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deeply indebted to these eminent scholars.
I shall be failing in my duty if I didn't mention the encouragement I have received from Prof Sagarmal Jaina and Sri Sardarmalji Kankariya as well as the unstilted support of Dr. Suresh Sisodiya in my work. Āgama Ahinisā Samatā Evani Prākṛta Sanisthāna, Udaipur deserves a special mention as without their decision to bring out this work in its English edition, it would haven impossible to venture this effort. They have taken a great step forward and certainly deserve kudos.
I dedicate this effort to the memory of my dear and departed father, Sri Ganeshlalji Baya, whose personal example, guidance and encouragement awakened in me a desire to study the Jaina philosophy a little more than a lay follower of the faith would normally do and made me capable of undertaking this task. I must also not forget to mention the motivation received from venerable Acarya Sri Ramlalji Maharaj and Sthavir Sri Jñānamuniji who have always encouraged me to proceed further and further in my scriptural quest. My wife, Mrs. Kanta Baya, who has patiently supported my effort day after day and month after month and many other well-wishers who have encouraged me through their kind words, also deserve my grateful acknowledgement.
How far have I succeeded in my efforts is for the readers and critics to judge. I shall, however, feel, rewarded if this work fulfils the purpose for which it is intended, even partly, as it would mark a beginning in the right direction.
Udaipur,
Makara Sankranti, 14th January, 2004.
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