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Keeping this point in view. The whole book is divided into two parts: The first part deals with
the language and the second part contains criticism on literature. In addition to these books, Dr. Nemichandra Shastri wrote: Bhagya Fal, Bhadrabahu Sanhita, Ratnakar Shalak, Alankar Chintamani, Bharatiya Sahitya Sansad, HemShabdaNushasan-a study, Abhinav Prakrit Vyakaran and so on.
Sickness and Accidental Death: He was not yet out of the exertion from his services connected with Ujjain Archaeological studies Conference, then he had stomach-ache in December 1973 but without giving any mind to it he went to teach the students of the college. The pain increased when he returned home. The famous surgeon Dr. Shahi made immediate operation on him. Since he was suffering from diabetes, the operation did not take a serious turn. Very famous and learned person like Dr. Kailashchandra Shastri, Dr. Kothiyaji and others came to see him from Kashi, but his health continued to worsen. He continued reciting Navkar stanza till the end but it was not acceptable to the Almighty, and Dr. Nemichandra Shastri breathed his last on January 10, 1974.
After the demise of the Kashi-resident and most well-known learned personality on Jainism, only three or four intellectuals of old generation were left who assimilated Jainism and speak with authority on the subject. These persons were also passing away by and by. It was, therefore, necessary that young students should come forward to take interest in Indian culture, literature and language and carry forward the task of teaching Jainism and Jain scriptures in schools and colleges. Let us hope that the life of Dr. Nemichandra Shastri will inspire and encourage the youth to ardently follow him.
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