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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 37 · No. 1

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Contribution of Jainism to the Culture of South India – Part 2

In the second part of his survey, Dr. Khadabadi continues exploring Jainism’s influence on South India by focusing on Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. He recounts how Jains migrated from Karnataka into…

July - 2002Vol. 37 · No. 1pp. 45–52

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 37 · No. 1

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Contribution of Jainism to the Culture of South India – Part 1

By B. K. Khadabadi

Dr. B.K. Khadabadi provides an expansive survey of Jainism’s cultural impact on South India from roughly 300 B.C. to 1200 A.D. He begins by noting that Jainism, the oldest of today’s living…

July - 2002Vol. 37 · No. 1pp. 37–44

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 26 · No. 2

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The Doctrine of Anekanta and Its Significance

By B. K. Khadabadi

B. K. Khadabadi’s essay explores anekantavada, the Jain doctrine of non-absolutism. Together with ahimsa and aparigraha, anekantavada forms a foundational triad. It holds that reality is complex,…

October - 1991Vol. 26 · No. 2pp. 120–124

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 25 · No. 4

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Observations on Gommata, Gommataraya and Gommata Deva

By B. K. Khadabadi

The article examines scholarly views on the names associated with the famous monolithic statue at Sravana Belagola, exploring whether "Gommata," "Gommataraya" and "Gommata Deva" refer to Bahubali or…

April - 1991Vol. 25 · No. 4pp. 147–151

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 17 · No. 1

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Ahimsa as Reflected in the Mularadhana

By B. K. Khadabadi

B. K. Khadabadi’s essay examines how the concept of ahimsa (non‑violence) is elaborated in the Anusisti Adhikara section of the Mularadhana, a Digambara text that condenses early Jain canonical…

July - 1982Vol. 17 · No. 1pp. 17–21

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Sambodhi

Vol. 10 · No. 1-4

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Gahasattasai

By B. K. Khadabadi

The article "Gahasattasai" by B. K. Khadabadi discusses the ancient Indian anthology titled the Gahasattasat (also referred to as Gathasaptasati or Sattasai). The author argues that this work is one…

April 1981 - January 1982Vol. 10 · No. 1-4pp. 53–62

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 14 · No. 2

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Prakrit Languages and Literature

By B. K. Khadabadi

B. K. Khadabadi’s article offers a broad survey of the Prakrit languages and their literary heritage. He begins by explaining that Prakrit – derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘natural’ – refers to…

October 1979Vol. 14 · No. 2pp. 43–51

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Sambodhi

Vol. 6 · No. 1-2

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On the Paiśācī Origin of Kannada Language

By B. K. Khadabadi

R. K. Khadabadi’s article investigates the hypothesis that the Kannada language originated from the Paiśācī (Pishaca) dialect, an assertion that has been debated among linguists. The author begins by…

April-July 1977Vol. 6 · No. 1-2pp. 73–80

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 10 · No. 1

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Outstanding Contribution of Jainism to Kannada Language and Literature

By B. K. Khadabadi

The article examines how Jain monks and lay scholars played a decisive role in the formation of classical Kannada. It opens by noting that Jains were the earliest cultivators of the Kannada…

July - 1975Vol. 10 · No. 1pp. 3–5

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Sambodhi

Vol. 4 · No. 3-4

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On the Eighteen Desi Languages

By B. K. Khadabadi

The article examines the concept of the Eighteen Desi Languages, a traditional grouping found within Jain literature. The main argument is that this number, originating in the *Nayndhammakahao* of…

1975-76Vol. 4 · No. 3-4pp. 30–33

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Articles

Contribution of Jainism to the Culture of South India – Part 2

Contribution of Jainism to the Culture of South India – Part 1

The Doctrine of Anekanta and Its Significance

Observations on Gommata, Gommataraya and Gommata Deva

Ahimsa as Reflected in the Mularadhana

Gahasattasai

Prakrit Languages and Literature

On the Paiśācī Origin of Kannada Language

Outstanding Contribution of Jainism to Kannada Language and Literature

On the Eighteen Desi Languages

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