Jain Journal 1968 01

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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The Late
Narendra Singh Singhi
The sudden and premature death of Narendra Singh Singhi on 23rd December 1967 came as a great shock not only to his innumerable friends and admirers but also to the entire Jaina community of which he happened to be an irreplaceable pillar. Born in the rich heritage of the illustrious Singhi family of Ajimganj, Murshidabad, in West Bengal, which is well-known for its affluence and munificence, the late Narendra Singh was himself associated with the cultural, political and economic life of the country. Educated in Science and Law, he was elected member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly in 1945. Although born in a family of landlords, his progressive outlook brought him into industry in which he foresaw the way of regeneration and uplift not only for his own community but for the entire country. Himself a great donor for multifarious causes, it is to his family that the country owes the celebrated 'Singhi Jaina Series' in which have been published more than fifty important works of Jaina literature and several studies by competent research scholars. He was a great lover of art treasures and his collection added to that of his ancestors is an object of joy and education. We remember with gratitude the encouragement that this Journal had received from him in its inception and our homage to the departed we quote below the concluding portion of his Presidential address delivered at the 21st session of Sri Jain Svetambar Conference held at Ludhiana, Punjab, in April, 1960:
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