Select Contents of Oriental Journals
Summary
The Adyar Library Bulletin (Vol. 40, Part V, 1947) features P.K. 600-777's study of the oldest dated manuscript of Punijarija’s commentary on the Sarasvataprakriyi (1556 CE) and H.G. Naravart’s analysis of Caturvedasvimin and Ravana’s timelines. The Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (Vol. XXII, 1947) includes R.C. Hazra’s argument that the extant Kalikapurana differs from earlier non-tantric versions, likely originating in the 10th-11th centuries with significant tantric additions. P.K. Gope explores the role of the court in early Indian painting, while N.A. Gorre examines Jagaddhara’s borrowings from Haribara’s commentary. B.K. Husan investigates Ferishta’s birth year (1570-71 CE). M.A. Chakraborty discusses Indo-Muslim architecture, and T.C. Law examines ancient Indian tribes. Har Dutr Sharma analyzes humor in Sanskrit literature. Bharatiya Vidya (Vol. III, 1947) presents A.D. PusaLkar’s description of Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro sites, A. Gorant’s reinterpretation of the Ajivika sect’s symbolism, and A.N. UpapHYer’s analysis of Krsnalilaiuka’s Prakrit poem Siricimdbhakavva, possibly linked to Purusakara. S.D. GyaNL traces ancient Indian cultural diffusion. The
AI-generated summary, automatically checked against the article text.
Conclusion
This collection of Oriental Journals offers critical insights into India's intellectual and cultural heritage, spanning ancient manuscripts, historical chronologies, and socio-religious dynamics. Key contributions include the identification of the oldest dated manuscript of Punijarija’s commentary (1556 CE), revised dating of Caturvedasvimin and Ravana, and the revelation of the Kalikapurana’s tantric transformations over time. The analysis of the Ajivika sect’s origins, the study of Krsnalilaiuka’s Prakrta poetry, and the exploration of Siri Vijaya’s historical significance further underscore the interconnectedness of India’s regional and transregional cultural exchanges. These findings collectively enrich our understanding of India’s historical narratives, textual traditions, and cross-cultural influences, highlighting the dynamic interplay between religious, literary, and political spheres.