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Dr. F. W. Thomas Chief Librarian, India. Office Library, London.
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The Library, India Office, London, S. W. 1 July -, 1918
Dear Sir,
Pray accept my cordial thanks for your kindness in sending me a copy of Dr. Tesitori's account of your eminent teacher Sri Vijayadharma Suri. Although I have always felt a high esteem for the work and character of your Guru, I confess that I was not aware of the full significance of his achievements and the manysided originality of his life. Dr. Tessitori's sketch gives a most inspiring insight into the character of a large-hearted and broad-minded man, a true modern representative of the ancient sages of India. The Jaina community is to be congratulated upon the possession of such a leader whom it can name with pride, both in intercourse with other Indian communities and also as a worthy Indian hero in comparison with the distinguished man of other lands. I feel sure that his example and influence will be effective for the good of your people and of India generally. Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
