Bibliographical Notes
Summary
The ‘Bibliographical Notes’ section of the journal lists recent publications related to Indian art, history and philosophy, offering scholars a comprehensive overview of available resources. Among the noted works is Haridas Mitra’s ‘Contributions to a Bibliography of Indian Art and Aesthetics,’ which compiles references to research on Indian art. There is also a study of the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves by T.N. Ramachandran and Chhotal Jain, examining their architecture and inscriptions. A major art-historical contribution is Alfred Foucher’s second volume of ‘L’art Gréco-Bouddhique du Gandhara,’ which provides corrections and an index to earlier volumes and continues to explore Greco‑Buddhist art. Edward Conze’s ‘Buddhism—Its Essence and Development’ offers a concise introduction to Buddhist doctrine and its historical evolution. Works on Buddhist philosophy by C. Regamey and on the Satapañcasatka (including Sanskrit, Chinese and Tibetan versions) are also listed. The section highlights the publication of the second volume of the Purana Index by V.R. Ramachandra Dikshitar, which aids researchers navigating the vast corpus of Puranic literature. Other entries include Sanskrit text editions, such as the Apaddharma section of the Mahabharata edited by S.K. Belvalkar, collections of lectures on the Mahabharata in Marathi, and translations and analyses of classical Sanskrit and Prakrit works. Modern scholarly works are also noted: Betty Heimann’s study on Sanskrit philosophical prefixes, Raymond Schwab’s ‘La Renaissance Orientale,’ and Percival Spear’s ‘Twilight of the Mughals’ provide perspectives on Indian philosophy and modern history. Historical surveys like C.H. Philips’ ‘Handbook of Oriental History’ and M.E. Wilbur’s ‘The East India Company’ are included, reflecting interest in colonial and economic history. By listing titles across multiple disciplines—archaeology, religious studies, literature, linguistics and history—the section enables readers to update their bibliographies and identifies resources for further research. It emphasises publications from 1950–51, indicating the journal’s commitment to keeping scholars informed about new contributions to the field.
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Conclusion
The ‘Bibliographical Notes’ serve as a valuable reference tool, cataloguing a wide range of new books and editions on Indian art, religion, literature and history. By highlighting bibliographies, monographs, text editions and modern analyses, the notes help researchers and students discover sources relevant to their fields. The diversity of topics—from Greco‑Buddhist art to Mughal history—reflects the expansive scope of Indological studies and underscores the importance of continual bibliographic updates for scholarly work.