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This is a text on Karmakanda. Earlier, it was complete in the Shastri classrooms, but now due to the abundance of subjects and the unavailability of the commentary written by Pandit Todarmalji, it has become difficult to read and study. Therefore, only Bandhodayasattvadhikar, i.e., 357 verses, have been retained. Due to the discontinuation of reading and studying, the remaining part is mostly unknown to scholars and modern students.
Shri Ratanchandraji Mukhtar is a cultured soul from a previous birth. Despite not having studied systematically in any school or college, he has gained good knowledge of the principle texts through self-study alone. In the editing and publication of the Dhaval, Jayadhaval, and Mahabandh texts, the learned editors have respectfully accepted your opinions and suggestions. You have edited this edition of Karmakanda after examining it with the Dhavala and other texts. In this present edition, each topic has been clarified with references, making it extremely important for self-study enthusiasts and students.
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Acharyakalp Shri Shruta Sagarji Maharaj is well aware of your studious nature, talent, and ability to edit texts. Therefore, he has planned to publish this refined edition of Karmakanda by having you edit the commentary written by 105 Aryika Adimatiji. Acharyakalp Shri Shruta Sagarji Maharaj is also known by his name and qualities. You have a good understanding of Karananuyoga. You have carefully compiled each topic. The publication of this present edition of Karmakanda is the result of your inspiration. It has come to my knowledge that Mukhtar Sahib Shri Ratanchandraji is also preparing a similar edition of Jeevakanda, including commentary and editing. Seeing his devotion to Shruta in his old age fills my heart with great joy. Mukhtar Sahib himself has already edited and refined the Labdhisar-Kshapanasar with a new commentary, which is soon to be published by this Achary Shiv Sagar Di. Jain Granthamala, Shantivirnagar. I hope these works of the learned editor will receive full respect in the scholarly world.
Acharyakalp Shri Shruta Sagarji Maharaj has been gracious to me by giving me the opportunity to write a few lines on the literature published from Shantivirnagar. I am very grateful to him for this kindness.
Sagar 2-6-1980
Triniit Pannalal Sahityacharya