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is replete with fervent appeals to men, emanating from the pious and benevolent heart of this sage. He sounds a warning to those who are slum. bering in ignorance, to rise and perceive the truth held out by Great men. All are not gifted with equal powers, yet there must be a de liberate and sincere attempt.on the part of all to step to the path that leads to the uplift of the soul. Universal Love, indeed, takes a man to the path of absolution. This love not only benefits thr man himself but also the whole world.
To conclude, this book is a compendium of the older teachings, written with fresh energy and deep insight. This work will, therefore, be a great treasure to the Prakrita literature, and should be studied by all the Prakrita---students. All honour to such poets, pbilosophers and sages who acquit themselves créditably of the sacred responsibilities imposed on them and save the world from going to its rack and ruin! All honour to such divine persons who put in black and white their ideas refined by their experience and thus