RESEARCH WING
The University has taken up research work on different branches such as (a) collection. edition and publication of palm leaf manuscripts (b) compilation of Encyclopedia of Religion(Tantrakosa) (c) Advanced studies on Lord Jagannath. It is also editing a research Journal named "Jagannath Jyotih" with articles contributed by different scholars. The fifth issue of the same has already been brought out and the sixth volume is under preparation.
The Research work on "Inscriptions of Jagannath Temple and Origin of Purushottam Jagannath" successfully completed by late Dr. S. N. Rajguru. The 1st volume of the same has already been published. The second volume of his work has also been completed and the same will be sent to the press for publication soon. The first volume of "Bibliography on Lord Jagannath" complied by Dr. G. N. Dash, Professor of Linguistics and Dr. P.C.Mishra, Lecturer of Berhampur University has also prepared Tantrakosha Vol.-I on the alphabet, and same has already been sent to press for publication,. The publication of the research work "Mahapurusha Vidya" has already been completed. The expenditure on research works and publication of books are met out of Hundi Interest payable to this Vishvavidyalaya by Shri Jagannath Temple authority. The present positions of the research works and manuscripts are given below in detail :
4. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS (BOOKS):
(1) MAHAPURUSHAVIDYA -1991
Mahapurushavidya, our present publication appears to be the only work of its kind to introduce us to some daring frame work of speculative theology, assigning esthetic significance to places and deities in and around Purushottam Kshetra. It persuades us to believe that Nilachala or the blue hill on the shore of Mahodadhi, the Bay of Bengal is the supreme abode of the divine, the Lord of the Universe who is Jagannath. It is the abiding seat of divine dwelling which Vedas declare as Paramampadam.
(2) NEHRU AND CULTURE 1991
This Volume is a collection of papers contributed by scholars of eminence on the topic of Nehru and Indian Culture in a wider context.
(3)INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TEMPLES OF PURI AND ORIGIN OF SHRI SHRI PURUSHOTAMA JAGANNATH,VOLUME-I,1992:
This work deals with some important aspects relating to the history of Lord Jagannath of Puri. Prior to this, several Indian scholars and group of Professors of the University of Heidelberg(Germany) have attempted to solve many difficult problems concerning the cult and the iconic features of Lord Jagannath basing on the literary and epigraphic evidences available till then .Their strenuous efforts have been rightly much appreciated. But there are some lacunae in their findings as they had no access to the recently discovered inscriptions of Nrusimha Temple and some other temples of Puri have been clearly deciphered and critically edited in this work.
This book will offer more scope to draw a correct picture of the history of Lord Jagannath and his cult.
(4) A BIBLIOGRAPHY ON LORD JAGANNATH-1992
This is a Bibliography on Lord Jagannath with 2808 entries covering scholarly Literatures published till the end of 1988.
(5) KOSALANANDA MAHAKAVYAM-1995
The Kavya is important from historical point of view as it presents connected history of the Orissa branch of the Chauhan dynasty beginning with Ramai Deva, the founder of the line and ending with Baliarasingh, the patron of poet. The Kavya gives us an insight in to the religious faith of the orissa and Lord Jagannath.
(6)RESEARCH JOURNALS
SHRI JAGANNATHA-JYOTHIH,Vol-I to V)
(Shri Jagannath University Journal of Indology) This journal contains articles on lesser-known areas and spotlight is put on new and obscure subjects in the true spirit of research.
(7) WORKS IN PROGESS
(1)Name of the project : ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RELIGION (TANTRA)
Publication : Volume I (a) The volume has been printed up to sixty four (64) pages. 550
entries have been prepared on theoretical principles of Tantra.
Works under preparation :
(a) Volume II (a) to (b) is ocmpleted and editing is in progress. 700 entries have been
finalized with diagrams signifying their tantric effects.
(b) -do- Research (Collection of
Data)Volume III data collected covering (a) to (b) in progress. 300
items have been selected for entry.
(c) -do- Volume IV, V data
collected covering () to ()
This amounts to be 250 entries.
(d) -do- Volume VI, data collected
covering () to () in progress.
(2) Name of the project : COLLECTION OF PALM-LEAF MANUSCRIPT EDITING AND PUBLICATION.
Research (Collection of Data)
Collection :About 200 manuscripts have been collected. Now these are in the Central
Library.
Editing :(1)The editing of GUNDICHA - CHAMPU is completed. This is an important poetic
work of Philosophy of Lord Jagannath.
(2)The editing of JAGANNATH VALLAVHA NATAKAN is completed. This is a drama of Ray
Ramananda based on Vaisnava Philosophy wherein Lord Jagannath is placed as the supreme
goal.
Compilation :A Catalogue of Manuscripts related to Lord Jagannath has been complied. This
covers 200 manuscripts.
Works under preparation:(i) SALYA TANTRAM of Gorekha Nath
This is a work of ancient surgery.
(ii) RATH SHILPAM of Dvija Bhagirathi Das. This pertains to the art of construction of a
Rath (Car).
(iii) AURNAVA BIHAR VILASA.Dvija Bhagirathi Das. This work deals with ancient method of
ship building.
(3) Name of the project : ADVANCED STUDIES ON LORD JAGANNATH
Research (Collection of Data):A SURVEY OF MATHA in Puri has been made us to show the
connection of those with Lord Jagannath and temple rites and other Mathas. The covers
around four hundred written pages. A SURVEY OF JAGANNATH TEMPLE IN INDIAN AND ABROAD is
also in PROGESS.Near about 200 items have been surveyed and finalized.
Works under preparation : Progress of Editing. NABAKALEBAR SADASHITI OF Mahamaho -
padhyaya Jagannath Mishra. This work relates to the Navakalevara & Car Festival
Rituals of Lord Jagannath.MUKTICHINTAMANI of Gajapati Purusottam Dev. This relates to the
Philosophyand ritualistic implication leading to salvation - the object of human
pursuit.INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TEMPLES OF PURI AND ORIGIN OF SHRI PURUSHOTTAM JAGANNATH -
Vol. II(To be printed ) by Late Dr. S. N. Rajguru.SRI JAGANNATH - STHALA - VRUTANTAM
(Telugu Sanskrit version of a piece of literature related to Lord Jagannath )Ed. by S. N.
Rajguru (To be printed).