SHANTHA KUMARI B.R. Professor
- Department of Philosophy
- School of Humanities
- shivapriya24@yahoo.co.uk
Academic Activity
Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)
| S.No | Degree | Subject/Title of thesis | University/Board | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. | ADVAITA AS TRANSCENDENTAL METAPHYSICS | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY | 1992 |
| 2 | M.Phil. | ADVAITA AS IMMANENT METAPHYSICS | UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS | 1989 |
| 3 | M.A. | INDIAN PHILOSOPHY | UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS | 1987 |
Area of Specializaion
Awards / Prizes Conferred
| S.No | Name / Title of the Award | Type | Name of the Agency conferred the Award | Year of the Award | Amount for Cash Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selected by the Executive Committee of the 91st Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) for delivering the Vallabha Vedanta Endowment Lecture in the 92nd Session of the Indian Philosophical | INTERNATIONAL | INDIAN PHILOSOPHICAL CONGRESS | 2018 | Nil |
| 2 | Selected for delivering lecture in the -------------conducted by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan & International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), at ISKCON Hare Krishna Hill, Bengaluru. | NATIONAL | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan & International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), at ISKCON Hare Krishna Hill, | 2018 | Nil |
| 3 | Chaired Session on “Ethics & Social Philosophy” in the 92 Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress conducted by Holistic Science Research Center, VVCRF, Surat, Gujarat on 06 January, 2018. | INTERNATIONAL | Indian Philosophical Congress conducted by Holistic Science Research Center, VVCRF, Surat, Gujarat | 2018 | Nil |
| 4 | Chaired Session on “Metaphysics & Epistemology” in the 92 Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress conducted by Holistic Science Research Center, VVCRF, Surat, Gujarat on06 January, 2018. | INTERNATIONAL | Indian Philosophical Congress conducted by Holistic Science Research Center, VVCRF, Surat, Gujarat | 2018 | Nil |
| 5 | Conferred the “RENOWNED SCHOLAR” Award by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan & International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), at ISKCON Hare Krishna Hill, Bengaluru, Karnataka , on 18 June -2017. | NATIONAL | Conferred the “RENOWNED SCHOLAR” Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan & International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), at ISKCON Hare Krishna Hill, | 2017 | Nil |
| 6 | 1. Officiated as the Sectional President of the Epistemology and Metaphysics Section in the 91st Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) conducted by Sanchi University of Buddhist – Indic | INTERNATIONAL | Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) conducted by Sanchi University of Buddhist – Indic Studies, Barla, Madhya Pradesh | 2017 | nil |
| 7 | Sectional President of the Epistemology and Metaphysics Section in the 91st Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) conducted by Sanchi University of Buddhist – Indic Studies, Barla, Madh | INTERNATIONAL | Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) conducted by Sanchi University of Buddhist – Indic Studies, Barla, Madhya Pradesh | 2017 | Nil |
| 8 | 2. Chaired a Session in the Two Days National Workshop on “Digital Era: Problems and Prospects” conducted by the Dean – Students Welfare, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, on 28 & 29 July – | REGIONAL | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | 2016 | Nil |
| 9 | Won Five Prizes in the Hindi Month Celebrations - 2017 conducted by the Hindi Section, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, on 23rd October- 2017. | REGIONAL | HINDI DEPARTMENT | 2016 | Rs.2000/- |
| 10 | Won Five Prizes in the Hindi Fortnight Celebrations - 2015 conducted by the Hindi Cell, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, on 31 March, 2015 | REGIONAL | Hindi Cell, Pondicherry University | 2015 | Nil |
| 11 | 2. Delivered the Vallabha Vedanta Endowment Lecture: 2014 in the 89th Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) conducted at Adikavi Nannaiya University, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, from 05 | STATE | Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) conducted at Adikavi Nannaiya University, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, | 2015 | Nil |
| 12 | 1. Delivered Lecture on the “Concept of Bhakti According to Sankara, Ramanuja and Madhva” in 12th Global Gita Conference – an International Conference conducted jointly by the Bharatiya Vidya Bh | INTERNATIONAL | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru & the International Gita Foundation Trust at Bengaluru | 2014 | Nil |
| 13 | Won 5 Prizes in the Recreation cum Competition in Games & Sports Tournaments for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff (Men & Women) conducted by the Directorate of Physical Education | REGIONAL | Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, | 2014 | Nil |
| 14 | 1. Selected by the Executive Committee for delivering the Vallabha Vedanta Endowment Lecture: 2014 in the forthcoming 89th Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress which is to conducted at Adi Ka | NATIONAL | at Adi Kavi Nannaiya University, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, | 2014 | Nil |
| 15 | Won 2 Prizes in the Competitions conducted during Hindi Fortnight Celebrations: 2013 by the Hindi Cell, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. | REGIONAL | Hindi Cell, Pondicherry University | 2013 | Nil |
| 16 | 2. Won the Second Prize in the 3 Kms. Mini Marathon Race conducted to celebrate Teachers Day by the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, on 05 S | REGIONAL | Department of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry | 2013 | Nil |
Teaching Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecturer | PHILOSOPHY | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY |
| 2 | Sr. Lecturer | PHILOSOPHY | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY |
| 3 | Reader | PHILOSOPHY | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY |
| 4 | Associate Professor | PHILOSOPHY | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY |
| 5 | Professor | PHILOSOPHY | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY |
Research Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution | Area of Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Phil | Dr.Radhakrishnan Institute for Advanced Study in Philosophy [RIASP] | UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS | Advaita |
| 2 | Ph.D [UGC - JRF and SRF] | Sri Aurobindo School of Eastern and Western Thought [Department of Philosophy] | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY | Advaita |
| 3 | Lecturer | Sri Aurobindo School of Eastern and Western Thought [Department of Philosophy] | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY | Advaita, Aesthetics,Classical indian Philosophy, Research Methodology |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer | Sri Aurobindo School of Eastern and Western Thought [Department of Philosophy] | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY | Advaita, Aesthetics,Classical indian Philosophy, Research Methodology |
| 5 | Reader | Sri Aurobindo School of Eastern and Western Thought [Department of Philosophy] | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY | Advaita, Aesthetics,Classical indian Philosophy, Research Methodology |
| 6 | Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY | Advaita, Aesthetics,Classical indian Philosophy, Research Methodology |
| 7 | Professor | Department of Philosophy | PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY | Advaita, Aesthetics, Classical indian Philosophy, indian Culture and Religion, and indian Mythology |
Industry Experience
| S.No | Designation | Company/Corporate | Nature of Work |
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Contribution towards Innovation
| S.No | Name of the Work/Contribution | Specialization | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UGC - SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME [ SAP] | DEPUTY - COORDINATOR | As HoD got UGC - SAP Status for Philosophy-Department from 2009 - 2014 |
Patent Details
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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals
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Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals
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Papers Published in Conference Proceedings
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Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
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Chapters in Books
| S.No | Title of the Chapters | Name of the Authors | Title of the Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reality, World and Souls, pp.63 – 71 | xxxxx | Advaitamrtam: Swami Chinmayananda Birth Centenary Celebration Commemorative Volume | Ernakulam: Chinmaya International Foundation & CIF Shodha Sansthan, Veliyanad, Kerala | 2015 | 938086426-4. |
| 2 | Yoga and Management, pp.117 – 127 | xxxxxxxxx | Yoga and Management: Vethathirian Philosophy,Yoga and World Peace | Dharwad: Siddha Prakashana, Karnataka, India, Vol. 5, 2013, ISBN 978-81-924572-2-2. | 2013 | 978-81-924572-2-2. |
| 3 | Several Concepts | Editor: Dr. Kapil Kapoor | Encyclopedia of Hinduism | Mandala Publishing, San Rafael, California, USA | 2010 | 978-1-60887-175-9 |
| 4 | “Estrangement and Enlargement: Yoga View” in the 11th International Congress of Social Philosophy (ICSP) & 4th International Congress of Spiritual | Author: Chenchulakshmi Kolla,Co-Author: Dr.B.R.Shantha Kumari | Yoga: Ancient Tradition in the New Millennium | The Associated Pub | 2009 | 978-81-924572-0-8. |
Edited Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samanasuttam:,A Comprehensive Study (Part-1), Mumbai: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2014, pp.553. ISBN: 978-81-7039-290-3. | Geeta Mehta & Kokila Shah, Sub-Editor: Dr.B.R.Shantha Kumari | Mumbai: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd. | 2014 | 978-81-7039-290-3. |
| 2 | Indian Values & Samskaras, pp.100. | Ms.Pankajini Behera, Co-Author: Dr.B.R.Shantha Kumari | Saarbrücken: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany | 2014 | ISBN-13: 978-3-659-55570-1 |
| 3 | Indian Journal of Philosophy, Religion & Culture, Vol.2, pp.169 | Editor - Dr.B.R.Shantha Kumari | Department of Philosophy, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry | 2011 | ISSN 0976 – 4046. |
| 4 | Indian Journal of Philosophy, Religion & Culture, Vol.1, pp.158 | Editor - Dr.B.R.Shantha Kumari | Department of Philosophy, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry | 2010 | ISSN 0976 – 4046. |
Ongoing Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
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Ongoing Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
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Completed Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philosophy of Professor S.S.Suryanarayana Sastri | UGC | 2 years | 40,000 | 1997 |
Completed Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
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Career Guidance Offered to students
| S.No | Name of the Scheme | No. of Students | Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling | No. of Students Passed | No. of Students Placed |
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List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,
| S.No | Name of the Programme/Scheme | Date of Implementation | No. of Students Enrolled | Agencies Involved |
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Research Guidance - PG
| S.No | Year | Degree | No. of Students Awarded | Department/Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | M.A. | 3 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 2 | 2012 | M.PHIL | 3 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 3 | 2011 | M.PHIL | 3 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 4 | 2010 | M.PHIL | 3 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 5 | 2009 | M.PHIL | 1 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 6 | 2008 | M.PHIL | 1 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 7 | 2001 | M.PHIL | 1 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 8 | 2000 | M.PHIL | 1 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 9 | 1995 | M.PHIL | 1 | PHILOSOPHY |
| 10 | 1993 | M.PHIL | 1 | PHILOSOPHY |
Research Guidance - Ph.D
| S.No | Student Name | Registration Date | Registration No. | Thesis Title | Thesis Submitted Status | Thesis Submitted Date | Vivavoce Completed Status | Date Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Arundhati Lahon | 01-12-2011 | xxxxxxxxxxx | Personality: Abhidharma Perspective | YES | 28-12-2017 | YES | 25-07-2018 |
| 2 | Ms. Rejina Marandi | 02-09-2011 | xxxxxxxxxxx | Reverence for Nature: A Study on the Anthropocentric, Biocentric&Santal World- Views | YES | 31-08-2016 | YES | 24-11-2017 |
| 3 | Ms. R. Savithiri | 01-08-2010 | xxxxxxxxxxx | Consciousness in Visistadvaita | YES | 19-02-2016 | YES | 09-08-2016 |
| 4 | Ms.Shijina, P.K. | 06-09-2012 | yyy | Self-Management: A Means to Self-Perfection | YES | 11-01-2016 | YES | 09-08-2016 |
| 5 | Mr. Hrdoy Ranjan Borah | 01-08-2019 | 1900120003 | Indian Philosophy | NO | NO | ||
| 6 | Mr. Mintu | 31-07-2019 | 1900120001 | Indian Philosophy | NO | NO | ||
| 7 | Mr. Rakesh, S. | 09-09-2015 | 20151120002 | Matter-Spirit Integrality in Sri Aurobindos Integral Yoga | NO | NO | ||
| 8 | Ms. Kalpana Behera | 09-09-2015 | 20151120001 | Ramaraya Kavi Vedanta Sangraha: A Study | NO | NO | ||
| 9 | Ms. PankajiniBehera | 01-12-2011 | xxxxxxxxxxx | Philosophical Approach to Religion | NO | NO | ||
| 10 | Ms. Anjali A. Prakash | 01-08-2019 | 1900120002 | Western Philosophy | NO | NO |
Research Guidance - Post Doctoral
| S.No | Scholar Name | Designation | Funding Agency | Fellowship Title | Year of Joining | Year of Completion |
|---|
Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year
| S.No | Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided | Professional body for which membership fee is provided | Amount of Support | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
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E-Lecture Details
| S.No | E-Lecture Title | Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering | Member of Editorial Bodies | Reviewer/Referee of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content/Module Title | Institution/Platform | Year | Weblink | ||||
Details of Online Education Conducted
| S.No | Nature of Online Course | No. of Sessions | Target Group | Date |
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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme
| S.No | Title of the Paper | Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme | Organized by | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synthesis of Science & Religion in Advaita Philosophy | Workshop | Department of Sanskrit, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal | International | 06-01-2020 | 11-01-2020 | 2020 |
| 2 | Advaita Philosophy: A Synthesis of Science & Religion | Seminar | Department of Philosophy Pachaiyappas College. Chennai | National | 06-12-2019 | 07-12-2019 | 2019 |
| 3 | Vallabha Vedanta | Endowment Lecture | Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed University), Nalanda, Bihar | National | 09-03-2019 | 11-03-2019 | 2019 |
| 4 | Dr.T.M.P.Mahadevan Shastiyabtapurti | Endowment Lecture | Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai | National | 22-02-2019 | 22-02-2019 | 2019 |
| 5 | Advaita-Vedanta | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, Goa University, Goa | National | 08-01-2019 | 08-01-2019 | 2019 |
| 6 | Indian Perspective of Holistic Life | Conference | Holistic Science Research Center, Vitrag Vignan Charitable Research Foundation, Surat, Gujarat | National | 05-01-2018 | 07-01-2018 | 2018 |
| 7 | Scripture as a Pramana | Workshop | Department of Indian Philosophy - School of Sanatana Dharma and Indic Studies, Sanchi University of | National | 25-09-2018 | 29-09-2018 | 2018 |
| 8 | Consciousness in Virasaivism | Conference | Department of Philosophy, University of Madras | National | 14-11-2018 | 15-11-2018 | 2018 |
| 9 | Consciousness in Virasaivism | Conference | Department of Philosophy, University of Madras | National | 14-11-2018 | 15-11-2018 | 2018 |
| 10 | Karma Not a Means to Moksa: Naiskarmyasiddhi View | Seminar | ICPR Academic Centre – Lucknow | National | 18-11-2018 | 19-11-2018 | 2018 |
| 11 | Impact of the Bhagavata on Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s Philosophy | Conference | BharatiyaVidyaBhavan& International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), at ISKCON Hare Krish | National | 14-06-2017 | 18-06-2017 | 2017 |
| 12 | Analysis of Religious Pluralism | Seminar | Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation, at Chennai | National | 04-03-2017 | 06-03-2017 | 2017 |
| 13 | Digital Era: Problems and Prospects | Workshop | Dean – Students Welfare, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University | National Workshop | 28-07-2016 | 29-07-2016 | 2016 |
| 14 | “Being Human in Multicultural Traditions | Conference | Prof. Satchidananda Murty Centre for Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy, Andhra University | International Conference | 28-03-2016 | 31-03-2016 | 2016 |
| 15 | Council for Research in Values and PhiLOSOPHY | International Conference | Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (RVP), Washington DC, USA, International Conference on | Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (RVP | Council for Research | Council for Research | 2016 |
| 16 | 89 Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) | Workshop | Gitam University, Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam | International | 16-01-2016 | 16-01-2016 | 2016 |
| 17 | Religious Pluralism | Conference | Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (RVP), Washignton, DC, USA, Chennai Philosophical Foru | International | 22-12-2016 | 23-12-2016 | 2016 |
| 18 | Ethico-Socio-Spiritual Philosophy of Indian Culture | Workshop | Dean – Students Welfare, at the Convention Centre, Pondicherry University, Puducherry | National | 28-07-2016 | 29-07-2016 | 2016 |
| 19 | Vivekachudamani | National Workshop | ICPR – New Delhi The Madras Sanskrit College - Mylapore & Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation – T.Nagar | National | 05-12-2016 | 15-12-2016 | 2016 |
| 20 | 02nd Asian Philosophy Congress (APC) | 02nd Asian Philosophy Congress (APC) Gitam University, Visakhapatnam | 02nd Asian Philosophy Congress (APC) Gitam University, Visakhapatnam | International | 17-12-2016 | 21-12-2016 | 2016 |
| 21 | On Being Human – Virasaivism Perspective | Conference | Centre for Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pra | International | 28-03-2016 | 30-04-2016 | 2016 |
| 22 | Philosophy of Sri Vallabhacarya | Conference | BharatiyaVidyaBhavan& ISKCON, at ISKCON, Bengaluru | National | 23-06-2015 | 27-06-2015 | 2015 |
| 23 | Significance of Yoga | International Day of Yoga | Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai | National | 21-06-2015 | 21-06-2015 | 2015 |
| 24 | Yoga Psychology | Seminar | Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University | International | 06-03-2015 | 06-03-2015 | 2015 |
| 25 | Ethico-Spiritual Foundations of Indian Culture | Seminar | UGC Center for Southern Asia Studies, School of Social Sciences and International Studies, Pondicher | National | 26-09-2015 | 27-11-2015 | 2015 |
| 26 | psychology : Indian perspective | Seminar | Pondicherry University, Puducherry Pondicherry University, Puducherry | International | 06-03-2015 | 06-03-2015 | 2015 |
| 27 | international Conference | Conference | Department of Philosophy and Culture,Mata Vaisno Devi University Katra, Jammu & Kashmir | International | 03-06-2015 | 05-06-2015 | 2015 |
| 28 | Diamond Jubilee Conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad (All India Philosophy Association | International Conference | Department of Philosophy and Culture,Mata Vaisno Devi University Katra, Jammu & Kashmir | International | 03-06-2015 | 05-06-2015 | 2015 |
| 29 | 22nd International Congress of Vedanta sponsored by: (1) Centre for Indic Studies, University of Mas | International Conference | University of Mas Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU New Delhi | International | 27-12-2015 | 30-12-2015 | 2015 |
| 30 | The Practical Vedanta of Swami Vivekananda | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, Swami Vivekananda Centre for Higher Research and Education, University of | National | 29-03-2014 | 30-03-2014 | 2014 |
| 31 | Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram | National | 21-03-2014 | 21-03-2014 | 2014 |
| 32 | The Practical Vedanta of Swami Vivekananda | Seminar | the Department of Philosophy, Swami Vivekananda Centre for Higher Research and Education, Universi | National | 29-03-2014 | 30-03-2014 | 2014 |
| 33 | “Indian Psychology: Where Do We Go From Here?” | Seminar | Department of Yoga & Consciousness, Andhra University & Department of Applied Psychology, Gitam In | International | 22-01-2014 | 25-01-2014 | 2014 |
| 34 | 88th Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) | Conference | 88th Session of the Department of Philosophy, Sri Venkateshwara University | International | 17-10-2014 | 19-10-2014 | 2014 |
| 35 | Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Thoughts to the Modern Society | National Seminar | Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Thoughts to the Modern Society UG Department of Philosophy, An | National | 21-03-2014 | 22-03-2014 | 2014 |
| 36 | Significance Of The Asta-Angas Of Yoga For Liberation | Workshop | Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai | National | 28-08-2013 | 28-08-2013 | 2013 |
| 37 | YOGA AND MANAGEMENT | Conference | Vethathiri Maharshi Ashrama, Peralam & Vishwa Shanti Ashram (ASSEFA), Tamil Nadu | International | 26-03-2013 | 28-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 38 | NATURE AND SCOPE OF REVELATION AND REASON IN ADVAITA | Seminar | Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, | Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Ch | 25-03-2013 | 26-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 39 | VALUE-EDUCATION IN SAIVA-SIDDHANTA | Seminar | UGC - New Delhi, | National Seminar | 26-02-2013 | 27-02-2013 | 2013 |
| 40 | Representative, Critical & Innovative Views on Philosophy of Religions | Indian Philosophical Congress | The Madura College, Madurai | National | 29-12-2013 | 29-12-2013 | 2013 |
| 41 | Nature and Scope of Revelation and Reason in Advaita | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram | National | 25-03-2013 | 26-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 42 | Prerequisite For Transformation | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, University, of Madras, Chennai | National | 26-03-2013 | 28-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 43 | Indian Culture: A Philosophy of Life | Indian Philosophical Congress | Department of Philosophy, The Madura College, Madurai | National | 27-12-2013 | 30-12-2013 | 2013 |
| 44 | Foundations of Indian Culture | Special Lectures | Study India Programme, Pondicherry University, Puducherry | University | 07-11-2013 | 07-11-2013 | 2013 |
| 45 | Tolerance in Religion | Conference | Department of Saiva-Siddhanta Philosophy, School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madu | National | 03-04-2013 | 03-04-2013 | 2013 |
| 46 | “PREREQUISITE FOR TRANSFORMATION | Seminar | Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, | National | 26-03-2013 | 28-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 47 | SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ASTA-ANGAS OF YOGA FOR LIBERATION | Workshop | Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai | National | 28-03-2013 | 28-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 48 | TOLERANCE IN RELIGION | Conference | Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, | National | 03-04-2013 | 04-04-2013 | 2013 |
| 49 | 05th International Congress of Yoga & Spiritual Science (ICYS) | Conference | 05th International Congress of Yoga & Spiritual Science (ICYS) Vethathiri Maharshi Ashramam, Perala | International | 26-03-2013 | 28-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 50 | Defence of Indian culture and TOLERANCE: THE Need for New Perspectives" | Conference | Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, | National | 03-04-2013 | 04-04-2013 | 2013 |
| 51 | 88th Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) | Conference | department of philosophy, the Madurai College, Madurai | National | 27-12-2013 | 30-12-2013 | 2013 |
| 52 | Philosophy: Nature, Problem and Modes in the 23rd World Congress of Philosophy | Conference | Athens, Greece | International | 04-08-2013 | 10-08-2013 | 2013 |
| 53 | “Representative, Critical & Innovative views on Philosophy of Religions” | Lecture | Centre for Cultural Studies, Sri Lalithambiga Trust, Coimbatore & Department of Philosophy in the | Madura College, Madurai | 29-12-2013 | 29-12-2013 | 2013 |
| 54 | “Foundations of Indian Culture | Lecture | Co-ordinator, Study India Programme, Pondicherry University, Puducherry | Pondicherry University, Puducherry | 07-11-2013 | 07-11-2013 | 2013 |
| 55 | Value-Education In Saiva-Siddhanta | Seminar | Department of Saiva-Siddhanta Philosophy, School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madu | National | 26-02-2013 | 27-02-2013 | 2013 |
| 56 | Defense of Indian Philosophy | Periodical Lecture Programe | Department of Saiva-Siddhanta, School of Religions, Philosophy & Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj U | National | 30-03-2012 | 31-03-2012 | 2012 |
| 57 | Value-Education Through Religion | Refresher Course | Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram | National | 06-06-2012 | 27-06-2012 | 2012 |
| 58 | Philosophy in Soteriology | Indian Philosophical Endowment Lectures | Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai | National | 24-02-2012 | 24-02-2012 | 2012 |
| 59 | Philosophy and Soteriology | Indian Philosophical Endowment Lectures | Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai | National | 24-02-2012 | 24-02-2012 | 2012 |
| 60 | Value-Education in Advaita | Refresher Course | Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram | National | 06-06-2012 | 27-06-2012 | 2012 |
| 61 | "Vedanta: A Holistic Approach” conducted by World Association for Vedic Studies, Inc., (WAVES | Conference | University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA | International | 13-07-2012 | 15-07-2012 | 2012 |
| 62 | “VALUE-EDUCATION THROUGH RELIGION”, & “VALUE-EDUCATION IN ADVAITA”, | Refresher Course | Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, | Annamalai University, Chidambaram | 06-06-2012 | 27-06-2012 | 2012 |
| 63 | 11th International Congress of Social Philosophy (ICSP) & 04th International Congress of Yoga | Conference | Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Karnatak University, Dharwad Karnatak University, | International | 28-05-2012 | 29-05-2012 | 2012 |
| 64 | Healing, Counselling & Therapy Based on the Principles of Indian Psychology Centre for Indian Psych | Workshop | Centre for Indian Psychology, Jain University, Bengaluru Bengaluru | International | 13-12-2012 | 15-12-2012 | 2012 |
| 65 | Uniqueness of Indian Philosophy | Seminar | Arul Ashram Pondicherry | National | 04-08-2020 | 04-08-2020 | 2011 |
| 66 | Pratap Seth Vedanta | Endowment Lecture | Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram | National | 16-12-2011 | 19-12-2011 | 2011 |
| 67 | Reflections on Religion | Seminar | Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Puducherry | International | 05-01-2010 | 08-01-2010 | 2010 |
| 68 | Indian Philosophy of Politics and Religion | First Asian Philosophy Congress | Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi | National | 06-03-2010 | 09-03-2010 | 2010 |
| 69 | Problems and Transformation | Seminar | Department of Philosophy & Centre for Philosophical Research, The Madura College, Madurai | State | 22-12-2009 | 22-12-2009 | 2009 |
| 70 | The Path of Grace (Pusti-Marga) | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | Regional | 02-11-2009 | 03-11-2009 | 2009 |
| 71 | Conflict and Its Resolution in Kashmir-Saivism | Conference | Centre for Studies in Classical Indian Buddhist Philosophy and Culture & the Department of Buddhist | National | 16-02-2009 | 17-02-2009 | 2009 |
| 72 | Swaminarayana Theistic-Vedanta | Endowment Lecture | Department of Gandhian Philosophy & Peace Studies, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad | National | 22-10-2008 | 25-10-2008 | 2008 |
| 73 | Reason and Revelation in Advaita | Seminar | Department of Vedanta, SreeSankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | National | 11-03-2008 | 13-03-2008 | 2008 |
| 74 | Soul’s Nature & Destiny | Seminar | School of Philosophy, Culture, &Languages, Shri MataVaisno Devi University, Jammu | National | 29-07-2007 | 31-07-2007 | 2007 |
| 75 | Saiva-Siddhanta | Programme | Escande Research Centre for Religion and Culture, Puducherry | University | 15-09-2007 | 15-09-2007 | 2007 |
| 76 | Cit in Visistadvaita | Seminar | ICPR, New Delhi, and the TTD, Tirupati, inthe Department of Philosophy, Sri Venkateswara University, | National | 06-12-2007 | 09-12-2007 | 2007 |
| 77 | Argumentation in Indian Philosophy | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, SreeSankaracarya University ofSanskrit, Kalady | National | 28-07-2006 | 28-07-2006 | 2006 |
| 78 | Argumentation in Indian Philosophy | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, SreeSankaracarya University ofSanskrit, Kalady | National | 28-07-2006 | 28-07-2006 | 2006 |
| 79 | Cit-Centric Philosophy of and “Psychology in Self-Realisation | Seminar | Department of Philosophy, SreeSankaracarya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | National | 28-07-2006 | 28-07-2006 | 2006 |
| 80 | Advaita: A Cit-Centric Critique of Experience | Seminar | Post Graduate Department of Sanskrit, SreeSankara College, Kalady | National | 29-09-2004 | 01-10-2004 | 2004 |
| 81 | Pasu: Saiva-Siddhanta View | Saiva-Siddhanta Endowment Lecture | Indian Philosophical Congress held at Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur | National | 24-10-2002 | 27-10-2002 | 2002 |
| 82 | Philosophy: Nature, Problem, and Modes | Seminar | Sri Aurobindo School of Eastern and Western Thought, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry | National | 21--3-2001 | 23--3-2001 | 2001 |
| 83 | The Nature of Vyapti | Seminar | Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi | National | 14--2-1997 | 16--2-1997 | 1997 |
| 84 | Visvatman in the Jnanesvari | Symposium | Indian Philosophical Congress, 13th session of Maharashtra TatwajnanaParishad, AkhilBharatiyaDarshan | National | 24-11-1996 | 30-11-1996 | 1996 |
| 85 | The Foundations of Indian Culture | Seminar | Indian Council of Philosophical Research at the University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram | National | 22-041993 | 24-041993 | 1993 |
| 86 | The Place of Reasoning in Advaita | Seminar | Indian Council of Philosophical Research at the Department of Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy, Madurai Ka | Regional | 19-03-1993 | 20-03-1993 | 1993 |
| 87 | The Place of Reasoning in Advaita | Seminar | Indian Council of Philosophical Research at the Department of Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy, Madurai Ka | Regional | 19-03-1993 | 20-03-1993 | 1993 |
Conferences/Seminars Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (RVP), Washington DC, USA, International Conference on | Prof. Satchidananda Murty Centre for Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy, Andhra University | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | International Conference | 28-03-2016 | 31-03-2016 | 2016 |
| 2 | “Being Human in Multicultural Traditions | Prof. Satchidananda Murty Centre for Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy, Andhra University | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | International Conference | 28-03-2016 | 31-03-2016 | 2016 |
| 3 | 02nd Asian Philosophy Congress (APC) | Gitam University, Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | International | 17-12-2016 | 21-12-2016 | 2016 |
| 4 | “Being Human in Multicultural Traditions | Prof. Satchidananda Murty Centre for Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy, Andhra University | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | International Conference | 28-03-2016 | 31-03-2016 | 2016 |
| 5 | Digital Era: Problems and Prospects | the Dean – Students Welfare, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | National Workshop | 28-07-2016 | 29-07-2016 | 2016 |
| 6 | 89 Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) | Gitam University, Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | International | 16-01-2016 | 18-01-2016 | 2016 |
| 7 | Vivekachudamani | ICPR – New Delhi | The Madras Sanskrit College - Mylapore & Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation – T.Nagar, Chennai | National Workshop | 05-12-2016 | 15-12-2016 | 2016 |
| 8 | 22nd International Congress of Vedanta sponsored by: (1) Centre for Indic Studies, University of Mas | Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU | New Delhi | International | 27-12-2015 | 30-12-2015 | 2015 |
| 9 | Diamond Jubilee Conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad (All India Philosophy Association | Department of Philosophy and Culture,Mata Vaisno Devi University | Katra, Jammu & Kashmir | International Conference | 03-06-2015 | 05-06-2015 | 2015 |
| 10 | “Psychology: Indian Perspectives | Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | International Seminar | 06-03-2015 | 06-03-2015 | 2015 |
| 11 | Internal Conference | Department of Philosophy and Culture, Mata Vaisno Devi University | Katra, Jammu & Kashmir | International Conference | 03-06-2015 | 05-06-2015 | 2015 |
| 12 | 88th Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) | Department of Philosophy, Sri Venkateshwara University | Tirupati | International | 17-10-2014 | 19-10-2014 | 2014 |
| 13 | “Indian Psychology: Where Do We Go From Here?” | Department of Yoga & Consciousness, Andhra University & Department of Applied Psychology, Gitam Ins | Gitam Institute of Management, Gitam University, Vishakapatnam | International Seminar | 22-01-2014 | 25-01-2014 | 2014 |
| 14 | Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Thoughts to the Modern Society | UGC sponsored National Seminar, Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, | Chidambaram | National Conference | 21-03-2014 | 22-03-2014 | 2014 |
| 15 | 88th Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC) | Department of Philosophy, The Madura College, Madurai | Department of Philosophy, The Madura College, Madurai | National Conference | 27-12-2013 | 30-12-2013 | 2013 |
| 16 | “Defence of Indian Culture and Tolerance: The Need for New Perspectives” | Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, | Department of Saiva-Siddhanta Philosophy, School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madu | National Conference | 03-04-2013 | 04-04-2013 | 2013 |
| 17 | 05th International Congress of Yoga & Spiritual Science (ICYS) | Vethathiri Maharshi Ashramam, Peralam & Vishwa Shanti Ashram (ASSEFA), Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | International Conference | 26-03-2013 | 28-03-2013 | 2013 |
| 18 | "Vedanta: A Holistic Approach” | World Association for Vedic Studies, Inc., (WAVES | University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA | International Conference | 13-07-2012 | 15-07-2012 | 2012 |
| 19 | "Vedanta: A Holistic Approach” conducted by World Association for Vedic Studies, Inc., (WAVES | University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA | University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA | International Conference | 13-07-2012 | 15-07-2012 | 2012 |
| 20 | “Healing, Counselling & Therapy Based on the Principles of Indian Psychology | Centre for Indian Psychology, Jain University, Bengaluru | Bengaluru | International Workshop | 13-12-2012 | 15-12-2012 | 2012 |
| 21 | 11th International Congress of Social Philosophy (ICSP) & 04th International Congress of Yoga and Sp | Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Karnatak University, Dharwad | Karnatak University, Dharwad | International Conference | 28-05-2012 | 30-05-2012 | 2012 |
| 22 | National Seminar on “Philosophy, Science, & Values” | UGC | Department of Philosophy, Pondicherry University, Puducherry | National Seminar | 28 January | 29 January | 2008 |
Workshop Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REFRESHER COURSE | UGC | UGC – Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 21 Days | National | 13 November | 03 December, 2007 | 2007 |
Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies
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Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies
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Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)
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Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)
| S.No | Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
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Collaboration with Institution/Industry
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Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching | ||
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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)
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Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted
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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme
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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme
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