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as in English that could be easily understood and which did not sacrifice clarity for the sake of brevity.
I am happy and satisfied to see the present work by Col. D.S.Baya 'Śreyas' and feel that this work will be able to meet this long standing requirement to a large extent. The author has very studiously imbibed the essence of Tattvārthasūtra and presented it in just sufficient details that are easily comprehensible. The bilingual character of this work makes it suitable for readers who are proficient in either language or in both. The comprehensive and well-researched 'INTRODUCTION' is very informative and shows the depth of the author's scholarship and grasp of the subject.
I am certain that this work will fulfill its intended purpose of facilitating the study of Jaina fundamentals by the inquisitive readers of all categories.
I am also aware of more than a dozen scholarly works, on Jaina subjects, by the author who is fast emerging as a serious student of Jaina studies. I hope and wish that his untiring zeal and prolific pen will continue to enrich the Jaina lore as hither to fore.
Parshvanatha Vidyapeeth,
Varanasi,
Makar Sankranti, 14th Jan., 2004.
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