Rajaram Jain

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Rajaram Jain
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Rajaram Jain in 2024
Born (1929-02-01) 1 February 1929 (age 96)
Malthone, Central Provinces and Berar, British India
OccupationAuthor, Linguist and Scholar
Language Prakrit, Apabramsha, Sanskrit, Hindi
NationalityIndian
Notable awards
SpouseProf. Dr. Vidyawati Jain
Children4

Rajaram Jain (born 1 February 1929) is an Indologist, philologist, author and a scholar of Prakrit, Apabhramsha, Sanskrit, Hindi and Shauraseni Prakrit languages. He is known for his critical studies and Hindi translations of rare, unpublished manuscripts, particularly the work of the 14th -15th century poet Raidhu. Jain's work has contributed to the understanding of Indo-Aryan literature. In 2024, the Government of India honoured Rajaram Jain with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour. [1] [2]

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Early life

Rajaram Jain [3] was born on February 1, 1929, in Malthon, Sagar district, Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh, India. Despite economic challenges and the early loss of his parents, he completed his education. He graduated from Banaras Hindu University in 1951, earned a Master's degree in Hindi literature in 1954, and later obtained an Acharya degree in Sanskrit.

Personal life

Rajaram Jain with his wife, Vidyawati Jain in 2018 Rajaram Jain with his wife Vidyawati Jain.jpg
Rajaram Jain with his wife, Vidyawati Jain in 2018

In 1955, Rajaram Jain married Vidyawati Jain, who was 18 and had a 9th-grade education. Despite her traditional upbringing that limited women's education, she resumed her studies after marriage, eventually earning two M.A. degrees (Hindi and Prakrit with a Gold medal), a Ph.D., and a D.Litt. Rajaram Jain supported her academic and literary pursuits.

Career

In 1961, he joined the Sanskrit and Prakrit Department at H.D. Jain College, Magadh University, Arrah, Bihar, and later served as Head of the Department. In 1967, he earned his Ph.D. with a critical study of 22 rare unpublished Apabhramsha epics by the poet Raidhu, titled "Raidhu Sahitya ka Alochanatmaka Parishilana" [4] [5] [6] which gained academic recognition. As Hon. Director of D. K. Jain Oriental Research Institute Ara, Bihar (1979–2003), he carried out extensive research and edited/published the research magazine 'JAINA ANTIQUARY'. [7] He also managed a collection of over 7,000 rare manuscripts from around the world.

In 1991, he became the Director of Shri Kundkund Bharati Prakrit Shodh Sansthan, New Delhi, where he edited and published the research magazine series PRAKRIT VIDYA'. [8] He is currently an associate member of the Centre of Jaina Studies, University of London, [9] and formerly served as the President of Shri Ganesh Varni Sansthan, Varanasi.he 1940s.

Academic Recognition

Rajaram Jain receiving The Institut de France's Prize for 'Sirival Cariu' in 2018 Prof. Rajaram Jain received The Insitut de France's 2018 Colette Caillat Prize for his book Sirival Cariu.jpg
Rajaram Jain receiving The Institut de France's Prize for 'Sirival Cariu' in 2018
The Vice President, B. D. Jatti presenting 'Jain Itihas Ratna' to Rajaram Jain in 1974 Itihas Ratna award 2.jpg
The Vice President, B. D. Jatti presenting 'Jain Itihas Ratna' to Rajaram Jain in 1974

In 2018, Rajaram Jain received the prestigious 'Colette Caillat Foundation Award [10] ' from the Institut de France, Paris, for his book 'Sirival Chariu', [11] [12] a critical edition and Hindi translation of the 15th-century Apabhramsha epic by poet Raidhu, highlighting India's trade relations with foreign countries. In 1974, he was honored with the 'Jain Itihas Ratna' award from the Vice-President of India B.D.Jatti for his book 'Vaddhamanacariu [13] ', a significant 12th-century literary and cultural masterpiece. Jain's scholarly pursuits include 'Jony Pahud', a rare deciphering of a 1st-Cen. Prakrit manuscript revealing medico-tantric insights. Additionally, his collaborative work Pasnaha Cariu [14] [6] delves into 12th-century manuscripts, providing the first reference to Delhi as Dhilli and detailing the reign of Tribhuvanpati Tomar, shedding light on Delhi's pre-Sultanate history with critical editions and Hindi translations enriched by exhaustive research and analysis.

Awards, Honours and Recognitions

Rajaram Jain has been honored with awards for his contributions to literature, including:

Civilian honours

National honours

Rajaram Jain receiving 'Presidential Award of Certificate of Honour' from K. R. Narayanan, the President of India, in 2000 The President of India, K. R. Narayanan presenting a citation to Professor Raja Ram Jain at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.jpg
Rajaram Jain receiving 'Presidential Award of Certificate of Honour' from K. R. Narayanan, the President of India, in 2000

International honours

Publications

Rajaram Jain has authored 40 books and over 250 articles on various aspects of Ancient and medieval life. His works include critical editions, annotated translations and commentaries on rare, unpublished manuscripts:

Critical Edition and Translation of Poet Raidhu's work

A partial list of published works on Raidhu includes:

Other Works

References

  1. ↑ Press Information Bureau (2024-01-25). "Padma Awards 2024 announced" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  2. ↑ Bajpai, Vivek (2024-01-27). "12 personalities who have brought glory to Uttar Pradesh will be honoured". Baten UP Ki. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  3. ↑ Sinha, Meenakshi (2024-01-29). "95-yr-old gets Padma Shri for research on ancient scripts". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  4. ↑ Granoff, Phyllis (2006). "Mountains of Eternity: Raidhū and the Colossal Jinas of Gwalior". P.2, 3, 20
  5. 1 2 Jaina, Rājārāma (1974). Raidhū sāhitya kā ālocanātmaka-pariśīlana (in Hindi). Prākr̥ta, Jainaśāstra, aura Ahiṃsā Śodha-Saṃsthāna.
  6. 1 2 CLERCQ, EVA DE (2010). ON JAINA APABHRAṂŚA PRAŚASTIS P. 6, 7
  7. ↑ "Jaina Antiquary". Devkumar Jain Oriental Research Institute. 1999.
  8. ↑ "Prakrit Vidya". Kundkund Bharti Trust. 2001.
  9. ↑ "CoJS Newsletter". SOAS, University of London (18): 2. April 2023.
  10. ↑ "Palmarès 2018".
  11. ↑ Jain, Rajaram (2018). "Institut de France's Colette Caillat Award for Sirival Cariu Pg4" (PDF). ACADÉMIE DES INSCRIPTIONS ET BELLES-LETTRES.
  12. ↑ "Raja Ram Jain Sirival Cariu Pg1". PARCOURIR LES COLLECTIONS. Dec 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  13. ↑ Jain, Rajaram (2010). "Vaḍḍhamaṇacariu". Google Books. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  14. ↑ Jain, Rajaram (2006). Pāsaṇāhacariu. Bhartiya jnanpith. ISBN   9788126312009.
  15. ↑ "The Gazette of India, Padma awards, Pg 9" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. 9 May 2024.
  16. ↑ CNBCTV18 (26 January 2024). "Padma awards 2024: Here's the full list of 132 awardees". CNBC TV18. Retrieved 23 June 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ↑ "Presidential Award of Certificate".
  18. ↑ "President's award for Rajaram Jain P1" (PDF). Jain Ahimsa Times. February 2001.
  19. ↑ "Dr. Raja Ram Jain".
  20. ↑ "Convocation | Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University".
  21. ↑ Shibra Arshad (December 25, 2024). "Atal Samman Samaroh Honors Excellence Across Fields on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Birth Anniversary". Bharat Express.
  22. ↑ "Institut de France's award to Rajaram Jain for book Sirival Cariu P.4" (PDF). ACADÉMIE DES INSCRIPTIONS ET BELLES-LETTRES. December 2018.
  23. ↑ "CoJS Newsletter". SOAS, University of London (18): 33. April 2023.
  24. ↑ Maramkal, MB (2010). "Justice Ajith Kabbin presented International Award". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  25. ↑ "Ahimsa Foundation, India". www.jainsamaj.org.
  26. ↑ Raidhū-granthāvalī: Pāsaṇāhacariu, Dhaṇṇakumāracariu, Sukosalacariu. Jaina-Saṃskr̥ti-Saṃrakshaka-saṅgha. 1975.
  27. 1 2 DE CLERCQ, EVA (2010). "ON JAINA APABHRAṂŚA PRAŚASTIS, Ref. Raidhu Granthavali P100". Academia.
  28. ↑ Bajpai, K.D. (2006). History of Gopāchala, Ref. Raidhu Granthavali P100. Bharatiya Jnanpith. ISBN   978-81-263-1155-2.
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