Mahesh K. Jain
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The present study traces the historical evolution of the Jaina religion and the long chain of its twenty four Tirthankaras beginning from Rishabha Deva, the first Tirthankara. Historically, Jainism is the oldest religion of the world. According to Jaina scriptures Jainism is eternal and has been revealed time and again by the Tirthankaras. Besides tracing the antiquity and emergence of Jainism, this volume, elaborately discusses the life and philosophy of ...
The present book Jaina Art and Architecture: Western and South India and Jaina Bronzes in Museums is a representative collection of studies on Jaina Art and Architecture. Each contributor is well known for his interest and authority on the subject who has discussed plan. Design and style of Jaina magnificent structures of great religious, cultural and historic value. Jaina Art and Architecture having long and continuing rich tradition also flourished in various ...
The present book on Jaina Art and Architecture: Northern and Eastern India, based on the scholarly studies and researches of learned art historians, museologists and archaeologists, traces the historical as well as mythological concepts of Jaina Art besides religious touch and symbolism in ancient Jaina Sculpture, focusing attention on Northern and Eastern India. The study begins with the introduction of Jaina image worship and Jaina architectural tradition in ...
The present volume deals with the antiquity and historicity of Jainism which attracted the attention of Indian and foreign scholars interested in the study of Jaina religion and philosophy. The book, based on earlier researches and studies traces the long history and a large continuing presence of Arhat tradition whis is pre-Aryan, as also proved by the finds during the excavations of Mohen0JO0Daro and Harappan sites and references in Dharama-Shastras. In ...
The present research-oriented study deals with the Cooperative Movement in India, which took its origin in the beginning of the 20th century to solve the rural indebtedness. During colonial rule the socio-economic fabric of rural India was completely shattered. Besides farming the rural industries became almost extinct as the Britishers had introduced their own manufactured products. Towards the end of the 19th century the British made a strong plea for ...
The most burning problem of the modern age is the population explosion which is causing great concern and proving a great obstacle in rapid economic and industrial growth. In a developing low-income country like India the alarming population growth is all due to poverty, illiteracy and superstition etc. the population increase no doubt has led to air and water population, shortage of dwelling units, unemployment, malnutrition and malnourished womenfolk, ...
Research is the systematic process of collecting and analyzing information or data in order to increase our understanding of the phenomenon with which we are concerned. Research is not merely information gathering but also information discovery which leads to expertise and accurate reference skills. There are two major philosophical school of thought positivism and post-positivism that are important perspectives for contemporary social research. Most social ...
‘Encyclopedia of Jain Religion’ is a multi-volume elaborate study of this oldest religious sect. This Encyclopedia has been designed to cover a wide range of Jain religious thought in a systematic manner, theme wise and serves as an authentic reference tool. In the new millennium this is perhaps the first systematic study of Jain religion. Volume one of this Encyclopedia deals with the antiquity and historicity of Jainism which attracted the attention of ...
This encyclopedic work in eleven volumes is a very valuable and unique publication scripting all important references pertaining to rich Indian Heritage and Culture. The story of Indian Civilization and Culture is written on her stone pillars, monuments, caves, inscriptions, vast literature, works of art and architecture etc. Its rivers are sacred and mountains gorgeous. Every inch of land is pious and historical, its religious shrines have long history. The ...