SUME OPINIONS. Dewan Bahadur, K. P. Puttanna Chetty. (Retired) FIRST COUNCILLOR, MYSORE STATE. Mr. Aswatha Narayan Shastri is not a new author. His works on Buddhism have become the recognized text books in Kanarese on the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. He has also written books treating of Hinduism. He has now brought forth a book in Canarese (Dharma Sambrajya) or "The Ideals of Japan" in the form of a dialogue treating of the whole duty of inan (and woman) in the several relations of life. The book has a purpose in view, to inculcate the lofty principles of religion and morality, loyalty to king, and social and civic duties. The author has a persuasive pen and the value of the teachings is enhanced by ample quotations in Sanskrit from ancient Works, the authority of which is recognized by all classes irrespective of sect or creed. The book is eminently suited for introduction as a text book into our schools. The general reader will find in it much interesting matter which will repay perusal. 2. Mr. R. Shamasastry, B.A., M.R.A.S., Principal. SRI CHAMARAJENDRA SANSKRIT COLLEGE, BANGALORE. "The Ideals of Japan " by Mr. B. Asvathanarayana Sastriar is an excellent little book with a charming tragic story taken out from the Buddhistic Jātakas and narrated in an elegant modern style. Political morality as contrasted with political expediency is its aim. The book speaks for itself and no praise bestowed upon it can be too high. The author deserves to be congratulated upon it. 3. Mr. T. Lakshminarasimha Rao, B.A., B.L. ASST. SECY. T) MYSORE GOVERNMENT. I have bad the prose drama "The Ideals of Japan " by Mr. Bidare Aswathanarayana Sastry, read to ime. I must congratulate the author on the excellent work be has placed before the public. It is a book which has to be placed in the hands of every body of both the sexes as it contains " E.xcellent moral lessons " and illustrates the doctrine “Duty for duty's sake " in a forcible way. A representation of it on the stage will not only elivate our Hindu stage to the position that it ought to occupy but would be an object lessen to the audience. I wish more books of the sort could be brought into existance so that our young boys and girls would have suitable text books to read and tbe general public good ideals placed before them. I wish the “Kingdoin of God" will really come to stay.
