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sophy. It is a matter of reassurance that Jaina thought and doctrines sponsored by the Jaina thinkers have been presented in a philosophical perspective in this work. Though one may not agree in all particulars either with Dr. Bhattacharyya or the original writers of the Jaina school, one must agree with his statement "To every question under investigation, the Jaina philosophy offers a possible line of answer as much plausible and reasonable as those offered by the other systems of Indian philosophy". (Introduction, p. 7.)
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I am optimistic that in spite of the distractions and the politico-economic conditions of the world and particularly of our country which are not conducive to the study of abstract speculations, this book will be read with interest by students of philosophy in India, Europe and America. There must come about a better state of affairs in the world, which will alleviate the worries and anxieties of the intellectuals, and then philosophy will regain its position of pristine glory. I wish that every library in India should have a niche for this work of extra-ordinary labour and prolonged reflection.
41 Babu Bagan Dhakuria, Calcutta-31 6th February 1966
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