Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Friedrich Otto Schrader (1876-1961) was a renowned scholar and Sanskritist known for his expertise in ancient Indian literature and religious texts. His work on the Pancaratra tradition and the Ahirbudhnya Samhita has been instrumental in understanding Hindu religious thought. Schrader's research and translations have contributed significantly to the study of Hindu philosophy and mythology, making him a respected figure in the field of ancient Indian studies.