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view, thus making an indelible impression on the reader by his depth of learning and wide reading. We may mention here that in his introduction to Pravacanasāra (Pavayanasara) he discusses about the names and the date of Kundakunda in admirable details. He dwells upon the philosophical aspects of Pravacanasāra in varied manner and presents philosophical analysis of concepts like Omniscience and Syādvāda. His treatment of the commentators of Pravacanasāra and its Prāksta dialect has been handled in a masterly style.
In his introduction to Paramātmaprakāśa (Paramappapayāsu), Dr. Upadhye has discussed ‘Philosophy and Mysticism of Paramātmaprakāśa' and the “Apabhraíśa of Paramātmaprakāśa' in a very lucid and impressive style. He has also dwelt upon the commentaries on Paramātmaprakāśa and the author of Paramātmaprakāśa along with other points concerning Paramātmaprakāśa and Yogasāra. Thus the introduction to Paramātmaprakāśa exhibits Dr. Upadhye's acumen and keen insight in dealing with the subject of Paramātmaprakāśa and Yogasāra.
Kārttike yānupreksā (Kattigeyanuppekkha), an important Prākrta work of Svāmī Kumar is an exhaustive treatise dealing with Jaina doctrines, especially the twelve Anuprekṣās. Dr. Upadhye writes “The Anuprekṣās, as topics of reflection, are of great religious significance; and in Jainism, they have played a fruitful role. Their significance, scope and purpose and their evolution through and exposition in different strata of Jaina literature are discussed in detail in the Introduction. Different aspects of the text are critically studied, and fresh light is thrown on the personality and age of Svāmī Kumar. Subhacandra's commentary is presented as satisfactorily as possible from the available Mss. Personal
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