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Publication of illustrated Agams is an expensive affair. While making illustrations it is ensured that they conform to the tradition and are commensurate with the standard of Agams. Also, the whole process starting from painting the illustrations to the final multicolored printing is highly cost intensive. That is the reason that an illustrated edition of Agams is highly expensive as compared with an ordinary edition. It is almost out of reach of the ordinary reader. All these problems can be solved and the society is thinking on those lines as well. Still it is beyond any doubt that an illustrated edition, and that too with Hindi and English translations is more attractive, readable and grand as compared with other editions.
Srichand ji Şurana, a profound thinker and literateur has given concrete shape to my idea of publication of illustrated Agams. His devotion for revered Gurudev and the Agams, combined with his mission of publishing illustrated literature and long standing experience in the field, has given impetus to this project and made its execution easy.
Some time back we published Illustrated Uttaradhyayan Sutra and here now is Illustrated Shri Antakriddasha Sutra.
Thus, with co-operation from all sides, this second number of the Illustrated Agam Series-Illustrated Antakriddasha Sutra-is placed in the hands of our readers. I am confident that this effort will inspire Jain brethren in India and abroad to study Agams and they will accept the path of purification of soul; with this hope and wish
I fail to find words of thanks for Tapacharya Up-Pravartini Shri Moahn Mala ji M. and Shramani Surya Shri Sarita ji M. for their commendable co-operation. As I had hoped, the illustrated Antakriddasha Sutra was very much liked by readers as well as scholars. In short time the first edition was sold out. To cater to the increasing demand, now this second edition is ready. The book Antakriddasha Mahima by Shri Suyash Muni ji has also been included with its English translation by Shri Surendra Bothara.
-Amar Muni
Padma Jayanti (Dashahara) Jain Sthanaka Gandhi Mandi, PANIPAT
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