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fund. The value of our money is extremely vile to-day, and one pound, before the war equal to 20 marks, is now ( 25th October ) equal to 20400 marks. Our future is very dark,
I thank to you for the three works (Jivabhigama, Sthananga and Samavayanga ) which are much important for my studies on Jain literature and religion, but it is a pity that they are the only modern and good editions of canonical works in our german libraries.
Though Mr. Shamashastri is translating the Suryapra. jnapti, I will nevertheless finish my edition of this very interesting text and I thank for your information. With sincere respects and regards,
Most truly yours,
W. KIRFEL.
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Godesberg b. 24. vi. 1923. Very venerable sir,
I have received your letter from 26. IV. and I am very glad that I may congratulate you to the eminent office. I rejoice sincerely that the Jain community of India has appointed you as sucessor of the venerable Acharya Maharaj Vijaya Dharma Suri and therefore I am certain that the relations of the western scholars to the Jain community will be remaining just as in the life time of the absent acharya.
The times are at present in whole Europe very sorrowful, new opinions are puzzling the peoples, the traditicos are rescinded etc. and therfore you will understand, that more and more men in the western world have recourse to the miraculous ideas of old India. So I am feeling to my literary studies on Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
