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Of the two available commentaries, the Rutna-
petika published here will be found to contain almost
all the points needed for a critical study of the work.
 
I am indebted to my friends Vidvan Jayarama
Venkatacharyar and Vidvan M. K. Tirunaraniengar
for some valuable suggestions in determining the correct
 
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readings.
 
M. T. N.