I. Reading of original Jain Books & Academic content, concerning various important subjects:
- History
- Archaeology
- Inscription
- Heritage
- Culture
- Literature
- Academics
- Philosophy
- Social Structure & Behaviour
- Environment & Nature
- Linguistics
- Canonicals (Shastra & Granth)
A major noteworthy attempt, while researching & analysing on various jainism related subjects, has been the intent to majorly read from primary & original resources. Instead of relying on secondary misleading information. The original content can be found in both hindi & english languages, whereas, lot of other primary information can only be available in sanskrit & prakrit. In this situation, the reliance on nearest & correct translationary works is often the most important element for high quality research & analysis. Being born in a Jain family and ecosystem, immensely helped in pursuit of learning from correct original resources. Thereby surpassing the gamut of fake historians, academicians & philosophers, who are often trusted more than the originals, due to thier mere popularity & fame.
A glance at the content already read in past, concerning jainism, can be viewed here: Academics (Jain)
II. In the era of rapidly transforming internet world & digital technology, it is almost impossible to remain unaffected from them. Since many years I made it a point to attend, watch & research high quality jainism related webinars, held across different regions of the nation. During covid impacted lockdown, a mssive surge in jainism related webinars was witnessed over the online world. On these live & recorded webinars, the jain scholars themselves presented thier original works & analysis on various jain subjects. These scholars are always stalwarts from thier respective academic field of expertise and watching & hearing them upfront, provide high quality of info and knowledge, related & relevant to my exploration into the academic world of jainsim.
III. In order to pinpoint and get access to correct original jain resources. It is vital to be aware and stay connected with various small to big Jain Libraries & Institutions situated across the country, both via offline & online world's. Includes, various Jain Publishing Houses & Printing Companies. Which have been facing tremendous challenges from the ever transforming & evolving Indian society. Whenever a select original content is required, access to such authentic jain centers,ensures that only correct resource is available for research & analysis. Either for myself or assisting other individuals in pursuit of jain cademic research works. The open & disarranged content available over the internet, cannot always be verified & trusted.
IV. Special focus on: "Jain Societal Behaviour & Culture". In current times, jain community is facing massive impact & influence from both the native and foreign culture's. It's core thinking & beliefs are facing utmost challenges & monitoring. Due to globalisation it is impossible for them to stay unaffected from medium to high level of cultural disruptions. Owing to various trends emerging from ever evolving world society. Chiefly, due to immense growth in thoughts & practices toward modernisation and massive transformation in science & technological world's. Noteworthy challenges in consumption of new cultural practices, readily available through explosion in news & general entertainment media, including the advent of social media at large. Responsible for the impact on jain community. My focus is on native & global Jain social thinking & actions. Amidst this ever changing world order. The findings from these jain social behaviour, are shared with common Indian society both, through offline & online mediums. Digital Media is very impactful in sharing of such importnt thoughts. Equal importance is also given to connect & communications with the offline society, through one-on-one & community meetups or social gatherings. The behaviour of overall soceity & thier communities always impact's the individual thinking & actions, of either jains or members from other socio-religious communities.
V. "Modern Jain Academics". As stated above, modernisation in different spehere of lives is impacting global societies & communities, including jainism. Hence, I ensure to stay updated with modern contemporary writings & research on traditional jain thinking from a highly modern perspective. In this area, high number of global individuals are emerging as new explorers of jain religion & culture. Being an avid reader and observer, I ensure to remain academically updated from such diverse global opinion & thinking toward jainism. Networking with newer people on this domain, is a highly challenging task. Still I ensure my academic updations are forever constant and if need arises, provide these emerging explorers the correct original facts & analysis on important jain subjects. Particularly on the segment of Jaina Philosophy. Which has been receiving lots of wrong & incorrect translation & interpretations from the global community.
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