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tradition of Präkṛta and Apabhraṁśa language. Thus the relation between Prakrta-Apabhramsa and Hindi is very intimate. In consequence, the proper understanding of Präkṛta and Apabhramsa language and literature is indispensible for comprehending the development of Hindi literature rightly and adequately.
Recognising the importance of Prākṛta and Apabhramsa languages in the cultural history of India, the Managing Committe of Digambara Jaina Atiśaya Kṣetra, Śri Mahāvīraji established Apabhraṁśa Sahitya Academy in 1988, which run correspondence courses for teaching Prakrta and Apabhramsa languages. The Academy has published books for the implementation of these couses. Books on Prākṛta Grammar and Composition and Apabhraṁśa Grammar and Composition have been published for those desirous of learning Prākṛta and Apabhraṁśa languages through Hindi medium. For teaching Prakrta language to the English knowing people, our new publication, 'Prākṛta Grammar and Composition' which is the english translation of 'Prākṛta Racană Saurabha' in Hindi will facilitate the learning of Prākṛta to the students of english language. Apabhramsa Grammar and Composition has already been published in 2005.
We offer our thanks to the learned researchers of the Samsthana (Institute) specially Smt. Shakuntala Jain and to M/s Jaipur Printers Pvt. Ltd. for organising the publication of the book.
Naresh Kumar Sethi
President
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Managing Committee Digambara Jaina Atiśaya Kṣetra Śri Mahaviraji
Jain Education International
Narendra Patni Secretary
Dr. Kamal Chand Sogani Samyojaka
Jaina Vidya Samsthāna Samiti
Jaipur
26 January, 2006
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