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vijaya for the help devotedly rendered in conceiving appendices and correcting proofs.
All who have directly or indirectly extended their kind cooperation in accomplishing this task deserve our sincere thanks.
As I could accomplish this work by the grace of and help from Lord Sri Sankheśvara Pārsvanātha, the compassionate par excellence, and His Holiness Late Munirāja Śrī Bhuvanavijayaji Mahārāja, my father and spiritual teacher as well, I respectfully offer my salutations to them. I worship Lord Mahāvīra Vardhamānasvāmi, the last tirthankara, occupying the venerable seat in the Jaina temple in Veļagrama, having placed in His hand, with mind full of devotion, the Flower in the form of this work embodying His own words.
Vikrama Samvat 2040 Vijayā Daśami (Dt. 4-10-84) Veda (Taluka Sami, Dist. Mehsana, North Gujarat)
Muni Jambuvijaya Disciple of Late His Holiness Munirāja Sri Bhuvanavijayaji Mahārāja
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