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tively dealt the contents with critical and comparative approach in the fields of the subjects discussed in this book. This is a thought provoking book to encourage the scholars to work. Similary in the subjects other than those dealt with in here. It is hoped that this book will make a valuable contribution not only in history of science in Jainology but in the over all history of world science also. The book, thus, will serve as a landmark in the world of Jainology in particular and Indology in general in the area of scientific contents.
We are extremely grateful to the U.G.C. Delhi and to Dr. N. L Jain for allowing us to publish this book.
Tam thankful to Dr. Sagarmal Jain, Director, Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh and Dr. Shriprakash Pandey, Research Officers of the institute for seeing it through the press. I must also appreciate the other academic staff of the institute who have helped in various ways in publication of the book.
Shri Upadhyayaji of Naya Sansar Press and Shri Rajkumarji of Vardhaman Mudranalaya have taken great pains in bringing out this book. I must appreciate their efforts.
B. N. Jain
Secretary Pārsvanātha Vidyāpitha
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