ISJS WELL-WISHERS FROM USA INTERACT WITH BMPF FELLOWS
On October 16, 2025, ISJS’s well-wishers—Dr. Sulekh Jain, Dr. Jasvant Modi, Dr. Narendra Parson, and Prof.
Christopher Chapple—interacted with participants of the Bhagwan Mahavira Prakrit Fellowship (BMPF) via Zoom,
offering reflections on the relevance of Prakrit studies and encouraging the participants in their pursuit.
Dr. Shrinetra Pandey, Director of ISJS, welcomed the gathering, introduced the fellowship’s objectives, and
presented an overview of the curriculum. Participants shared their academic backgrounds, personal motivations, and
how this program stands apart from other offerings in the field. Dr. Ashok Singh, key faculty member, highlighted
the course’s distinctive focus on canonical texts and linguistic precision. Dr. Navin Srivastav, Associate
Director, Mr. Harshit Mishra, faculty member, and Dr. Ashok Jetawat, Chief Coordinator of International Forum for
Jain Education were also present.
ISJS extends its best wishes to the fellows for a transformative academic journey.
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