Kavivar Pandit Bhudhjanji
Pandit Bhudhjanji’s full name was Vriddhichand. He was a resident of Jaipur and belonged to the Khandelwal Jain community. His period is estimated to be around the mid-19th century. Bhudhjanji is renowned as a pioneer of ethical literature (nīti sāhitya). Many of his compositions are centred around moral and ethical themes.
The following works by him are currently available:
- Tattvārtha Bodh
- Yog Sār Bhāṣā
- Pañcāstikāya Vachanika
- Bhudhjan Satasai
- Bhudhjan Vilās
- Pad Saṅgraha
These works reflect the poet’s multifaceted talent. He wrote moral aphorisms on themes such as compassion, friendship, knowledge, contentment, patience, karma, pride, equanimity, greed, and wealth. Some of his couplets appear inspired by the verses of Tulsidas, Kabir, and Rahim.
His depiction of the transience of worldly life is vivid and beautifully rendered. The Pad Saṅgraha includes a variety of verses and devotional hymns, which exhibit a remarkable spiritual aura. His language carries both the flow and influence of Rajasthani.
From a poetic standpoint, Bhudhjanji’s contribution to Jain literature is exceptional and worthy of emulation.