Books Received and Our Contributors
Summary
The Books Received section briefly describes a variety of new publications relevant to Jain and Indological studies. Notable works include proceedings from a seminar on Prakrit studies, an examination of Ānandghana’s verses, a dramatic biography of Dadagurus, critical editions of canonical texts like Sūyagaḍāṅgasuttam, illustrated guides to Digambara holy sites, multi‑volume commemorations of Mahāvīra, treatises on the structure of the soul in Jainism, devotional story collections, biographies and translations. Each notice lists the author or editor, language, page count and price. Following the book list is a short “Our Contributors” column, which introduces the issue’s authors: Clare Rosenfield, a student at a meditation centre in New York; Mohan Lal Mehta, professor of Jain philosophy at the University of Poona; Bhag Chandra Jain, head of the Department of Pali and Prakrit at Nagpur University; Chitta Ranjan Pal, history lecturer at Sree Chaitanya College; and P. C. Das Gupta, director of archaeology for the Government of West Bengal.
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Conclusion
By summarising recent publications and introducing the journal’s contributors, this section informs readers of new resources and highlights the expertise behind the issue’s articles. It functions as an annotated bibliography and a brief author directory, enhancing the journal’s utility for scholars and devotees alike.