Author: Dr. Sanjay Kumar SIngh

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Report of 21 Day National Workshop on Teaching & Learning in Prakrit Language 17th May – 06th June, 2019, Sponsored by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi

There is enormous literature in Prakrit language. Majority of the Prakrit works still remains inaccessible to the scholars of Jainology as well as to those working in other disciplines because of non-availability of Prakrit texts with their translations in other languages. For comparative and comprehensive study of Indian tradition, history, culture, literature, language, poetics etc. knowledge of Prakrit is essential.

Keeping in view the importance of the subject Parshwanath Vidyapeeth organised a 21 Day National Workshop on Teaching & Learning in Prakrit Language from 17th May to 06th June, 2019. This is the 10th workshop on Prakrit in this series. Parshwanath Vidyapeeth is committed to impart knowledge of Prakrit to the students and scholars interested in Indological.

Welcome Speech in Inaugural function by Dr. S. P. Pandey

The Inaugural function of the workshop was held on 17th May, 2019. Dr. Vijay Shankar Shukla, Director of  I.G.N.C.A.,Varanasi, was the Chief-guest,Sh. D. R. Bhansali, famous Industrialist and Philanthropist, and Vice President, Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi was the Guest of  honour  and Senior Prof.  Jagatram Bhattacharya, Dept. of Prakrit, Pali and Sanskrit, Vishwa Bharati, Shantiniketan, West Bengol  presided over the session,

Presidential remark by Prof. J. R. Bhattacharya

There were 30 participants in the Workshop from the different universities, i.e.  Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, Basant Kanya  P. G. Collage, Jain Vishwa Bharati University, Ladanun.

In this workshop 60 lectures and 05 special lectures were delivered by the subject experts. Apart from the special lectures maximum classes were engaged by Prof. Dinanath Sharma, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Prof. Jagatram Bhattacharya, Vishwa Bharati, Shantiniketan, West Bengol, Dr. Rahul Kumar Singh, Bajarang Inter College, Bhadari, Kunda, Pratapgarh and Dr. Pratap Mishra, SGR PG College, Dobhi, Jaunpur.

In order to provide a sound background of Prakrit Language and Literature, besides regular lectures scheduled per day on grammar, 05 special lectures were arranged by the eminent scholars of the respective subjects. Following special lectures were delivered during the Workshop:

1. Arddhamagadhi Agam Sahitya by Dr. S. P. Pandey, Joint Director, Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi.

2. Prakrit Jaina Katha Sahitya by Prof. Prabhunath Dwivedi, Former Head, Deptt. of Sanskrit, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi.

3. Ashok ke Prakrit Abhilekh by Prof. Maheshwari Prasad, National Professor, National Archives,  New Delhi.

4. Hathigumpha Prakrit Abhilekh  by Prof. Maheshwari Prasad, National Professor, National Archives,  New Delhi.

5. Prakrit ke Hastalikhita Grantha by Dr. Vijay Shankar Shukla, Director, IGNCA, Varanasi.

The Teaching in the Workshop was based on the Hemacandra Vyakaran and the method adopted for teaching was drilling system to make understand the grammar easily for participants. In this system the teacher selects the words while teaching the text and by drilling method he demonstrates the essential constituents of the word.     

At the end of the workshop an examination was held followed by a writen exam and viva-voce. On the basis of the final result three participants were awarded certificate of merit with prizes. Dev Sarashwat Faculty of SVDV, BHU, secured 1st Position, Haridarshan Faculty of SVDV, BHU, secured 2nd Position and Vijay Shankar Singh, Deptt. of Sanskrit, MGKV, Varanasi secured 3rd Position and Ram Awadh Kushvaha, Deptt. of Sanskrit, MGKV, Varanasi secured incentive prize.

Welcome speech in Valedictory function by Dr. S. P. Pandey
Dr. O.P. Singh Presenting the Workshop Report

Valedictory function of the Workshop was held on 6th June, 2019. Prof. P. N. Dwivedi, Former Head, Department of Sanskrit, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, was Chairman of the session, Prof. Y. P. Dubey, Former Vice Chancellor, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, was the Chief Guest of this session and Sh. Kunvar Vijayanand Singh, Senior Vice President, Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi was the Guest of honour. The Workshop completed successfully under the Directorship of Dr. S. P. Pandey, Joint Director, Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi and Dr. O. P. Singh was the co-ordinator of the workshop.

Prize distribution by Chief Guest, Prof. Y. P. Dubey

 Concluding Remarks:  The workshop was well organised. The participants of the workshop were fully satisfied with process of teaching and the selection of the faculty members. The participants in their feedback appreciated the commitment and zeal of the management for organizing such a nice workshop. The participants were of the opinion that apart from ELENENTARY COURSE on Prakrit an ADVANCE COUESE on Prakrit should be conducted, so that the participants of ELENENTARY COURSE could get chance to upgrade their knowledge of Prakrit.

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P. G. DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE COURSE IN YOGA & MEDITATION: 2020-21

Parshwanath Vidyapeeth (established in 1937), after 80 years experience of commendable Academic work such as Teaching, Research & Publication, is now offering P. G. Diploma & Certificate Courses in Yoga & Meditation.

The Course will be conducted under affiliation with Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute, University of Yoga, Swami Kuvalayanand Marg, Lonavala, 410403. At end of successful completion candidates would be awarded diploma / certificate recognised by Ministry of Education, Government of India. This is the only affiliate course offered in Uttar Pradesh by Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute.

Parshwanth Vidyapeeth is situation adjacent  to BHU with lush greeneries and calm and cool atmosphere in Karaundi area near ITI College and has a good campus with appropriate facilities for Yoga.

ADMISSION  NOTICE

Applications are invited for admission to the Certificate & P. G. Diploma Course in Yoga.

 Name of the Course                Duration                          Fee          Total Seats

  1. P. G. Diploma Course   ( 01 Year- 500 hrs)      Rs.35,000/-       50
  2. Certificate Course    ( 06 months-200 hrs)   Rs.20,000/-       50

Note- Facility to deposit fee in three installments.

Timeline:

  • Submit the Application Form    :     01 August   to   30 Sep. 2020
  • Date of  Starting the Course     :      01 Oct.  2020

Click here for filling online application form for either of these courses.

For further details Contact:

Administrator, Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, ITI  Road, Karaundi, Varanasi-221005 Email : infor@pv-edu.org Phone: 0542-2575890, 9140811346, 9936179817

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Report of National Seminar – JAINA INSCRIPTIONS

REPORT

Sponsored by: Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi

A Three Day National Seminar on

Historical and Socio-cultural Significance of Jaina Inscriptions

(26-28 October, 2018)

 

The Jaina inscriptions throw light on the origin and development of Jaina church and organizations along with relations with other religious societies. Some Jaina inscriptions are of special importance for the history of Indian dynasties. For Example HÂthÍgumph inscription of KhÂravela and Durjanpur Jaina Mörtilekha  of RÂmgupta. Had the two inscriptions been not appeared identity and place in history of these great kings could have lost into the darkness. Likewise, we have initial information about some southern dynasties such as Gaßga, KadaØba, Hoysala etc. from Jaina inscriptions. The Inscriptions throw ample light on the Socio-economic condition of the concerned period. We get information about  names of Jaina and non-Jaina communities, ramification of castes and Varàas, migration of families, conversion of families to Jainism, names of Individuals, joint family system, position of women, food and drinks, marriage ceremony, customs and ornaments, Coins, rate of Interests, weights and measures, wages,  house rent etc. Jaina inscriptions also furnish information about the polity and system of administration.

Keeping in view the importance of inscriptions, and to discuss the trends, survey, preservation, nature and typology of inscriptions in the light of the other sources of history and also to evaluate the role of the inscriptional evidences as a source of different perspective of Jaina and non-Jain history and culture, Parshwanath Vidyapeeth organized a Three Day National Seminar on Historical and Socio-cultural Significance of Jaina Inscriptions from 26-28 October, 2018.

Inaugural Session:

The inaugural session of the seminar was held on 26th October 2018 at 10.30 AM. Prof. C D. Singh, Former V C of IGNTU, Amarkantak was the Chief Guest, Prof. Maheshwari Prasad was the Chairman of the session, Prof. Sagarmal Jain was Guest of Honor and Sh. D R Bhansali was present in the seminar as a special Guest. The KEY-NOTE was addressed by Prof. Vibha Upadhyaya, Professor at Dept. of History & Culture, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.

After the inaugural session the first academic session stated at 3.00 pm. Prof. Shubhachandra Jain, University of Mysore, Chaired the session. Prof. Jitendra B. Shah, Ahmedabad, Dr. K K Tripathi, Sagar University and Prof. D N Sharma presented their paper in this session respectively on ‘ Palitana ke Do Durlabha Abhilekha,‘ BundelkhaàÅa ke Abhilekhon ka SÂßskçtika Adhyayana and Critical Study of the Kharvel Inscription.

 On 27th October, morning the second academic session was started under the chairmanship of Prof. S N Kapoor, Lucknow University. In this session Samani Sangeet Prajna, Jaina Vishwa Bharati, Ladnun, Dr. Arpita Ranjan, National Archives, Delhi, Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Sagar and Prof. J. P. Upadhyaya, Allahabad University, presented their papers respectively on ‘Bikaner SaØbhÂga men PrÂpta Sanskrit Abhilekhon men Nihita SÂßskçtika Tattva, Sculpture of ÀdinÂtha and Sanskrit Inscription of Navagarh, Jaina Abhilekhon Men Varnita SamÂdhi Maraàa and Jaina Inscriptions from Sheragarh.

In third academic session Prof. M N P Tiwari, BHU chaired the session. Prof. S N Kapoor, Lucknow University, Prof. Shubhachandra Jain, University of Mysore and Dr. Shanti Swaroop Sinha, B H U presented their paper respectively on GuptakÂlÍna Abhilekhon men Pratibimbita Jaina Dharma, Historical and Socio-cultural significance of GaßgarÂja’s contribution as depicted in inscriptions from Karnataka, and Khajuraho Men Jaina Abhilekhon men SamakÂlÍna Jaina SamÂja aura PÂrsparika Samanvyaya ke sandarbha and PrÂcÍna Abhilekhaon Men Jaina Kal Se Sambandhita Kuch Sandarbha Evam ìodha Adhyayana Men Unak Mahattva.

On 28th October the 4th academic session started at 10.00 am. Prof. Vibha Upadhyay was the chairman of this session. In this session Dr. Archana Sharma, BHU, Dr. Arpita Chatterjee, BHU and Dr. Gangadhar Panda, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University and Prof. Pradyuman Shah Singh, SVDV, BHU presented their paper respectively on ‘RÂîòraköòa RÂj Kçîàa DvitÍya Evam Jaina Dharma: Abhilekhon ke Viîeîa Sandarbha Men, ‘KuîÂàakÂlÍna Mathura Abhilekhon men Koòika Gana’, ‘Hathigumpha Abhilekha- AitihÂsika EvaØ SÂßskçtika Pariprekîya’, and ìravaàanbelgola ke Jaina Abhilekhon men Ullikhita Sanlekhana Dharma’.  The 5th academic session was held from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm chaired by Prof. H N Dubey, Allahabad University. In this session Dr. O. P. Singh, PV, Dr. Vinaya Kumar, BHU, Prof. Suman Jain, BHU and Miss Sadhana Singh, Ph. D. Scholar, BHU and Dr. Richa Singh, Sen Degree College, Lucknow presented their paper respectively on ‘ Jaino k ìaivo evaØ Vaiîàava ke sÂtha Kalah evaØ Mel-milÂpa, Ardhaphalaka: The Early Jaina Monks of Mathura, Pratiharkalin Jaian abhilekha and ‘Hoyasal Rajavaßïa k  RÂjanÍtika Evam Sanskritka Itihas: Jaina Abhilekhon ke ÀdhÂra Para.

Valedictory session of the seminar was held on 28th October, 2018 at 3.00 pm. Prof. Yogendra Singh, Vice Chancellor, C S University, Ballia was the Chairman, Prof. Sagarmal Jaina Chaired the session and Prof. Sitaram Dubey, B H U was the Guest of Honor.

In this seminar total 18 papers were presented which are as follows:

  1. PÂlitan ke Do Durlabha Abhilekha by Prof. Jitendra B. Shah, L D Institute, Ahmedabad
  2. BundelkhaàÅa ke Abhilekhon ka SÂßskçtika Adhyayana, by K K Tripathi, University of Sagar (MP)
  3. ‘Critical Study of the KhÂrvela Inscription’ by Dr. D. N. Sharma, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
  4. ‘Bikanera SambhÂga men PrÂpta Sanskrit Abhilekhon men Nihita SÂßskçtika Tattva, Samani Sangeet Prajna, Jaina Vishwa Bharati, Ladnun,
  5. Sculpture of ÀdinÂtha and Sanskrit Inscription of Navagarh, Arpita Ranjan, National Archives, New Delhi
  6. Jaina Abhilekhon Men Varàita SamÂdhi Maraàa by Dr. Raghavendra Singh, University of Sagar
  7. Jaina Inscriptions from Sheragarh,  by Prof. J. P. Upadhyaya, Allahabad University
  8. GuptakÂalÍna Abhilekhon men Pratibimbita Jaina Dharma S. N. Kapoor, Lucknow University
  9. Historical and Socio-cultural significance of Gaßgaraja’s contribution as depicted in inscriptions from Karnataka, Prof. Shubha Chandra Jain, University of Mysore.
  10. KhajurÂho Ke Jaina Abhilekhon men SamakÂlÍna Jaina SamÂja aura PÂrasparika Samanvyaya ke sandarbha by Dr. Shanti Swaroop Sinha, BHU
  11. PrÂcÍna Abhilekhon Men Jaina Kala Se Sambandhita Kucha Sandarbha EvaØ ìodha Adhyayana Men Unak Mahattva M N P Tiwari, BHU
  12. ‘RÂîòtraköòa RÂj Kçîàana DvitÍya EvaØ Jaina Dharma: Abhilekhon ke Viîesî Sandarbha Men, Dr. Archana Sharma, BHU
  13. ‘KuîÂàakÂlÍna Mathur Abhilekhaon men Koòika Gaàa’, Dr. Arpita Chatterjee, BHU
  14. ‘HÂthÍgumph Abhilekha- AitihÂsika EvaØ Sßskçtika Pariprekîya’, Gangadhara Panda, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi
  15. ìravaàabelgola ke Jaina Abhilekhon men Ullikhita Saßlekhana Dharma, ’by Prof. Pradyman Shah Singh, BHU
  16. Jaino k ìaivo evaØ Vaiîàava ke sÂtha Kalah evaØ Mel-milÂpa, by Dr. Richa Singh, Lucknow
  17. Ardhaphalaka: The Early Jaina Monks of Mathura by Prof. Suman Jain, BHU
  18. PratihÂrakÂlÍna Jaina Abhilekha,   Sadhana Singh, BHU
  19. ‘Hoyasala RÂjavaßïa k  Rajanitika Evam SÂßskçtka ItihÂsa: Jaina Abhilekhon ke ÀdhÂra Para by Dr. Richa Singh, Lucknow