Jain Journal 1987 01

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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Books Received
JAINI, MANAK CHAND, Life of Mahāvīra, The Academic Press,
Gurgaon, Haryana, 1985. Pages xix +91. Price Rs. 45.00.
Offset reprint of earlier edition published in 1908.
MUNI CHANDRAPRABHASAGAR, Mahopadhyay Samayasundara :
Vyaktitva eyam Kịtitva, Kesaria & Company, Calcutta, 1986. Pages viii +497. Price Rs. 40.00.
A thesis on Mahopadhyay Samayasundara : the Man and his Contribution.
MUNICHANDRAPRABHASAGAR, Prākrt Sūkti Koşa, Jayasri
Prakashan, Calcutta, 1985. Pages 16+295. Price Rs. 25.00.
Collection of some Prakrit verses with Hindi translation from books like Vajjālagga, Uttarādhyayana, Moksa Pāhuda etc.
TIWARI, MARUTI NANDAN PRASAD, Elements of Jaina Icono
graphy, Indological Book House, Varanasi, 1983. Pages iv +164. Price Rs. 200.00
Gives a detailed and critical assessment of the origin and development of Jaina Iconography. With plates and bibliography.
UPADHYAY, DEVACANDRA, Vicār Ratnasār, Jayasri Prakashan,
Calcutta, 1985. Pages 8 +127. Price Rs. 10.00.
It contains Hindi translation of the original book by B. L. Nahata. Written in dialogue form it answers doubts raised concerning Jain religion and philosophy.