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Before I conclude, I should like to make another remark. I have been told that the Terapanthis like the other sections of the Jain Church make efforts to improve the education of their youth. Now I would direct your attention to one point. I have met many Jains who had a full command of the English language but very few who had mastered even the elements of Sanskrit, the learned language of their own country. In my opinion, which I hope is shared by most of you, it should be the duty of very educated Jain to learn Sanskrit, not to pass an examination in that language, but to be able to read the works of their own literature. Ofcourse, for that purpose you should not study Sanskrit as the Pandits teach it. The niceties of grammar are not wanted by one, who learns Sanskrit to read books written in an easy style. What is wanted is the knowledge of the rudiments of grammar declination, the verbal system, and compounds and the principal means to reach the aim will be to read easy texts, not difficult ones; and to read extensively not only small portions and selected specimens. It will be necessary to fix the method to be employed in the schools to be founded. You must settle these principles in conjuction with all the sections of Jains. Swetambars and Digamhars Sthanakvasis and Terapanthis must forget their quarrels and devise together the plan for the higher Jain education. By united efforts only you will be able to come to satisfactory results.
And now, Gentlemen, I must conclude with deeply felt thanks for your liberal hospitality, for the cordial welcome you gave me and for so many acts of kindness which I never shall forget. So I say farewell to you and Community. May it continue to prosper and progress for all time and in all places.
Ladnun, 9-3-14
Sd. Dr. Hermann Jacobi
परिशिष्ट-१ / २७७
