This Gujarati paper offers an overview of the Mahāpurāṇas with special emphasis on the Bhāgavata Purāṇa. It begins by outlining the structure and thematic content of the eighteen major Purāṇas,…
Exploring a specialised Vedic theme, this article examines three ‘Ayushya’ formulas found in the Yajurveda that are recited for longevity. It begins by describing the ritual context of these mantras,…
The article titled “Abu Kalp” investigates the religious and cultural significance of Mount Abu in Rajasthan, an important pilgrimage centre for Jains and Hindus. The term “kalp” denotes a ritual…
In 'Space Travel of the Soul', the author addresses metaphysical questions about the soul’s journey after death and its passage through different cosmic realms. Drawing from Jain cosmology and other…
King Pṛthu Vainya (Prithu), son of Vena, is celebrated in Indian mythology as the first consecrated king who introduced agriculture and order. He appears in the Rigveda, where his name signifies…
D. G. Vedia’s Campu: An Experiment in Free Style Composition explores the Sanskrit literary form campu, which blends prose and verse. Mixed compositions arose from Vedic dialogues and Upanisads and…