Bibliographical Notes
Summary
These bibliographical notes compile recent publications in Indian archaeology, religion, literature and linguistics. They mention the Annual Bibliography of Indian Archaeology (covering 1940–47), Bibliographie Bouddhique volumes IX–XX, and administrative reports from the Travancore‑Cochin and Gwalior archaeological departments. Notable textual editions include the Pali Dīgha Nikāya edited by Jules Bloch, Jean Przyluski and Louis Renou; Lin Li‑Kouang’s study of the Saddharmasmṛtyupasthānasūtra; E.J. Thomas’s selections from Sanskrit and Pali Buddhist scriptures; Sujit Kumar Mukhopadhyaya’s edition of the Vajraśuci; B.C. Law’s publication of Jaina canonical sutras; S.K. Belvalkar’s critical edition of the Mahābhārata’s Śāntiparvan and Rājadharma sections; and Sivananda’s edition of the Brahmasūtra. The list also notes studies on the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa, Roland Kent’s Old Persian grammar, K.P. Karmarkar’s survey of Dravidian religious systems, works on Indian sculpture and design, numismatic bibliographies, and translations of medieval Hindi texts. These references provide researchers with a snapshot of new resources for studying Indian art, religions, history and philology.
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Conclusion
The bibliographical notes offer a concise catalogue of recent books, editions and reports relevant to South Asian studies. By compiling bibliographies, archaeological reports, textual editions and thematic studies across Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina traditions, the section serves as a handy reference for scholars. It reflects the ongoing international and domestic interest in India’s cultural heritage and provides a foundation for further research.