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would not properly and fully understand and appreciate these erudite, diffi. cult portions without the help of Sanskrit commentaries or translations in English or a modern Indian language. The editors' view holds good in the case of poets like Hāla Sätavābana, Jayavallabha and their works Gathusaptašati and Vajjalagga,
Notwithstanding few deficiencies and differences of opinion on a point or two, all lovers of Prakrit language and literature will welcome this valuable publication and extend very warm congratulations to the Director of the Institute and the joint editors for presenting to the world of scho. lars of Prakrit language and literature this treasury of gems.*
* Jinesvarsūri's Gahārayanakosa; edited by Pt. Amrittat M. Bhojak and Dr. Nagin 1.
Shah, Published by Pt. Dalsukh Malvania. Director, L. D. Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad 9, 1975. Price Rs. 127
