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Tirthankaras than to assist Western Scholars in the endevour to study the Jina scripture in India under the guidance of sadhus, whose life is a living illustrat!on of the conduct of life enjoined by the scriptures. The mere study of the ancient books cannot convey an understanding of the living force of the religion, and such an understanding is necessary to everybody who is not merely intended in logical discussion, a methodical classifica. tion, but looks on religion as a means of leading man towards perfection and emancipatin. Personally I feel that my short stay with you and other Jain friends has done more to open my eyes than years of serious study. If ever I shall be able to visit India, I hope to be able to renew the personal contact with you and others. I need not send you my best wishes for your future, because I know that you will continue your unselfish life be. cause of the faith that is in you. But still you will allow me to send you my sincere pranam in which I am cordially joined by Mrs. Konow.
Yours sincerely, STEN KONOW
(18)
Oslo, 25th, May 1930. Etnografisk Museum.
My dear Acharya;
Would you be good enough to help me in my attempts to get hold of the fourth and last parts of the Paiya-Sadda Mahannavo. I shall be glad to pay for it, if I can get it. I
should also be much obliged if you would kindly let me know Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
