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Prakrit as equal in dignity to Sanskrit. and thus it happened that for all glimpses we get of the more popular Prakrit literature we are indebted to the Jains,
But I should presume too much on the patience of my hearers if I should continue to treat the subject in more details. I think I have said enough to show that Jainism contains a vast mine of knowledge and that it is well worth exploring for all who are interested in the history and the culture both philosophic and religious of ancient India.
After the lecture Dr. P. T. Kothari, Assistant Surgeon, West Hospital, Rajkot, read an address on b: half of the Jain community of Rajkot. The address which was printed on satin and enclosed in a silver casket of fine Cutch workmanship, was presented to Dr. Jacobi by the hands of President. Dr. Jacobi expressed his thanks for the honour. After a vote of thanks to the worthy chairman and the distribution of 'gulab attar' the gathering dispersed.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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