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Sanctity of Animal Life in Jain Literature

The article addresses the spiritual and ethical regard for animal life in Jain literature, especially in response to contemporary issues such as the mass killing of frogs in Kerala for export. This…

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Vol. 21 · No. 2

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Kodungallur Bhagavati

By V. G. Nair

The third article retells the Tamil epic Silappadikaram from a Jain perspective, tracing the story of Kannaki (Kannagi) and her husband Kovalan while highlighting Jain teachings and historical…

Oct - 1986Vol. 21 · No. 2pp. 57–66

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Kodungallur Bhagavati

By V. G. Nair

In ‘Kodungallur Bhagavati’, V. G. Nair traces the intertwined history of Jainism and Kerala’s cultural landscape. The article opens by noting that its subject is divided into two parts: a survey of…

July - 1986Vol. 21 · No. 1pp. 25–32

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Vol. 20 · No. 1

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Antiquity of Adinath Jain Temple at Polal

By V. G. Nair

V. G. Nair’s study examines the antiquity of the Ādinātha (Adeeswar) Jain temple at Pōlūr (Polal) near Chennai. The temple is traditionally associated with Ṛṣabhadeva (Ādinātha), the first…

July - 1985Vol. 20 · No. 1pp. 13–23

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Vol. 19 · No. 2

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Sri Krsna

By V. G. Nair

The article presents a Jaina perspective on the life and significance of Sri Krsna (Krishna), a central figure in Hindu mythology. Drawing primarily from Jaina scriptures such as the Harivamsa and…

Oct - 1984Vol. 19 · No. 2pp. 34–44

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Vol. XVIII · No. 3

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Acarya Aryabhata

By V. G. Nair

The article argues that Aryabhata, the celebrated mathematician and astronomer, was a Jaina ascetic born near the Kallil rock-cut natural Jaina cave temple in Methala village, Ernakulam district,…

Jan - 1984Vol. XVIII · No. 3pp. 106–111

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Vol. 18 · No. 1

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Sabarimala

By V. G. Nair

In “Sabarimalai” V. G. Nair surveys the history and religious significance of the Sabarimala hill temple in Kerala. Today millions of pilgrims climb the forested mountain to worship Ayyappan, but the…

July - 1983Vol. 18 · No. 1pp. 20–25

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Vol. XV · No. 2

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A Note on the First Stone-built Jain Temple at Madras

By V. G. Nair

This note reports on the construction of the first stone‑built Jain temple in Madras, which previously had about twenty‑three Jain temples made of concrete. Jain residents of T. Nagar decided to…

Oct - 1980Vol. XV · No. 2pp. 79

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Vol. 13 · No. 1

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Book Review: Uttaradhyayana Sutra

By V. G. Nair

The Uttarādhyayana Sūtra occupies a central place in the Śvetāmbara canon and is revered as containing some of the last discourses of Mahāvīra. Structured as a series of concise lessons or lectures,…

July - 1978Vol. 13 · No. 1pp. 47

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Vol. VII · No. 2

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His Works (Acarya Sri Vijay Labdhisurisvarji Maharaj)

By V. G. Nair

V. G. Nair's article outlines the extensive literary and philosophical contributions of Acarya Sri Vijay Labdhisurisvarji Maharaj, whose works span devotional literature, philosophical treatises, and…

Oct-72Vol. VII · No. 2pp. 64–66

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Vol. VI · No. 4

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The Indus Valley Civilization

By V. G. Nair

V. G. Nair’s article ‘The Indus Valley Civilisation’ explores archaeological evidence suggesting that Jainism’s roots extend back to the Harappan civilisation (c. 3000 BC). The author notes that the…

April 1972Vol. VI · No. 4pp. 84–86

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Books Received

By V. G. Nair, Puran Chand Samsookha

The provided text is a summary of the final sections of a Jain hagiographic text detailing the life and teachings of Lord Parsvanatha, specifically focusing on his sermon on the four-fold dharma, his…

January 1971Vol. 5 · No. 3pp. 147–147

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By V. G. Nair, A Chakravarti Nayanar

The Books Received section of the July 1970 issue of Jain Journal enumerates new publications related to Jainism across multiple languages. The editorial team notes that Ramchandra Adhikari’s Bengali…

July 1970Vol. 5 · No. 1pp. 38

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Vol. III · No. 2

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Vijayamangalam Temple

By V. G. Nair

V. G. Nair profiles the Vijayamangalam temple, one of many Jaina monuments in Tamil Nadu. Situated near Erode in the village of Mettuputhur, three miles from the railway station and forty‑two miles…

October 1968Vol. III · No. 2pp. 52–53

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July 1968

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Jaina Temples at Korandapuri (V. G. Nair)

By V. G. Nair

V. G. Nair documents temples at Korandapuri (Korta region), focusing on inscriptions, sculpture, and stylistic phases. The narrative centers on an episode involving Acharya Ratnaprabha Suri and the…

July 1968pp. 48–49

Articles

Sanctity of Animal Life in Jain Literature

Kodungallur Bhagavati

Kodungallur Bhagavati

Antiquity of Adinath Jain Temple at Polal

Sri Krsna

Acarya Aryabhata

Sabarimala

A Note on the First Stone-built Jain Temple at Madras

Book Review: Uttaradhyayana Sutra

His Works (Acarya Sri Vijay Labdhisurisvarji Maharaj)

The Indus Valley Civilization

Books Received

Books Received

Vijayamangalam Temple

Jaina Temples at Korandapuri (V. G. Nair)

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