Swayambhuchand

Author(s): H D Velankar
Publisher: Rajasthan Prachyavidya Pratishtan

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The Rajasthan Oriental Research Institute,
JODHPUR
AIMS AND OBJECTS
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To explore and bring to light the ancient literature of Rajasthan and adjacent area as available in Samskrit, Prakrit, Apabhramsa, Rajasthani - Gujarati Vraj, Hindi and other regional languages. To collect, preserve, compile and carry out survey of original source-materials of the ancient History and Culture of Rajasthan i.e. Architecture, Paintings, Arts, Inscriptions, Copper-plates, Coins, Documents etc.
To collect old manuscripts and to prepare their pen-copies, microfilmed and photostat copies and sound records etc. To organise a well equipped reference library of books useful and indispensable for research work in the field of Indology. To investigate, record, interpret and present clearly : .
(i) the varied folk-literature throwing light on publiclife in Rajasthan.
(ii) devotional and canonical literature embodied in the lyrics of various religious sects.
(iii) all sorts of material related to the social, cultural, religious customs and secular practices.
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