Jain Vishva Bharati preserves a rich collection of extremely ancient, rare, and invaluable Jain handwritten manuscripts, safeguarded under its Manuscript and Epigraphy Department. These manuscripts are carefully conserved with proper protection and security, ensuring their long-term preservation.
Regular inspections and evaluations are carried out by expert teams, and based on their guidance, the manuscripts are stored in specially designed wooden boxes suitable for long-term safety. At present, 3,122 manuscripts are systematically preserved in 364 boxes. Written by Jain Acharyas, monks, and sadhvis, these manuscripts contain rare knowledge that is gradually disappearing with time, making them invaluable resources for scholars and researchers.
The collection also includes 18th-century palm-leaf manuscripts, such as the Bhagavad Gita written in Kannada and texts related to Krishna–Gopi Leela, highlighting their historical and linguistic importance. Jain Vishva Bharati is actively implementing a special conservation project using natural chemical methods to further protect these manuscripts and enhance their longevity.