Dr. Nandlal Jain, often referred to as Dr. N.L. Jain, is a distinguished scholar and polymath based in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India. His academic and literary contributions span various disciplines, including Jain philosophy, science, literature, and education.
📚 Academic Background and Career
Dr. Jain holds multiple degrees:
• Shastri (Jain Philosophy)
• Acharya (Indian Philosophy)
• M.Sc. (Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University)
• Ph.D. (University of Glasgow, UK)
• Post-Doctoral Research (Florida State University, USA)
He has served as a Professor of Chemistry in the Madhya Pradesh Government Services and has held various research and academic positions, including:
• Principal Investigator for UGC HRD Project
• Project Investigator for INSA
• Editor for several scholarly journals
• Author and translator of numerous works in Jain philosophy and science
✍️ Literary and Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Jain has authored and contributed to over 10 books, including:
• Basic Jain Culture: Non-Possession
• Glossary of Jaina Terms
• Science Writers in Hindi
• Children’s Literature
He has published 85 research papers and participated in 57 seminars worldwide. His works have been recognized by UNESCO and are listed in WHO’S WHO in Children’s Literature.
🌍 Areas of Expertise
Dr. Jain's research interests encompass:
• Jain philosophy and ethics
• Ecology and environmental science
• Disarmament and non-violence
• Religious principles and conflict resolution
• Science and religion
He has been an active participant in international conferences in London, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamburg, the UK, and the USA.
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1. Discovery of Jain Statues in Maharashtra
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