., Ph. D.; Professor Hermann Jacobi, Ph. D., of Bonn, a most eminent authority on the Jain Philosophy; and a French scholar, Monsieur Armand Guerinot, Docteur es Lettres, all of whom kindly read through my rough notes and made useful suggestions, adding their opinions on the little book, which opinions will . be found quoted elsewhere. .
I sincerely thank Mr. L. D. Barnett, M. A., Litt. D., who has kindly written a small introduction and has read the proofs. Further, my sincere thanks are due to Mr. (and Mrs.) Herbert Warren for their help in the compilation.
Any, hints for improvements will be thankfully received. The reader's indulgence will excuse any errors or shortcomings.
HIRACHAND L. JHAVERI. LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON).
June, 1910.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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