Siri Bhuvalaya – An Ancient Universal Archive of Knowledge in Jain Tradition

Year : 2026 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 02 | Page : 10 14
By

Suman Jain,

Mohit Tailor,

Gargi Jain,

  1. Librarian, Department of Library, Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of AI & Ds, Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Siri Bhuvalaya, attributed to the Jain monk Kumudendu around the 11th century C.E., represents a unique multidimensional literary work that outshines conventional textual forms. Encoded through complex numerical matrices known as chakras and combinatorial rules called bandhas, it preserves a vast interdisciplinary compilation encompassing philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, medicine, and linguistics. The text embodies Jain doctrines of pluralism and conditional truth by enabling multiple valid readings across over 700 languages. This paper examines the historical context, structural design, content scope, philosophical implications, and contemporary decoding efforts related to Siri Bhuvalaya. The study highlights its significance as an ancient universal archive designed to safeguard human knowledge across temporal and cultural divides. In addition, the paper explores the remarkable mathematical organization underlying the manuscript, demonstrating how numerical encoding functions as both a linguistic and cryptographic system. It discusses the manuscript’s potential relevance to modern fields such as information theory, data compression, multilingual knowledge representation, and digital preservation. By comparing its structural principles with contemporary computational methods, the study emphasizes the enduring intellectual value of this extraordinary work. The ongoing challenges of decipherment, limited manuscript availability, and interdisciplinary research requirements further underscore the importance of collaborative scholarship in unlocking the complete knowledge preserved within this exceptional literary and scientific masterpiece.

Keywords: Siri bhuvalaya, jain tradition, cryptography, interdisciplinary knowledge, anekāntavāda, pluralism, ancient Indian literature

[This article belongs to International Journal of Trends in Humanities ]

How to cite this article: Suman Jain, Mohit Tailor, Gargi Jain. Siri Bhuvalaya – An Ancient Universal Archive of Knowledge in Jain Tradition. International Journal of Trends in Humanities. 2026; 03(02):10-14.
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Volume 03
Issue 02
Received 05/02/2026
Accepted 13/07/2026
Published 14/07/2026
Publication Time 159 Days

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