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PREFACE
 
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speeding up the publication of the work which had been
long delayed for some reason or other. To him the
editor owes a great debt of gratitude. Dr. S. Venkates-
waran, Professor of Sanskrit, Annamalai University
was kind enough to go through the translation and offer
helpful suggestions. The editor has pleasure in
acknowledging the Professor's valuable help. Last, but
not the least, the editor's grateful thanks are due to
Sri G. Srinivasachariar, proprietor of the G. S. Press
for the fine execution of the printing work.
 
Karaikudi
6-11-1956
 
S. THIRUVENKATACHARI
 
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