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PREFACE
I feel extremely happy to present this book'BHAVANA BODH' in English language in the interest of world wide English knowing aspirants of soul - liberation.
This book was originally written in Gujarati language by Shrimad Rajchandra at the age of 18 years during 1886 A.D. for presenting as a complimentary book to all his admirers who had subscribed in advance for his another book 'MOKSH MALA' (A garland of 108 lessons leading to liberation) which was written by him also in Gujarati language at the age of 16 years during 1884 A.D. The publication of '
MOKSH MALA' was delayed by four years after it was written due to certain circumstances and for the satisfaction of the subscribers, this BHAVANA BODH was written, published and sent as a complimentary book to all of them in the intervening period.
As the name of this book 'BHAVANA BODH' indicates, it contains superlative teaching about soul liberating aspirations for development of true unattachment and suppression of all passions. Various examples narrated on relative inspirations make the subject most impressive and delightful to heart. This book will also encourage the English knowing aspirants to read the book 'MOKSH MALA and other literature of Shrimad in English.
This book 'BHAVANA BODH' is translated in English language from original in Gujarati by Shri Dinubhai M. Patelretired professor of philosophy, as mark of his utmost devotion towards Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandra. He was greatly influenced by coming into close contact
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