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The circumstances under which I undertook to establish the Datavya Bharata Karyalaya for the gratuitous distribution of the sacred literature of India have been fully set forth in previous notices. After the domestic affliction I underwent and after I had disposed off my only daughter in marriage, I had none to look after, none to provide for. It has pleased God, however, to once more immerse me in woe. My daughter has lost her husband. I have recovered from the shock. My anxieties, however, on account of the Karyalaya have increased. Hitherto I could devote myself soley and wholly to it. Henceforth a portion of my attention will be claimed by others. I am also growing old. Grief is undermining my health. My great fear is that the Karyalaya may not die with my death. Although it has been in existence for the last 9 years, although it has met with support from all classes of the public, yet nothing has been done as yet to give it a solid basis. The works it has undertaken have been and will be somehow completed. This may be looked upon as success. But something more is necessary to ensure permanent success. The idea has been suggested to me by friends that I should make an effort to establish a reserve fund on which to fall back in case of need. I should like to hear from all my patrons, friends, acquaintances, in fact, from all interested in the permanence of the Datavya Bharata Karyalaya, touchin this before I adopt any active steps.