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iv preface
 
practised with faith, do give positive results even within a
few days of its adoption.
 
As is the case with most of the Sanskrit works, the Text
here also is at places either obscure or very difficult. There-
fore a mere translation of it might not have been sufficient,
and hence I have made my translation explanatory rather
than literal. Besides, a comprehensive Introduction has
been given in the beginning which contains a detailed
summary of the Science with an explanation of all the
Technical Terms used in it. Going through this Introduc-
tion before reading the Text or its translation, would con-
siderably help in understanding the work in general and
some of its obscurer passages in paticular.
 
If read with faith and dedication, I have firm belief
that the work would prove beneficial in making the life
prosperous and also help in the avoidance of many an
unforeseen adversities.
 
RKR