Jain Yug 1984

SR No.: 536287
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Mohanlal Dalichand Desai
Publisher: Jain Shwetambar Conference
Publication Year: 1984
Total Pages: 622
Language: Gujarati
Classification: Magazine, India_Jain Yug, & India
File Size: 49 MB

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B. A. Philosphy honours course we where prescribed. We are informed find that Jain philosophy is grouped however that there is a class for together with Bauddha Philosophy religious instructions in Jainism where which would be unfain to students of instructions are given for about half Jain Philosophy, as Jain and Bauddha an hour every Saturday. We are not Philosophies are wide apart and are sure if any examinations are held in not similar like Naya-Vaisheshik. respect of the said instructions.
We reserve our remark as re. We think that what is meant by gards the text books prescribed for a statement in your letter dated 2nd Jain philosophy in the said course. November 1926 that “ We have a coWe do not consider them sufficient urse of study in Jain religion for to give an idea of Jain Philosophy. students of the first year, 2nd year, As regards philosophy course in M. 3rd year and 4th year classes” refers A. we find again Jain philosophy to the said instructions only and grouped together with Bauddha in group nothing more. If that is so that does B. altough you may be aware that not deserve to be called a course in Jain and Bauddha philosophy can. Jainism nor can the instuctions imnot be grouped together as Nyaya parted be considered sufficient. What and Vaisheshik and Sankhya Yoga our Committee would like you to can be grouped. Besides if Vedanta adopt is recognition of Ardha Magdhi and Mimansa are given independent or Prakrit as one of the languages places it would not be inconvenient to be taught throughout in both the to give similar place to Jain Philosophy. faculties of Arts and Oriental learn.
As regards the language course ing (Shastri ). in Intermediate, B. A. and M. A. We also desire wherever SansPrakrit or Ardha Maghdhi has not krit works on various branches of been recognized as an independent literature and Philosophy by Jain language. In this connection we would authors are considered first class, draw your attention to the syllabus same may be included in the respecof the Bombay University where it tive general courses prescribed by is recognized as such all throughout your University. in F. Y. A., Inter. B. A., and M. We may draw your attention to A., Courses.
the fact of Nyayavatara-work on Jain On perusal of the syllabus of the Logic having been included in the Intermediate course for two years we General Sanskrit course of the Bombay do not find that Jain course is any University. We wish your University