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Select Contents of Oriental Journals

Vol. 31 · No. 4December - 1955pp. 385–388English

Summary

The final section of the volume provides select contents of contemporary oriental journals. It lists articles, notes and reviews published in scholarly periodicals across Asia and Europe, covering topics ranging from Sanskrit philology and epigraphy to Islamic studies and Far Eastern archaeology. Each entry includes the title, author and a brief description of the subject matter. The purpose of this compilation is to inform readers of current research trends and encourage cross‑fertilisation between disciplines. By highlighting papers on diverse subjects such as newly discovered inscriptions, analyses of ancient plays, translations of Persian chronicles and reports on archaeological excavations, the section demonstrates the breadth of oriental scholarship. It also serves as a bibliographic aid for researchers seeking to keep abreast of developments outside their immediate specialisation.

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This compilation underscores the global scope of oriental studies in the mid‑20th century. By presenting a digest of articles from various journals, it fosters scholarly exchange and encourages readers to explore research beyond their primary field. The editor’s selection reflects an appreciation of both classical and contemporary subjects and highlights the vibrancy of oriental scholarship.

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  • “The importance systems besides Brahmanism which appear to have exerted their influence upon the Indian society at che time of Buddha's advent are conjectured to have been those of the Ajivikas, the Nirgranthas, the Lokayatas and che proto-Safikhya”
  • “The Kangudesarajakkal, a chronicle of the Rulers of KongudeSa still in manuscripts, throws valuable light on the genealogy and chronology of che Gangas of Talakad, establishing thereby the importance and reliability of traditional history.”

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