________________ 184 जैनविद्या एवं प्राकृत : अन्तरशास्त्रीय अध्ययन The ideal example of Lard Mahavira served as a beacon light for the Jaina poets in Karnasaka. Because they also shared the same conviction of using the regional languages as the medium of expression. and writing for the cominon masses. Further the Jaina poets contributed a great deal in enriching the variety of literature in Karnataka. It is because of their efforts, the people of Karnataka recognise Jaina's contribution to the development of Kannada language and literature. Department of Jainology and Prakrits, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka. Lafran Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
