THE KUPPUSWAMI SASTRI RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(Regd. S.No. 32/1944-45, Dt. 24-2-1945)
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Faculty Profile
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Dr. V. Yamuna Devi
Deputy Director/Associate Professor
Educational Qualification: M.A. M.Phil, Ph.D. Sanskrit
Areas of Specialisation: Lexicography, Vyakarana, Literature and Dharma Sastra.
More than 15 years of teaching and research experience. Guided many M.Phil. and Ph.D Research Scholars to work on Ancient Indian Mathematics, Advaita and related fields.
ksriphd@gmail.com
Summary
phd Candidates
5
mphil Candidates
9
books Published
4
articles Published
6
projects
1
seminars
8
lectures
6
extension Activities
4
Professional Experience
DurationOrganisationDesignation
PresentlyThe KSRI, ChennaiAssociate Professor
From Sep. 2014 -2023The KSRI, ChennaiAssistant Professor
2012-14The KSRI, ChennaiHon. Research Assistant
2005-2012Stella Maris CollegeLecturer
Phd Candidates
NameTopicYear of JoiningStatus
Mr.V. R. Srinivasan24 Maheshvaramurtas as in Agamas2022-2027Ongoing
Ms. Lavamya.V.EswarYogavasishta –Vairagya and Mumukshu Kandas in the light of the commentary of Ananda Bodhendra Sarasvati2019-2025Synopsis submitted
Mr.P.S.ChandrasekharKshetra Ganita in Ganita Kaumudi of Narayana Pandita- A Critical Study2018-2023Thesis Submitted
Ms. B.VijayalakshmiArithmetic and Geometric Progression in Ancient Indian Mathematics A Study2018-2025Synopsis submitted
Dr. S.MadhurambikaSahendravilāsa of Sridhara Ayyaval – Acritical Study2017Degree awarded
Mphil Candidates
NameTopicYear of JoiningStatus
Mr. L. SriramBharatī Manoratham of M. K. Tatachariar – A critical Study2022-23Completed
Ms. GayathriSammārjanī Śatakam of Asoori Ānandāl̥vār - A critical study2021-22Completed
Mr. V.R.SrinivasanManjuramayana of Srinidhi – A Critical Study2020-21Completed
Ms. IswaryaYogacudamani Upanisad- A Critical study2018-2019Completed
Ms. J MythiliYogakundalini Upanisad2017-18Completed
Ms.MrinaliniSandilyopanisad- A Critical study2016-17Completed
Ms.LathaKrishnabhupaliyam2016-17Completed
Ms.RajalakshmiCola Campu2016-17Completed
Ms.Ramya BhattSignificance of Vadavagni2016-17Completed
Academic Positions
PositionDescription
Research Advisory Committeefor Doctoral Programme at The Madras Sanskrit College and The University of Madras
IQAC MEMBERThe Madras Sanskrit College
External Examiner conducting Viva-VoceExternal Examiner conducting Viva-Voce for The University of Madras, and Certificate and Diploma Courses at the Madras Sanskrit College
Editorial MemberThe KSRI publications and The Samskrita Academy, Madras Publications
Books Published
TitlePublisherYear of PublicationISBNRemarks
SANDHIThe Samskrit Academy, Chennai2024978-81-954078-6-6Published
AMARAKOÑODGHÄÖANA OF KÑÉRASVÄMIN: A SOCIO-CULTURAL STUDYKarnataka Historical Research Society, Dharwad2017978-81-936580Published
ASPECTS OF NATURE IN AMARAKOÑODGHÄÖANA OF KÑÉRASVÄMINKarnataka Historical Research Society, Dharwad2017078-93-87761-00-1Published
SHRUTI GITA with Eng. Translation along with Dr. T.V. VasudevaThe Samskrit Academy, Chennai2016978-81-931170-0-2Published
Articles Published
TitleName of the JournalMonth and YearISBN/ISSN No.Remarks
Temple festival -Vajramakuta Utsava at MelkoteThe Festivals of India Ed. C. Rajendran2024ISBN 978-81-8315-546-5pub. by New Bharatiya Book Corporation Delhi
A few yogic practices for the cure of diseases as gleaned from some Haṭha yoga textsJournal of Oriental Research Vol. XCIV2024ISSN 0022-3301The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute Chennai
Eras used in the Indian manuscriptsSome Aspects of Manuscriptology, MDKG College2023ISBN 978-93-5967-933-4Dibrugarh Assam
Medication for both bhavaroga and deharoga – As described in the Jñāna Bhaiṣajya Mañjarī of GumāniPracya Vol-XV 'Āyurveda viśeṣāṅka' Dept. Of Sanskrit, M.D.K. Girls College DibrugarhSep 2023ISSN 2278-4004
Avyayas as dealt with by Bhoja in SrngaraprakasaJournal of Oriental Research Vol. XCIII2023ISSN 0022-3301The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute Chennai
Nārāyaṇīye śabdacitravaicitryam, RasikapriyaJournal of Madras Sanskrit College2023ISSN 24542547Chennai
Projects
Project TitleSponsorMonth and YearDescriptionRemarks
CRITICAL EDITION OF VĪRACARITAM OF ANANTAKAVICSU2023-2025Ongoing
Seminars
Title of the PaperThemeDateOrganisersRemarks
Nature preservation methodsSeminar on Nature preservation-The bygone ways2024Dept. of Sanskrit, JBAS college for women (Autonomous), Chennai
DeśabhaktiNational Seminar on Bhakti Literature in Sanskrit and Tamil2023The KSRI, Chennai
Dhātukalā- Metallurgy and Alloy makingNational Seminar on Arts and Architecture2023The KSRI, Chennai
Nārāyaṇīye śabdacitravaicitryamInternational Seminar on Sriman- Narayaneeyam2023The Madras Sanskrit College & S.S.V. Patasala, Chennai jointly with Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Extraction and Application of Natural Dyes as recorded in Sanskrit literatureInternational Seminar on Science and Technology in Sanskrit texts2022Sanskrit Dept., Assam University in collaboration with Samskrit Bharati
The health benefits of chewing TambulamNational level Webinar on The roots of Modern science in Veda Samskrita Vanmayam2022The Veda Samskriti Samiti, Hyderabad
The Two less-known Women Role Models of the 17-18th Cent. C.E. Queen Dīpāmbā – the Diplomat and Āvuḍai Akkā- the AdvaitinInternational Conference on Feminine in Hinduism2022Indic Academy held at Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam
Some Fundamental concepts in Physics and Chemistry in sanskrit Nyaya textsOnline National Conference on Indian Scientific Heritage2022Dept. of Mathematics, Hindu Girls College, Sonipat, Haryana
Lectures
Title of the TalkMonth and YearOrganisersRemarks
Thoughts of science and technology in Indian philosophical systems24th Jan 2024The SASTRA Deemed to be University sponsored by the ICPR
The Importance of Journals, Articles & Indexing with respect to Patents28th December, 2023IQAC and school of languages, Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shashun Jain College for women
Relevance of Sanskrit Studies26th December, 2022Department of Sanskrit, MES Kishora Kendra Pre-University College, Bangalore
Samskrtam Samskrtishca25th August 2022Sarasvata Samiti, Sanskrit Club, Dept. of Sanskrit, M O P Vaishnav College for women
Vachika Abhinaya/aspects of Sanskrit drama from Natya Shastra12th May, 2022Silicon Andhra University
Sanskrit Literature : Reflection of Life challenges28th April, 2022Department of Sanskrit, MGR Janaki College for women
Extension Activities
TitleMonth and YearDescription
Teacher Orientation Programme30th April, 2024Conducted Orientation programmes for teachers – Amrita Vidyalayam Tamilnadu and Pondicherry, three day cultural Education Camp. A session on Sanatana Dharma
Radio Programme23rd and 30th July 2024AIR TALK - Mangala ślokangalum kavigalum featured in 101.4 FM 2.45 pm Sanskrit program
Sanskrit Week Celebration14th October, 2022Judge for the Samanyabhasanaspardha on 'Bharata svatantrya- mahotsavah Samskritagyanam Yogadaanan ca'
School Lectures2015Talk on 'Values in the Ramayana' delivered in Siva Swamy Kalalaya School, Vidya Mandir School, Mylapore, and Bala Vidya Mandir, Adayar, Chennai
Dainandini
अनार्यमार्यवृत्तेन सत्येनानृतवादितम्।
रिपुमप्युपकारेण वशीकुर्वन्ति साधव:॥
Good people win over the bad souls by their good conduct; untruthful with truth and even the enemies by favouring them.
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