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During the monsoon of V.S. 2049 I stayed at Santacruz in Bombay. There I requested a great devotee of the Sai Baba of Shirdi, Smt. Zarine Taraporewala to edit these stories and prepare a final copy. She immediately agreed and with great care and enthusiasm, she prepared it. Smt. Charu Jalundhwala has carefully corrected proofs and assisted in bringing out this publication. Smt. Jui Shah has designed and prepared a beautiful cover for the book, with great devotion and dedication. I am thankful to all these friends for their co-operation.
I could not print illustrations with the stories. I am sorry for this. In our next publication, I will try to include suitable illustrations.
I shall feel obliged if the readers let me know their opinion about these stories. This will encourage me in my further work.
With all humility I present this collection of stories to make our life more ethical and virtuous.
Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude, on behalf of the “Jain Yoga Foundation,” for generous financial help and cooperation, in publishing this book, rendered by our well-wishers and charitable trusts, a list of which is given elsewhere in this book.
Mrigendra Muni Maharaj
Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Temple, 41, Ridge Road, Walkeshwar, Bombay 400 006.
25-4-1994
