Sumati Jnana

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The provided text is a commemoration volume titled "Sumati-Jnāna: Perspectives of Jainism" in honor of Ācārya 108 Śrī Sumatisāgara Ji Mahārāja. The book contains various articles on different aspects of Jainism, contributed by scholars from India and abroad.

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1. Commemoration and Honoree:

  • The volume is dedicated to the sacred memory of Ācārya 108 Śrī Sumatisāgara Ji Mahārāja, a prominent Digambara pontiff of the twentieth century.
  • He was born in 1917 in Madhya Pradesh and attained Samadhi (Nirvana) in 1994 at Sonagiri, Madhya Pradesh.
  • He was known for his calmness, serenity, deep penance, and frequent fasts, earning him the title "Māsopavāsī" (one who fasts for a month).
  • He authored several books on Jain religion and philosophy and inspired the publication of Jain journals.
  • The volume is a result of the desire of his learned disciple, Upādhyāya 108 Śrī Gyan Sāgara Ji Mahārāja, to pay homage to his guru.

2. Publisher's and Editor's Notes:

  • The book is published by Acharya Shanti Sagar Chhani Smriti Granthamala.
  • It is a collection of perspectives on Jainism, covering various dimensions of Jainology.
  • The editors express gratitude to the contributors, editorial board, and publishers for their efforts in bringing out this international volume.

3. Key Themes and Content: The volume encompasses a wide array of topics related to Jainism, as evidenced by the extensive table of contents and the individual article summaries:

  • Jainism in General: An overview of Jainism's principles, including its non-theistic nature, emphasis on self-effort, the five vows (Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha), the 22 Endurances (Parisahas), the concept of Karma, and the Three Jewels (Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct). The article "Jainism" by Dr. A. K. Bandyopadhyay provides a foundational understanding.
  • Monastic Life and Practices: The article "Nudity of Jain Monks" by Prof. Ashok K. Jain delves into the significance of nudity (digambarism) in Jain monasticism as an ideal state of living and a path to conquer maladies and passions. It also touches upon the twenty-eight primary virtues (Mool gunas) followed by Jain munis.
  • Jaina Art and Architecture: Several articles focus on Jaina art and architecture across different regions and periods:
    • "Jaina Inscriptions from Khajuraho" by Prof. A. K. Singh details the inscriptions found at Khajuraho, highlighting the role of merchants (Sreshthins), artisans (Silpis), and Acharyas.
    • "Bhand Deul, Arang" by Anil Kumar Tiwari describes the only surviving Jaina temple in South Kosala, analyzing its architecture and iconography, suggesting an 11th-12th century AD construction.
    • "Jaina Remains from Agra Region With Special Reference to Bir Chhabili Tila, Fatehpur Sikri" by Arakhit Pradhan discusses the archaeological findings from Agra, including a Jaina temple plan and numerous sculptures.
    • "Caturvimsati or Caubisi Tirthankaras-With Special Reference to the Jaina Sculptures in Salar Jung Museum" by Dr. Balagouni Krishna Goud examines the representation of twenty-four Tirthankaras in sculptures, particularly in the Salar Jung Museum.
    • "Jainas in Vidarbha" by Prof. Chandrashekhar Gupta discusses the presence of Jainism in the Vidarbha region from early periods, noting the influence of various dynasties and the discovery of Jaina heritage.
    • "Jain Monuments in Tamil Nadu-A Brief Account" by C. T. M. Kotraiah provides an overview of Jain monuments in Tamil Nadu, including natural caverns, rock-cut temples, and structural temples, highlighting their evolution and regional characteristics.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures from the region, noting their development from the 12th century AD onwards and their prevalence, particularly of Parsvanatha.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi presents a significant discovery of an early Sarvatobhadrikā image from the Gupta period.
    • "Study of Jain Icons of Gwalior Fort (upto 13th Century AD)" by Sujata Gautam discusses the Jaina sculptures found at Gwalior Fort, tracing their artistic evolution and identifying key deities.
    • "Ambikā in Bengal Sculptures" by Dr. Gaurisankar De focuses on the depictions of the Jaina yakshi Ambika in Bengal, analyzing her iconography and regional variations.
    • "Jain Tradition and Mathurā" by Vinay Kumar Gupta highlights Mathura's importance as a center for Jainism, discussing its mythological associations and archaeological evidence.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung explores the shared sacred geography of Jainism and Bönism and their potential as historical sources.
    • "Jaina Traditions and Archaeological Remains: Some Observations" by J. Manuel and Dr. P. Chennareddy discusses potential links between Harappan civilization and Jainism, as well as the spread of Jainism in South India and Madhya Pradesh.
  • Jaina Philosophy and Concepts:
    • "The concept of Sāstra-Dāna: Socio-cultural Dimensions" by Dr. Hampa. Nagarajaiah analyzes the socio-cultural significance of donating scriptures, highlighting its role in promoting Jain dharma and its particularly strong presence among women.
    • "Glimpses of Hydrology in Jainism" by H. Sreenivasa Rao explores the attention given to hydrology in Jain texts, including descriptions of winds, clouds, rainfall forecasting, and water treatment.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi details the concept and practice of meditation in Jainism, categorizing it into Sorrowful, Inclement, Righteous, and Spiritual meditation, and explaining various visualization techniques.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the historical development of Jain education, curriculum, teaching staff, student-teacher relationships, and the importance of scriptures and monastic discipline.
    • "The Jains and the Yādavas of Devagiri" by Kamal Chavan examines the relationship between the Jain community and the Yadava rulers of Devagiri, noting the policy of religious tolerance and the influence of both Svetambara and Digambara sects.
    • "The Commentator's Ethics: Abhayadeva's Colophon to his Vștti on the Sthānāngasūtra" by Dr. Kornelius Kruempelmann analyzes the colophon of a significant Jain commentary, revealing the commentator's ethics, humility, and scholarly approach.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina law, from its monastic origins to its complex interaction with the modern Indian legal system, highlighting the distinction between scriptural law and custom.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain explains the application of remote sensing technologies in identifying and studying Jaina archaeological sites like the Gwalior Fort colossi.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre discusses the social structure, professions, and customs of the Jain community in the Nagpur state during the 18th and 19th centuries.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription related to a Tirthankara image and its historical context during the Chandella rule.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi highlights the importance of Madhya Pradesh in the early history of Jainism, discussing archaeological findings from the Gupta period onwards.
    • "Digamberism of Jinas is the Root Culture of Indus Civilization" by Dr. Sneh Rani Jain posits a theory linking the Digambara tradition of Jainism to the root culture of the Indus Valley Civilization.
    • "The Ajita-purāņa of Ranna" by Stefan Anacker provides a translation and analysis of a section of an Old Kannada Jina-purana, focusing on the life of the second Tirthankara Ajita-natha and Emperor Sagara.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes the collection of Jaina Tirthankara images in the Orissa State Museum, highlighting their artistic features and historical context.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung explores the use of sacred geography and maps in Jainism and Bönism as historical sources.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala examines the educational system within Jainism, including curriculum, teacher-student relationships, and the historical development of Jain literature.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathurā" by Vinay Kumar Gupta discusses the historical and mythological associations of Mathura with Jainism, supported by archaeological evidence.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes the architectural style of Trikūta temples and their impact on Jainism in South India.
    • "Jains Living Outside India" by Pierre P. Amiel provides an overview of the historical spread and current presence of Jain communities outside India, particularly in Africa and Western countries, and their efforts in preserving their faith.
    • "Jaina Sculptures and Paintings in the United Kingdom" by Prof. Dr. M. N. P. Tiwari details the Jaina art collections in museums and private collections in the UK, spanning various periods and regions.
    • "The Date of Acarya Kundakund" by Prof. Bhagchandra Jain critically examines the historical dating of the influential Jain Acharya Kundakunda, presenting various scholarly views and epigraphic evidence.
    • "Jainism in Uttara Kannada Region" by Dr. Ganapathy Gowda. S traces the history of Jainism in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka, highlighting its spread under various dynasties and its eventual shift to the Ghat region.
    • "The Significance of Sastra-Dāna: Socio-Cultural Dimensions" by Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah explores the socio-cultural importance of donating scriptures in Jainism, citing the example of Attimabbe and the preservation of Jain texts.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath catalogues and describes Jaina Tirthankara images housed in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "The Ajita-purāņa of Ranna" by Stefan Anacker presents a translation and study of a section of an Old Kannada Jaina epic, focusing on the life of the second Tirthankara Ajita-natha and Emperor Sagara.
    • "Study of Jain Icons of Gwalior Fort (upto 13th century AD)" by Sujata Gautam discusses the Jaina icons found at Gwalior Fort, detailing their stylistic evolution and iconography.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung examines the use of sacred geography and maps in Jainism and Bönism as historical sources for the medieval period.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain discusses the Jaina bronze sculptures found in northern Madhya Pradesh, highlighting their artistic characteristics and historical context.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports the discovery of an important early Sarvatobhadrikā image from the Gupta period.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews the archaeological evidence for Jainism in Madhya Pradesh, from the Mauryan period to the medieval dynasties.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains the concept and practice of meditation in Jainism, including the four types of meditation and visualization techniques.
    • "Jainism in Uttara Kannada Region" by Dr. Ganapathy Gowda. S discusses the historical presence and development of Jainism in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores the historical and mythological connections of Mathura with Jainism, supported by archaeological findings.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes the architectural style of Trikūta temples and their impact on Jainism in South India.
    • "Jains Living Outside India" by Pierre P. Amiel provides an overview of the historical spread and current presence of Jain communities outside India, particularly in Africa and Western countries.
    • "Jaina Sculptures and Paintings in the United Kingdom" by Prof. Dr. M. N. P. Tiwari details the Jaina art collections in museums and private collections in the UK.
    • "The Date of Acarya Kundakund" by Prof. Bhagchandra Jain critically examines the historical dating of the influential Jain Acharya Kundakunda.
    • "Jainism in Uttara Kannada Region" by Dr. Ganapathy Gowda. S traces the history of Jainism in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka.
    • "The Concept of Sāstra-Dāna: Socio-cultural Dimensions" by Dr. Hampa. Nagarajaiah analyzes the socio-cultural importance of donating scriptures.
    • "Glimpses of Hydrology in Jainism" by H. Sreenivasa Rao explores the attention given to hydrology in Jain texts.
    • "Jaina Traditions and Archaeological Remains: Some Observations" by J. Manuel and Dr. P. Chennareddy discusses potential links between Harappan civilization and Jainism.
    • "Digamberism of Jinas is the Root Culture of Indus Civilization" by Dr. Sneh Rani Jain posits a theory linking the Digambara tradition of Jainism to the root culture of the Indus Valley Civilization.
    • "The Ajita-purāņa of Ranna" by Stefan Anacker presents a translation and study of a section of an Old Kannada Jaina epic.
    • "Study of Jain Icons of Gwalior Fort (upto 13th century AD)" by Sujata Gautam discusses the Jaina icons found at Gwalior Fort.
    • "Kalanidhi: A Jaina Encyclopedia by Vaidyanatha" by Dr. Usha Ranade discusses an unpublished encyclopedic work.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala examines the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores the historical and mythological connections of Mathura with Jainism.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes the architectural style of Trikūta temples.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina law.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain explains the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre discusses the social structure of Jains in the Nagpur state.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews archaeological evidence for Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditation practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports on an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system in Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the development of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the use of remote sensing in archaeological studies of Jain sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung explores the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological discovery.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" by Dr. P. K. Jain discusses the application of remote sensing in studying Jaina archaeological sites.
    • "Jain Society in the Nagpur State" by Dr. Prabhakar Gadre examines the social aspects of Jainism in the Nagpur region.
    • "Chhaprā Image Inscription of Chandella king Paramarddideva (Samvat 1229)" by Dr. S. K. Bajpai analyzes an inscription.
    • "Early Jain Archaeology of Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reviews early archaeological evidence of Jainism in Madhya Pradesh.
    • "Meditation in Jain Scriptures" by Sanchita Ghosh and Dr. Jayant S. Joshi explains Jain meditative practices.
    • "Jaina Tirthankara Images in Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar" by Santosh Kumar Rath describes Jaina sculptures in the Orissa State Museum.
    • "Jain and Bön Maps as Historical Sources for the Medieval Period" by Dr. M. N. Rajesh & Malsawmdawngliana Lailung discusses the historical use of maps in Jainism and Bönism.
    • "Jaina Bronzes in Northern Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain analyzes Jaina bronze sculptures.
    • "A Newly Discovered Jaina Sarvatobhadrikā Image of Gupta period from Tumain, dist. Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh" by Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain & Dr. S. K. Dwivedi reports an archaeological find.
    • "Jain Education" by Dr. V. Sakuntala discusses the educational system within Jainism.
    • "Jaina Tradition and Mathura" by Vinay Kumar Gupta explores Mathura's Jain heritage.
    • "The Trikūta Form of Temples and Their Influence on Jainism in South India" by Dr. P. Rama Chandra Murthy analyzes temple architecture.
    • "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel traces the evolution of Jaina legal principles.
    • "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with special reference to Jainology around theal.
  • Historical Context of Jainism: The articles trace the historical spread of Jainism across India and even to some extent outside India, discussing its patronage by various rulers, its interactions with other religions, and its eventual decline in certain regions.
  • Specific Concepts: Several articles delve into specific Jain concepts such as Anekantavada (non-absolutism) and Syadvada (theory of conditional predication). The paper "Svayambhūdeva on the anupreksās (Paümacariu 54.5-16)" by Dr. Eva de Clercq discusses the twelve meditations (anuprekṣās) as portrayed in a Jain epic.
  • Jain Law and Community: "A Short History of Jaina Law" by Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel examines the development and modern legal status of Jaina law. "Jains Living Outside India" by Pierre P. Amiel provides a demographic and organizational overview of Jain communities globally.
  • Relevance to Contemporary Issues: Some articles touch upon the relevance of Jain principles to contemporary problems like environmental conservation and social harmony.

4. Overall Aim: The volume aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Jainism from various scholarly perspectives, honouring the legacy of Acārya Sumatisāgara Ji Mahārāja, and contributing to the advancement of Jainological studies. It brings together research on Jain religion, philosophy, art, architecture, history, and social practices.

This summary covers the main points presented in the provided pages, focusing on the book's purpose, honoree, publisher, editors, and the diverse range of scholarly articles included.This comprehensive summary encapsulates the essence of the provided text, "Sumati-Jnāna: Perspectives of Jainism," a commemoration volume honoring Ācārya 108 Śrī Sumatisāgara Ji Mahārāja.

1. Tribute to a Revered Acārya: The core purpose of this volume is to pay homage to Ācārya 108 Śrī Sumatisāgara Ji Mahārāja, a highly esteemed Digambara Jain pontiff of the 20th century. His life, marked by deep penance, frequent fasts (earning him the title "Māsopavāsī"), and profound scholarship, is celebrated. He was born in 1917 and attained Nirvana in 1994 at Sonagiri, Madhya Pradesh. The volume is a realization of the desire of his devoted disciple, Upādhyāya 108 Śrī Gyan Sāgara Ji Mahārāja, to honor his spiritual predecessor.

2. A Scholarly Compilation: "Sumati-Jnāna" is presented as a commemoration volume that delves into various "Perspectives of Jainism." It is an amalgamation of research articles contributed by scholars from India and abroad, covering a wide spectrum of Jainology. The editors, Dr. Shiva Kant Dwivedi and Dr. Navneet Kumar Jain, along with the chief editor Dr. Nagarajaiah, and the editorial board, have meticulously curated this work.

3. Diverse Scholarly Contributions: The volume features a rich collection of articles exploring multifaceted aspects of Jainism:

  • Foundational Principles: Articles provide an overview of Jainism's core tenets, including its philosophical underpinnings, ethical codes (like the five vows and the 22 endurances), the concept of karma, and the path to liberation (Moksha). The absence of a creator God and the emphasis on self-effort are highlighted.
  • Art, Architecture, and Archaeology: A significant portion of the volume is dedicated to the material culture of Jainism. It covers:
    • Jaina Sculptures and Iconography: Detailed studies of Jaina images, including Tirthankaras, Yakshas, Yakshis (like Ambikā), and the goddess Saraswati, are presented from various regions like Mathura, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, spanning different historical periods (Gupta, Chandella, Kalachuri, Vijayanagara, etc.). The evolution of iconographic features, cognizances, and the significance of specific artistic styles are discussed.
    • Jaina Temples and Monuments: Descriptions and analyses of Jaina temples, rock-cut caves, and monuments are provided, with specific focus on sites like Khajuraho, Arang (Bhand Deul), Agra region (Bir Chhabili Tila), Gwalior Fort, Tumain, and various sites in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. The Trikūta temple form and its influence are also explored.
    • Inscriptions: The importance of inscriptions in understanding Jaina history, patronage, monastic lineages, and social customs is underscored through analyses of inscriptions from Khajuraho, Andhra Pradesh, and other regions.
    • Archaeological Methods: The article "Role of Remote Sensing in Archaeology with Special Reference to Jainology around the Gwalior Fort" highlights the utility of modern technologies in locating and studying Jaina archaeological sites.
  • Philosophical and Doctrinal Aspects: Articles delve into core Jain philosophical concepts like Anekantavada (non-absolutism), Syadvada (conditionally of knowledge), and the significance of meditation (Dhyana) in achieving liberation. The "twelve anuprekṣās" (meditations) are discussed in relation to Jain literature.
  • Historical and Social Context: The volume traces the historical spread of Jainism, its interaction with other religious traditions (Brahmanism, Buddhism), and its societal role. It examines the position of Jains in various regions like Vidarbha, Northern Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, and discusses the influence of Jaina rulers and communities. The evolution of "Jaina Law" and the socio-cultural dimensions of practices like "Sāstra-Dāna" (donation of scriptures) are also explored.
  • Jainism Beyond India: The article "Jains Living Outside India" provides an overview of the migration and establishment of Jain communities in various countries, their organizational efforts, and their contributions to promoting Jain values globally.
  • Specific Deities and Texts: The role of Saraswati as the Goddess of Knowledge and Scripture in Jainism is explored, along with discussions on specific texts like the "Ajita-purāņa of Ranna" and the concept of "Gunasthan" theory in dating Acharya Kundakunda.

4. Scholarly Rigor and Gratitude: The editors and publishers express profound gratitude to all contributors, the editorial board, and supporters. The meticulous editorial process, including the adherence to specific styles and the correction of Sanskrit terms, is acknowledged. The volume aims to advance the frontiers of Jainistic studies and serve as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

In essence, "Sumati-Jnāna" stands as a scholarly tribute, offering a comprehensive exploration of Jainism's rich heritage, philosophy, art, history, and its enduring relevance, all in honor of Ācārya Śrī Sumatisāgara Ji Mahārāja.