L. D. Institute of Indology books
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A Study of Tattvārtha-sūtra with Bhāṣya
Volume 86 of the L. D. Series is an attempt to assess the date of the Tattvārtha-sūtra using its treatment of some doctrinal themes and references to external data. It seems reasonable to locate it in the 5th century CE. The differences between Digambara and Śvetāmbara versions of the text are also discussed, as well as the status of the Bhāṣya and the question of knowing whether it has the same author as the sūtra itself.
Atonements in the Ancient Ritual of the Jaina Monks
Volume 49 in the L. D. Series investigates the structuring of the monastic community, based on the canonical texts known as Cheda-sūtras, and the methods for mendicants’ compensating and repairing lapses in conduct. The teacher decides on the necessary atonements – prāyaścittas – by taking into account the culprit’s situation and other factors.
Mahāvīra’s Words
Volume 139 in the L. D. Series is a translated and expanded version by Willem Bollée and Jayendra Soni, published in 2004.
First available in 1926, the original German text comprises critical translations of the oldest parts of the Śvetāmbara canon, namely the first book of the Ācārānga-sūtra and parts of the Sūtrakr̥tānga-sūtra.
More Documents of Jaina Paintings and Gujarati Paintings of Sixteenth and Later Centuries
Volume 51 in the L. D. Series is based on a lecture the author delivered at the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology in 1972. The text introduces characteristics of the developing styles of miniature paintings created in western India from the late medieval period onwards. There are numerous black-and-white reproductions of illustrations, chiefly from manuscripts.
New Documents of Jaina Painting
Black-and-white and colour examples of Jain manuscript illustrations. The introduction offers an overview of the style of manuscript artwork, dubbed the Sirohi School, which developed in western India. The detailed catalogue provides information about the reproductions, many of which have been published for the first time.
Pandit Sukhlalji’s Commentary on Tattvārtha Sūtra
This is K. K. Dixit’s English translation of Pandit Sukhlalji’s Commentary on Tattvārtha Sūtra of Vācaka Umāsvāti.
Accompanied by the original text of the Tattvārtha-sūtra and its English translation, this study is of great interest because of its extensive commentary. This lucidly discusses all the implications of the text.
The first five chapters and chapters six to ten and index are in separate files also.
Pandit Sukhlalji’s Commentary on Tattvārtha Sūtra – chapters 1 to 5
This is the first five chapters of K. K. Dixit’s English translation of Pandit Sukhlalji’s Commentary on Tattvārtha Sūtra of Vācaka Umāsvāti.
Accompanied by the original text of the Tattvārtha-sūtra and its English translation, this study is of great interest because of its extensive commentary. This lucidly discusses all the implications of the text.
The front matter, chapters six to ten and the index are in separate files.
Pandit Sukhlalji’s Commentary on Tattvārtha Sūtra – chapters 6 to 10
This is chapters six to ten of K. K. Dixit’s English translation of Pandit Sukhlalji’s Commentary on Tattvārtha Sūtra of Vācaka Umāsvāti.
Accompanied by the original text of the Tattvārtha-sūtra and its English translation, this study is of great interest because of its extensive commentary. This lucidly discusses all the implications of the text.
The front matter and the first five chapters, and the index are in separate files.
Pandit Sukhlalji’s Commentary on Tattvārtha Sūtra – index
This is the index for K. K. Dixit’s English translation of Pandit Sukhlalji’s Commentary on Tattvārtha Sūtra of Vācaka Umāsvāti.
Accompanied by the original text of the Tattvārtha-sūtra and its English translation, this study is of great interest because of its extensive commentary. This lucidly discusses all the implications of the text.
The text of the book is in separate files.
Temple of Mahavira Osiaji
The temple to Mahāvīra in Osia – also known as Osian or Osiya – near Jodhpur, Rajasthan, dates back to the late eighth century. The history of the site is given, along with descriptions of the architectural elements and spaces, and an overview of restoration. Black-and-white and colour photographs of the temple’s architectural features and measured plans are also provided.