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SOME VIEWS OF THE GREAT
MEN OF THE WORLD
We give below the views of some of the western scholars and indian Leaders on Jainism.
"What will be the condition of the Indian Sanskrit literature if the contributions of the Jains are removed? The more I study the Jain literature the more happy and wonderstruck I am."
-Dr. Hertel, Germany. "In conclusion let me assert my conviction that Jainism is an original system, quite distinct and independent from all others; and that therefore, it is of great importance for the study of philosophical thought and religious life in ancient India."
-Dr. Hermann Jacobi. "Jainism is of a very high order. Its important teachings are based upon science. The more the scientific knowledge advances the more the Jain teachings will be proved."
-L. P. Tessitori, Italy.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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