Dr. Mahavir Saran Jain

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Born: 17.01.1941, Buland Shahr, UP, India

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About

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Sushila Kunj, 123, Hari Enclave, Chandpur Road, Buland Shahr-203001, India.
Mobile: 09456440756 / 08938840864 / 07409562277

Family: Ela Jain (wife), Richa (daughter), Manu (son).

Education: M.A. (1960); D.Phil. (1962); D.Litt. (1967).

Appointment & Positions:

1964-1984: Lecturer, Reader, Professor at Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Hindi and Linguistics, Jabalpur University.

1984-1988: Visiting Professor of Hindi Language & Literature, University of Bucharest, Romania.

1988-1992: Professor & Head of Department, PG Studies and Research in Hindi and Linguistics. Dean, Faculty of Arts, Jabalpur University, Jabalpur.

1992-2001: Director, Central Institute of Hindi (Kendriya Hindi Sansthan), Agra.

Publications:

26 book length publications, 102 research papers, 40 articles and 50 reviews/ prefaces, including:

• Anya Bhaashaa Shikshan
• Parinishthit Hindi Kaa Dhvanigraamik Adhyayan
• Parinishthit Hindi Kaa Roopgraamik Adhyayan
• Bhaashaa Evam Bhaashaa Vigyaan
• Vishva Chetanaa Evam Sarvadharma Samabhaav .
• Bhagwan Mahaveer Evam Jain Darshan
• A avran Ke Pare - book on das-laxan dharma.
• Vishwa Shanti Evam Ahimsa (World Peace and Ahimsa )

 (Work on Jain Religion)

• Participated in various seminars and social functions on Bhagwan Mahaveer & Jainism , including:
  • 1964 - 1967: Along with Acharya Rajaneesh, participated in various seminars, workshops and social functions on Bhagwan Mahaveer & Jainism in many Universities and cities of Madhya Pradesh.
  • October 1975: Seminar - Contribution of Lord Mahaveer to Indian Culture, Vikram University, Ujjain. Research paper: Anekkaantavaad Evam Syaadvaad .
  • November 1975: Seminar - Jain Studies: Center of Advanced Studies in Indology, Bhopal. Research Paper: Jain Dharma - Darshan .
  • December 1975: Seminar - Bhagwan Mahaveer and Indian Culture Ajmer. Research Paper: Jain Dharma Aur Darshan Kee Praasangiktaa .
  • January 1976: Seminar - Bhagwan Mahaveer, University, Sagar. Research Paper: Mahaveer Kaa Sandesh Evam Aadhunik Jeevan-Sandarbh.
  • March 1976: Seminar - University, Raipur. Research Paper: Bhagwan Mahaveer-Purva: Jain Dharma Kee Paramparaa.
  • Twenty Fifth centenary of Lord Mahaveer nirvana. Extensions Lectures at:
    • 25 September 1975 - University, Indore.
    • 22 October 1975 - University, Ujjain.
    • 29 December 1975 - Center of Advanced Studies in Indology, Bhopal.
    • 03 January 1976 - University, Sagar.
  • 1978: Concept of Ahimsa in Indian Philosophy with special reference to Jain Philosophy, Shreemad Jawaharacharaya Commemorative Lecture Series, Calcutta.
  • 1980: Seminar - Jain - Religion and Philosophy, Jalgaon. Base Paper: Aadhunik Sandhabha Men Jain Dharma Kee Bhuumikaa .
  • 1980: Seminar - Yuva Peedhee Aur Jain Darshan, Madras. Base Paper: Yuvaa PeeRhee aur Dhaarmiktaa .
  • 1988: Extension Lecture: Jain Philosophy. Diplomatic-Circle of Bucharest, Romania.
  • 1992 - 2000: As Director, Central Institute of Hindi, participated in various seminars and workshops on Jainism and religion throughout India.

 Awards:

• Literary Award of the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.1976;
• International Cultural Diploma of Honor (American Biographical Institute), 1998.
• Honoris Causa: Saahitya Vaachaspati, Lucknow, 15 Feb, l994.

 Honors:

• Andhra Pradesh Hindi Prachaar Sabhaa, Hyderabad, 1992.
• Indian Cultural Institute, Delhi, 1993.
• Assam Rashtrabhaashaa Prachaar Samiti (Gowahati), 1995.
• Kerala Hindi Prachaar Sabhaa, 1997.
• Hindi Literary Associations of Chennai, 1998.
• Vishaakhaa Hindi Parishad (Vishakhapattanam), 1998.
• Manipur Hindi Parishad (Imphal), 1998.
• Embassy of India, Bucharest (Romania), 2000.
• Civic Reception at Agra, Jan. 2001.