Book Title: ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 01
Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies
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From what has been said above it may be rightly inferred that the Second Stage of Prakrit originating from the First Stage of Prakrit of the pre-vedic times was used by Mahāvīra for his deliverances and Ganadharas prepared the Āgamic literature from it. This means that the Prakrit language which is the representative of the common man's aspirations is denied the respectful position in society at large. Its revival is very much important for making intelligible the cultural history of India. Without it India will be misunderstood and the increasing significance of the common man in the present day democracy will not find its basis in ancient history of India.
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