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This edition features an article titled “The Sacred Sixty-Three: Religious Exemplars in the Shaiva Nayanar and Jain Shalakapurusha Traditions” by Dr. Navin Srivastav, Associate Director, ISJS.

This article explores two parallel South Asian traditions that honor 63 exemplary figures – the Jain Shalakapurushas and the Shaiva Nayanars. While the Shalakapurushas exemplify cosmic cycles, karmic ethics, and spiritual leadership within Jainism, the Nayanars embody personal devotion, bhakti, and social inclusivity in Tamil Shaivism. Together, these collections illustrate how religious societies commemorate moral, spiritual, and societal ideals through revered figures.

The facts and the views expressed in the article are solely those of the author. Readers wishing to share questions and comments may contact the author directly at nsrivastav@isjs.in.