Articles on Gleaning
Gleanings: Treasure Trove of Jaina Art and Architecture
By Bibhuti Mishra · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1992
Bibhuti Mishra’s piece is a descriptive account of the archaeological and historical significance of the twin hills of Udaygiri and Khaṇḍagiri near Bhubaneswar in Orissa, India. The article contextualises Jainism’s long presence in Orissa, noting that the…
A God Descended from Heaven
By J. J. Rawal · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1991
J. J. Rawal’s article blends myth and science to describe Maharashtra’s Lonar crater lake. The near‑perfect circular crater, two kilometres across and 250 metres deep, is locally associated with legends: Bhima is said to have bathed there, and some believe it…
Camphor‑Scented Temples
By Soumitra Das · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1990
This short piece in the "Gleanings" section transports the reader to the Ranakpur Jain temple in Rajasthan and explores the sensory experience of visiting a medieval shrine. The Ranakpur complex, dedicated to the first Tīrthaṅkara Adinātha, was built in the…
Gleanings
By Vivek Bammi · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1990
The Gleanings section compiles short notes and news items on Jain studies and community life. Though brief, these snippets highlight how Jainism remains a living tradition. Many entries stress that rituals are symbolic acts designed to remind practitioners of…
Gleanings – The Lord of the Desert
By Salman Rashid · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1989
This travelogue recounts Salman Rashid’s journey across the Thar Desert to the ruins of the Jain temple of Gori at Nagarparkar in Sindh. Known as the "Lord of the Desert," the Gori temple is a marble edifice built in 1375–1376 CE with three mandapas and…
Gleanings – The Vaisya Community or The Middle Class of India
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1989
This article reproduces a presidential address delivered by Diwan Bahadur Har Bilas Sarda at the All‑India Vaisya Conference in Bareilly on 28 December 1924. Sarda begins by expressing gratitude for the honour of presiding and emphasises his deep interest in…
Gleanings: Pārśvanātha Temple Lodrova
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1989
In the ‘Gleanings’ section of this issue there is a descriptive note on the Pārśvanātha Temple at Lodrova (Lodrovā); an abandoned town near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert. Rajat Kanta Ray; writing in The Statesman in 1988; extols this late fifteenth‑ or…
Gleanings: Jaina Manuscripts in Soviet Collection
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1988
Gleanings: Jaina Manuscripts in Soviet Collection” is a short note reporting on the unexpected wealth of Jain manuscripts preserved in Soviet libraries. The author states that more than 140 manuscripts are recorded, including multiple copies of the canonical…
Jainism [Gleanings]
By Malini Mehta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976
The article "Jainism [Gleanings]" presents an explanation of Jainism as a religion founded on the concept of the Jina, or "one who has won over himself," with Lord Mahavira being the final of the 24 Jinas. The author, Malini Mehta of Bombay, argues that…
Going too far
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976
Going too far…”—a short piece reprinted from the British magazine *Compassion*—challenges readers to reflect on how far their ethical choices should extend in defence of non‑human life. The anonymous author notes that animal lovers are often mocked as…
Gleanings – ‘Jainism’
By Radhanath Rath · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974
This section reproduces an extract on Jainism from Dr. Pandit Nilakantha Das’s essay on Oriya language and culture. The author explains that the term ‘Jain’ derives from ‘Jina,’ meaning ‘conqueror,’ and refers to the liberated soul who has overcome attachment…
A Critical Survey of Indian Religions and Philosophy (Gleanings)
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1973
In this survey, the Japanese Indologist Hajime Nakamura offers concise reflections on major Indian religious traditions and philosophical systems. He emphasises that India’s intellectual landscape is extraordinarily diverse, encompassing Vedic ritualism, the…
Gleanings
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1966
1. Introduction to Sittannavasal: • Sittannavasal, a key center of Jaina influence from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century AD, is known for its rock-cut temple believed to have been excavated by the first Mahendravarman during his Jaina phase. • The…