इस अंक के सहयोगी रचनाकार
By डॉ. छोटेलाल शर्मा, डॉ. कमलचन्द सोगाणी, डॉ. (श्रीमती) भरलका प्रचण्डिया, डॉ. कपूरचन्द जैन, डॉ. (श्रीमती) ज्योति जैन, डॉ. (श्रीमती) पुष्पलता जैन
Summary
This issue of Jainvidya features contributions from multiple scholars focusing on Jain literature, particularly the Karakandu Charit. Dr. Bharalka Prachandiya, an author of prose and poetry with an M.A. and Ph.D. in Sanskrit and Hindi, contributes a piece on the personality and works of Muni Kanakamar. Dr. Kapoorchand Jain, a professor and head of the Sanskrit department at Kundakunda Mahavidyalaya, Khatoli, writes on Jain literature related to the Karakandu Charit. Dr. Kamalchand Sogarani, a professor in the philosophy department at Sukhadia University, Udaipur, provides an analysis of Hemchandra's Prakrit grammar sutras. Dr. Chhotelal Sharma, a former professor in the Hindi department at Banasthali Vidyapeeth and an expert in aesthetics, linguistics, and Prakrit, examines the folk and philosophical elements in the Karakandu Charit narrative. Dr. Jyoti Jain is a co-author for the piece on Jain literature concerning the Karakandu Charit. Dr. Pushpalata Jain, a lecturer at S.F.S. College, Nagpur, contributes a study on the artistic design of the Karakandu Charit and Padmavat. Dr. Bhagehandra Bhaskar, head of the Pali-Prakrit department at Nagpur University, writes on the history and culture presented in the Karakandu Charit. Dr. Mahendra Sagar Prachandiya, honorary director of the Jain Research Academy, Aligarh, offers a poetic evaluation of the Karakandu Charit. Dr. Suryanarayan Dwivedi, a reader in the Hindi department at Banaras Hindu University, contributes a piece on the spiritual consciousness in the Karakandu Charit. The issue is a collection of academic research and literary analysis centered on Jain texts and figures.
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Conclusion
This issue brings together a diverse group of scholars whose collective work deepens the understanding of Jain literary and philosophical traditions, particularly through the lens of the *Karakandu Charit*. The detailed analyses of its spiritual consciousness, historical and cultural contexts, and poetic evaluation reveal the text’s enduring relevance. By examining its linguistic roots in Prakrit and its connections to broader literary forms, the contributors demonstrate how classical works continue to inform contemporary scholarship. The collaborative effort across universities and disciplines underscores the vitality of Jain studies, ensuring that ancient narratives remain accessible and meaningful for future research and cultural preservation.