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2. In order to carry out the 6th suggestion, I am of opinion that a regular society, like the one noted below, should be established, with the sole object of carrying on research work and publishing tracts, and a sum of about Rs. 30,000 should be earmarked for this purpose.
Name:-Jain Research Society.
Object:- To make research in Ancient Indian Literature, both Jain and Non-Jain.
Its first work should be to bring out :
Programme
1 An authentic History of India. This book should be intended for use in Secondary Schools and Colleges, and should give authentic accounts of the events, Jain and Hindu Kings Warriors, Poets, Authors, Ancient Civilization, Culture etc.
2 Ancient India. This book should be intended to give a detailed account of the Pre-Mohamadan period and should be meant for use by advanced students, as the former one cannot be expected to give any lengthy account of the said period
Explanations.
1. By the term 'Non Jain Ancient Indian Literature,' I refer only to references and allusions for the purposes of research; the research work, being of a more important nature than mere translation of Jain Sacred books, necessitates comparative study of other religions to some extent.
2. In outlining this programme, my aim is not only to begin the work with the compilation of History and end it there, but to push on research in all branches of learning viz:-Karnanuyoga or Mathematics, Geography, Astronomy-Dravyanuyoga or Logic, Philosophy, Theology etc.-My only suggestion here is that Pratamanuyoga or History may be taken up first, and other branches of learning, afterwards.
Reasons.
1. Modern Histories give no account of the Jain Kinga Authors, Poets, Heroes, who played so conspicuous a part in the early History of India.
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