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I am eternally grateful to all the great souls who graced us with their presence on the occasion of the completion of this book in Bhindar and whose cooperation has refined this creation. No matter how much praise is given to them, it is not enough.
I am indebted to the venerable 108 Acharya Shri Varshamanasagarji Maharaj and the venerable Prayika 105 Shri Vishuddhamati Mataji, whose blessings have enhanced the glory of the book. Bowing down at the holy feet of these selfless souls who nurture the ancient path, I wish to be a speck of dust at their feet.
The complex and laborious task of presenting this book to you has been accomplished by Dr. Chetan Prakash Ji Patni, Jodhpur. His efforts cannot be valued in words. His work in promoting the book in all aspects has been more than that of an editor. You are the son of the late Pandit Mahendra Kumar Ji Patni, Kavya Tirth, Madan Ganj-Kishangarh. Your father, Shri Mahavirji, took monkhood from the venerable Acharya Shri Shruta Sagarji Maharaj and became Muni Samatasagar. His legacy, Chetan, is a combination of knowledge and sacrifice like his father. You have edited and translated many important books. May this Shruta-adoring, wise person attain Nirvana quickly by obtaining all three jewels.
At my request, the learned Prayika Prashantamati Ji, after looking at the printed pages of others, sent many corrections, which I have included in the errata. For this, I am humbly and respectfully grateful to her.
Similarly, Pandit Vinod Kumar Ji Shastri, Saharanpur, also took time out from his business activities to regularly scrutinize the printed pages and sent many corrections, which I have included in the errata. I am grateful to him from the heart and wish him all-round excellence.
Shri Dhulchand Hazarilal Jain Vora, Chavand, a Shruta-serving, supremely devoted and selfless servant, has always been helpful in my work. The affection and spirit of sacrifice of Shri Shripalji Bhavarlalji Dhakti, Bhindar, have also been a strong source of my enthusiasm. I am also very grateful to both these devout souls. I am grateful to Shruta-loving Lala Lakhmichand Ji Kagzi, Sumat Prasad Ji (Vardhman Drugs, Kucha Roth) and Pandit Surendra Kumar Ji (Valuation Officer, Dariba Kalan), Delhi, who treated me during this period, which gave me the special ability to do the work of 'Jivakand'.
To keep the price of the book low, we have received financial support from the generous donors Shri Hari Prasad Ji Jejani (Nagpur), Br. Sushila Bai Ji (on the occasion of Prayika Diksha), Jawaharlal Ji Sarraf, Indermal Ji Shah, Sobhagmal Ji Minta (Pratapgarh), Mul Chand Ji Luhadia (Kishangarh), Smt. Amri Bai Motilal Ji Bakliwal, Smt. Phoola Bai Daulatram Ji Bakliwal (Medta City) and Shri Mahavir Prasad Ji Rantrka (Ahmedabad). We are very grateful to all of them.