सन्दर्भ ग्रन्थ-सूचि
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Summary
The reference list includes multiple texts on Buddhist and Jain traditions, focusing on scriptures, historical analyses, and scholarly works. Key Buddhist texts listed are the *Chullaggāpa, Pātachittiya, Parajika, Mahāvagga, Therigatha, Dighanikaya, and Majjhim Nikaya*, alongside works like *Buddhist Sects in India* and *Dictionary of Early Buddhist Monastic Terms*. Jain perspectives are covered in *Jain and Buddhist Bhikshuni Sangha* and *History of Jain Monachism*. Publications span various dates, with notable editions from the Bihar State Pali Publication Board (1956–1959), including the *Nalanda Devanagari Pali Granth Mala*. Scholars like Rahul Sankrityayan and Jagadish Kashyap contributed translations and analyses, such as *Anu-Rahul Sankrityayan-Bhikshu Jagadish Kashyap* (1936). Other works include *Women in Buddhist Literature* and *Women under Primitive Buddhism*, examining gender roles. Historical and comparative studies, like *Buddhist and Jain Agamas* and *Early Buddhist Monachism*, provide deeper insights into doctrinal and monastic practices. Regional institutions, including the Parthanath Vidyashram Research Institute and Sohanalal Jain Dharma Pracharak Samiti, are cited as publishers. The list also features translations by Sahul Sankrityayan (1935) and works by scholars like Dutta Nalinaksha (1977) and Dev S.B. (1956), reflecting diverse contributions to Buddhist and Jain scholarship
Conclusion
This document's curated bibliography highlights critical primary and secondary sources on Buddhist and Jain monastic traditions, emphasizing Pali texts like the Vinaya Pitaka and Therigatha, alongside comparative studies on gender roles and monasticism. The inclusion of rare Pali manuscripts and translations underscores efforts to preserve and contextualize early Buddhist literature. Scholars like Rahul Sankrityayan and Dr. Arun Pratap Singh bridge historical analysis with institutional insights, while works on women in Buddhism and Jainism challenge traditional narratives. The compilation reflects a dual focus: preserving canonical texts and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on religion, gender, and monastic practices. Its significance lies in offering a resource for understanding the evolution of Indian monasticism, particularly its socio-religious and textual dimensions, through both classical and modern scholarly lenses.