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Jinamanjari
Vol. 20 · No. 02
Jinamanjari
Kundakunda on the Conduct of the Clergy and the Laity
1999Vol. 20 · No. 02pp. 17–25
Comes from a devout Jaina family in Udaipur, initiated into Jaina studies by his father, Svanamdhanya Shri Ganeshlalji Baya. After retiring from the military, he pursued M.A. in Prakrit and Jainology, followed by a Ph.D. Author of three English/Bilingual commentaries on Jain canonical works (Uttarādhyayna Sütra, Tattvärtha Sūtra, Ashța Pähuda). Authored ten English translations of rare Prakirņakas and three original works, plus numerous research papers in reputed journals. Awarded the Ganesh Lalvani Award and Late Shri. Pradeep Kumar Rampuria Award for contributions to Jaina literature. Author of Jainism: The Creed for All Times and Jainism: The Creed For All Times Volume 188 (Prakrit Bharti Academy, 2006). Co-author with Shreyas and Suresh Sisodiya on other Jainism-related publications, listed on Exotic India Art. Author of Revisions for D. S. Baya 1999 (published by the Pandit Project). Dr. Baya’s works cover various aspects of Jainism: history, cosmology, ontology, epistemology, ethics, and mythology. The book Practical Jainism addresses contemporary societal issues, highlighting the applied aspect of Jain precepts. Attempts to reconcile Śvetambara and Digambara traditions, especially in the life-sketch of Bhagväna Mahāvīra.