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Dr. Charlotte Krause : Her Life & Literature
Dr. STEN KONOW Oslo University ( Norway)
Kristiania Etnogra Fisk Museum Oslo, 28th October 1929
My Dear Jaina Acharya,
Very many thanks for kindly sending me the lectures of Dr. Charlotte Krause, which I have read with great interest. It seems to me as if nothing is more calculated to opening the eyes of the world to the intrinsic value of the able teachings of the Tirthankaras than to assist western scholars in the endeavour to study the Jaina scripture in India under the guidance of Sādhus whose life is a living illustration of the conduct of life enjoyed by the scriptures. The mere study of the ancient books can not convey an understanding as necessary to everybody who is not merely in-tended in logical discussion, a methodical classification, but looks on religion as a means of leading man towards perfection and emancipation. Personally I feel that my short stay with you and other Jaina friends has done more to open my eyes than years of serious study. If ever I shall be able to visit India, I hope to be able to renew the personal contact with you and others. I need not send you my best wishes for your future, because I know that you will continue your unselfish life because of the faith that is in you. But still you will allow me to send you my sincere Praņāma in which I am cordially joined by Mrs. Konow.
Yours Sincerely Sten Konow
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