Abbreviations & Jaina Scholar Honoured

Summary

This combined section serves two distinct purposes. The first part provides a handy list of abbreviations used throughout the journal. Scholarly articles often cite classical texts by abbreviated titles, and this list decodes those acronyms. For example, A.Kh. refers to Atma Khyati, a commentary by Acarya Amrita Candra on the Samaya Sara; G.B. denotes the Bhagavad Gita; G.S. stands for Gommata Sara of Acarya Nemi Candra; Pky. is Pancastikaya Sara; and so forth. Each abbreviation is followed by a brief bibliographic note, including the author, publication details and edition. The list covers works across Sanskrit, Prakrit and English and includes philosophical treatises, commentaries and modern studies. By presenting this table, the journal facilitates ease of reading and ensures that scholars unfamiliar with certain acronyms can follow citations. It reflects the journal’s commitment to academic rigor and its readership’s scholarly needs. The second part features a photograph and caption honouring Muni Nagraj, a learned monk of the Terapanth order. The caption explains that he received an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from the University of Kanpur, presented by Dr. P.V. Cherian, Governor of Maharashtra, during a special convocation in Bombay. The ceremony acknowledges Muni Nagraj’s contributions to Jain scholarship; the journal notes that it recently published his paper “Ajatasatru Kunika”. The photograph shows dignitaries on a dais handing a certificate to the monk, who is seated among fellow ascetics. By juxtaposing a scholarly reference list with a celebratory note, the journal underscores its dual role as an academic publication and a community organ. The abbreviation list situates articles within a broader textual tradition, while the recognition of Muni Nagraj celebrates living scholarship. Together, these items highlight the continuity of Jain learning—from canonical texts to contemporary research—and the respect accorded to scholars. They also demonstrate the journal’s appreciation of academic achievement and its encouragement of further studies.