Glossary of Jaina Terms

SR No.: 011006
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: N L Jain
Publisher: Jain International Ahmedabad
Publication Year: 1995
Total Pages: 157
Language: English
Classification: Dictionary
File Size: 4 MB

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Besides the above literary activities, the JAIN has compiled a data base for the Jainologists. It has prepared a data base of Jainology scholars in India and abroad along with listings for worldwide institutions working in this direction.
The JAIN has been feeling the urgency for a uniform Jaina glossary for preparing the literature for the new generation. It has, therefore, undertaken this work in the first instance through a committee of prominent Jaina scholars with Dr. N.L.Jain as coordinator. He has worked hard on preparation of this over 3000word glossary on scientific basis. He consulted the committee members personally to finalise it. He also has some specific points in its preparation. It is hoped that this coordinated endeavour of JAIN will prove useful to all interested in learning and authoring Jainological texts. The use of this glossary will enhance the uniformity and scientificity of literature on Jainology for popular and scholarly world.
The JAIN is highly obliged to Padmbhushana Pt. Dalsukhbhai Malavania who has been a constant encouragement to us in this project. He has been kind enough to bestow his blessings for the glossary. I am thankful to Dr. N. L. Jain and all the members of the Committee without whose co-operation, this project could not be completed. My thanks are also due to Dr. M. A. Dhaky. Dr. Sagarmal Jain, Dr. (Mrs.) Madhu Sen and Dr. A. K. Jain (of ONGC) They have personally gone through the final draft. Dr. Shekhar Chandra Jain has taken the trouble of arranging the publication process in ful. The Aakruti Graphics and Madhavi Offset Pvt. Ltd. (Printers) were very helpful in bringing out the glossary in time. I along with other Trustees of JAIN are extremely thankful to all of them.
I hope this glossary will be well recieved by its users and it will serve as a harbinger of new era for future Jainological literature.
Ahmedabad August 15, 1995
Lalit C. Shah
Trustee Jain International