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Books on Jainology

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Vol. 6 · No. 1July 1971pp. 39-40English

Summary

This bibliographic article recommends important works for students of Jainism. It lists L.D. Barnett’s translation of the “Antagadadasao and Anuttarovavaiya Dasao,” Ramani Bhusan Bhattacharya’s Bengali translation of the “Uttaradhyayana Sutra,” Jarl Charpentier’s critical edition of the same sutra, Bimala Churn Law’s “Mahavira: His Life and Teachings” and “Some Jaina Canonical Sutras,” Jogendra Chandra Sikdar’s “Studies in the Bhagavan Sutra,” Esther Solomon’s translation of the “Gita-rahasya,” and Maurice Winternitz’s “History of Indian Literature.” The article notes whether each work includes commentary or translation and summarises its subject matter. By collating these references, it offers a concise guide for researchers seeking authoritative primary sources and scholarly studies.

Conclusion

The list underscores the value of translations and critical editions in making Jain canonical texts accessible. It emphasises that serious study of Jainism requires engagement with philological work and that the selected books provide solid foundations for understanding Jain doctrine and history.

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