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Prakrit studies with Sanskrit, we shall not be able to continue the great scholarly tradition of the medieval and modern Jain thinkers. Dr. Namwar Singh reemphasized the importance of Prakrit for the cultural and geographical unity, integrity and oneness of this great country, though divided into over many small states incessantly fighting each other. The programme thus ended with a note that the BLII must continue its efforts of teaching Prakrit to teachers and scholars interested in historical and cultural researches in India, and must not, come what may, allow discontinuation of Prakrit studies, because this is the only institution which has continued its efforts to teach scholars and create interest in learning the Prakrit languages i.e. the ancient and medieval dialects of the country as a whole, through the past fifteen years. Under the aegis of BLII, Professor Satya Ranjan Banerjee of Calcutta has been conducting this course for the last twelve years.
Vimal Prakash Jain
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