B. M. Barua

Obituary Notices (Mrs.C. A. F. Rhys Davids)

By B. M. Barua

Mrs. Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys Davids (1857 1942), one of the most distinguished Indologists and Buddhist scholars of her age, passed away on June 26, 1942, at the age of eighty-three. Trained…

Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela

By B. M. Barua

This lengthy paper presents a revised edition of the famous Hāthigumphā inscription of Khāravela, the third‑century BCE ruler of Kalinga. The author reviews earlier readings by scholars such as…

Minor Brahmi Inscriptions in the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

By B. M. Barua

This article provides a revised edition of the minor Brāhmī inscriptions found in the Udayagiri and Khandagiri cave complexes in Orissa. After reviewing James Prinsep’s nineteenth‑century…

Reviews

By B. M. Barua, Sushil Kumar De, U. N. Ghoshal, P. C. Bagchi

Indubhusan Banerjee's *Evolution of the Khalsa, Vol. I: Foundation of the Sikh Panth* (1936) provides a detailed analysis of Sikhism's development from Guru Nanak's time (15th century) to the…

Asoka's Minor Rock Edict: the Yeragudi Copy

By B. M. Barua

Old Brahmi Inscription of Mahasthan

By B. M. Barua

This paper publishes a critical edition of an old Brahmi inscription from Mahasthan in Bengal. The epigraph, previously edited tentatively by D. R. Bhandarkar, is here re‑examined using the original…

Sohgaura Copper-plate

By B. M. Barua

The Sohgaura copper plate is among the earliest Indian inscriptions. This article revisits its text and argues that previous translations misunderstood a key term. The plate records orders to two…

A Bodh-Gaya Image Inscription

By B. M. Barua

This short paper examines an inscribed statue of the Bodhisattva found at Bodh‑Gaya and gives the first published transcription and translation of the four‑line inscription. The inscription is…

The Yerragudi Copy of Asoka’s Minor Rock Edict

By B. M. Barua

Old Buddhist Shrines at Bodh-Gaya

By B. M. Barua

The article examines Brahmi inscriptions on remnants of ancient Buddhist structures at Bodh-Gaya, including the Jewel-walk shrine, Diamond-throne, and Stone-railing. Focus is placed on pillar…

Old Brahmi Inscriptions in Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves: Language and Style.

By B. M. Barua

Surveying a series of early Brahmi inscriptions, this paper analyses their phonetic, morphological and lexical features to shed light on the evolution of Prakrit and the spread of literacy in ancient…

Maskari as an Epithet of Gosala

By B. M. Barua

Gosala, a central figure in Ajivika history, is associated with the epithet "Maskari" in Sanskrit Buddhist texts, alongside "Makkhali" in Pali and "Mamkhaliputta" in ardha-Magadhi Jaina literature.…

Multiplication of Jatakas

By B. M. Barua

The Barhut Jataka-scenes provide evidence of an early collection of Birth-stories, referenced in the Culla-Niddesa as the *paṭicā Jātaka-satini* (500 stories). These stories differ from the…

Inscriptional Excursions in Respect of Asoka Edicts

By B. M. Barua

This extensive article offers a critical review of the epigraphic corpus attributed to Emperor Aśoka. The author begins by recounting the discovery and decipherment of Aśokan inscriptions and…

Stupa and Tomb

By B. M. Barua

The Stupa and Tomb are Buddhist sepulchral structures enshrining cremated remains or ashes of deceased heroes, particularly the Buddha or revered figures. The term "Stupa" (Sanskrit: *Thiapa*, Pali:…

Obituary Notice

By B. M. Barua

Sir Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, who passed away on 24 August 1923 at the age of eighty‑nine, is commemorated in this obituary. A pioneer of Sanskrit scholarship and a social reformer, Bhandarkar…

Message from Barhut Jataka Labels

By B. M. Barua

The Barhut Jataka carvings feature thirty-two surviving labels attached to scenes depicting episodes from the Bodhisattva’s previous lives. These labels either name complete Birth-stories (e.g.,…

Reviews

By Ramesh Chandra Majumdar, B. M. Barua, Kaccayana, D. M. Bhattacharya

A. Berriedale Keith's *The Sanskrit Drama in Its Origin, Development, Theory, and Practice* is praised for its comprehensive and critical analysis of Sanskrit drama, though some disagreements exist.…

Message from Barhut Jataka Labels

By B. M. Barua

This piece examines inscribed labels accompanying relief panels on the Bharhut (Barhut) stupa, which depict scenes from the Jataka stories – narratives of the Buddha’s previous births. The author…