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enough to look into the proofs and suggest many valuable corrections and additious not only all over the book, but specially in matters relating to music and dancing.
Again on behalf of my father I thank Shri Kashishesha Venkatachala Shastri, the Palace Dharmadhikari of Mysore, for suggesting many valuable corrections in the commentary.
Lastly I will not forget to thank Dr. K.C. Pandya for sparing much of his valuable time for writing a beautiful and faithful sketch of my father's life.
A word has been left unsaid about the frontispiece picture. My father searched far and wide for a good picture by an Indian artist illustrating the invocation verse. Though he could have easily found one from modern picture post-cards, he disregarded them, and finally selected the present one, though not quite upto bis ideal. This picture is one of those that are in the famous Ajanta Caves, and it is hoped that it will be found attractive.
Before closing this foreword, I pray for indulgence from all readers for delay in the publication of this book.
Bombay, Gokulashtami Samyat 1980.
DHARMASUKHARAM.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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