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So the question is whether every branch and twig of that great tree, and its other parts, are performing their proper functions in their respective places. The insistence on name and form has never been desirable in the Jain tradition, and should not be. It is given a place only for the conduct of behavior. Therefore, whether the publication of Sarvarthasiddhi was done by the Varni Granthamala or by the Bharatiya Gyanpith, both things are one.
7. Expression of Gratitude Still, it seems absolutely necessary to express our gratitude in a few words to our colleagues, friends, and well-wishers from many perspectives. It is a definite fact that the Jain community has not paid as much attention to the publication of Jain literature as it should have. In ancient times, both the establishment of temples and the recording of scriptures and their establishment here and there were considered equal. Until now, the protection of scriptures has been done through this method. Our ancestors, whether they were knowledgeable about those scriptures or not, considered it their sacred duty to protect the scriptures by having them copied, and they were also engaged in this work, but since the printing work began, in a way, society has closed its eyes to this. Now, let alone copying, they have become hesitant to even buy a single printed copy of them. Forget about spending money personally, they don't even want to accomplish this work with public funds, while they continue to use this money for other showy and temporary works. Their argument is that who here understands such large books? What will we do by keeping them in the temple? If the ancient men had worked with this same logic, would it have been possible to protect literature? It is difficult to say that we have saved all our literature. However, whatever has been saved is enough. This literature is the only means capable of establishing a direct connection with the life and teachings of Lord Mahavira. Therefore, it becomes the duty of every householder to use every possible means to protect it.
It is a matter of joy that the founders and other workers of the Bharatiya Gyanpith have paid sufficient attention to this, and without considering whether the expenses incurred on its publication etc. will be recovered or not, they are paying attention to the publication of all kinds of ancient literature. The publication of Sarvarthasiddhi by the Bharatiya Gyanpith is the result of their same auspicious sentiment, therefore, we consider it our duty to express our gratitude to them first in humble words. As the editor of Sarvarthasiddhi, it is our duty to do this work, and as the conductor of the Varni Granthamala, we also have to perform it.
Shri G. Varni Jain Granthamala is an institution that has the support of the well-established scholars of society, therefore, the publication of Sarvarthasiddhi by it was not a difficult task, yet considering the difficult situation it faced, the way it has made a commendable start, we consider it our duty to express our gratitude to the management committee of the Varni Granthamala.
Here, we also consider it our duty to express our gratitude to those great souls who, due to their interest in the publication of only Sarvarthasiddhi, had given their generous assistance to the Varni Granthamala. The generous donors are:
1. Shriman Bro. Lakshmichandraji Varni, by the advice of the revered Shri 108 Acharya Suryasagarji Maharaj. Varniji had sent 1500) for this work from the society of Delhi's Pahari Dheeraj and Deputyganj.
2. Babu Ramswaroopji Baruasagar, the treasurer of the Varni Granthamala. You had provided 1601) for this work.
3. The generous-minded Shriman Nemchand Balchandji Sa. Vakil Usmanabad. Your granddaughter Bro. Gajrabai had come to Banaras to study Labdhisar Kshapanasar, and she stayed here for about two months. As a result, inspired by sister Gajrabai, Vakil Sa. had given 1000) to the Granthamala.