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( iv i his great qualities of head and heart. His approach to problems was fearless, and he was undaunted by difficulties that came in his way,
When he suddenly passed away in 1943 by heart failure, so soon after the beginning of the Samiti's work in Varanasi, the loss was difficult to bear. We had already suffered in the death in 1940 of Shatavadhani Ratna Chandraji, who was a pillar of strength and a source of inspiration.
Lala Rattan Chand was always in the forefront of the social movement of the S.S. Jain Sabha, Punjab, and followed its decisions. When he died, his friends and admirers along with his sons raised a memorial fund to him in the Samiti. From its income the Samiti has been awarding research scholarships.
Lala Rattan Chand has left an everlasting inspiration with his succeeding workers of whom one of the foremost is his son, Shri Shadi Lal Jain, J.P. and former Sheriff of Bombay. His brother, sons and nephews are equally believers in the need for research in Jainology.
The publishers thank Dr. Mohan Lal Mehta, the Director of the P. V. Research Institute, and Shri Harihar Singh, the Research Assistant, for their labour of love in editing this book. Rup Mahal
Harjas Rai Jain N. H. 2
Hony. Secretary Faridabad (N.I.T.) 30th December, 1975
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