Dharmaratnakar

SR No.: 090136
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jaysen, A N Upadhye
Publisher: Jain Sanskruti Samrakshak Sangh
Publication Year: 1974
Total Pages: 530
Language: Hindi, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_Devnagari, Religion, & Principle
File Size: 38 MB

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(VII)
For a number of years both Dr. Hiralal and myself received guidance and encouragement from the late Shri Gulabchandaji and the late Shri Manikchandaji. The former was an embodiment of pious benevolence and enlightened liberalism, and the latter, a vigorous personality with unbounded zeal. It is just a token of love and admiration that I have dedicated this volume to them both.
I record my sincere gratitude to the Members of the Trust Committee of the Sangha, especially to its enlightened President, Shriman Lalchand Hirachandaji whose clearcut decisions are a guide to us. Words are inadequate to express my sincere thanks to Shriman Valchand Deochandaji, the Secretary of the Sangha. Despite heavy burden of manifold public responsibilities, he is serving the cause of the Sangha with remar kable dedication. His devotion to Jinavāņi is exemplary. But for their cooperation and help, it would have been difficult for the General Editor, who has become identical with the Editor in the present publication, to pilot the various publications of the Granthamālā especially when he is required to stay in Mysore for some time past.
For reasons beyond the Editor's control this work lingered in the Press for a long time; and the collection of the MSS. material and the collqtion etc. were done much earlier while I was enjoying the U.G.C. Grant. So I would be failing in my duty, if I did not record my sincere gratitude to the University Grants Commission for having so graciously made the grant intended for Retired Teachers. It is this timely aid that enabled me, even after my retirement, to pursue my researches in my specialised branches of Indology with the peace of mind all such work needs.
Though this work was on my hands much earlier, it was finalised on the quiet and inspiring campus, Manasa Gangotri, while I worked as Professor of Jainology and Prakrits in the University of Mysore. My special thanks are due to Professor D. Javare Gowda, Vice Chancellor, and other University authorities for having kindly allowed me to continue my earlier scholastic commitments to their completion here.
Our thanks are due to the Manager, Yashavant Press Poona, for all his cooperation in carrying this work through the Press.
karmaṇyevādhikāras te
Manasa Gangotri University of Mysore Mysore : 25-10-1974)
A. N. Upadhye