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JAMMU: Ajatshatru Singh, Trustee J&K Dharmarth Trust presented two important publications related to the scholarly tradition and heritage of Jammu and Kashmir to Ranbir Sanskrit Research Institute and Library (RSRIL) at Raghunath Temple Jammu on Saturday.
On the occasion, Dr Kamal Kishor Mishra, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Calcutta University; President J&K Dharmarth Trust, Advocate Ajay Gandotra; Secretary Dr Gopal Parthasarthi Sharma; Mayor Jammu Chander Mohan Gupta; Deputy Mayor Purnima Sharma and SM Sahni, former Director Tourism were present.
The two important publications namely “Descriptive Catalog of Oriental Manuscripts” published in three volumes and 11 volumes of manuscript with commentaries by 21 scholars on Shlokas of Srimad Bhagavadgita.
The comprehensive Editorial Introduction, Research and Completion was presented by Dr. Kamal K Mishra.
The publication was dedicated to the Sanskrit scholars of around the world in New Delhi under the auspicious guidance of Dr Karan Singh, Chairman Trustee, J&K Dharmarth Trust.
Ajatshatrumentioned that Dr. Karan Singh has made the best of his contributions in this direction.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kamal K. Mishra said that a large number of handwritten rare manuscripts are collected and preserved at Sri Ranbir Sanskrit Research Institute, run under Dharmarth Trust established by Maharaja Gulab Singh, The founder of J&K in 1846.
“The plan of this work and the publication became a reality with the generous support and guidance of Dr. Karan Singh,” Dr Mishra said.
