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The further particulars which you give in your letter of October 21, concerning the Acharya's last days and hours are indeed touching. His end was that of a true Jain Arhat, and his example will be a lasting possession for you.
I am interested in your various plans for commemoration. I hope that the Samadhi building will be in true Indian style and not affected by imitation of modern European architecture. I will write further by the next mail concerning several
matters.
With all kind regards and remembrances,
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Yours sincerely
F. W. THOMAS
The Library, India Office, London, S. W. 1. June 21, 1923.
My dear friend,
I was heartily glad to receive your letter of April 26, announcing that the Jain Community has appointed you successor of your late Guru Maharaj Vijya Dharma Suri and has conferred upon you the title of Acharya. I am sure that this is what the Guru himself would have wished and that you will worthly continue his work.
I was very much pleased with the Puja volume relating to the Acharya. It is very finely printed and well designed. I am at present very busy with the Centenary of the Royal Asiatic Society, which takes place in July (17-20) and with many other things. The Jain Literature Society is passing through the press a translation of Kundakunda's PravacanaShree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
