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carefully by those who want to understand not only the fundamentals of Jainism, but also its historical and social perspective in a logical sequence. It has also been the author's and the publisher's aim that the book should prove useful and intelligible to foreign readers too.
Suggestions for incorporation of additional material or for improving the presentation would be most welcome by the author and Bharatiya Jnanpith.
Lakshmi Chandra Jain
