Here is the first and so far the only compilation of the words and expressions of the ancient Ardha-Madadhi language planned and executed on scientific lines during the first quarter of this century by a great and talented Jaina sage Muni Ratnachandraji Maharaj Jaina sage Muni Ratnachandraji Maharaj under the inspiration and patronage of Shri Kesharichandji Bhandari. This is a highly useful work for researchers studying the ancient scriptures of the Jainas as well as new entrants to the study of Ardha-Magadhi interested in philology, philosophy and the general history of Indian thought and religion.