Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Indian Knowledge Systems
Topic: samskritasahityam aadyatmavidya cha
Theme: Philosophy and literature with a focus on holistic personality development rooted in Indian cultural and philosophical heritage. This theme encompasses science, technology, ecology, gender, inclusivity, and value-based living.

Expected Outcomes

• Understand the cultural heritage of India
• Apply classical theory to contemporary domains
• Analyze literary and philosophical texts to reconstruct embedded narratives
• Evaluate theoretical frameworks and develop new perspectives
• Create platforms for innovation through Indian Knowledge Systems

Current Projects

• Translation of Therigatha (Pali to Kannada) in collaboration with Mahabodhi Society
• Translation of Vaimanika Shastra (Sanskrit to English) with SVYASA
• Translation of Manasollasa (Kannada to English)
• Study of Akasha from Vaisheshika Sutras for comparative insights with modern physics

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Dr. Rajani Jairam
Designation: Professor
Department: Languages
Location: Bangalore
Contact: 9986782236
Email: rajani.jairam@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
Dr. Rajani Jairam — CV
Dr. Geetha Madhusudan — CV
Dr. Natesha L — CV
Vidwan Ramachandra — CV
Dr. Keyur Karagudari — CV

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: Nil
External: KSU, ICSSR, ICPR, IKS, SVYASA, Mahabodhi Society, Mythic Society, Samskrita Bharathi, ICCSAE
Other Collaborations: Vyoma Linguistics Lab