Indian Antiquary Vol 13

This document is the Table of Contents for Volume 13 of the Indian Antiquary, a journal of Oriental research, published in 1904 by Swati Publications (originally published in 1884). The volume contains a wide array of articles covering archaeology, history, literature, languages, philosophy, religion, and folklore from across India and other parts of Asia.

While the title explicitly states it's an Indian Antiquary, and the table of contents lists numerous articles, only a few directly relate to Jainism. These are:

• "PAPERS ON SATRUNJAYA AND THE JAINAS (continued)" by J. Burgess, LL.D. This paper is divided into several parts:
  • VI. The Jaina Ritual
  • VII.-Gachohhas, Sripujyas, Yatis, Nuns, &c.
  • VIII.-Jaina Marriage

These articles, appearing on page 5 of the table of contents, indicate a detailed discussion on the practices, organizational structures, and social customs within the Jaina tradition. Specifically, they touch upon:

• Jaina Ritual: This would likely cover the daily or periodic religious practices, ceremonies, and offerings performed by Jain monks and lay followers.
• Gachchhas, Śripujyas, Yatis, Nuns, &c.: This section delves into the hierarchy and different monastic or spiritual orders within Jainism. 'Gachchhas' refer to monastic sub-sects or lineages, 'Śripujyas' are venerable spiritual teachers or heads of monastic orders, 'Yatis' are ascetics, and 'Nuns' refer to female monastics. This highlights the organizational structure and the roles of different spiritual leaders and practitioners.
• Jaina Marriage: This part would explore the customs, rituals, and social norms surrounding marriage within the Jaina community.

In summary, Volume 13 of the Indian Antiquary, as reflected in this table of contents, provides insights into various aspects of Jaina life, including their ritualistic practices, monastic organization, and marriage customs, through the detailed work of J. Burgess.