NEW ACADEMIC OFFERING: ISJS INTRODUCES APABHRAMSA STUDIES IN 2026

The International School for Jain Studies (ISJS) is proud to announce the commencement of its online course on Apabhramsa Language and Grammar in Hindi. This program is designed to provide participants with a structured introduction to Apabhramsa, the transitional linguistic stage between Prakrit and modern Indo Aryan languages, with particular relevance to Jain literature and cultural history.

By offering this program online, ISJS aims to make the study of Apabhramsa accessible to a global audience of scholars, students, and enthusiasts. The initiative reflects ISJS’s commitment to preserving and promoting lesser known but vital aspects of India’s linguistic and cultural heritage.

This specially designed course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of Apabhramsa, including:

• Introductory lectures
• Vowels and simple consonants
• Conjunct consonants
• Declensions and conjugations
• Numerals and other related topics

The medium of instruction will be Hindi. The course will draw upon the authoritative text Siddha-Hema-Shabdanushasana by Acharya Hemachandra as its primary reference.

We invite scholars, students, and enthusiasts of language to join this enriching journey into Apabhramsa studies. Participants will benefit from expert instruction, interactive sessions, and opportunities to engage with primary texts and scholarly resources.

Last date of application: March 20, 2026

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