Nakhshikh Vidyapurush

Here is a comprehensive summary of the provided Jain text, "Nakhshikh Vidyapurush" by Bhuvanchandravijay:

This text is a personal tribute from the author, Bhuvanchandravijay, to the renowned scholar and linguist, Shri Bhayani Saheb. Although the author never met Shri Bhayani Saheb in person, he developed a deep admiration for him over 25-30 years prior through his writings. The author recalls reading Shri Bhayani Saheb's articles on the linguistic history of Gujarati words, possibly titled 'Shabdani Safar' (The Journey of Words), in the magazine 'Kumar'. These articles ignited and nurtured the author's own passion for language and words.

The author later learned that Shri Bhayani Saheb's stature placed him among the world's linguists. He expresses pride and joy that such a brilliant mind remained with them for so long, making enduring contributions to the research of India's ancient languages. Shri Bhayani Saheb was considered an authority on texts like 'Siddha-Hema' and vernacular languages, earning him the title 'Modern Hemchandracharya' from scholars, a designation the author deems entirely accurate in the context of language study.

The author elaborates on Shri Hemchandracharya's scholarly achievements, noting how he meticulously studied all available grammatical, poetic, and rhetorical works of his time to compile his comprehensive treatises. The author suggests that Shri Bhayani Saheb undertook a similar, perhaps even more extensive, study. He highlights that contemporary linguists must study not only Indian languages but also languages from across the globe, and Shri Bhayani Saheb's knowledge in this domain was profoundly impressive. The author mentions a specific article by Shri Bhayani Saheb about Jain Agamas, where he listed the names of scholars, both domestic and international, who worked on Prakrit languages. This list was so extensive it could fill a page, and the author believes Shri Bhayani Saheb had absorbed and processed all of this research.

Beyond his immense scholarship, the author emphasizes Shri Bhayani Saheb's equally outstanding humility. The author presents his heartfelt memories of Shri Bhayani Saheb's love for knowledge and his humility as a tribute.

He recounts an instance where he sought clarification from Shri Bhayani Saheb regarding certain words while editing Shri Parshwachandra Suri's 'Jinstavan Chaturvimsatika'. Shri Bhayani Saheb promptly provided the explanations. Shri Bhayani Saheb was pleased with a note the author had written in the book to help readers understand medieval Gujarati, even recommending its inclusion in all publications of Madhyakalin Gujarati (M.Gu.).

The author also mentions his co-editorship of the journal 'Anusandhan'. When the author wrote to Shri Shilandrachandra Suri about printing errors in 'Anusandhan', Shri Shilandrachandra Suri shared the letter with Shri Bhayani Saheb. Shortly thereafter, the author received a letter from Shri Bhayani Saheb expressing regret for the proofreading errors and thanking the author for his meticulous reading. The author admits he did not expect such a response, but Shri Bhayani Saheb felt it necessary to explain. Witnessing Shri Bhayani Saheb's humility and dedication further amplified the author's deep respect for him.

In conclusion, the author considers himself fortunate to have had this indirect but profound acquaintance with such a rare scholar. He states that Shri Bhayani Saheb's memory, as a symbol of dedication to the pursuit of knowledge, will forever be imprinted on his mind.