પ્રાચ્યવિધાવિદ્‌ મુનિશ્રી જિનવિજયજી

Summary

This Gujarati biographical sketch commemorates the life and scholarship of Muni Śrī Jina Vijaya, a prominent twentieth‑century Jain monk, historian and linguist. The author outlines his early education, monastic initiation and rigorous training in Prakrit, Apabhraṃśa and Sanskrit. It recounts his pioneering efforts in cataloguing Jain manuscripts across libraries in Rajasthan and Gujarat, his contributions to critical editions of Jain āgamas and his research on the cultural history of Western India. The article also notes Jina Vijaya’s role in mentoring younger scholars and promoting inter‑religious understanding. Through anecdotes and excerpts from his writings, the paper portrays him as a tireless scholar whose humility and dedication left a lasting impact on Jain studies. By documenting his achievements, the article serves both as a tribute and as a reminder of the importance of preserving intellectual legacies.