Select Contents of Oriental Journals
Summary
This section summarises articles and notes from various oriental journals. It lists recent papers in Acta Orientalia, the Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, and other periodicals, providing brief descriptions of their contents. Topics include studies of the Vajracchedika, dates of Purana chapters, Vedic comparisons, newly published inscriptions, and historical material from diaries. Highlights include articles on the language of the Vaddas, Sanskrit versions of Zoroastrian hymns, translations of Tibetan and Chinese Buddhist texts, and new research on coins, epigraphy, and economic planning. The section also summarises studies on the battle of Panipat, the Gupta era, and various copper‑plate grants. Each entry gives the title, author, and a short description to keep scholars informed about recent work across oriental studies.
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Conclusion
Serving as a bulletin, this section alerts readers to important research across oriental studies. By summarising a diverse array of articles on Buddhism, Vedic scholarship, epigraphy, philology, and history, it helps scholars stay abreast of recent discoveries and debates.