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PUBLISHERS NOTE
One may find thousands of intelligent and scholarly individuals in this world but it is hard to find even a few truly wise and sagacious ones. Balanced knowledge of life and matter; right understanding of soul, super-soul (the God), living and non-living, spiritualism and science, and other such concepts; and moulding ones life accordingly makes a person truly wise or sagacious. Only such an individual can lead a balanced life and inspire and guide others towards a balanced life style.
Religious texts provide knowledge and teach the art of living. As such, religious texts are not mere books, they are Shastras or that which rules over life and soul. It is for this reason that they are known as the third eye of the humans. In modern idiom Shastra is the morality and rationality of man. That is why the study of Shastras is given so much importance.
U. B. Pravartak Gurudev Bhandari Shri Padmachandra ji Maharaj always inspires his followers to study Shastras. It is his earnest desire that religious texts reach every house and, more and more people read and study them. In fact it is like an important ambition to him. He has been working whole heartedly towards this goal for more than thirty years. Thanks to his inspiration and guidance that in the field of publication alone, a large sum of thirtyfive lacs rupees has been spent till date. This is a matter of pride as well as encouragement for us.
The principle disciple of Gurudev Shri, Up-pravartak Shri Amar Muni ji Maharaj, who himself is a great scholar, strong propagator, and eloquent orator, is working hard in this direction with all sincerity and enthusiasm. It was with his efforts that Shri Prashna-vyakaran Sutra (two volumes), Shri Sutra-kritanga Sutra (two volumes), and Shri Bhagavati Sutra (four volumes) were published. After this, he launched the
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