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"The first thing that struck me when I came into contact with the late Jainacharya, was the wideness of his outlook and the sincerity of his sympathy with every effort at investi. gating truth. He was firmly convinced that truth is one, and he welcomed every earnest searcher, without regard to race or nationality, as a co-worker. He has become a living link betw. een the East and the West and through the integrity and purity of his character and the warm cordiality with which he extended his hand to all friends, near and distant, he added a personal touch to these relations which will outlast his life. Above all, however, he was a sincere follower of the eternal Dharma revealed by the exalted Tirthankaras."
Sometime ago, I received some Jaina books for which I beg to send my best thanks. Of the Angas the Suyagadanga, the Thanaga, the Anatgad. The Anutarivawaiyadasoa, The Panhavagaranāim and the Vivagasuyam are still inaccessible in this country. In tbe course of time, however, I hope that it will be possible to acquire them from India.
I am happy to know that you are going to continue the noble work inaugurated by the late Jainacharya, and I feel confident that the connection with the Enropean friends is not going to be discontinued. With kind regards and all good wishes,
Yours sincerely,
STEN KONOW (6)
Kristiania 11. 6. 23.
Etnografisk Museum My Dear Vijaya Indra Suri,
I beg to send you my sincere congratulations as successor to the late lamented Jainacharaya. I feel convinced that he Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
