Holy Abu

Author(s): Jayantvijay
Publisher: Yashovijay Jain Granthmala

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in this book. Sheth Tārāchandji Megbrājji, the Secretary of the Prāgvāta Itihāsa Prakāshana Samiti; and Shri Dolatsinhji Lodhā also rendered us similar services. Dr. Umakant P. Shah allowed us the use of some of his own blocks and pictures (figures 30, 61, 62, 63, 70 in this volume). Fig. 29 is Copyright, Archæological Survey of India. Fig. 72 of the Plan of temples is also Copyright, Government of India. For a reproduction of both Figs. 29 and 72, we are thankful to the respective authorities. The well-known photographer of Ahmedabad Shri Jaganbhài V. Mehta permitted us the use of some of his photographs of Mt. Ābu. Shri Nāgardās Kastūrchand Shah, B.A., LL.B., and Shri Fatechand V. Belāņi, two of the many sympathisers of our institution also rendered their valuable service in this publication.
Were it not for the untiring efforts of Shri Ratilāl Dipchand Desāi and Shri Jayabhikkhu, a well-known author and novelist of Gujarāt, this publication would not have been possible for a long time. Indeed many of our publications are due to their efforts and it is not possible for us adequately to thank them.
To all these kind and sympathetic friends jointly and severally, we offer our heart-felt thanks for whatever service they have rendered to us for bringing out the present volume.
Finally, on an occasion like the present, we would be lacking in devotion if we do not pay our tribute to the Revered Memory of Shastra Vishārad Jaina Achārya Shri Vijaya Dharma Sūriji, a well-known reformer, scholar and preacher, whose name holds a magnetic spell for students of Jaina Philosophy within and beyond India. His is one of the most outstanding names in the galaxy of Jaina Sadhus of the 20th century. He founded this institution, as early as the year 1908 A.D., in Banaras with the idea of publishing well-edited works of Jaina Literature and Philosophy. The work commenced during his life-time, has been continued, after his passing away, by his learned disciples and pupils. Books published so far amount to 125, a list of a few important ones will be found at the end of this volume.