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regarding the meaning of certain words and phrases, I have relied on existing translations (the English translation by Jacobi, the Gujarati translation by Bahechardas Jivaraj Doshi, the Bengali translation by Basant Kumar Chattopadhyaya and the Hindi translation by Vinay Sagar) as well as the Tippanaka by Pệthvicandra Sūri.
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Acknowledgements
I owe thanks to many. To begin with I must thank Sri D. R. Mehta, for entrusting me with this task. M. Vinaya Sagar has been a constant source of guidance on many points of detail and doctrine. I owe my sincerest thanks to him. Shri S. S. Bothra was kind enough to examine my translation and offer scholarly advise. I am obliged to him. I am also obliged to Sri Gajasingh Rathore for his suggestions during proof-reading. My thanks are due to Shri A. L. Sancheti for drawing my attention to certain errors of inadvertence. Many friends have given fruitful suggestions, especially Mrs. Francine E. Krishna, Dr. Gurudeva Singh, Dr. G. S. P. Mishra and Shri R. S. Misbra. I am thankful to them all. Finally, I must not forget to thank Shri Ratnani for his efficient typing.
Mukund Lath Mahavir Jayanti, 2.4.77 Jaipur
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