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When he writes on Jainology, he compares and proves the facts with reference to relevant branch or branches of Indology too. He puts forth the facts without any prejudice. Readers will surely find deep wisdom and erudition of Dr. Sagarmal-Ji in this book.
This book may be small on the subject of history. But it is written after wide studies and researches. It paves the path for further research and writings. The work of editing the book was not so easy, as the material given was scattered and full of errors. Besides, I have to fulfill various duties and liabilities simultaneously.
I am heartily grateful to Dr. Sagarmal-Ji for assigning the editing work of such academic importance. I am deeply indebted to the General Secretary of Research Foundation for Jainology Dr. Krishnachand-Ji, who provides me all facilities to do the academic, literary and research oriented work. I am thankful to Dr. Kamala Jain, who has made assistance in translating some chapters of this book. I am also thankful to Dr. Renuka Porwal for putting diacritical marks. This book will be very useful to scholars, researchers and students of Jainology in particular and of Indology in general.
- Dr. Dileep Dhing
Director : ICPSR
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