Academics in 2024| Prof M Jayaraman
Academic Accomplishments of Prof M Jayaraman
Jan – Dec 2024
Summary
1. Funded Project Sanctioned – 1
2. Research Articles Submitted/accepted/Published in UGC Care listed and International Journals - 6 (Published – 1, Accepted –1, Under Review - 4)
3. Research Papers Reviewed for peer reviewed Journals – 6
4. Books Published – 3
5. Invited Lectures and Panel Discussions, Shastra Sadas - 23
6. Inhouse Lectures for Visiting Students & Faculty - 3
7. Special Nominations, Awards - 4
8. Workshops, Talks Hosted - 2
9. International travel – 1
10. Workshops Conducted - 2
11. Articles in Vedanta Kesari, Ramakrishna Math, & Yoga Sudha – 19
Details
1. Funded Project Sanctioned – 1
Yoga Shatamanam – Creation of Micro Lessons on Yoga literature , IKS Division, Govt of India – 7.5 Lakhs (Fund yet to be released) Date of Sanction – Aug 21, 2024
2. Research Articles Submitted/accepted for publication in UGC Care listed and International Journals - 6 (Published – 1, Accepted – 1, Under Review - 4)
Single Author
1. A Systematic Textual Analysis of Three Bandhas: Based on insights from Jyotsnā Commentary of Brahmānanda, Jayaraman Mahadevan, Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies, Accepted for Publication, Final proof also completed. – Accepted for Publication
2. Facets of Smṛti - A Cross-Sectional study of Select Yogic Texts, Jayaraman Mahadevan, Dhimahi Journal, Chinmaya Foundation, Nov 2024 - Submitted, under review
Co authorship
1. "A systematic review of spirituality tools based on psychometric qualities and recommendations for future research", Journal of Religion and Health, Kiran Bhagavandas, jayaraman Mahadevan et al – Published| Impact Factor 2.3
2. The Many Faces of Tapas: A Comprehensive Analysis from Traditional Yogic Commentaries, Submitted to Shodha Samhita , KKS University, Nagpur - Kaushik Kadiwal and Jayaraman Mahadevan , May 2023 – Submitted and Under review
3. From Ahimsa Pratishtha to Siddhi: Unveiling the Technique and Mechanism of Non-Violence using the traditional Sanskrit commentaries on the Yoga Sutras – Kaushik Kadiwal & Jayaraman Mahadevan, Dhimahi Journal, Chinmaya Foundation Nov 2024 – Submitted & Under review
4. "A spirituality model of self-transcendence", in "journal of spirituality and mental health, Kiran Bhagavan Das, Jayaraman Mahadevan & Latha Satish, Nov 2024 Under Review
3. Research Papers Reviewed for Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies – 6 (certificates can be produced)
4. Books Published – 3
1. Oct 25 2024: Book Published: (26th book): Jyostna: Moonlight on Hathayoga Kriyas and other techniques released during 51st All India Oriental Conference, Udupi,Karnataka. Published by Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-980587-5-1
2. 22, Jun 2024. Release of Parokṣa-Rāmāyaṇam. 50 Sanskrit verses on Ramayanam with Tamil Translation, Pothi.com ISBN No: 9789334039078
3. On January 21, 2024, my book Parokṣa-Rāmāyaṇam, a short Samskrita composition with English translation, Pothi.com – ISBN – 978-93-6128-09-3
5. Invited Lectures and Panel Discussions, Shastra Sadas - 23
Invited Lectures and Panel Discussions, Shastra Sadas - 18
1. 25th Dec 2024, Thanjavur: The 4th World Vedic Conference, jointly organized by Vijnana Bharati, SASTRA University, and the IKS Division, Government of India, was held at SASTRA University from 23rd to 25th December 2024. On 25th December, during the Shastra Sabha, I presented my thoughts on the First-Person Enquiry Methodology and Consciousness from the perspective of Yoga Shastra in traditional Shastric Samskritam.
2. 22nd Dec 2024 – Presided over the Geeta Mahotsava of Adhyatma Vichara Sangha, Sahakara Nagar, Bengaluru and delivered address as Chief Guest.
3. November 15 & 16 2024: Lecture for the Yuva-gana of Samskrita Bharati, USA, on Tantrayukti, the traditional methodology for text construction.
4. September 30, 2024: Delivered an online talk at the seminar Amrta Lahari organized by Seetalakshmi Ramaswamy College, Tiruchi. The session, titled Insights from Bhagavad Gita on Physical Wellness, explored the relevance of the Bhagavad Gita in promoting physical well-being and its importance in today's context.
5. Sep 6: Guest Lecture on Patanjali Yogasutras for TTC students, Yoga Vijnana, Bengaluru
6. 29th Aug: Spoke in the Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR) sponsored 3 Day National Seminar - Darshanam &v Ayurveda- organized by Karnataka Sanskrit University, Bengaluru. Topic: Influence of Ayurveda in Yogashastra
7. 24th Aug 2024: Addressed the AYUSH ministry sponsored - Continued Medical Education (CME) Program organized by the School of Yoga Naturopathy ,SVYASA University - A center of Excellence Under Ministry of Ayush - last saturday. The theme of the CME was "New Avenues in yoga and Naturopathy".The topic of lecture was - "Exploring Vedic Vistas for Naturopathic healing - Learnings from Sri Rudram"
8. 17th Aug 2024: Delivered an online lecture in the Research Colloquium: "Indic Essentials for Thesis Construction" to the PhD scholars and faculty of Sri Sathya Sai University For Human Excellence Kalaburagi, Karnataka organized by the Department of Sanskrit & Vedic Studies.
9. Delivered an online talk on the Thesis Construction methodology for IKS Disciplines International Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems, being organized by SDNB Vaishnava college, Chennai, July 4, 2024.
10. Jun 18, 2024, Lecture on Towards Formalizing Thesis Construction Inputs of Tantrayukti in Academia" in workshop on Bharatiya Anusandha Paddhati organized collaboratively by Central SanskritUniversithy, Kartaka Sansrit
11. June 9, 2024 Talk in the Research Methodology Seminar organized by Siddhanta Foundation in collaboration with the IKS Division, Ministry of Education, and Indian Knowledge Systems & Heritage Association. My session focused on Tantrayukti: Indic Approach to Thesis Construction
12. June 2 Participated as an invited resource person in a two-day academic consultation focused on creating an IKS curriculum as a minor for UG courses in higher education institutions. The event was held at IIT Hyderabad and organized by the Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
13. On May 11 and 12, Recorded my lectures on Patanjala Darshana – 4 hours - from the Sarvadarshana Sangraha of Sayanamadhavacharya (14th Century CE) for a project of Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi. The sessions were held at the Digital Campus of Samskrita College, Madras.
14. On March 28, I virtually delivered a 45-minute talk at the International Conference on Yoga Texts, Tradition, and Practice: A Pedagogical Exploration, organized by Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram at Savera Hotel, Mylapore, Chennai. My topic was Guru & Grantha Parampara: Two Enriching Dimensions of Yoga Pedagogy.
15. On February 28, I delivered my lecture on Tantrayukti: Thesis Construction Methodology of Indian Knowledge Systems at the Masters Training Programme (FTP) organized by UGC and the IKS Division of the Ministry of Education at the Bhopal campus of Central Sanskrit University.
16. On February 18, I addressed the Rathasapthami program organized online by Yogalaya Healthcare Institute, Chennai, led by Yogacharya Ezhilarasi and under the guidance of Professor Elangovan Ramachandran, Secretary, State Chapter, Tamil Nadu, Indian Yoga Association
17. On February 13, I delivered a 90-minute lecture to the Pre-PhD students of Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, belonging to the Darshana stream. The lecture, held at Poornaprajna Samshodhana Mandiram, Bengaluru, focused on "Yoga as a System of Philosophy and Opportunities for Research Therein."
18. On February 6, I delivered an online lecture on "Tantrayukti: Indic Methodology of Thesis Construction" to PhD scholars undergoing a Research Methodology course organized by the Research and Development Cell of Central Sanskrit University, Gaganath Jha Campus, Prayagraj, UP
19. On February 3, I delivered a plenary address at the conference on Bharatiya Knowledge Traditions, organized by Central University of Gujarat and co-sponsored by ICHR, ICPR, ICSSR, and Gujarat Tourism. The event was held at the Central University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
20. On January 29, I delivered an invited online lecture in the National workshop on Yogashastra, focusing on the Tradition of Hatha, organized at the Sringeri Campus of Central Sanskrit University. I discussed the position and treatment of Asanas in the Gheranda Samhita,
21. On January 24, I delivered a lecture on "Vedic Ideas for National Reconstruction" at SASTRA University, Thanjavur, as part of World Philosophy Day celebrations.
22. On January 18th and 23rd, 2024, I delivered two 90-minute lectures on "Introduction to Indian Science of Research Writing" at the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (formerly UGC - Human Resource Development Centre), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. The lectures were part of a training initiative aimed at enhancing research writing skills within the framework of Indian knowledge systems.
23. On January 20th, 2024, I had the great fortune of recording a pravachana on the Yuddhakanda (up to the Kumbhakarna Vadha) from the Srimad Ramayana as part of the Ramayana discourse series organized by Samskrita Bharati. My 90-minute lecture in Sanskrit was aired on Samskrita Bharati's YouTube channel at 6 PM
6. Inhouse Lectures for Visiting Students & Faculty - 3
1. Oct 30, 2024 - Addressed the visiting students and Faculty of National center for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Australia. – at SVYASA . I spoke on "Whispers of the Past: The Origins of India’s Holistic Knowledge Systems"
2. 17th Aug: Addressed the Students of KLE Law College - who came for a Yoga retreat to SVYASA. Spoke on : Spiritual Laws: A Mindful orientation.
3. 8th Aug 2024: Spoke at the Sikshaka-dakshata Program at SVYASA University - (faculty induction program). topic- "Roles and Responsibilities of Faculty at the Higher Education Institutions as per Indian System of Education"
7. Special Nominations, Awards - 4
1. Oct 25-26, 2024 Nominated as Sectional President in 51st All India Oriental Conference and Delivered presidential address. Chaired 5 sessions covering about 50 papers on Yoga and Ayurveda presented by HEI faculty, PhD scholars and PG students – Jointly organized by Bharatiya Vidvat Parishat, Central Sanskrit University, Udupi Putthige Matha.
2. Oct 24 2024: Nominated by Ministry of Education as a member of the First court of National Sanskrit University, Tirupati.
3. On March 15, Sahitya Akademi announced the Translation Prizes for 2023, and my Sanskrit translation Kalki Katha Manjari (2021), published by Samskrita Bharati, Tamil Nadu, was shortlisted for the award.
4. On January 19th, 2024, I was greatly honored to be felicitated by His Highness Maharaja of Mysore, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, for my contributions to the field of Yoga during the 6th Annual Mysore Yoga Traditions Conference, which was held at Chitravana Resorts, Mysore. The event was jointly organized by Samskriti Foundation, Mysore, and Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Oklahoma, USA
8. Lectures, Workshops, Talks Hosted - 2
1. Nov 22 ,23 2024: Co-hosted (on behalf of Spirituality Division) along with PhD cell of SVYASA – Partnering with Vyoma linguist labs - two day online workshop on "Mining IKS Research Sources: Digital Tools and AI Techniques". 150 paid participants attended the sessions.
2. 13 & 20th May 2024 hosted two Talks at SVYASA of – Dr Rangan ji and Sri Vikram Phadke as part of Sankara Ramanuja Jayanti Celebrations on behalf of Division of Yoga Spirituality
9 International travel – 1
1. Invited by SVYASA Houston Centre to Conducted Workshops. Travelled between Nov – 6 to 20 2024
10.
Workshops Conducted - 2
1. November 8-10, 2024: "Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita" retreat at the Texas Hindu Camp Site, exploring the four Yogas—Karma, Bhakti, Dhyana, and Jnana. USA
2.
November
16-17, 2024: Textual Immersion Workshop on Adhi and Vyadhi from the Yoga
Vasistha at the SVYASA Houston Center, an IAYT-certified 12-credit hybrid
program.
11. Articles in Vedanta Kesari & Yoga Sudha
Vedic Suktas explained – 8 articles Vedanta Kesari- Ramakrishna Math,
ISSN. No. 0042 2983
1. Oct – Dec 2024 – Durga Suktam, Panacea to the Minds that fear afflictions - 3 parts so far
2. May to Sep 2024 – Hiranya Garbha Suktam – Glorifying the Source of the Golden Creation in 5 parts (completed)
Yoga Sudha – 11 articles – Jan – November 2024
ISSN No: 0972074X
1. 6 articles on Yoga Upanishad Sara – Ongoing series
2. 5 Articles on Yoga Bhashya Sampat
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