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The author of this book, Dr. Kailashchandra Jain has done the Sangh a favour in acccpting to write an exhaustive book on the Lord Mahavira at the 25th Centenary Year. Dr. Jain had been given full libcrty to compile material, draw inferences and express his vicws as he dccmcd fit. He is a distinguished historian and has written many books. While appreciating the hard work and industry that he has put in, it may be mentioned that the views expressed and inferences drawn or statements made arc cntirely of Dr. Jain's own studies and may not necessarily be according to beliefs of this Sangh. We express our gratitude to all persons who have extended their co-operation in executing this publication. We are grateful also to M/s Motilal Banarasidas who, on our request, took the responsibility of becoming chief distributors of this publication.
We are confident that such publications would help in understanding the philosophy and personality of Lord Mahavira in his as well as in modern times in a right perspective and consequently in solving the problems of contemporary life.
All India Sadhumargi Jain Sangh,
Bikaner, RAJASTHAN
