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KAŃSAVAHO
and model, the Prākrit dialect and the style of Kamsavaho are thoroughly scrutinised. With all modesty the Introduction aims at enlightening the readers on the position of Karsavaho in the realm of Prākrit literature in particular and Indian literature in general.
The Syndicate of the University of Bombay have been pleased to select me as the Springer Research Scholar to conduct research in Prākrit literature, and here I record my sense of gratitude to the Syndicate for enabling me to make my study about Rāma Pāṇivāda and his Karnsavaho so exhaustive.
I offer my thanks to various scholars who helped me in the preparation of this edition. Pt. K. SAMBASHIVA SHASTRI, Trivandrum, kindly made the Travancore Ms. accessible to me ; Prof. M. R. BALAKRISHNA WARRIER, M.A., Trivandrum, favoured me with a valuable summary of his Malayālam articles about Rāma Pāṇivada and his activities ; Rao Saheb Mahākavi Ullur S. PARAMESVARA AIYAR, M.A., B.L., and Mr. C. K. NARAYANA KURUP, Trivandrum, kindly sent to me some notes about Rāma Pāṇivāda and his compositions ; my friend Dr. V. RAGHAVAN, M.A., Ph.D., Madras, helped me with important references about our author's works; and my friend Prof. M. V. PATWARDHAN, M.A., Sangli, spared his valuable time and made important suggestions in the Translation and Notes : to all these scholars I offer my sincere thanks. My thanks are also due to my pupil and friend Mr. J. N. DANI, B.A., B.T., Kolhapur, who helped me in arranging the Glossary.
I record my sense of gratitude to the Prime Minister, Kolhapur Government, Kolhapur, for the help given towards the publication of this book.
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