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the ruinous state of exchange and the consequent impoverishment of our nation. Before the war £. I was equal to 20 marks, but now to 12000 marks, so that if a German scholar would give according to his means a handsome contribution, it would be a mere trifle in Indian money. But if our situation should im. prove, we shall not be remiss in sending contributions later. Meanwhile we shall gladly do anything in the way of literary work if such should be required to celebrate the memory of VIJAYADHARMA SURI.
The last favour I received from the departed Acharya were his detailed criticism on my article " Jainism" in the Cyclo. pedia of Religion and Ethics which he wanted me to extent to a booklet under the title " My studies in Jainism". I regard my. self as in duty bound to comply with his wish and shall do so as soon as I can find leisure from other engagements, probably early in 1923. As you kindly promised me your help in the literary field, I make bold to ask a favour, viz. the loan of a manuscript of Haribhadra's commentary on the Tattvartha. dhigama Sutra and a copy of the printed commentary of Siddhasena of which I have got only a part, upto the 4th Adhyaya p. 210. For I shall have occasion to consult these works in writing my “Studies in Jainism."
I have send on the 12th Sept, my photo for reproduction in the volume of papers to be issued by you, to the address of Vijayadharma Suri, Shivpuri; I hope it has reached its destina. tion in proper time and has given satisfaction. With kind regards, I am
Yours very sincerely,
HERMANN JACOBI. Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
