Select Contents of Oriental Journals

Summary

This section provides a curated list of notable articles and studies recently published in international oriental journals. Drawing from periodicals such as Acta Orientalia, Archiv Orientalni, Art and Letters, Aryan Path, Indo‑Asian Culture and the Journal of the American Oriental Society, the compilers summarise the diverse range of topics covered. Highlights include research on the identity of the Tibetan ruler Tsu‑chib‑chien who died in 804, investigations into the origins of the god Viṣṇu, studies of the Udayana legend and the philosophy of Sikhism, and discussions of Indian grammar and the structure of the Viṣṇusmṛti. Other entries review works on Pali and Vedic texts, the Kasyapa Saṃhitā on ancient Hindu medicine, and analyses of Indian aesthetics and musicology. The section also notes contributions on Persian, Chinese and Central Asian history, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of oriental studies. By listing authors, article titles and journal references, the compilers enable readers to locate detailed studies in their fields of interest. The collection reflects current scholarly trends in Indology, Buddhist studies, linguistics, epigraphy and archaeology. Although no attempt is made to critique the works, the summaries emphasise topics that might appeal to historians, philologists and students of religion.