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I have prepared the press copy and also expressed my views in the printing process, fully cooperating in making the book beautiful from beginning to end. Seeing the dedication of the revered Muni Shri in doing this work, I wish that you remain engaged in the service of Jinvani Pataki day and night. After initiation, you have endured many physical hardships, and even during the publication of this book, you have worked hard without worrying about physical ailments. I express my gratitude to you.
The main reason for the completion of this great work has been the great grace and auspicious blessings of the most revered Acharya Kalpshri Shruta Sagarji Maharaj and the original source of inspiration, the revered Aryika Ratna Shri Gyanmati Mataji, because I was not capable of completing this great work. If the blessings of the above-mentioned renunciants had not been with me, it would have been very difficult for me to complete this work. In this great sacrifice, the hard work of Mukhtar Sa. Shri Ratanchandji cannot be forgotten. At the age of 76, his unparalleled dedication and enthusiasm for work are exemplary. Expressing my gratitude to the most revered both Maharaj Shri and Mataji, I humbly bow at their feet and always pray for their continued blessings. Along with this, I also wish Mukhtar Sa. all the best from Veer Prabhu that he may live long and continue to serve Jinvani in the same way. The entire arrangement related to the publication of the book is by Acharya Kalpshri's Sangha sth. Br. Ladmalji. The enthusiasm you have for the propagation of Jinlag in your old age seems like that of a young person. My blessings are also with him that he may live long and remain engaged in the service of Jinvani and its propagation. What more can be said?
This new edition:
The work of revising this new edition of Gommatasar Karmakand was started by Pandit Jawaharlalji Siddhanta Shastri even when he was ill, but despite much effort, he was only able to revise 83 pages of this book. He also gave some notes in their respective places. But due to his declining health, he could not revise the entire book. May he remain healthy. May he uplift and propagate Jinvani through his work; may Panditji live long, this is my wish.
The editor of this edition is Dr. Chetan Prakashji Patni. He has revised and edited many books. You have a special interest in the publication of Jinvani. Through you, many important works have been published and are being published. My wish and blessing is that you may remain healthy and continue to serve Jinvani Mata, enhancing the dignity of civilized knowledge.
Shri Kshemankar Patni of Nidhi Computers is also deserving of my blessings for the flawless and beautiful presentation of this voluminous book.
- Aryika Adimati