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the philologist, the original text of Jaina Sacred Books will be of the deepest interest, for in them he will find the various forms of prakrit, so little studied even in these days. To the workers in the province of ancient history, a list of the great kings and sages who contributed to the spread of Jaina religion and a detailed account of the races and creeds and of social and political laws will surely be of undying interest. The science of Numismatics will have a valuable help in ascertaining the history of kings and dynasties who promulgated the strange and valuable coins and medals of yore. There will be a verification of the records of past incidents depicted in the architectural remains or detailed in the ancient inscriptions scattered through. out the length and breadth of India. To the student of compárative religion the full account of an ancient religion and its tenets will be a priceless possession and lastly to all, the immense mass of learning accumulated in these volumes will throw a flood of light upon the unfamiliar by-ways and high-ways of the ancient history of India.
Much money is needed, much co-operation is required for such a vast and important task. Is there any Jaina, man or woman whose whole soul is not thrilled with a sense of duty to make this great undertaking a great success ?
What else can demonstrate and secure the immortality of Jşina teachings more effectively than the publishing broad-cast of the learning of Eternity of which our Tirthankaras left the Jainas as mere trustees and oustodians. Let us discharge our duty. Let us help the sacred cause by sending money, Manuscripts, suggestions and other offers of help and co-opečation to the undersigned
Kumar Devendra Prasad Jaina.
Managing Director. The Sacred Books of the Jains.
Shanti Kunj-Allahabad. Mohanlal D. Desai B. A. LL. B.
Vakil High Court. Princess Street-Bombay.
