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examinations. Such of them as return to this province should not be denied Government appointments here.
Financial help is wanted for printing presses and periodicals engaged in the propaganda of Jain philosophy and religion. Kanarese periodicals to be supplied to the library and reading room of this Council.
The organ of the All-India Jaina Association published in Eng’ish in the City of Madras should be supplied to the library of this House and also to all Government Educational institutions in this Presidency
ANOTHER JAIN M. L. C. We heartily congratulate Mr. D. Manjayya Hegde of Dharmastala on the splendid success he achieved in his election to the Madras Legislative Council. How much he is loved, trusted and respected is quite evidnt from the fact that he secured more than a thousand vo:es above his next candidate.
Mr. Hegde is a generous hearted and sympathetic gentleman of very liberal and broad-minded views. In him we find the salutary and commendable eff:cts of the fusion of western culture and eastern lore. He is very particular about the edụcational advancement of the Jains. His honoured name is a household word in S. Canara and he is undoubtedly an invaluable ornament to the Jain community in Southern India. The Jains should congratulate themselves on the unique success of Mr. Hegde since he is the secon i Jain member to take a seat in the Council. We hope to deal with his noble life and activities as soon as possible in a sɔ.newhat detailed manner.
MUDEIDRI MUTT, We understand that on the 21st of April last Sri Parsvakirtiji was raised to the Gadi of th celebrated Jain Mutt at Mudbidri left vacant by the la:e Bhattarakji Sri Charukirtiji who passed away at a very advanced age. The deceased was a great Sanskrit Scholar and a very pious and good-natured soul. He led a very religious and upright life. He repaired many of the temples in his place, opened a free boarding in his Mutt for Jain students studying religion and improved the financial status of the mutt. We are glad to hear that the new Swamiji also is a pious and educated Sadhu.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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