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Īśāvāsyopaniṣad

Book Review Isavasyopanisad - Y.S.Shastri I$avasyopanisad with 51 Sanskrit Commentaries, Part 1-11, Critically edited by Prof. Dr. Yajneshwar S. Shastri and Dr. Sunanda Y. Shastri, published by…

2014Vol. XXXVIIpp. 214–216

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Ethical Aspect of Buddhism

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

Ethical Aspect of Buddhism Yajneshwar 5. Shastri Buddhist ethics can be summarized in one verse બ Lord Buddha in ‘Dhammapada - ‘ "The giving up all evil, The cultivating of the good, The cleansing of…

2014Vol. XXXVIIpp. 31–53

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Mirabai in Gujarati Tradition

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

The article "Mirabai in Gujarati Tradition" by Y. 5. Shastri examines the life, spiritual philosophy, and profound influence of the medieval saint-poet Mirabai within the context of Gujarati culture.…

2004Vol. 27pp. 25–36

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The Concept of 'Guru' in the Upanisads

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

This article examines the concept of the ‘guru’ (spiritual teacher) in the Upanisads. According to the author, the early Vedic tradition placed great importance on a qualified teacher because the…

2003Vol. 26pp. 6–16

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Madhyamika’s theory of error in comparison with Anyakhyati of Suddhadvaita school

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

Indian epistemologists devised several theories to explain misperception. The Madhyamika school of Buddhism advocates asatkhyati, holding that the object of error is unreal; the illusory snake has no…

2002Vol. 25pp. 45–55

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Doctrine of Karma in Jainism

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

In this article Yajneshwar S. Shastri expounds the Jain doctrine of karma, emphasising its centrality to Jain metaphysics and ethics. Unlike some Indian schools that conceive karma as a moral law or…

1998-1999Vol. 22pp. 75–82

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Upanisadic Influence on Mahayanasutralankara of Asanga

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

The Upanisads hold a foundational role in shaping Indian philosophical traditions, including Buddhism and Jainism, serving as the source of core concepts across schools of thought. Asanga’s…

February - 1990Vol. 14pp. 91–104

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ANYAYOGAVYAVACCHEDIKA—A STUDY

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

The document presents a focused study on "Anyayogavyavacchedika," a seminal Jain philosophical work by Acharya Hemacandra, with commentary by Mallisena. It highlights the Indian tradition of…

December - 1989Vol. 15pp. 21–26

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Doctrine of Maya — A Critical Study

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

In this extensive examination of the doctrine of māyā, the author provides a critical study of Advaita Vedānta’s understanding of the apparent world and its relation to ultimate reality. Māyā, often…

1989Vol. 16pp. 18–53, 1–24

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

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Place of Suicide in Indian Culture and Religions

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

The article 'Place of Suicide in Indian Culture and Religions' explores how Indian traditions differentiate between self-inflicted death motivated by despair and voluntary self-sacrifice undertaken…

Oct - 1987Vol. 22 · No. 2pp. 39–52

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

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Umasvati's Contribution to Indian Philosophy

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

The article "Umasvati’s Contribution to Indian Philosophy" by Yajneshwar S. Shastri examines the pivotal role played by the 4th‑century Jaina master Ācārya Umasvati (also known as Umasvāti Vacaka) in…

July - 1987Vol. 22 · No. 1pp. 6–11

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

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Reconciliation of Different Philosophical View‑points — An Attempt Made by Jaina Philosophers

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

This essay examines how Jain philosophers sought to reconcile divergent schools of Indian thought through the doctrines of **anekāntavāda** (non‑absolutism) and **syādvāda** (conditional…

January - 1987Vol. 21 · No. 3pp. 71–85

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Reconciliation of Different Philosophical View‑points — An Attempt Made by Jaina Philosophers

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

This essay examines how Jain philosophers sought to reconcile divergent schools of Indian thought through the doctrines of **anekāntavāda** (non‑absolutism) and **syādvāda** (conditional…

Jan - 1987Vol. 21 · No. 3pp. 71–85

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

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Refutation of Advaita Vedanta in Major Jaina Works

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

This paper by Yajneshwar S. Shastri reviews how Jaina philosophers used the classical method of purvapakṣa‑uttarapakṣa: they first summarized the opponent’s position and then refuted it with their…

Jan - 1986Vol. 20 · No. 3pp. 77–88

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Conception of Maya (Illusion) in Asanga's Vijnanavada Buddhism

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

This essay explores how Asanga, a seminal figure of the Yogacara or Vijnanavada school of Mahayana Buddhism, reinterpreted the concept of maya (illusion). It begins by contrasting Asanga’s outlook…

April 1984 - March 1985Vol. 13 · No. 1-4pp. 25–34

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Refutation of Advaita Vedanta in Major Jain Works

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

The article situates itself in the broader context of Indian philosophy, where thinkers traditionally present opponents’ positions (purvapaksha) before advancing their own conclusion (uttarapaksha).…

April 1984 - March 1985Vol. 13 · No. 1-4pp. 1–14

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Atmabodha (Alocana) of Padmanandi - English Translation

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

This piece presents an English translation and brief exposition of the Ātmabodha (or Ātmabodha‑āloka) attributed to the Jain author Padmanandi. Opening with an invocation to Jina, the text extols…

April 1983 - January 1984Vol. 12 · No. 1-4pp. 46–54

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Tripura Tantra (Sri Vidya): Its Philosophy and Path of Sadhana

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

Y. S. Shastri’s extensive article introduces the Tripura Tantra, focusing on the Śrī Vidya tradition of worshipping the goddess Tripurasundarī as the supreme reality. He begins by situating Śrī…

April 1983 - January 1984Vol. 12 · No. 1-4pp. 59–80

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Reappraisal of Degrees of Reality in Jainism, Buddhism and Vedānta

By Yajneshwar S. Shastri

This article by Y. S. Shastri examines the doctrine of degrees of reality across Jainism, Buddhism, and Advaita Vedānta, arguing that this distinction between the transcendental and empirical orders…

1982-1983Vol. 11 · No. 1-4pp. 193–216

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स्वाध्याय-Reviews

By Harivallabh Chunilal Bhayani, Nagin J Shah, Yajneshwar S. Shastri

‘स्वाध्याय’ खण्ड में हाल में प्रकाशित जैन एवं भारतीय दर्शन से सम्बन्धित पुस्तकों और ग्रन्थों की समीक्षाएँ शामिल हैं। प्रत्येक समीक्षा में पुस्तक की विषयवस्तु का संक्षिप्त परिचय, लेखक की पद्धति और…

April 1980 - January 1981Vol. 9 · No. 1-4pp. 72–93

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Īśāvāsyopaniṣad

Ethical Aspect of Buddhism

Mirabai in Gujarati Tradition

The Concept of 'Guru' in the Upanisads

Madhyamika’s theory of error in comparison with Anyakhyati of Suddhadvaita school

Doctrine of Karma in Jainism

Upanisadic Influence on Mahayanasutralankara of Asanga

ANYAYOGAVYAVACCHEDIKA—A STUDY

Doctrine of Maya — A Critical Study

Place of Suicide in Indian Culture and Religions

Umasvati's Contribution to Indian Philosophy

Reconciliation of Different Philosophical View‑points — An Attempt Made by Jaina Philosophers

Reconciliation of Different Philosophical View‑points — An Attempt Made by Jaina Philosophers

Refutation of Advaita Vedanta in Major Jaina Works

Conception of Maya (Illusion) in Asanga's Vijnanavada Buddhism

Refutation of Advaita Vedanta in Major Jain Works

Atmabodha (Alocana) of Padmanandi - English Translation

Tripura Tantra (Sri Vidya): Its Philosophy and Path of Sadhana

Reappraisal of Degrees of Reality in Jainism, Buddhism and Vedānta

स्वाध्याय-Reviews

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