BMPF FELLOWS COMPLETE TWO AND A HALF MONTHS OF RIGOROUS PRAKRIT STUDY
The nine-month Bhagwan Mahavira Prakrit Fellowship (BMPF) has successfully completed its initial two and a
half months, with five dedicated participants from diverse regions of India.
The fellows have embarked on a structured journey into Prakrit studies, beginning with Siddha-Hema-Shabdanushasana—a seminal 12th-century grammar text. During this period, their curriculum has covered key grammatical concepts including:
As part of this residential fellowship, participants are immersed in the rigorous study of Prakrit—an ancient Indian language and the medium of Jain canonical literature.
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the fellows appeared for their second monthly test. Each participant, coming from varied academic backgrounds, performed to the best of their ability. These assessments not only track individual progress but also guide instructors in refining future lesson plans.
ISJS extends its warm wishes to all BMPF fellows for a meaningful and transformative academic journey ahead.
The fellows have embarked on a structured journey into Prakrit studies, beginning with Siddha-Hema-Shabdanushasana—a seminal 12th-century grammar text. During this period, their curriculum has covered key grammatical concepts including:
- Combination and compound formation
- Elision and substitution of final consonants
- Nasalization (substitution, augmentation, elision)
- Declension of numerals and past participles
- Substitution of verbs, metathesis, and anaptyxis
- Translation exercises from English to Prakrit (present and future tense)
As part of this residential fellowship, participants are immersed in the rigorous study of Prakrit—an ancient Indian language and the medium of Jain canonical literature.
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the fellows appeared for their second monthly test. Each participant, coming from varied academic backgrounds, performed to the best of their ability. These assessments not only track individual progress but also guide instructors in refining future lesson plans.
ISJS extends its warm wishes to all BMPF fellows for a meaningful and transformative academic journey ahead.
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