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Mr, Gandhi was given a perfect ovation as be! stepped forward in his Oriental costume of royal purple silk and yellow turban and sash, and said; "Brothers and sisters of America:. I greet you in the name of India and her three millions of sons and daughters. I greet you as brothers and sisters and bring you a message of peace, love, universal brotherhood and fellowship from the aged and well preserved nation of India, which is proud to clasp the hand of the youngest child of the ages. Our country in all confidence place in your lap the key to its achives of ancient philosophy and attainments, because you are in a perfect intellectual condition to appreciate its inystical treasures and religious lore . India has been studied from the outside from a limited point of view and consequently misunderstood."
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE EAST INDIA ASSOCIATION.
A meeting of the East India Association, held at the Westminster Town Hall on Monday, May 21,1900 a paper was read by Virchand R. Gandhi, Esq., on "Contribution of Jainism to Philosophy History and Progress.” Sir Raymond West occupied the chair. The following among others were present: Sir Roland K. Wilson, Bart,; Sir Lepel Griffin, K.C.S.I.; Sir William Rattigan,g.c.;Hon.J.
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