Collected Research Papers in Prakrit and Jainology Vol 02

SR No.: 007665
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Nalini Joshi
Publisher: University of Pune
Publication Year: 2013
Total Pages: 170
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 2 MB

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2] As a corollary of this, each and every thought is read out from the original Jaina texts. Sometimes secondary sources are utilized but the references are thoroughly checked.
3] Wherever necessary the views expressed in the research papers are supported by exact reference numbers with the particular editions of the concerned texts.
4] When a certain point is elaborated with the help of the references from many texts, the chronological order is carefully followed.
5] In the selection of philosophical subjects, such subjects are taken which have the potentiality to connect with the modern scientific concept. For example -
(i) In one of the paper, biological thoughts of Jainas are reviewed from Darwinian Theory of
evolution.
(ii) Sammūrcchana Janma is considered in the light of asexual-reproduction and grafting and cloning.
(iii) The world of Tiryancas is tallied with the modern discoveries about the animal world. Şadjīvanikāyaraksā is examined from the viewpoint of the modern environmental thoughts. The connection with science is maintained in the papers written in Marathi and Hindi also. For example, in one of the paper
(a) Nāmakarma and Gotrakarma are examined from genetic science and sociology.
(b) The relevance of Ayurveda is examined from the viewpoint of Jainaism, with special
reference to Caraka-samhita.
(c) Indriya-vicāra in Jainaism is compared with contemporary philosophies as well as with modern physiological concept.
In most of the papers, Romanization of all the technical terms in Jainaism is done by using diacritical marks. It helps the reader to get the exact pronunciation.
6] As far as possible, flat informative narration is avoided. Importance is given to comparative and critical analysis with sufficient thought churning and logic. If a particular point is taken from merely Jaina texts, it is seen that the changes or development should be documented.
7] The issues which can be connected with the actual Jaina practices are necessarily treated in the light of the contemporary aspiration of Jainaa society. The views of the young generation of Jainas are taken into consideration wherever possible.
8] It happens in the field of research that many other aspects and topics occur to our mind while dealing with a particular subject. In many of the papers further line of research is suggested at the end.