Books Received

Summary

The "Books Received" section informs readers of newly published works on Jainism and related subjects that have recently arrived at the journal’s office. Each entry provides the authors or editors, title, publisher, place and year of publication, number of pages, price, and a brief description of the contents. The list spans multiple languages—Hindi, Bangla and English—and covers a variety of genres including biographies, dictionaries, poetic compositions, doctrinal treatises, and translations. Notable Hindi works mentioned include "Vardhamān Jīvankosh, Vol. 2," a cyclopaedia of Mahāvīra’s life edited by Mohanlal Banthia and Srichand Choraria; "Prākṛt‑Hindi Koś," a simplified Prakrit–Hindi dictionary edited by K. R. Chandra; and "Kumārapāla Caritam" by Hemacandrācārya, presented with Hindi meanings and annotations. Bangla publications include "Bhagavatī Sūtra (with English translation)" by Sri K.C. Lalwani and "Bhāṣāratnā saṃgraha" and "Bhāgavata Mahārāj o Śaileya Dharma." English titles comprise scholarly studies such as "Essence of Jainism" by P.C. Samsukha (translated by K.C. Lalwani), "Tiruvalluvar and His Tirukkural" by Ka Naa. Subramanyam, a book exploring the Tamil classic Kural in light of Jain doctrine, and "Meditation & Jainism" by Pratap Kumar J. Toliyā, a concise treatise on meditation practice. The section highlights the diversity of topics—covering history, philosophy, poetry, rituals, and biography—and underscores the vitality of Jain scholarship across regional languages. By providing bibliographic details and brief evaluations, "Books Received" serves as a resource for readers seeking to expand their libraries and stay informed about recent contributions to Jain studies.