Select Contents of Oriental Journals
Summary
This section presents an annotated bibliography of recent research in oriental studies. It summarises R.C. Majumdar’s study of Vakataka queen Prabhavatigupta, A.N. Upadhye’s dating of Jinasena’s ‘Paribhavyaudaya’, H.R. Karnik’s collection of legends from the Satapatha Brahmana and K. Krishnamoorthy’s survey of early Sanskrit poetics. P.K. Gode compares second‑century hair‑dye recipes with later ink‑making formulas, while S. Mandibassan examines words of Chinese origin in Sanskrit literature. The section also notes S.P. Sangar’s article on Aurangzeb’s measures against robbers and Surya Kanta’s clarification of the authorship of the Atharvaveda commentary. N.P. Chakraverty’s study of Indian civilisation in Chinese Turkistan highlights archaeological discoveries along the Silk Road and the influence of Buddhism. Other entries discuss topics such as the Dhavala ruling family of Orissa, the Kakatiya and Qutb Shahi dynasties and pottery stamped with ‘Sri Narayana’ found near a Bodhisattva image. By outlining these contributions, the section provides readers with a concise guide to new findings and debates across history, literature, linguistics, archaeology and epigraphy.
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Conclusion
This annotated bibliography offers a panoramic overview of recent contributions to Asian studies. By summarising research ranging from Vakataka history and Jain literature to Central Asian archaeology and south‑Indian dynasties it alerts readers to significant discoveries and methodological advances. The diversity of topics underscores the vitality of oriental scholarship and encourages readers to consult the original studies for deeper insights.