Articles on Apabhramsha Language
प्रास्ताविक
Jain Vidya, 1987
The text discusses the Apabhramsha language, which was a highly capable language during the medieval period, serving both as a vernacular and a literary language. It was used to compose poems on various life subjects. Apabhramsha is considered the mother of…
प्रारम्भिक
By प्रो. प्रवीणचन्द्र जैन · Jain Vidya, 1986
This issue of the “Jain Vidya” magazine is the fourth in a series dedicated to prominent Apabhramsha language poets, published in chronological order. Previous issues focused on Mahakavi Swyambhu and Mahakavi Pushpadanta. This fourth special issue is a…
प्रशस्तिका
By पुष्पदंत, रमेश मुनि शास्त्री · Jain Vidya, 1985
The text is a Sanskrit eulogy (praśastikā) composed by Ramesh Muni Shastri in honor of the poet Pushpadanta. It describes the nature of language, stating that languages evolve gradually, with Apabhraṃśa and Prakrit being derived forms. Language is defined as…
आरम्भिक
Jain Vidya, 1985
The second issue of the early "Jain Vidya" magazine is presented to readers. Jain acharyas, scholars, ascetics, and laypeople have significantly contributed to the growth of various literary forms in every Indian language. Approximately eighty percent of…