Glad that Sino-Indian relations are growing better. Ya, Buddhism has a role in nurturing it. The case of Prakrit should be thought of in this connection. All the prominence and funds are given to Sanskrit. Though a Sanskritist, I am not satisfied with this. Prakrit also should be given its due recognition. Arrangements to teach Prakrit in universities should be made instead of simply adding the word Prakrit to the names of Sanskrit departments, where in many cases no Prakrit teaching is carried out. Buddhist and Jain literatures are in Prakrit and both constitute a precious treasure of Indian culture. Dr.K.Maheswaran Nair Professor Department of Sanskrit University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, India E-mail ralidh@gmail.com
