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could not be done. It had to await the 2600th Birth Anniversary of Mahāvīra. I hope that this somewhat enlarged English version will also attain popularity. My family members have encouraged its publication. I am highly pleased for their enthusiasm for Jinistic promotion in the wider world. I hope that the life and teachings of Mahāvīra will have a global readership.
I am confident that this short autobiography of Mahāvīra will be helpful in learning the techniques for alleviating the sufferings of the people.
It is my duty to thank Dr. Sagarmalji Jain, Secretary, Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi for encouraging me through the publication of this booklet from his prestigious institute. My thanks are also due to Dr. Shriprakash Pandey, Harish Karchuli and Vinay Pillai for their assistance and cooperation at every level to materialize publication of this book.
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