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Faculty Profile

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Dr. K.A. RAVINDRAN 9495568225 ravisukhada@ssus.ac.in Profile Picture

Name: Dr. K.A. RAVINDRAN

Mobile: 9495568225

Email: ravisukhada@ssus.ac.in

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Designation

Department Designation Campus Date of Joining
Sanskrit Sahitya Professor MAIN CENTRE, KALADY 1998-05-26

Department: Sanskrit Sahitya

Designation: Professor

Campus: MAIN CENTRE, KALADY

Joining Date: 1998-05-26

Professional Summary

Summary
(M.A,, M. Phil, Ph.D.). Received Ph. D. from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on the topic: "Sukhada Commentary on Kausitakibrahmana - A Critical Study" in 2005. Presently, Professor of Sanskrit Sahitya and Co-ordinator of Centre for Sanskrit - Vedic Studies. Associated in the project of audio-visual documentation of Jaiminiyasamaveda of Kerala Nampootiri Tradition, carried out by Centre for Vedic Studies and completed in 2015 with financial assistance from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India through Sangeetha Nataka Academi, New Delhi. Author of the book :"Samavedadarpanam" (2007) and editor / Associate Editor of 33 publications including books and journals. Translated the book : "Indian Theories of Meaning" by Dr. K. Kunjunni Raja into Malayalam (Artham-Bharateeyasiddhanthangal). Received "Samskrtaratna" award (2006) from Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram for the research activities in the field of Sanskrit language and literature, "Vedabandhu" award (2011) from Kadavallur Anyonyaparishath for contributions in the field of Vedic Studies, "Maharshi Dayananda Purasskaram" (2022) from Acharya Narendra Bhooshan Foundation, Chengannoor, Kerala for the contributions towards preservation and pampering of Vedic Knowledge through texts on Vedic Studies and University level teaching - learning process and Karangatt Narayanan Bhattathirippad Endowment award (2022) from Thirunavaya Brahmaswam Matham Traditional Rgvedic School, Thavanoor, malappuram Dist., for the effort taken for the publication of Anadi Part II-Laukikam-I.

(M.A,, M. Phil, Ph.D.). Received Ph. D. from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on the topic: "Sukhada Commentary on Kausitakibrahmana - A Critical Study" in 2005. Presently, Professor of Sanskrit Sahitya and Co-ordinator of Centre for Sanskrit - Vedic Studies. Associated in the project of audio-visual documentation of Jaiminiyasamaveda of Kerala Nampootiri Tradition, carried out by Centre for Vedic Studies and completed in 2015 with financial assistance from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India through Sangeetha Nataka Academi, New Delhi. Author of the book :"Samavedadarpanam" (2007) and editor / Associate Editor of 33 publications including books and journals. Translated the book : "Indian Theories of Meaning" by Dr. K. Kunjunni Raja into Malayalam (Artham-Bharateeyasiddhanthangal). Received "Samskrtaratna" award (2006) from Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram for the research activities in the field of Sanskrit language and literature, "Vedabandhu" award (2011) from Kadavallur Anyonyaparishath for contributions in the field of Vedic Studies, "Maharshi Dayananda Purasskaram" (2022) from Acharya Narendra Bhooshan Foundation, Chengannoor, Kerala for the contributions towards preservation and pampering of Vedic Knowledge through texts on Vedic Studies and University level teaching - learning process and Karangatt Narayanan Bhattathirippad Endowment award (2022) from Thirunavaya Brahmaswam Matham Traditional Rgvedic School, Thavanoor, malappuram Dist., for the effort taken for the publication of Anadi Part II-Laukikam-I.

Work Experience

Experience
26 years of teaching experience in PG classes and research experience. Ph D produced - 2., Supervising 6 Ph. D. scholars.

26 years of teaching experience in PG classes and research experience. Ph D produced - 2., Supervising 6 Ph. D. scholars.

Courses Taught

Courses
Aesthetics - Dhvanyaloka (PG), Rasagangadhara (PG), Vakroktijivita (PG), Sahityadarpama (PG), Raghuvamsa (PG), Vedic Literature (PG), Course Work (Ph D)

Aesthetics - Dhvanyaloka (PG), Rasagangadhara (PG), Vakroktijivita (PG), Sahityadarpama (PG), Raghuvamsa (PG), Vedic Literature (PG), Course Work (Ph D)

Other Achievements

Achievements
Co-ordinator of the 'Centre for Sanskrit - Vedic Studies, SSUS, Kalady' since 2012. Co-ordinated international and national seminars and workshops. Presented papers in international and national level seminars. Co-ordinator of the Samaveda Documentation Project in its third stage during 2012 - 2015, carried carried out by the Centre for Sanskrit-Vedic Studies, SSUS, Kalady and submitted the project to the University in 2015. Authored the book : "Samavedadarpanam" (2007), translated the book : "Indian Theories of Meaning" by Dr. K. Kunjunni raja into Malayalam ( Artham - Bharatheeyasiddhantangal - 2018) and edited thirty three books (including journals) in the field of Vedic and Classical Literature.

Co-ordinator of the 'Centre for Sanskrit - Vedic Studies, SSUS, Kalady' since 2012. Co-ordinated international and national seminars and workshops. Presented papers in international and national level seminars. Co-ordinator of the Samaveda Documentation Project in its third stage during 2012 - 2015, carried carried out by the Centre for Sanskrit-Vedic Studies, SSUS, Kalady and submitted the project to the University in 2015. Authored the book : "Samavedadarpanam" (2007), translated the book : "Indian Theories of Meaning" by Dr. K. Kunjunni raja into Malayalam ( Artham - Bharatheeyasiddhantangal - 2018) and edited thirty three books (including journals) in the field of Vedic and Classical Literature.

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Post Doctoral Achievements

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Topic of Research/ Area of specialization

Topics
Sukhada Commentary on Kausitakibrahmana - A Critical Study / Sanskrit Sahitya and Vedic Studies

Sukhada Commentary on Kausitakibrahmana - A Critical Study / Sanskrit Sahitya and Vedic Studies

Details of ongoing Research scholars

Scholar Name Reg. No Topic PhD Reg. Year Department
Aarabhi R 23KA06SA08 Dramatic Monologue in Bhanas and Their Social Connotations : A Study Based on Rasasadana and Karpuracarita. 2023 SANSKRIT SAHITYA
Lakshmi K.M. 21KA06VS01 The Works of Sadgurusisya on Vedic Literature 2021 VEDIC STUDIES
Rethy. A. 20KA06SA09 Emotional Balance and Effective Communication: Deliberations in Yogadarśanam 2020 SANSKRIT SAHITYA
Sahla. V.K. 18KA06SA07 Women Rights Delineated in Dharmasastra Texts and Quran 2018 SANSKRIT SAHITYA
Arun. M. N. 17KA06VS01 The Cult of Snake-worship: Study Based on Vedic and Tantric Traditions in Kerala 2017 VEDIC STUDIES
Reshma. P. 16KA06VS01 The Sunassepa Episode in Aitareya brahmana: A Study Based on Its Undertones in Vedic Discourse 2016 VEDIC STUDIES
Vijisha. R. 15KA06VS01 Kerala Vedic Tradition and Its Impact on Vacika in Kutiyattam 2015 VEDIC STUDIES

Scholar: Aarabhi R

Reg. No: 23KA06SA08

Topic: Dramatic Monologue in Bhanas and Their Social Connotations : A Study Based on Rasasadana and Karpuracarita.

Reg. Year: 2023

Dept: SANSKRIT SAHITYA

Scholar: Lakshmi K.M.

Reg. No: 21KA06VS01

Topic: The Works of Sadgurusisya on Vedic Literature

Reg. Year: 2021

Dept: VEDIC STUDIES

Scholar: Rethy. A.

Reg. No: 20KA06SA09

Topic: Emotional Balance and Effective Communication: Deliberations in Yogadarśanam

Reg. Year: 2020

Dept: SANSKRIT SAHITYA

Scholar: Sahla. V.K.

Reg. No: 18KA06SA07

Topic: Women Rights Delineated in Dharmasastra Texts and Quran

Reg. Year: 2018

Dept: SANSKRIT SAHITYA

Scholar: Arun. M. N.

Reg. No: 17KA06VS01

Topic: The Cult of Snake-worship: Study Based on Vedic and Tantric Traditions in Kerala

Reg. Year: 2017

Dept: VEDIC STUDIES

Scholar: Reshma. P.

Reg. No: 16KA06VS01

Topic: The Sunassepa Episode in Aitareya brahmana: A Study Based on Its Undertones in Vedic Discourse

Reg. Year: 2016

Dept: VEDIC STUDIES

Scholar: Vijisha. R.

Reg. No: 15KA06VS01

Topic: Kerala Vedic Tradition and Its Impact on Vacika in Kutiyattam

Reg. Year: 2015

Dept: VEDIC STUDIES

Research Articles in Journals

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Honors and Recognitions

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2022 Maharshi Dayananda Puraskaram State
2022 Karanghat Narayanan Bhattathirippad Endowment Award State

Year: 2022

Award: Maharshi Dayananda Puraskaram

Type: State

Year: 2022

Award: Karanghat Narayanan Bhattathirippad Endowment Award

Type: State

Books Published

Title Type Publisher Year ISBN
KESARI (Kerala Sanskrit Akademi Research and Indological Journal) - Vol. 1, Issue 1 Edited Kerala Sanskrit Akademi, Thrissur 17-06-2023 No ISSN Number
Anadi Part II - Laukikam - I Edited Vallathol Vidyapeetham, Sukapuram, Edappal 26-12-2022 9788195861934
SRUTISAMIKSA -Studies on Upavedas and Upanisads Edited Vallathol Vidyapeetham, Sukapuram, Edappal, Kerala. 11-10-2021 9788195438839

Title: KESARI (Kerala Sanskrit Akademi Research and Indological Journal) - Vol. 1, Issue 1

Type: Edited

Publisher: Kerala Sanskrit Akademi, Thrissur

Year: 17-06-2023

ISBN: No ISSN Number

Title: Anadi Part II - Laukikam - I

Type: Edited

Publisher: Vallathol Vidyapeetham, Sukapuram, Edappal

Year: 26-12-2022

ISBN: 9788195861934

Title: SRUTISAMIKSA -Studies on Upavedas and Upanisads

Type: Edited

Publisher: Vallathol Vidyapeetham, Sukapuram, Edappal, Kerala.

Year: 11-10-2021

ISBN: 9788195438839

PhDs Produced

Scholar Name Award Date Topic Reg No Department Reg Year
Sudhanjali P.S. 11-09-2020 Anandacandrika Commentary on Asvalayanagrhyasutra - Critical Edition with Study Nil MANUSCRIPTOLOGY 2011
Ajitha V. 09-10-2023 Traditions of Buddhist and Keralite Tanta : A study Based on Aryamanjusreemulakalpa 1842 SANSKRIT SAHITYA 2011

Scholar: Sudhanjali P.S.

Award Date: 11-09-2020

Topic: Anandacandrika Commentary on Asvalayanagrhyasutra - Critical Edition with Study

Reg No: Nil

Dept: MANUSCRIPTOLOGY

Reg Year: 2011

Scholar: Ajitha V.

Award Date: 09-10-2023

Topic: Traditions of Buddhist and Keralite Tanta : A study Based on Aryamanjusreemulakalpa

Reg No: 1842

Dept: SANSKRIT SAHITYA

Reg Year: 2011

Chapters in Books

Title Author Book Title Publisher Year ISBN
Vedic Studies in Kerala : Textual and Ritual K.A. RAVINDRAN THE PANORAMA OF VEDIC LORE VALLATHOL VIDYAPEETHAM, SUKAPURAM, EDAPPAL, KERALA 2019 978-81-943840-1-4

Title: Vedic Studies in Kerala : Textual and Ritual

Author: K.A. RAVINDRAN

Book: THE PANORAMA OF VEDIC LORE

Publisher: VALLATHOL VIDYAPEETHAM, SUKAPURAM, EDAPPAL, KERALA

Year: 2019

ISBN: 978-81-943840-1-4

Details of Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops attended

Name Date Paper Title Level Status
Pandit Subbarama Pattar Endowment International Conference on New Horizons of Indological Research 22-03-2024 N/A International N/A
Refresher Course in Sanskrit 08-02-2024 N/A National N/A
Dr. C.M. Neelakandhan Endowment Lecture (Vedic Studies) 29-01-2024 N/A State N/A
Dr. C.M. Neelakandhan Endowment Lecture (Sanskrit Sahitya) 06-12-2023 N/A State N/A
Vedas and Vedanta Philosophy 16-11-2023 N/A National N/A
Research Scholars Meet 14-09-2023 N/A National N/A
Five - day Public Lecture Series on Vedic Studies 22-07-2023 N/A State N/A
Pandithar E V Raman Nampoothuiri Endowment Lecture 19-07-2023 N/A State N/A
Pandit Subbarama Pattar Endowment Conference 10-03-2023 N/A International N/A
OBTLE Workshop 24-02-2023 N/A State N/A
Textual Workshop on Rasagangadhara 08-02-2023 N/A National N/A
Temple Culture and Knowledge Systems of India 11-01-2023 Iconography - Textual Tradition National N/A
Interpretation of Vedic Texts 24-12-2022 Samaveda Chanting of Kerala International N/A
Kadavallur Anyonyam Vakyarthasadas 19-11-2022 N/A National N/A
Vedic Lore and Human Welfare 18-11-2022 N/A National N/A
Vedasatram, CIF Veliyanad 06-08-2022 N/A State N/A
Vedic Texts and Cultural Heritage of India 30-03-2022 Interpretation of Veda - Traditional and Modern Methods International N/A
Contributions of Shankara Mathams of Kerala to Sanskrit Literature 24-03-2022 Vilvamangalathu Swamiyar (Krsnalilasuka) and His Works National N/A
Dr. C. M. Neelakandhan Endowment Lecture in Sanskrit - Vedic Studies 31-01-2022 N/A National N/A
Man, Nature and Sustenance of Life - Vedic Ideals 19-11-2021 N/A National N/A
Pandit Subbarama Pattar International Conference on New Horizons of Indological Research 04-10-2021 N/A International N/A
Short Term Course on Oral tradition of Vedic Education - Structural and Phonetic Perspectives 16-08-2021 Samaveda - Structure and Content of the Text National N/A
Refresher Course in Sanskrit for University / College Teachers Sponsored by UGC 24-07-2021 Vedic Literature - Present Scenario National N/A
Indian Knowledge Systems : Inquiry of Roots in Vedic Literature 18-07-2021 Lineage of Indian Medical Tradition : A Peep into the Vedic Samhitas International N/A

Name: Pandit Subbarama Pattar Endowment International Conference on New Horizons of Indological Research

Date: 22-03-2024

Paper: N/A

Level: International

Status: N/A

Name: Refresher Course in Sanskrit

Date: 08-02-2024

Paper: N/A

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Dr. C.M. Neelakandhan Endowment Lecture (Vedic Studies)

Date: 29-01-2024

Paper: N/A

Level: State

Status: N/A

Name: Dr. C.M. Neelakandhan Endowment Lecture (Sanskrit Sahitya)

Date: 06-12-2023

Paper: N/A

Level: State

Status: N/A

Name: Vedas and Vedanta Philosophy

Date: 16-11-2023

Paper: N/A

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Research Scholars Meet

Date: 14-09-2023

Paper: N/A

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Five - day Public Lecture Series on Vedic Studies

Date: 22-07-2023

Paper: N/A

Level: State

Status: N/A

Name: Pandithar E V Raman Nampoothuiri Endowment Lecture

Date: 19-07-2023

Paper: N/A

Level: State

Status: N/A

Name: Pandit Subbarama Pattar Endowment Conference

Date: 10-03-2023

Paper: N/A

Level: International

Status: N/A

Name: OBTLE Workshop

Date: 24-02-2023

Paper: N/A

Level: State

Status: N/A

Name: Textual Workshop on Rasagangadhara

Date: 08-02-2023

Paper: N/A

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Temple Culture and Knowledge Systems of India

Date: 11-01-2023

Paper: Iconography - Textual Tradition

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Interpretation of Vedic Texts

Date: 24-12-2022

Paper: Samaveda Chanting of Kerala

Level: International

Status: N/A

Name: Kadavallur Anyonyam Vakyarthasadas

Date: 19-11-2022

Paper: N/A

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Vedic Lore and Human Welfare

Date: 18-11-2022

Paper: N/A

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Vedasatram, CIF Veliyanad

Date: 06-08-2022

Paper: N/A

Level: State

Status: N/A

Name: Vedic Texts and Cultural Heritage of India

Date: 30-03-2022

Paper: Interpretation of Veda - Traditional and Modern Methods

Level: International

Status: N/A

Name: Contributions of Shankara Mathams of Kerala to Sanskrit Literature

Date: 24-03-2022

Paper: Vilvamangalathu Swamiyar (Krsnalilasuka) and His Works

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Dr. C. M. Neelakandhan Endowment Lecture in Sanskrit - Vedic Studies

Date: 31-01-2022

Paper: N/A

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Man, Nature and Sustenance of Life - Vedic Ideals

Date: 19-11-2021

Paper: N/A

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Pandit Subbarama Pattar International Conference on New Horizons of Indological Research

Date: 04-10-2021

Paper: N/A

Level: International

Status: N/A

Name: Short Term Course on Oral tradition of Vedic Education - Structural and Phonetic Perspectives

Date: 16-08-2021

Paper: Samaveda - Structure and Content of the Text

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Refresher Course in Sanskrit for University / College Teachers Sponsored by UGC

Date: 24-07-2021

Paper: Vedic Literature - Present Scenario

Level: National

Status: N/A

Name: Indian Knowledge Systems : Inquiry of Roots in Vedic Literature

Date: 18-07-2021

Paper: Lineage of Indian Medical Tradition : A Peep into the Vedic Samhitas

Level: International

Status: N/A