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Jainism : The Cosmic Vision Bhaaratiya Jnanapith. In 1904 A.D. when the publication of scriptural or religious books was opposed, Shri Nathuramji Premi published important books in the series Hindu Grantharatnakar and he also did the editorial work of Jain Hitaishi and Jain Mitra. He wrote as many as thirty books. [Premi Abhinandan Granth, Publisher: Premi Abhinandan Granth Samiti).
Yashovijaya Jain Sanskrit Pathashala established in Banaras by Shri Vijaydharmasuriji presented to Guiarat not only Shri Yashovijayji Granthamala, but also three scholars: Pandit Sukhlalji, a profound savant of philosophy, Pandit Bechardasji, a research scholar of Jain Prakrit books and Pandit Hargovindadas Sheth. That was the time of establishment of the Banaras Hindu University. Syadvad College established in Banaras in those days did the huge work of producing scholars of the Digambara sect.
In the present century, important work has been done in the field of archaeological research and publication. Rice, Kielhorn, Peterson, Fergusson and Burgess did research work about Jain temples, stone inscriptions and manuscripts. The digging at Kankali Tila in Mathura gave most useful archaeological means and materials for the study of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Along with this some important links of Jain history were found. James Burges's illustrated book 'Temples of Shatrunjaya' can be regarded as a landmark.
The historical and archaeological knowledge of the Jain religion expanded and alongwith its research work was started in Jain philosophy. In 1906 AD, Jacobi translated Umasvati's Tattvarthadhigama Sutra into English. Jacobi's disciples Kirfel
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