इस अंक के सहयोगी रचनाकार
By डॉ० श्रादित्य प्रचण्डिया, डॉ० कमलचंद सोगाणी, डॉ० गदाधरसिह, रीं० (श्रीमती) पुष्पलता जेन, वं. भंवरलाल पोतयाका, डं ० भागचन्द (भास्करः, डॉ. महेन्द्रसाग
Summary
This issue of the magazine features contributions from multiple scholars and writers, each presenting research or essays on topics related to Jain philosophy, literature, and language. Dr. Shraditya Prachandiya, a researcher in Hindi, contributes an essay on the personality and works of the poet Yogeendra. Dr. Kamalchand Sogani, a former professor of philosophy, provides an analysis of Hemachandra’s Prakrit grammar sutras. Dr. Gadadharsingh, a Hindi lecturer, offers a study of the text Paramātmaprakāsha. Dr. Pushpalata Jain, a college lecturer, writes on the spiritual seekers Yogeendra and Kabir. Bhanwar Lal Potayaka, a scholar of Jain philosophy, examines the concept of yoga in the Yogasaar text. Dr. Bhagchand Bhaskar, a specialist in Pali and Prakrit, discusses Yogeendra and the Hindi saint tradition. Dr. Mahendrasagar Prachandiya, a director of a research academy, presents a poetic and literary evaluation of Yogeendra. Rajiv Prachandiya, a lawyer and researcher, explores Yogeendra’s concept of the supreme soul. Sudeep Jain, a lecturer in Jain philosophy, writes on Yogeendra and the Amritashiti text. Shriyansh Singhai, a lecturer in Jain philosophy, examines ideas of bondage and liberation in the Paramappayasāru. Dr. Shrirjan Suridev, a former research deputy director, contributes a study of Yogeendra’s spiritual epic Paramātmaprakāsha. The contributors represent various academic institutions across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Delhi, and their works focus on textual analysis, philosophical concepts, and literary evaluation within Jain and Hindi traditions.
Conclusion
This issue brings together scholars examining the life, works, and philosophical contributions of the medieval poet-saint Yogindu, with a particular focus on his spiritual poetry, linguistic analysis, and comparative studies with figures like Kabir. The collected essays deepen understanding of Yogindu’s role in the Hindi saint tradition and his treatment of themes such as the soul, liberation, and the divine. By applying both traditional and modern analytical frameworks, the volume affirms Yogindu’s significance in the broader landscape of Indian spiritual literature. The collaborative effort of these researchers not only enriches the field of Jain and Hindi literary studies but also opens new avenues for further inquiry into the intersections of language, philosophy, and devotional expression in medieval texts.