Proceedings of the Seminar on Prakrit Studies 1973

Author(s): K R Chandra, Dalsukh Malvania, Nagin J Shah
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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3. As mentioned earlier there are many Pattavalis of different Sanghas of different age of wbich some have already been given due attention and have been published, while there are still many which are buried in Bhandāras unnoticed. A close and comparative research work of these Pattavalis should be taken up with utmost priority so as to help bringing out many interesting details about political history of the country through the ages and thereby solving many problems.
4. Comparative study of Jain Prakrit works will help us in solving many chronological and socio-historical problems.
5. The editing of these MSS requires proper attention for the understanding of the development of paintiogs, epigraphy and calligraphy.
6. It is also necessary to study the axiological aspects of these works to apprise the modern generation with their usefulness in understanding different subjects of both the humanities and the sciences and to familiarise them about their origin & development.