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THE JAINA GAZETTE. House, Aushadalaya, Sri Kanchanbai Sravikashram, etc., etc. He is also rendering help on suitable occasions to several charitable institutions in other places. Such a great and liberal-minded gentleman is presiding on this occasion. Therefore this Sabha is especially fortunate.
Gentlemen! This meeting is indebted to the Mysore Government Railway people, Messrs. R Nanasami Rao and A. V. Ramanathan, the Deputy Commissioners of the Hassan and Mysore Districts, Mr. N. S. Nanjundayya, the President of the District Board of Hassan and to his assistants for the great help they have rendered to the Puja Committee on this occasion.
You have all come here from distant places taking much trouble. We have made some arrangements for your stay. There may be many things wanting in our arrangements made for your comfort. We request you humbly to excuse us for any such defects.
Sriman Danavir Seth Sukhanandji of Bombay has built a spacious Dharmasala at Mandhagere which was of very great help to the thousands of pilgrims. Volunteers who have come from the different provinces and their Captain Mr. Damodhar Langade have rendered great service to the people. This Sabha is therefore very much indebted to these gentlemen.
I have one important request to make to you. Since my mother tongue is Canarese and since I am not fully acquainted with the Hindi language I request you to pardon me if I have made any mistakes in my speech. Since our languages are different, we are unable to understand each other correctly. Therefore I wish that the Hindi language may very soon become the national language.
We pray to Sri Bahubali Swami, that you may all return home safely and well.
Peace be lo all.
M. L. VARDHAMANIAH.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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