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SAMARA
written many articles in Gujrati and Hindi in various magazines and speaks very highly of the Jain Institutions. She has recently composed a small pamphlet entitled “Jangal-main-Mangal" which has been published under the name of Subhadra Devi the Aame given to her by Suriji at Abu.
She is regularly pursuing her studies under the guidance of her Guru, can discuss with steadiness the comparative value of several religions. She is at present doing research work in Gujrati Rasa-literature, and compiling a dictionary of old rare Gujrati words—both works of inestimable value to literature.
Miss Subhadra Devi possesses charming manners, a broad outlook, a clear foresight, a keen perception, a perspicacity of genius, a bold comprehension and unexhausting capacity for hard work in which she takes delight.
An article published in the Indian National Herald of 14th August, 1927, entitled "German Lady's Life as a Jain" which throws light on her views about Indian life, women, Music, etc., deserves to be read by those who wish to be acquinted with her detailed lite-a life at once inspiring, pure and exemplary.
-(The Jaina Hostel Magazine.)
SAMARA, THE GOVERNOR OF
TELLINGANA.
BY
Umrao Singh Tank. AMONG the Great Jainas of the fourteenth century, Samara A occupies an eminent position. He was distinguished for his selfless devotion to dharma and unbounded love for his country. So long as what is good and beautiful in human nature continues commanding our admiration, his name will always be mentioned with love and reverence.
He came of an influential family of the Oswals that claimed many chiefs and princes among its patrons. His father Desala had three sons by his loyal and devoted wife, Bholi; Samara being the youngest. While the other two Sahajapala and Sahana lived separate from their father-one at Devagiri and Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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