Select Contents of Oriental Journals

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‘Select Contents of Oriental Journals’ compiles brief summaries of articles published in various periodicals dedicated to Asian studies, providing readers with an overview of recent scholarship. The section begins with a report on a paper comparing the Brhad‑yogi‑yajnavalkya‑smrti and the Yogiyajnavalkya treatise; the author notes that while both works discuss yogic practices, they are distinct compositions with different emphases and textual historiesfile:///home/oai/share/563030_compressed-5-107.pdf#:~:text=At%20Sriparvata%20when%20he%20was,SuNITIKUMAR%20PATHAK. Another item summarises research on a newly discovered minor rock edict of Emperor Asoka at Palam, arguing that the inscription’s content and style suggest it was not part of the Kalinga edicts. The digest includes notes on the chronological problems of the Kusana dynasty and the Vikrama Samvat calendar, highlighting debates over synchronisms and regnal years. Further summaries cover studies on Korean influences on Japanese Buddhist iconography, pointing out how Korean monks transmitted artistic motifs to Japan during the Three Kingdoms period. The section also highlights translations and analyses of Sanskrit and Pali texts, such as a critical edition of the Jaiminiya Brahmana, an examination of a Jain doctrine of karmic bondage, and a linguistic study of a Burmese inscription. Each entry provides the title, author and main findings, allowing readers to gauge the relevance of articles to their interests. Additional reports mention archaeological excavations in Sri Lanka, new interpretations of Gupta coinage, and a description of Central Asian manuscripts similar to those discussed elsewhere in this issue. By aggregating these summaries, the section demonstrates the breadth of topics covered in contemporary Oriental research, spanning history, philology, archaeology, art history and religious studiesfile:///home/oai/share/563030_compressed-5-107.pdf#:~:text=At%20Sriparvata%20when%20he%20was,SuNITIKUMAR%20PATHAK. It reflects the collaborative nature of the field, as discoveries in one region often illuminate questions in another. The digest functions as a scholarly bulletin, encouraging cross‑fertilisation among researchers and informing readers of new resources. Overall, the section underscores the vitality of Oriental studies and the importance of staying informed about developments across multiple disciplinesfile:///home/oai/share/563030_compressed-5-107.pdf#:~:text=At%20Sriparvata%20when%20he%20was,SuNITIKUMAR%20PATHAK.