Jain Journal 1976 04

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

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JAIN JOURNAL
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The guidance rendered to the Lalit Kala Akademi and to the Museums Association of India by Dr. Moti Chandra was ever replete with love and dedication to the discipline and aesthetics concerned. In fact, the interpretations presented by him in respect of Jain paintintings and other branches of Indian art matched in originality and in reverence with the scintillating analyses of such stalwarts as Coomaraswamy and Rowland. The subjects concerning the vast range of Indian art from ivory, jade, textiles and metal ware to cosmetics, coiffure and paintings virtually came to life under his knowledge and inner comprehension. Having the mastery of a literary genius Dr. Moti Chandra could explain the various traits of Indian art and culture. In him we have seen a loving acarya and an adorable fount of knowledge The vast treasures of the Prince of Wales Museum of India, Bombay, which he organized may be regarded as an everlasting monument to his glory. A scholar with his ceaseless efforts Dr. Moti Chandra has left a history of his own. Here we may recall the following lines from the verse of William Collins :
"How sleep the brave, who sink to rest By all their country's wishes blessed:"
--P. C. DAS GUPTA