________________ SOME INTERROGATIVE PARTICLES IN PRAKRIT : 209 The more popular Jaina Maharastri texts already show signs of new developments; thus kiha 'why' appears in the Vasudevahindi (92.16), kiha bihesi 'why are you afraid ?'. This word must probably be explained from katham 'how?' influenced by kim. New forms based on the interrogative pronoun, particularly the neuter plural kain, become prevalent in Apabhramsa, and a new cycle of fixed locutions begins. 1. rown mo Le UU MA 16 ARA GJ.V. 14 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
