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Mahaveer Saran Jain | |
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| Born | Born 17 January 1941 |
| Education | He pursued higher education in Hindi and linguistics, obtaining the following degrees: M.A. in Hindi – 1960 D.Phil. in Hindi Linguistics – 1962 D.Litt. in Hindi Linguistics – 1967 |
| Notable work | Mahaveer Saran Jain authored several books on Hindi language, linguistics, and philosophy: Phonemic Study of Standard Hindi Morphological Study of Standard Hindi Teaching of Other Languages Language and Linguistics Surdas and the Emotional Scheme of Sursagar Global Consciousness and Universal Harmony Bhagwan Mahaveer and Jain Philosophy World Peace and Nonviolence Languages of India and Linguistic Unity |
| Awards | Sahitya Bhushan Award, Government of Uttar Pradesh Sahitya Vachaspati, Indian Education Council, Uttar Pradesh Braj Vibhuti Samman, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra Gold Medal, Indian Embassy in Bucharest and the University of Bucharest Rahul Sankrityayan Award, Central Hindi Institute, Agra |
Mahaveer Saran Jain
[edit]Indian Linguist, Scholar, and Educator
Early Life and Education
[edit]Mahaveer Saran Jain was born on 17 January 1941 in India. He pursued higher education in Hindi and linguistics, obtaining the following degrees:
- M.A. in Hindi – 1960
- D.Phil. in Hindi Linguistics – 1962
- D.Litt. in Hindi Linguistics – 1967
Academic Career
[edit]Mahaveer Saran Jain has held several academic and administrative positions, contributing significantly to Hindi language studies and linguistic research. He has served as:
- Director, Central Hindi Institute, Government of India
- Visiting Professor, University of Bucharest, Romania
- Professor and Head, Department of Postgraduate Hindi and Linguistics, Jabalpur University
Additionally, he has worked with the Planning Commission of India’s Education Division and served as a member of Official Language Advisory Committees for various government ministries.
He has evaluated over 100 Ph.D. and D.Litt. dissertations across more than 25 universities and has delivered keynote addresses at numerous international conferences.
Research and Publications
[edit]Mahaveer Saran Jain has authored several books on Hindi linguistics, language education, and philosophy. Some of his key works include:
- Phonemic Study of Standard Hindi
- Morphological Study of Standard Hindi
- Teaching of Other Languages
- Language and Linguistics
- Surdas and the Emotional Scheme of Sursagar
- Global Consciousness and Universal Harmony
- Bhagwan Mahaveer and Jain Philosophy
- World Peace and Nonviolence
- Languages of India and Linguistic Unity
Most of his books have been published by Lok Bharti Publications, Prayagraj.
Research Supervision
[edit]He has supervised several research scholars:
- 4 D.Litt. scholars
- 12 Ph.D. scholars
Awards and Recognition
[edit]For his contributions to Hindi linguistics, literature, and language education, Jain has received several prestigious awards, including:
- Sahitya Bhushan Award, Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Sahitya Vachaspati, Indian Education Council, Uttar Pradesh
- Braj Vibhuti Samman, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra
- Gold Medal, Indian Embassy in Bucharest and the University of Bucharest
- Rahul Sankrityayan Award, Central Hindi Institute, Agra.
Legacy and Influence
[edit]Mahaveer Saran Jain is widely recognized for his contributions to Hindi linguistics and his role in promoting Hindi internationally, particularly through his tenure at the University of Bucharest. His research in phonetics, Hindi grammar, and linguistic structures continues to be referenced in academic studies.
See Also
- Linguistics in India
- Central Hindi Institute
- Hindi Language Education
References
[edit]- Bharitye dharohar
- Bharat Ki Bhashayen Evam Bhashik Ekta Tatha Hindi
- Bhagwan Mahaveer Evam Jain Darshan