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60 articles in the archive discuss Umasvati, from Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, Sambodhi, The Jaina Gazette and other journals (1927–2020). Open any article for its summary, citation and original PDF.

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Articles discussing Umasvati

  1. Umāsvāti in Epigraphical and Literary Tradition

    M. A. Dhaky · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1996

    “Umasvati is remembered, revered, and reckoned as one of the more luminous, and hence more celebrated, figures of the Nirgrantha-darsana.”
  2. A Key-note Address on Umāsvāti and His Works

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1999

  3. Umāsvāti (1-85 A.D.)

    Satish Chandra Vidyabhusana · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1999

    “Umasvati is better known as Vacaka-sramana : he was also called Nagaravacaka, this title being probably a reference to his Sakha (spiritual genealogy).”
  4. Umasvati's Contribution to Indian Philosophy

    Yajneshwar S. Shastri · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1987

  5. Contribution of the Jaina Logicians to Indian Epistemology

    Dharmachand Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1998

  6. Umāsvāmi/Umāsvāti

    Maurice Winternitz · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1999

    “The Digambara Umasvamin, who is called Umasvati by the Svetambaras and described as a pupil of Ghosanandi Ksamasramana, was, according to tradition, a pupil of Kundakunda.”
  7. An Introduction to Jaina Logicians and their Logic

    Pushpa Bothra · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1970

  8. A Study of the Jaina Theory of Knowledge — On Matijnana in the Sabhasya Tattvarthasutra

    Yensho Kanakura · Sambodhi, 1975

  9. The Jaina View on Darkness

    Himanshu Shekhar Acharaya · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1992

  10. The Conception of Reality in Jaina Metaphysics as Revealed in the Works of Ācārya Kundakunda

    J. C. Sikdar · Sambodhi, 1979

  11. Tattvarthasutra: Verification of Prasasti

    Suzuko Ohira · Sambodhi, 1976

  12. Philosophical Concepts in Ancient Jaina Literature

    Pooja Chandel · Sambodhi, 2005

    “According to Umasvati, the definition of reality is ‘sat’ i. e. existence.”
  13. Philosophical Concepts in Ancient Jaina Literature

    Pooja Chandel · Sambodhi, 2009

  14. Indian Atomism Part II

    J. C. Sikdar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1988

  15. The Householder�s Dharma in Jainism

    Kamta Prasad Jain · The Jaina Gazette, 1930

  16. Concept of Pramana: A Comparative Study with Special Reference to Jaina Philosophy

    Anupam Jash, Payel Chattopadhyay · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2009

  17. Book Reviews

    Mikal Austin Radford, Ambika Jain · Jinamanjari, 2000

    “Of all Jaina philosophical texts the Tattvartha-sitra of Umasvati (Umasvami) is not only considered one of the most comprehensive summaries of Jaina metaphysics -- it manages to synthesize the entire Jaina doctrinal system into a mere 350 sitras — but also holds the unique position of being the one text recognized as authoritative by both the Svetambaras and Digambaras communities.”
  18. Indian Atomism

    J. C. Sikdar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1989

  19. Historical Development of Jaina Epistemology and Logic

    Anupam Jash · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2014

    “This history of non-canonical literature of svetambra begins with Umasvati. Umasvati (1-85 AD). who was called Umasvamin by the advocates of digambara sect is the author of the Tattvartha Sitra (according to the Svetambara thinkers) or Tattvarthadhigama Siitra Tattvartha Sutra (according to the digambara thinkers) is recognised as an authority by both the svetambara and the digambaras.”
  20. Gleanings: The Atomic Theory of the Jainas

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1969

    “The Jainas begin with an absolutely homogeneous mass of pudgalas, which by differentiation (bheda) breaks up into several kinds of atoms qualitatively determined, and by differentiation, integration, and differentiation in the integrated (sanghatat, bhedat, samghata-bhedat, Umasvati, Tattvarthadhigama, Chap. V, Sitra 26) forms aggregates (skandhas).”
  21. Kunda Kundacarya – Some Problems regarding His Identity, Name and Birthplace

    Hampa Nagarajaiah · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1978

  22. Jaina Theory of Transmigration

    Kiyomi Nagao · Jinamanjari, 1998

  23. Some reflections about anekantavada

    Maria Luisa Tornotti · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2001

  24. Books on Jainology

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976

  25. Some Remarks on the Analysis of the Sensuous Cognition (Mati‑Jñāna) Process

    Piotr Balcerowicz · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1989

  26. Jaina Concept of Memory

    Mohanlal Mehta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1992

  27. Geometric Formulas in the Dhavala of Virasena (780 C.E.)

    Takao Hayashi · Jinamanjari, 1996

  28. The Role of Religion in Human Unity and World Peace

    Sagarmal Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2007

  29. Gandhahasti Mahabhasya: Revisited

    Hampa Nagarajaiah · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2008

  30. Insects in Ancient Jain Literature and Culture

    K. G. Sheshadri · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2013

  31. The Bauddha-Santana Dvatrimsika of Siddhasena Divakara

    M. A. Dhaky · Sambodhi, 1998

  32. Paryāya: Doctrine of Pariṇāma

    Rajjan Kumar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2006

  33. The Ideal of Service in Jainism

    Swami Brahmeshananda · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2002

  34. The Jaina Concept of Omniscience (Kevalajñāna)

    Gour Hazra · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2003

  35. Jain Monasticism

    Swami Brahmeshananda · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2002

  36. Some References pertaining to Agriculture in Jaina Literature

    Hiralal B. Kapadia · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1934

    “As regards implements of agriculture, 8ri Akalanka’s Tattvartha-rajavdritika’®, ૩ commentary on Umasvati’s Tuttvarithadhignmasitra supplies us with names of three एव them: (1) hala, (2) kulida and (છે) dantdlaka”
  37. Book Review: Jain Logic and Epistemology

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2007

    “The Jain ns like Umasvati/Uimasvaimi (3rd / Sth cent. D.), Siddhasena kara (Sth cent. A.D.), Samantabhadra (6th/7th cent. A. D.), Akalaikadeva (8th cent. A. D.), Vidyananda (8th cent, A. D.), ikyanandi (8th cent. A. D.) are the pioneers in the field of Jain Logie.”
  38. Syādvāda: The Jain Theory of Perception

    S. S. Yadav · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2008

  39. The “Bauddha‑Santāna Dvātriṃśikā” of Siddhasena Divākara

    M. A. Dhaky · Sambodhi, 2020

  40. Implications of Ahimsa on Ecology: A Jaina Perspective

    Vincent Sekhar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1993

  41. Periods In The History Of Jainism.

    Hiralal Jain · The Jaina Gazette, 1927

  42. Jain Theory of Measurement and Theory of Transfinite Numbers

    Navjyoti Singh · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1990

  43. Transmigration, Evolution and Jain Karma Doctrine

    Subhash Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2014

  44. Development of Jaina Ontological Ideas

    Mohanlal Mehta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1979

    “The Tattvartha concept, i.e. Umasvati’s concept of reality as the synthesis of permanence and change is further developed by Samanta- bhalra in his Aptamimamsa.”
  45. A Note on the Jaina Conception of Substance

    Bimal Krishna Matilal · Sambodhi, 1976

  46. Theory of Moksa in Jainism

    Sankar Prasad Bandyopadhyay · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976

  47. Development of the Jaina Concept of Soul

    Mohanlal Mehta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1979

  48. Dharma–Adharma

    Suzuko Ohira · Sambodhi, 1979

  49. Atmabodha (Alocana) of Padmanandi - English Translation

    Yajneshwar S. Shastri · Sambodhi, 1983

  50. Notes on Methodology and the Rsi Mandala Yantra

    Ellen Gough · Jinamanjari, 2009

  51. The Doctrine of Karma & Lesya – The Jaina Perspective

    Kokila Hemchand Shah · Sambodhi, 2003

  52. A Critical Survey of Indian Religions and Philosophy (Gleanings)

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1973

  53. An outline of Jaina Epistemology

    Rabindra Kumar Panda · Sambodhi, 2005

  54. Haribhadrasuri (Acarya) on Yoga

    Heena Kotak · Sambodhi, 2007

  55. The Misery: its what, why and how

    Pradyumna Kumar Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1969

  56. Book Review: A Study of Tattvarthasutra with Bhasya

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1994

    “The date of the work is assigned to the 5th cent. A.D. The controversial point about the name of the author, Umasvami or Umasvati, still remains unsolved.”
  57. Essentials of Jaina Metaphysics and Epistemology (Part 1)

    Hari Mohan Bhattacharya · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1999

  58. Book Review: Role of Space-Time in Jaina's Syadvada and Quantum Theory

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1994

  59. Samyag-darsana: The Gateway to Peace and Happiness

    Jagdish P. Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2000

  60. Consciousness in Philosophy of Advaita, Viśiṣṭādvaita, Dvaita and Śaivism with synoptic view of other philosophical traditions

    Sushim Dubey · Sambodhi, 2018