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distinguished Jain Scholar and Saint Siiri Muni Vidya Vijayaji of Shivapuri. When the devotees recite the hymns, little do they realise what wealth of historical and geographical facts is hidden in them, and how these hymns can throw light on many obscure problems of history, geography and biography of long forgotten saints and poets. A perusal of the very well written "Remarks on the Texts" will show how the illuminating analysis and study reveal many hidden facts, which were little known to the ordinary devotee. Scholars now universally realise the need of research in the old sacred literature of the Hindus- especially the Puranas, in wrich numerous historical facts are buried in a mass of poetic descriptions. But, few people realise the need of research in the ordinary old hymns. Dr. Krause is to be thanked for her pioneer work in this line. It is hoped that the path shown by her will be followed by some other workers as well, and systematic and scientific studies of the numerous hymns--Hindu, Jaina and Buddhist – will be undertaken. Dr. Krause deserves our hearty congratulations for her very thorough and illuminating study of the Jaina Hymns.
Gwalior, September 9, 1952.
S. N. CHATURVEDI, Director of Education,
Madhya Bharat.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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