Faculty Profile
Back Dr. V. Preethi
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification: B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Areas of Specialisation: Sahitya, Yoga, Manuscriptology, and Sanskrit Literature
More than 16 years of teaching, research, and manuscriptology experience.
preethimahesh.krishnan@gmail.com
Summary
books Published
2
articles Published
15
projects
3
seminars
25
lectures
3
extension Activities
10
Professional Experience
| Duration | Organisation | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 - Present | The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute, Chennai | Assistant Professor |
| 2011 - 2020 | Kumara Rani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and Science, Adyar, Chennai | Assistant Professor |
| 2008 - 2011 | Ramakrishna Mission Matriculation Higher Secondary School | Sanskrit Teacher |
Books Published
| Title | Publisher | Year of Publication | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorakṣa Samhitā of Gorakṣanātha with a critical Introduction, English Translation and Notes | The KSRI | 2023 | 978-81-85170-71-8 |
| Yogatattvopaniṣad | The Samskrita Academy, Madras | 2024 | 978-81-931170-9-5 |
Articles Published
| Title | Name of the Journal | Month and Year | ISBN/ISSN No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomical Observatory of Chennai | The KSRI | - | - |
| Two Specific Forms of Māriamman in Tamil Nadu | C.P. R. Centre | - | - |
| Plant Propagation | Hindu College, Sonipat | - | - |
| Padma: Floral Motif in Ancient Indian Architecture | Pracya, Vol-XVI (UGC Care listed) | 2024 | 2278-4004 |
| Role of Mantras in Yogic Sādhanā | JOR – Yoga Special Vol. 94-95 | 2024 | 0022-3301 |
| Origin and development of scripts used in ancient Indian Manuscripts | Some Aspects of Manuscriptology | 2023 | 978-93-5967-933-4 |
| Influence of Narāyanīyam on later works | Rasikapriya (Issue - 9) – The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai | To be published | - |
| Tiruvoṟṟiyūr in Sanskrit Literature | Journal of Oriental Research, Madras (Vol. XCIII) (UGC Care listed) | May 2023 | 0022-3301 |
| Ancient Indian Knowledge of Oceanography | Veda Vanee, E-Journal, Vol. I. issue 1 | April 2023 | 2583-9020 |
| Life Lessons From Caturvimsati Gurus | Pracya, Vol-XIV (UGC Care listed) | September 2022 | 2278-4004 |
| Architecture in Mahābhārata | Proceedings of the National Conference on The Mahabharata in Indian Art and Culture | March 2022 | 978-93-85459-12-2 |
| Kaṇṭakāñjali – A Satirical composition of Kaṇṭakārjuna | 90th Anniversary Commemoration Volume - The Samskrita Academy, Madras | March 2021 | 978-81-954078-0-4 |
| Nagapatiinam - Renowned Buddhist Centre | Pracya, Vol-XI (UGC Care listed) | September 2019 | 2278-4004 |
| Visnu Stotras in Garudapurana | Pracya, Vol-X (UGC Care listed) | September 2018 | 2278-4004 |
| Mahatma Gandhi's Philosophy in Sanskrit Literature | Sanskrit and Cultural Studies: New Perspectives | 2017/2018 | 978-93-5311-549-4 |
Projects
| Project Title | Sponsor | Month and Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GORAKṢA SAMHITĀ with Critical Introduction, Eng. Translation and Notes | Private | May 2023 | |
| DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE MANUSCRIPTS | Private | ||
| Critical Edition of TOYĀDRI MĀHĀTMYA | CSU (Special grants for Sanskrit / Prakrit / Pali) |
Seminars
| Title of the Paper | Theme | Date | Organisers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edition of Manuscripts | Two-day National Seminar on An Analysis of Research Methodologies in Sanskrit Literature, 28th and 29th December 2024 | The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai | |
| PERIODICAL CHANGES OF LANDFORM – A COMPARISON OF GEOGRAPHICAL CONCEPTS WITH PURANIC IDEAS | 15th National Women's Science Congress on 6th, 7th and 8th December 2024 | Karnataka Sanskrit University, Bangalore | |
| THE PURANIC CONCEPT OF PṚTHU: GEO-MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES ON THE GLOBE | 51st ALL INDIA ORIENTAL CONFERENCE on 24th, 25th & 26th October 2024 | Bharatiya Vidvat Parishat, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi and Paryaya Shri Puttige Matha, Udupi | |
| Two Specific forms of Mariamman in Tamilnadu | National Seminar on Minor Deities in Indian Art, 28th &29th March | C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Institute of Indological Research, Chennai | |
| The Versatile Philosopher – Venkatadhvarin | One-Day National Seminar on Tamilnadu- The Land of Protectors of Dharma (16th to 19th Cent.- Philosophers of Tamilnadu), 9th December | Samskrita Bharati– Research wing, Chennai | |
| The Concept of Bhakti In Bhopadeva's Muktāphala | Two Day National Seminar Bhakti Literature in Sanskrit and Tamil, 24th & 25th November | The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute and The Samskrita Academy, Madras | |
| Role of Mantras in Yogic Sādhana | International Seminar on Samskruta Vaangmayee Yogah | Department of Sanskrit, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Enathur Kanchipuram and ICPR | |
| Philosophy of Gorakshanatha | National / State level on Indian Philosophers Day | Department of Sanskrit Studies & Research at Loyola College, Chennai and ICPR | |
| Influence of Narayaneeyam on later works | International Seminar on Sriman-Narayaneeyam | The Madras Sanskrit College & S.S.V. Patasala, Chennai (jointly with Central Sanskrit University) | |
| Rainbows - Ancient Indian vis - a - vis Modern Scientific Views | International Seminar on Science and Technology in Sanskrit Texts | Assam University along with Samskrita Bharati, Silchar (Online) | |
| Medical Geography from Caraka Samhitā | National Seminar on Artificial Intelligence and Allied Sciences in Sanskrit literature | Department of Sanskrit Studies & Research at Loyola College, Chennai and ICPR | |
| Ancient Indian knowledge of Oceanography | National Webinar on The roots of Modern science in Veda Samskrita Vanmayam, Hyderabad | The Veda Samskriti Samiti | |
| Plant Propagation | Three days National Conference on Indian Scientific Heritage | Hindu College, Sonipat | |
| Position of Patitās in Dharmaśāstra | Three days National Conference (online) on Sanatanadharma Samaajashreya | The Sanskrit Academy, Osmania University, Hyderabad | |
| Gorakṣa-śataka - A Unique Text of Hathayoga | Online International Conference on Philosophy and Praxis of Yoga- 2021, Unravelling Texts and Traditions | Indic Academy and Indica Yoga in association with Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai | |
| Esoteric principles of Balamukundashtaka | Reconstruction of Spiritual Heritage through Sanskrit Devotional lyrics of South India | Central University, Pondicherry | |
| Kantakaanjali – A Satirical Composition of Kantakaarjuna | Three day National Seminar on Modern Writings in Sanskrit and Indian Literary Theories | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala | |
| Mahatma Gandhis Philosophy in Sanskrit Literature | Three day International Seminar on Sanskrit and Cultural Studies: New perspectives | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala | |
| Games and Pass times of Ancient India | 9th annual conference of Ancient Sciences and Archaeological Society of India | Vidyodaya Trust, Udupi | |
| Tamil works rendered in Sanskrit | National Seminar on Sanskrit and Tamilnadu | The Kuppusami Sastri Research Institute | |
| Modes Of Addresses in Sanskrit Drama | Multi Lingual Conference on Language Teaching Challenges encountered and Solutions proposed | Ethiraj college for women | |
| Dr. V. Raghavan – Propagator, Trendsetter, Poet and Critic | National Seminar on Continuing creative Efforts For the Sustenance of Sanskrit | Sri Chandrasekara Saraswati Viswa Mahavidyalaya | |
| Madras in Sarva Deva Vilasa | National Samskrita Seminar on Samskrita Mahasammelanam | Meenakshi College conducted by Samskrita Bharati | |
| Plant Propagation | UGC Seminar on Science in Ancient India | D.G. Vaishnav college in association with the KSRI | |
| CAT- A significant and insignificant animal | National Seminar | Bijapur |
Lectures
| Title of the Talk | Month and Year | Organisers |
|---|---|---|
| Commentators – Sundari and Kamala | May 2023 | Global Sanskrit Forum Uttar Pradesh Pranth |
| Bhīṣma's Perception on Sṛṣti and Pralaya | February 2023 | Samskrita Academy, Madras |
| Nātha - Śaiva Yoga and Gorakṣanātha | July 2022 | Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Enathur, Kanchipuram |
Extension Activities
| Title | Month and Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Judge for Annual Intercollegiate Competitions | January 2024 | The Sanskrit Department of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College Chennai |
| Judge for Bhagavad Gita Competition | January 2024 | The Egmore Sanskrit School |
| External Examiner | May 2023 | The Madras Sanskrit College Chennai |
| Judge for Annual Intramural Competition | April 2022 | Saarasvata Samiti the Sanskrit club at M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women |
| Judge for Bhagavad Gita Competition | September 2018 | The Mylapore Academy |
| Judge for Sri Narasimha Suprabhatham Competition | October 2016 | Sri Gnana Vikas Sabha |
| Judge for PPT and Quiz Competition | September 2016 | Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari College |
| Radio Talk on Indian Jewellery | July 2016 | M.O.P. Community Radio Station |
| Organizing Committee Member for National Workshop | June 2024 | National Workshop on Sanskrit Literature, The KSRI |
| Bhagavad Gita Workshop Participant | December 2023 | Five-Day National Level Bhagavad Gita Workshop (Mata Traya Vivechanam): The Madras Sanskrit College Chennai |