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Except a few minor points there is nnthing serious against Jainism or any other religion in Bharat Itihas. I am, however, prepared to rectify these defects after due consideration in the next edition . This was also your original wish. Where I can not agree with you I will gladly add your opinion in a foot-note.
You have yourself acknowledged that though a Sanatanist I have not been offensive to the Jains or Jainism. In fact I am not a bigot and have the highest respect for each and every faith which leads to higher life. I have some of my best friends and pupils in the Jain community.
I donot see any reason why you should go to the press and not adhere to your previous suggestion that the mistakes or misstatements, as you call them; should be rectified in the next edition of the book.
I shall be glad to hear, if you have any thing more to say on this point. How well disposed I am towards Jainism will appear from the fact that the Juins (mostly Porwars ) in Jubbulpore elected me as President of their Hostel Committee and I filled that post for many years. I am still a member of their local organisation.
Yurs truly,
(Sd) R. P. Duivedi.
