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still strong among some Jainas. This it was which has made two generous and kind-hearted Jaina gentlemen share a substantial part of the expenses of the work. In the true Jaina manner, they wish to remain anonymous. To them I wish to acknowledge herewith my profound obligation for their generous aid. I am equally grateful to Mr. M. N. Kulkarni of the Karnatak Publishing House, Bombay, but for whose kindness, promptness, and liberality, I am afraid this work would not have been printed so soon at all.
The Index has been prepared by my younger brother Mr. G. N. Saletore, M.A., who, in spite of heavy postgraduate studies, has kindly come to my rescue.
July the 14th, 1938. Purandharebagh, Poona 2.
B. A. S.
