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I have written the title 'Introduction to the Subject of Mahabandha' and have also included in the preface the essay comparing the present text with texts like Tattvarthasutra, Sarvarthasiddhi, Tattvarthavartika, Gommatasar, Karma-prakriti and Jivasamaas, which will be useful for future research. In addition, you have also helped in preparing some appendices. I am very grateful to you for this.
The sixteen-part edition of the Dhavla-tika-yukt Shatkhandagama published from Amravati has been used extensively in the editing of the text. For this, I am deeply indebted to the publishing institution and editors of the said text.
I am extremely grateful to the Managing Committee of the A. Sha. Jinavani Jirnoddharak Sanstha, Phaltan, which has honored me by arranging for the publication of this book. Also, the financial assistance of Rs. 4001 provided by Shri. Seth Hirachand Talakchand Shah Dorlewadikar for the publication of the book cannot be forgotten.
Finally, I cannot thank Shri. Prakashchandra Fulchand Shah, the owner of Vardhaman Printing Press, without whom the printing of the book would not have been possible. He has shown utmost diligence in the printing work.
It is regrettable that Acharya Shantisagarji Maharaj, whose blessings have made this arduous task possible, is not here today. Nevertheless, his celestial soul will surely be pleased with this work.
Shravikashram, Solapur.
Mahavira-Jayanti V. Ni. San. 2490
Sumatibai Shah