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The Date of Siddharshi
I asked for the reference-verse from Panyasji Muni Gambhirvijayaji who is pleased to comment upon it also in Sanskrit for your reference. I hereto annex his commentary on the above verse.
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This point is worth considering. I wrote in my last letter that the arguments of the use of the decaying Prakrit and philosophical terminology are side-arguments generally adding to the darkness. I have tired to get more information on these arguments also, but I am thereby confirmed in my opinion. I will touch these points later on if I receive more informa. tion but I hope you are not giving them more importance then they really deserve.
You must have got a copy of the Second Parva of Trishasti Shalaka Purusha Charitra by the last mail. It comes from the Secretary of Shri Jain Dharma Prasaraka Sabha. Any suggestion as to printing, corrections, changes &c. will be welcome.
I am getting a copy list of the books of Jasselmere Library prepared for you which I will send you at the earliest opportunity.
I regret to note you have overlooked to send me a copy of the life of Hemchandra by Dr. Buller.. I shall thank you to send me one at your early convenience.
If
Our Conference is to be held at the end of February next. you send a paper on any literary matter with suggestions for a book depot or a central library it will be quite welcome and an excellent reading at the Sessions.
All Jains here appreciate your disinterested labours in the far off country. I hope now you are alright. Wishing you long life and a happy New Year.
Yours faithfully
M. G. KAPADIA.
