Homoeopathy — Page 16
Some Important Points 16 not read that edition of the book from the perspective of as to how this repetition would affect the reader. When I read the book from this angle, I found it very nerve-racking. An inexperienced reader would only perceive that the author of the book may have a very weak memory, as he had been repeating things already mentioned in previous chapters. Since I intend to publish this book in English and in other major languages of the world, and to distribute it widely, therefore this new edition is being prepared with utmost care and, as far as possible the repetition is kept to a level which would not be burdensome to the reader. Instead, it would serve only as a reminder. Besides, remedies which are akin to each other are described with their corresponding diseases. In that case only the names have been retained. At some places, the reader has been directed to refer to the relevant chapters. Consequently, the size of the book has been significantly reduced, and rather than decreasing the beneficial effect, it has enhanced it. The contents of this book have been prepared anew including the remedies contained in the second volume in alphabetical order. For this reason it was necessary to prepare a new contents list. It is gratifying that despite the inclusion of the contents of the second volume, the size of this book has decreased rather than increased. A few coloured plates showing the pictures of plants, herbs and other elements from which remedies are prepared, have also been included in this book. Finally, my submission to the readers is that they forgive me for any error due to human imperfection and any other mistakes usually attributed to the author. I pray to God Almighty that, despite these few mistakes, He forgives me and makes my humble effort the source of great benefit for mankind. Ameen. Wassalam, Mirza Tahir Ahmad