Faculty Profile
Back 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
| Duration | Organisation | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Presently | The KSRI, Chennai | Associate Professor |
| From Sep. 2014 -2023 | The KSRI, Chennai | Assistant Professor |
| 2012-14 | The KSRI, Chennai | Hon. Research Assistant |
| 2005-2012 | Stella Maris College | Lecturer |
Phd Candidates
| Name | Topic | Year of Joining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. S.Madhurambika | Sahendravilāsa of Sridhara Ayyaval – Acritical Study | 2017 | Degree awarded |
| Mr.P.S.Chandrasekhar | Kshetra Ganita in Ganita Kaumudi of Narayana Pandita- A Critical Study | 2018-2023 | Thesis Submitted |
| Ms. B.Vijayalakshmi | Arithmetic and Geometric Progression in Ancient Indian Mathematics A Study | 2018-2025 | Synopsis submitted |
| Ms. Lavamya.V.Eswar | Yogavasishta –Vairagya and Mumukshu Kandas in the light of the commentary of Ananda Bodhendra Sarasvati | 2019-2025 | Synopsis submitted |
| Mr.V. R. Srinivasan | 24 Maheshvaramurtas as in Agamas | 2022-2027 | Ongoing |
Mphil Candidates
| Name | Topic | Year of Joining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms.Mrinalini | Sandilyopanisad- A Critical study | 2016-17 | Completed |
| Ms.Latha | Krishnabhupaliyam | 2016-17 | Completed |
| Ms.Rajalakshmi | Cola Campu | 2016-17 | Completed |
| Ms.Ramya Bhatt | Significance of Vadavagni | 2016-17 | Completed |
| Ms. J Mythili | Yogakundalini Upanisad | 2017-18 | Completed |
| Ms. Iswarya | Yogacudamani Upanisad- A Critical study | 2018-2019 | Completed |
| Mr. V.R.Srinivasan | Manjuramayana of Srinidhi – A Critical Study | 2020-21 | Completed |
| Ms. Gayathri | Sammārjanī Śatakam of Asoori Ānandāl̥vār - A critical study | 2021-22 | Completed |
| Mr. L. Sriram | Bharatī Manoratham of M. K. Tatachariar – A critical Study | 2022-23 | Completed |
Academic Positions
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Advisory Committee | for Doctoral Programme at The Madras Sanskrit College and The University of Madras |
| IQAC MEMBER | The Madras Sanskrit College |
| External Examiner conducting Viva-Voce | External Examiner conducting Viva-Voce for The University of Madras, and Certificate and Diploma Courses at the Madras Sanskrit College |
| Editorial Member | The KSRI publications and The Samskrita Academy, Madras Publications |
Books Published
| Title | Publisher | Year of Publication | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDHI | The Samskrit Academy, Chennai | 2024 | 978-81-954078-6-6 |
| AMARAKOÑODGHÄÖANA OF KÑÉRASVÄMIN: A SOCIO-CULTURAL STUDY | Karnataka Historical Research Society, Dharwad | 2017 | 978-81-936580 |
| ASPECTS OF NATURE IN AMARAKOÑODGHÄÖANA OF KÑÉRASVÄMIN | Karnataka Historical Research Society, Dharwad | 2017 | 078-93-87761-00-1 |
| SHRUTI GITA with Eng. Translation along with Dr. T.V. Vasudeva | The Samskrit Academy, Chennai | 2016 | 978-81-931170-0-2 |
Articles Published
| Title | Name of the Journal | Month and Year | ISBN/ISSN No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple festival -Vajramakuta Utsava at Melkote | The Festivals of India Ed. C. Rajendran | 2024 | ISBN 978-81-8315-546-5 |
| A few yogic practices for the cure of diseases as gleaned from some Haṭha yoga texts | Journal of Oriental Research Vol. XCIV | 2024 | ISSN 0022-3301 |
| Eras used in the Indian manuscripts | Some Aspects of Manuscriptology, MDKG College | 2023 | ISBN 978-93-5967-933-4 |
| Medication for both bhavaroga and deharoga – As described in the Jñāna Bhaiṣajya Mañjarī of Gumāni | Pracya Vol-XV 'Āyurveda viśeṣāṅka' Dept. Of Sanskrit, M.D.K. Girls College Dibrugarh | Sep 2023 | ISSN 2278-4004 |
| Avyayas as dealt with by Bhoja in Srngaraprakasa | Journal of Oriental Research Vol. XCIII | 2023 | ISSN 0022-3301 |
| Nārāyaṇīye śabdacitravaicitryam, Rasikapriya | Journal of Madras Sanskrit College | 2023 | ISSN 24542547 |
Projects
| Project Title | Sponsor | Month and Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL EDITION OF VĪRACARITAM OF ANANTAKAVI | CSU | 2023-2025 |
Seminars
| Title of the Paper | Theme | Date | Organisers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature preservation methods | Seminar on Nature preservation-The bygone ways | Feb. 29, 2024 | Dept. of Sanskrit, JBAS college for women (Autonomous), Chennai |
| Deśabhakti | National Seminar on Bhakti Literature in Sanskrit and Tamil | Nov 24 & 25, 2023 | The KSRI, Chennai |
| Dhātukalā- Metallurgy and Alloy making | National Seminar on Arts and Architecture | Aug. 21 & 22, 2023 | The KSRI, Chennai |
| Nārāyaṇīye śabdacitravaicitryam | International Seminar on Sriman- Narayaneeyam | January 8th and 9th, 2023 | The 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 literature | International Seminar on Science and Technology in Sanskrit texts | December 9th & 10th, 2022 | Sanskrit Dept., Assam University in collaboration with Samskrit Bharati |
| The health benefits of chewing Tambulam | National level Webinar on The roots of Modern science in Veda Samskrita Vanmayam | April 10th, 2022 | The 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 Advaitin | International Conference on Feminine in Hinduism | March 26-27th, 2022 | Indic Academy held at Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam |
| Some Fundamental concepts in Physics and Chemistry in sanskrit Nyaya texts | Online National Conference on Indian Scientific Heritage | February 26-28th, 2022 | Dept. of Mathematics, Hindu Girls College, Sonipat, Haryana |
Lectures
| Title of the Talk | Month and Year | Organisers |
|---|---|---|
| Thoughts of science and technology in Indian philosophical systems | 24th Jan 2024 | The SASTRA Deemed to be University sponsored by the ICPR |
| The Importance of Journals, Articles & Indexing with respect to Patents | 28th December, 2023 | IQAC and school of languages, Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shashun Jain College for women |
| Relevance of Sanskrit Studies | 26th December, 2022 | Department of Sanskrit, MES Kishora Kendra Pre-University College, Bangalore |
| Samskrtam Samskrtishca | 25th August 2022 | Sarasvata Samiti, Sanskrit Club, Dept. of Sanskrit, M O P Vaishnav College for women |
| Vachika Abhinaya/aspects of Sanskrit drama from Natya Shastra | 12th May, 2022 | Silicon Andhra University |
| Sanskrit Literature : Reflection of Life challenges | 28th April, 2022 | Department of Sanskrit, MGR Janaki College for women |
Extension Activities
| Title | Month and Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Orientation Programme | 30th April, 2024 | Conducted Orientation programmes for teachers – Amrita Vidyalayam Tamilnadu and Pondicherry, three day cultural Education Camp. A session on Sanatana Dharma |
| School Lectures | 2015 | Talk on 'Values in the Ramayana' delivered in Siva Swamy Kalalaya School, Vidya Mandir School, Mylapore, and Bala Vidya Mandir, Adayar, Chennai |
| Radio Programme | 23rd and 30th July 2024 | AIR TALK - Mangala ślokangalum kavigalum featured in 101.4 FM 2.45 pm Sanskrit program |
| Sanskrit Week Celebration | 14th October, 2022 | Judge for the Samanyabhasanaspardha on 'Bharata svatantrya- mahotsavah Samskritagyanam Yogadaanan ca' |