Dr. Ayachit Shantanu Ambadasrao

Assistant Professor
Department of Sanskrit and Philosophy
IH- 317,  Prajna Bhavan
School of Indian Heritage
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute
Belur Math- 711202, West Bengal, India.
Contact No: (033) 2654-9999
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Academic Qualification:

  • Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) (2018): Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha,Tirupati. 
  • M.Phil (2016): Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha,Tirupati. 
  • Qualified the UGC-NET for eligibility for Lectureship (December, 2013): Sanskrit (Code 25).
  • Acharya in Advaita Vedanta  (2015): Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha,Tirupati.  
  • PG Diploma in Yoga (2014): Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha,Tirupati. 
  • Shastri (2013): Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha,Tirupati. 

Thesis and Dissertations:

  • Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) Thesis (2014):
    “चतुस्सूत्र्याः अद्वैतविशिष्टाद्वैतशुद्धाद्वैतभाष्याणां समीक्षात्भकमध्ययनम्।” under the guidance of Prof. K. Ganapathi Bhat, Professor, Dept. of Advaita Vedanta, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati.
  • M.Phil. Dissertation (2009):
    “अद्वैतसिद्धावुपाध्यन्तभागे आक्षिप्तदोषनिरासः – एकं विशिष्टमध्ययनम्।” under the guidance of Prof. K. Ganapathi Bhat, Professor, Dept. of Advaita Vedanta, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati.

Seminars, Workshops, Invited Lectures:

  1. Attended the Inter-national yoga conference on “Science and Art of Yoga:Theory And Practices” and presented paper on “Yogashastre Chikitsavidhihi.” At Pune University.
  2. Presented paper on “Rajayogahatayogayoh thulanavaisishtyam” in National seminar on Yogadarsana and Yogic Practices Organized by Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati on June 2015
  3. Participated in state level seminar on “Upanishadvishayak Vividha drushtikon” organized by Pune University held on 11th sept.2015.
  4. Actively participated in national seminar on “Advaitavedante Appayyadixitendranam Yogadanam” organized by Advaita Vedanta Department R. S. Vidyapeetham, Tirupati and Presented paper on topic “न्यायरक्षामणौ जन्माद्यधिकरणविचारः।”
  5. Attended the National Seminar at KKSU Ramtek (भारतवर्षीयसंस्कृतसम्मेलनम्), held on 21/01/2017 and Presented Paper on Subject “ आयुर्वेदयोगशास्त्रयोः प्राच्यविज्ञानतन्त्रज्ञाने अनुसन्धानम् ”
  6. Actively participated in national seminar on “जीवेश्वरस्वरूपविमर्शः।” organized by Advaita Vedanta Department R. S. Sansthan, Guruvayur campus and Presented paper on topic “शारीरकभाष्ये जीवस्वरूपविमर्शः।”
  7. Attended the Seminar in Savitribai Phule Pune University and presented a paper on “Shree Satawalekar Mahodayanam vaidika vyakhyane Rashtrabhaktehe Rashtrasya Cha swaroopam Akatmamanavadarshanam cha.”.
  8. Actively participated in national seminar on “Unpublished Scientific Manuscripts in Sanskrit” organized by Advaita Vedanta Department R. S. Vidyapeetham, Tirupati and Presented paper on topic “वेदान्तेषु मनःस्वरूपम्।”
  9. Attended the national Seminar on 29/01/2018 in Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational & Research Institution and presented research paper on Subject “BRAHMALAKSHANSAMANVAYAHA”.
  10. Participated in National seminar on “Influence of kashmir Shaivism on Indian Intellectual Traditions” organized by Pune University held on 15th March.2019. And Presented Paper on topic “Brahamasutra Shivasutrayoho Aatmabandhaswaroopam”.
  11. Participated in National seminar on “वार्तिकानुसारिणी वेदान्तपरिभाषा श्रीमद्भगवत्गीता च।” organized by RS Vidyapeetham. held on 17th October 2019. And Presented Paper on topic “विनोबाभावेमतानुसारेण श्रीमद्भगवद्गीतायाः समालोचनम्।”.
  12. Participated in Shankar Vakyartha Sabha (naitional seminar) at Lonand, Maharashtra and presented उत्क्रान्तिगत्यधिकरणम् with traditional way of presentation on 2nd Nov 2019.
  13. Participated in Three day National Seminar on “अक्षरपुरुषोत्तमदर्शन : अन्यदर्शनों के साथ संवाद।”organized by उत्कलपरिषत् तिरुपति, आन्ध्रप्रदेश held on 21th March to 23rd March 2022. And Presented Paper on topic “अक्षरपुरुषोत्तमदर्शने दहराधिकरणम्”.
  14. Participated in National Webinar on “Theory of Knowledge in indian Philosophy : A Review”organized by Pune University held on 29th March.2022. And Presented Paper on topic “अनिर्वचनीयताख्यातिवादः।”.
  15. Participated in two day National Seminar on “वैदिक विज्ञान के विविध आयाम”organized by वैदिक विज्ञान केन्द्र, काशी हिन्दु विश्वविद्यालय, वाराणसी held on 1st March to 2nd March 2023. And Presented Paper on topic “वैदिक विज्ञान मे योग की अवधारणा।” and acted as समानान्तरसत्रसंयोजक।
  16. Participated in National Seminar on “ Indian Knowledge Systems in the context of NEP-2020”organized by Pune University held on 17th March to 18th March 2023. And Presented Paper on topic “राष्ट्रीय शिक्षानीतीच्या सन्दर्भात भारतीय पारंपरिक वेदान्त शिक्षणाचे योगदान”
  17. Participated in National Seminar on “ सप्तविधानुपपत्तिविमर्शः”organized by NSU Tirupati, held on 26-27,04-2023 2023. And Presented Paper on topic “सिद्धान्तसिद्धाञ्जने अविद्यानिर्वचनीयत्वाक्षेपपरिहारौ।”
  18. Participated in two day National Seminar on “श्रीशैव-श्रीस्वामिनारायणमूलसिद्धान्तविमर्शः”organized by काशी हिन्दु विश्वविद्यालय, वाराणसी held on 26-27,08-2023 2023. And Presented Paper on topic “अद्वैतश्रीस्वामिनारायणदर्शनयोः परतत्वविमर्शः।”.
  19. Participated in Shankar Vakyartha Sabha (One day national seminar) at Lonand, Maharashtra and presented वाक्यार्थ on ज्ञाननिवर्त्यत्वं मिथ्यात्वम् (तृतीयमिथ्यात्वलक्षणम्) on 18th & 19th Nov 2023.
  20. Participated in National seminar on “Contours of Indias civilizational Identity ” organized by S.P. Pune University held on 06 March.2021 and Presented Paper on topic “ज्ञानेश्वरीएकनाथीभागवतयोः निरूपितयोगाभ्यासस्य तुलनात्मकमध्ययनम्।”.
  21. Participated in workshop on Manuscriptology organized by the department of Sanskrit studies, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University from 21st November to 6th December,2016.
  22. Participated in Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya Byakhyanamala Orginized by Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College and delivered lecture on the topic “शाङ्करदर्शने भारतीय एकात्मता भाषा च।” on 28 March 2024

Publication (Books/ Articles/ Journals and Magazines): 

  • Articles:
    1. “दर्शनेषु ख्यातिवादनिरूपणम्” Titled article published in “संस्कृतभवितव्यम्” With isbn 978-1-890041-04-5 on 10th march 2018.
    2. “आयुर्वेदयोगशास्त्रयोः समत्वविचारः” Titled article published in International journal of Multidisclipinaty Educational research, vol 7 with ISSN 2277-7881 (05-05-2018)
    3. “BRAHMALAKSHANSAMANVAYAHA” Titled article published in National journal of hindi and sanskrit research with ISSN-2454-9177.
    4. “जगदुपादानं सर्वज्ञं सर्वशक्ति ब्रह्म” Titled article Published from RSS campus of Guruvayur. In Advaita Ratnamala Vol 2 published with ISBN 978-93-83102-34-1(March_2017)
    5. “उपनिषत्सारः गीता।” Titled article Published in National journal of Hindi and Sanskrit Research (Impact Factor – RJIF- 5.11) Peer Reviewed Journal ISSN- 24549177 _ in Volume 30 (May_June,2020)
    6. “ वेदान्ताध्ययने न्यायशास्त्रस्य उपयोगिता” Titled article Published in National journal of Hindi and Sanskrit Research (Impact Factor – RJIF- 5.11) Peer Reviewed Journal ISSN- 24549177 _ in Volume 30 (May_June,2021)
    7. “कर्तृत्वनिर्णयः” Titled article Published in Nisshreyasi Peer Reviewed Research Journal of Advaita Vedanta, Department of Advaita Vedanta, Vedyas Campus, CSU, Balahar,Himachal Pradesh- 177108. in VOL 05 (2021)
    8. “महाद्भुतानिर्वचनीयरूपा” Titled article Published in Nisshreyasi Peer Reviewed Research Journal of Advaita Vedanta, Department of Advaita Vedanta, Vedyas Campus, CSU, Balahar,Himachal Pradesh- 177108. in VOL 06 (2022)
    9. “वेदान्ते प्रमाणविचारोपयोगिताविमर्शः” Titled article Published in National journal of Hindi and Sanskrit Research (Impact Factor – RJIF- 5.11) Peer Reviewed Journal ISSN- 24549177 _ in Volume 30 (March_April,2023)
    10. “सप्तविधानुपपत्तिविमर्शः” Titled article Published in National journal of Hindi and Sanskrit Research (Impact Factor – RJIF- 5.11) Peer Reviewed Journal ISSN- 24549177 _ in Volume 30 (July_August,2023)
    11. “जीवपरिमाणविचारः” Titled article Published in Journal of Indian Intellectual Traditions,Vol_XV-I, June 2022 (402-411) ISSN 2249 7129
  • Editing (Books/ Journals/ Magazines):
    1. ब्रह्मसूत्रभाष्यसमीक्षा (चतुस्सूत्र्यन्तभागस्य) Titled book Published from Kavikulaguru Kalidas University, Ramtekam, Nagpuram, in Akhil Bharatiyaa Prachyavidya Sammelanam held on 9th january to 11th January of 2020.
    2. Wrote Study Material for Certificate course in Bhagavadgeeta (Paper 1 – Sankhya-karma-yoga) organised by MuktaswadhyayaPeetham, KKSU, Ramtek.
    3. Transleted book from Marathi to Sanskrit named “ भारतीय ज्यौतिषशास्त्राचा इतिहास”.
    4. Prepared Online MA Material for the course named SKO_127 (गीतोपनिषदां सञ्चितांशाः) organised by RKMVERI, Belur Math, Howrah.
    5. In “श्रीहरीसंकीर्तनामृत” book, chapter titled “पिंडदान पिंडे ठेविले करून” is published.
    6. Sub-Editor of Prajñāloka (ISSN – 2320-5911) – bilingual, peer reviewed, annual research journal, published by the Registrar, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (Formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal.
  • Awards  Achievements:
    1. Gold Medal for the University topper in Acharya Level in Avdaita Vedanta. (2016) rank certificate. Awarded University Goldmedal in the Convocation for obtaining first Rank in Aacharya in Advaita Vedanta Examinations held in April 2015.
    2. Gold Medal for Best & Dynamic student for the year 2014-2015
    3. Gold Medal – Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Medal for the year 2014-15
    4. Gold Medal Sree Vanamali Ramanuj Jeer Swamy Medal For First Rank in Advaita Vedanta for the year 2014-2015
    5. Gold Medal Smt. Seshartnam and Prof. K. Dakshinamurthy Medal For First Rank in Advaita Vedanta for the year 2014-2015
    6. Gold Medal Smt. S.B.Vijayalakshmi and Sri. S.B. Raghunathacharya Medal For First Rank in Advaita Vedanta for the year 2014-2015
    7. Gold Medal Mahamahopadhyaya Maddulapalli Manikya Sastri Medal For First Rank in Advaita Vedanta for the year 2014-2015
    8. First prize(Gold medal) in Vedanta bhashana spardha in 7th ,8th and 9th All India Sanskrit students Talent festival conducted by Rashtriya sanskrit Vidyapeetham in Tirupati, in January 2013,2014, and 2015
    9. First prize(Gold medal) in One act play competition in 8th All India Sanskrit students Talent festival conducted by Rashtriya sanskrit Vidyapeetham in Tirupati, in January 2013 and 2014
    10. First prize(Gold medal) in Rasaprasna spardha in 8th All India Sanskrit students Talent festival conducted by Rashtriya sanskrit Vidyapeetham in Tirupati, in January ,2014
    11. Participated in The Annual All India Essay Writing Event of 2009 Orginised by Shri Ramchandra Mission in collaboration with United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan and got First prize in Zonal level in category 3 level. (college UG/PG)
    12. Second prize(Silver Medal) in amakosa kantapatha spartha conducted by Rashtriya sanskrit santhan in Jaipur, in November 2009.
    13. Second prize(Silver Medal) in Jyothisha bhashana spardha in 7th All India Sanskrit students Talent festival conducted by Rashtriya sanskrit Vidyapeetham in Tirupati, in January 2013
    14. Second Prize in Vedanta bhashan in 53rd All India Sanskrit sathric Contest conducted by Rashtirya Sanskrit Sansthan, in New Delhi, in 2015
    15. Second prize(Silver medal) in Sahitya bhashana in Akhila Bharathiya Kalidasa Mahotsav , Ujjain in 2012
    16. Third prize(Bronze medal) in Rasaprasna spardha in 9th All India Sanskrit students Talent festival conducted by Rashtriya sanskrit Vidyapeetham in Tirupati, in January 2015
    17. Got prize for bhagavdgeetha Kandhastheekarana from Dakshinamnaya sarada peetham sringeri in 2012.
    18. Participated in the South Zone/ All India Inter University Chess Tournament at VIT University and got Certificate of Merit in year 2014-2015.
    19. Recieved “वाग्भूषणः” Award in Aacharya Second year from Vagvardhini Parishat.
    20. Recieved “वाग्वैजयन्ती” Award in Aacharya Second year from Vagvardhini Parishat.
    21. Awarded prestigious Swami Sivananda memorial Scholarships for academic excellence in P.G, level for 2014 and 2015.
    22. Gold Medal for the University topper in Acharya Level in Avdaita Vedanta. (2016) rank certificate.

Experience:

  • Teaching: 
    1. Working as a full-time faculty in the Dept. of Sanskrit Studies, School of Indian Heritage, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (Formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah since the year 2019.
    2. Working as a part-time faculty in the Dept. of Sanskrit Studies, School of Indian Heritage, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (Formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah from the year 2016.
  • Subject Expert:
    1. Participated in RaShtriya Kirtan Charchasatram as Subject Expert organized by Kavikulaguru kalidas sanskrit university and Rasal Sampraday Charitable Trust on 12/11/2018.
    2. Participated in RaShtriya Kirtan Charchasatram as Subject Expert organized by Kavikulaguru kalidas sanskrit university and Rasal Sampraday Charitable Trust on 01/11/2019 & 02/11/2019.
  • Orientation and Refresher Course:
    1. Participated in Orientation Program organised by TLC Ramanujan College, DU. And obtained A+ grade. (20th December 2021 to 19th January 2022)
    2. Participated in Two-Week Refresher Course Program organised by TLC Ramanujan College, DU. And obtained A grade.( 7th to 21st FEB 2023)

Research Supervision

  • Ph.D:
    1. Buddhadev Das is preparing thesis on “ब्रह्मसूत्रे तृतीयाध्यायस्य द्वितीयपादस्य शङ्कररामानुजनिम्बार्कबलदेवभाष्यदिशा विमर्शात्मकमध्ययनम्।” to be submitted to the Department of Sanskrit and Philosophy, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (Formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah for the completion of his PhD Degree.
    2. Tirthankar Dey is preparing thesis on “श्रीमद्भगवद्गीतायाः आतृतीयाध्यायात् षष्ठाध्यायं यावत् भारतभावदीपव्य़ाख्यानदिशा विमर्शात्मकमध्ययनम्।” to be submitted to the Department of Sanskrit and Philosophy, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (Formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah for the completion of his PhD Degree.
    3. Aneek Kumar Das is preparing thesis on “श्रीश्रीरामकृष्णकथामृतगतदृष्टान्तानां वेदान्तदृष्ट्या विशिष्टमध्ययनम्” to be submitted to the Department of Sanskrit and Philosophy, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (Formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah for the completion of his PhD Degree.