________________ points of reason, commonsense and logic) and Anubhuti (practical experience). But mere depondence on 'Shruti' alone and hollow discussions and debates on the ultimate reality will not prove helpful to the truth speaker. It is essential that 'Shruti' and 'Yukti' should be evaluated on the streng th of Anubhuti'. In the words of a great thinker, 'Anubhava' or practical experience is more valuable and authentic than all the holy scriptures. There are many avenues in the present day world for the discovery of the ultimate .truth. The archeologists, scientists and philologists have made remarkable progress in discovering the origin of mankind as well as much about natural science . and literature rela ting to the evolutionary progress of human life. We could easily evaluate the greatness of a philosophical system with the aid of archeology, science and philology. But the only need for the truth seeker is an unbiased, unprejudiced and deep rooted devotion to the discovery of the truth. It is certain that be could achieve his goal by a comparative study of all the philosophical systems of the world. The Jain Mission Society of Madras has undertaken to publish literary works with the object of giving correct interpretation to the ancient and glorious ideals of Jaina philosophy. I may men ti on here incidentally the causes which had deprived our people the benefits and blessings of life accruing from the study of Jaina literature. The first cause is foreign rule in India. During this period, the words of Western thinkers were taken as gospel truths. Some of these thinkers have passed hurried
