________________
Mathematics, and Astronomy and Cosmology. He has been awarded the Kundkundjnanapith Award for his book, The Tao of Jaina Sciences. Further, he was appointed a Research Associate of Indian National Science Academy (INSA - New Delhi) for operating a project on the History of Science in the Physics Department of Rani Durgavathi University (Jabalpur) during 1984-87. He is also the Honorary Director of D.J. Institute of Cosmographic Research (Hastinapur) since 1983. He has completed two INSA Research Projects on the Labdhisara and the Prastara Ratnavali.
The first volume of the Labddhisura, which deals with an advanced theory of the Karma System, has been published in 1994. Professors Kazero Kondo (University of Tokyo), R.E. Kalman (University of Florida), and Takao Hayashi (University of Doshisha, Kyoto) have expressed high opinions on this book. At present he is operating on the third INSA project, The Mathematical Contents of the Digambara Jaina Texts in the Karunanuyoga Group
L.C. Jain is an authority of the Jaina exact sciences. He has dedicated himself for more than three decades to the study of ancient mathematics, and in particular, to Jaina mathematics. He has also written many popular articles on general topics, and on the History of Science. Recently L.C. Jain has been honoured with the Prakrit Jnana Bharati Education Trust (Bangalore) Award for his meritorious services in the scientific studies in Prakrit literature.
Even at his advanced age, he has kept himself fully engaged in active research, studying contemporary work, and contributing articles and books on (Jaina) mathematics -- articles that cater to the needs of both the young and old. There is a lot for others to learn from this highly qualified, versatile, and yet down-to-earth person.
Although quite religiously orthodox, Jain has a great respect for other religions. He is always very eager to collect
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
