Mr. P. N. Purnaiya, B.A., Retired Excise Commissioner and 5. Inspr.--Genl. of Registration, Mysore Government. The attempt itself is very laudable and as a literary work is all praiseworthy, being lucid in expression and concise in statement and readable and full of interest as a short biography. Please accept niy thanks for the book. 6. Mr. Y. Srinivasa Rao, B. A., Superintending Engineer Mysore Government. It is hoped it will be the means of clearing up many misconceptions and correcting many prejudices prevailing with regard to the noble religion of Buddha ; and make such stateinents as “ The Buddha did not teach reincarnation or the continuity of the life or the Nirvana imeans annihilation" inpossible hereafter. May it do more and bring peace at least to a few. 7. Mr. S. Krishnaswamienger, M.A., M.R.A.S., & F.R.H.S., Professor, Central College, Bangalore. You have told the story well and in very good Kanarese, I should think. 8. Mr. K. Ramachandra Rao, B.A., F.M.U. Headmaster, London Mission High School, Bangalore. I have no doubt that those who read your thoughtful little work will undertake the study of Buddhism in the right spirit of reverence instead of that of carping criticisni, I should not be surprised if your splendid tribute to Him who renounced all for love of mankind becomes a classic with the Kanarese speaking race. Apply to Messrs. K. B. Puttappa Bros. CHICKPIT, BANGALORE CITY.
