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Summary
This issue of *Jainavidya* features a collection of scholarly essays primarily focused on the Jain epic *Jambusamichariu* and its author, Mahakavi Veer. The contributors include a range of academics, poets, and researchers specializing in Hindi, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Jain philosophy. Shrimati Bralka Prachandiya, an M.A. and Ph.D. candidate, contributes an essay on the meter of *Jambusamichariu*. Dr. Aditya Prachandiya, a poet and critic, provides a literary evaluation of the same work. Dr. Kapurchand Jain, head of the Sanskrit department at Kundakunda College, writes on Jain literature related to *Jambuswamicharit*. Dr. Kamalchand Sogani, a professor of philosophy, offers a grammatical analysis of the auspicious passages in *Jambusamichariu*. Dr. Gangaram Garg, a lecturer in Hindi, examines the arrangement of aesthetic moods (rasa) in the epic. Dr. Chhotelal Sharma, a professor of Hindi and expert in aesthetics and linguistics, contributes an essay on Mahakavi Veer’s critical theory. Dr. Jyoti Jain is a co-author on the topic of Jain literature concerning *Jambuswamicharit*. Dr. Jaykishan Prasad Khandelwal presents a critical study of Mahakavi Veer and his work. Nemichand Patoria writes on the imagery in *Jambusamichariu*. Dr. Pushpalata Jain discusses narrative creation and the Hindi poetic tradition. Sukhi Preeti Jain examines the theme of renunciation in the epic. Pandit Bhanwarlal Polyaka translates the Apabhramsha composition *Buddhirasayan Shrenikcharitu*. Dr. Bhagchand Bhaskar, head of the Pali and Prakrit department, analyzes Mahakavi Veer’s philosophical perspective. Dr. Mahekhsagar Prachandiya writes
Conclusion
This issue of Jain Vidya presents a multi-faceted scholarly examination of the Jambūsvāmicarita, with contributions from a diverse group of academics, including professors, researchers, and doctoral candidates. The analyses range from metrical and grammatical studies to literary evaluations, character studies, and philosophical interpretations. The collaborative effort of these specialists, many of whom are also poets and writers, underscores the enduring significance of this Apabhraṃśa epic. The collective outcome is a deepened understanding of Mahākavi Vīra’s work, highlighting its rich literary value, its place within Jain literature, and its complex narrative structure. This focused inquiry not only advances academic discourse on the text but also reaffirms its relevance for contemporary scholarship in linguistics, poetics, and philosophy.