Dr. Manashi Sharma
Department of Sanskrit
Vice-Principal, Associate Professor and HoD
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Dr. Manashi Sharma
Vice-Principal, Associate Professor and HoD
Positions held:
- Chief Editor – Prācyā, A Peer Reviewed &Refereed, UGC CARE list Annual Journal (ISSN 2278-4004) on Sanskrit and Indological Studies. ( Since 2009).
- Life member- Bhandarkar Oriental research institute,
- Member, Board of Studies, Sanskrit, Dibrugarh
- Secretary, Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee, MDKG College (2022-2023)
- Vice President, Global Sanskrit Forum (Rashtriya Sanskrit Manch), Assam Prant, 2020-2022
- Member, Advisory Board, Vagambhrini, book of research articles, published by the dept of Sanskrit, Tinsukia Women’s College (2022)
- President, Sanskrit Bharati, Dibrugarh District (2021-)
- Advisor, Unmilan,(ISSN 2582-2543) Journal of Duliajan Girls’ College, Duliajan, Dibrugarh (Assam).(Since 2017)
- Member, Editorial Board, Priyanshu Prabal Upadhyay Commemoration
- Member, Governing Body, IndreswarSarmah Academy, (U.G. College),
- Appointed as External Supervisor of Higher secondary Examination (2019), by AHSEC, Govt of Assam.
- Member, IQAC Core Committee, MDKG College (2008-2010).
- Secretary, MDKG College Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee (2012-13).
- Joint Coordinator, IQAC, MDKG College (2015-2018).
- Coordinator, ICSSR sponsored basic level workshop on Manuscriptology & Textual Criticism, organized jointly by the Depts of Sanskrit, Assamese & History, MDKG College from 1st-7th February, 2021
- Was Member Selection Committee for selection of Assistant Professor at Tinsukia Women’s College (Subject Expert) on 22nd , 2020; DHSK College, Dibrugarh, 17th Sept. 2020; Subject Expert in Departmental Promotion Committee, JhanjiH.N.S.College, 21st Nov. 2018; V.C Nominee in Selection Committee for selection of Assistant Professor at Tinsukia Women’s College, Oct, 2019; Subject Expert in Selection Committee for selection of Assistant Professor at JB College, 1st July, 2017; V.C Nominee in Selection Committee for selection of Assistant Professor at JB College, 1st November,2019
Academic Qualification:
- Ph. D. – 1998 – Gauhati University, Assam. Topic – Murārimiśra’sAnargharāghava- a study.
- M.A. (Sanskrit)- 1st class 1st ,Gauhati University (Assam), 1989; (Specialisation- Kavya), Awarded four gold medals.
- B.A. (Sanskrit Honours), 1st class 1st, Dibrugarh University (Assam), 1985
- HSSLC, 1st Division, Dibrugarh University (Assam), 1983
- HSLC, 1st Division with letter in Sanskrit, SEBA, Assam, 1981
Teaching Experience:
- 24 years
Subject Handled at UG Level:
- Sanskrit
Areas of Interest:
- Studies in Indology, Promotion of Sanskrit Language, Music
Academic & Reseach Experiences:
- Area of Research: Sanskrit Drama, Epic Literatute, Relevance of Ancient Indian Wisdom in Modern Context
- MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT WITH UGC GRANT – 1.
Topic- AnudaramBarooah’sJānakirāmabhāsya- a study (Completed in 2014)
Paper presentation in National and International Seminars/ Workshops/ Conferences/ Symposium:
- Global Sanskrit Conference on Cultural & Scientific Consciousness in Valmiki’s Ramayana, organized by Global Sanskrit Forum, 16-17 May, 2022, Delhi. Title: An Analytical study on Durgabori Ramayana.
- Three days Online National Conference (26-28 February ,2022),on Indian Scientific Heritage (ISH 2022) organized by Dept of Mathematics & sponsored by Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation & Technology (Online Mode) (As Invited Speaker) Topic: Scientific Temperament of Ancient Indian scholars- An Overview
- Sahitya Akademi sponsored One day Symposium on Contribution of North- East India to Sanskrit Literature, organised by Dept of Sanskrit Sahitya & Vedic studies, KBVS & Ancient Studies University, 2020 (As invited Speaker): Title : Contribution of Assam in the field of Sanskrit Prosody.
- 16th World Sanskrit Conference held in Bangkok,2015; organised by International Association of Sanskrit Studies & Sanskrit Studies Centre, Silpakorn University, Bangkok: Title: Disaster Management Envisaged in Kautilya’sArthasastra.
- International Sanskrit Conference organised by Delhi Sanskrit Academy, New Delhi from 23rd-25th August, 2013. Title: ‘Administration of Justice in Agnipurāna- A Study’
- UGC sponsored National seminar on Human values and its impact on society, organised by the Dept of Sanskrit, J.B College, Jorhat, Assam, 2013; Title: ‘Tirukural and its Eternal and universal values- An Approach’
- 46th Session of All India Oriental Conference, organised by Dept of Sanskrit, University of Kashmir, 2012; T:itle : ‘Aesthetic Distinction of Sivānandalahari of Shankaracharya’
- The Indian philosophical congress, 85th Session, organised by Dept of Philosophy, Gauhati University, Assam , 2010; Title ‘Ethical values in Upanisads’
- World Veda Conference organised by Gurukul Kangri Viswavidyalaya, Hardwar,UP, 2009; Title : Geographical Evidences In Vedic Literature
- International Ramayana Conference on The Ramayana: Our Life & Culture organised by AsomKalatirtha, 2005, Title: Social & Cultural Condition as reflected in Rāmāyana
- Two Day seminar on The Dharmasastras: A Perennial Source of Social and Cultural Heritage of India, organised by Gauhati University, Assam2005, Title: Status of Women Reflected in Dharmasāstras
- UGC-sponsored seminar on Sanskrit drama and Poetry, organised by Dept of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, Assam, 2004; Title: UttararāmacaritatBhavabhutirMoulikatā
- National seminar on Challenges Before Contemporary Indian Literature, organised by Manthan, A Literary, Cultural & Academic organisation of College Teachers, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2004
Publication in Journals:
- Jānakirāmabhāṣya of AnundaramBarooah- An Analysis from the viewpoint of Sanskrit Textual Criticism inAnantā, International Journal of Sanskrit Research {(ISSN: 2394-7519), Impact Factor (RIJF) : 5.12}, published by Tirupati Journal Solutios, New Delhi, 2019
- BhāratiyaSanskrititSwacchatār Dhāranā, Manusmahitār biseshprasangare in SanskritaSanskriti, Journal of the Dept of Sanskrit, Dibru College (ISSN 2349-8943), 2017
- SabdaaruChitrakalpa: PrasangaMeghdut, in Perspective, Annual Referred Journal(ISSN- 2320-0855), published by Manathan, Dibrugarh, 2014
- Judiciary (Vyavahāra) in Agnipurāna– A study, in Prācyā, Annual Peer Reviewed Journal (ISSN-2278-4004), Department of Sanskrit, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2013
- Unavimsasatikār uttarkālinaxamatmahilār Sanskrit carcā, in Srotasvini, Annual Peer reviewed Journal (ISSN 2277-5277), published by Women Cell, J.B.College, Jorhat, Assam, 2013
- Erudition of Murari reflected in Anargharaghavam in Prachyavidyanusandhanam(Refereed Journal) ISSN 0974-5866, published from Meerut (UP) 2011
- Treatment of Rasa in Anargharāghava of Murāri in The Journal of Sanskrit Academy, Volume XX, ISSN-0976 089X, published by Sanskrit Academy, (Osmania University Campus) Adarsha Shodha Sanstha, Rashtriya Sanskrit Santhan, New Delhi 2010
- Lokasamgraha and Niskāmakarma: Social Ideals of the Gitā and their Modern Relevance, published in Surabharati, Annual research Journal of the Dept of Sanskrit, Gauhati University, 2010
- Status of Women Reflected in Dharmasāstras, published in Surabhārati, Annual research Journal of the Dept of Sanskrit, Gauhati University, 2007
Papers published in Coference proceeding:
- Disaster Management in Kautilya’sArthasāstra, in Sutra,Smrti& Sastra, Select Papers of 16th World Sanskrit conference, vol-2((ISBN 978-81-932319-2-0), D.K Publishers, New Delhi, 2016
- Tirukural and its Eternal & Universal Values- An Approach, in Human Values and its impact on Society((ISBN978-93-83308-30-9), published byDeptt of Sanskrit, J.B.College, Jorhat, Assam, 2015
Books published:
- Murāri’sAnargharāghava- A critique, Published by VidyanidhiPrakashan, Delhi, 2011 (ISBN 978-93-80651-29-3)
- BharatiyaAbhilekhsastra, PratnalipisastraaruKalanukramanika(Text Book, CBCS)- ISBN-13 978-81-7643-208-5) Published by Bani Prakash Mandir, Guwahati,2022
Chapters in Edited Books:
- Dr Upādhyāyar racanāvali- ek dristipāt, (Assamese) in the book entitled Dr Priyanshu Prabal Upadhyay- Manuhjanaru tenor racanavali, published by Editorial Board, Dr. Priyangsu Prabal Upadhyaya Commemoration Volume, Viraj, Dibrugarh, 2012
- Geographical Evidences In Vedic Literature: A Note, in Pracyaviksa(ISBN 13:978-93- 82283-20-1), Deptt of Sanskrit, Dibru College, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2013
- Social & Cultural Condition as reflected in Rāmāyana ,Sancarini(ISBN 978-93- 83230-36-5), published by Deptt of Sanskrit, J.B.College, Jorhat, Assam, 2016
- BhāratiyaSanskritit naitik Mulyabodh- sāmpratik prāsangikatā, inRoupyabha, Souvenir, Duliajan Girls’ College, Duliajan, Assam, 2017
- Aesthetic Distinction of Sivānadalahari of Shankaracharya, inRajendra Vaibhavam, a Felicitation Volume (ISBN-13:978-93-82283-53- ), published by,2018
- Atmaprabandhanar babe gitat upadista jibonsaili (Assamese) in Sodhasamgraha (ISBN -978-81-965169-18),published by Dept of Sanskrit, D.K.D College, Dergaon, Assam, 2023
- Prāchin Bhāratat Tithilekhan Paddhati (Assamese), in Gems of Ancient India (978-93-92580-07-9), published by Vasha Publication,Chandmari, Guwahati-3
- Gender Parity : Vedic Perspective, Under Publication in Prof. Maitreyi Borah Felicitation Volume, to be published by Dept of Sanskrit, Gauhati University in November,2024
- Contribution of Assam to the field of Sanskrit prosody ,Under Publication in Prof. Rajendranath Sarma Felicitation Volume, to be published by Dept of Sanskrit, Gauhati University in November,2024
- Sanskrit Bhāshya Sāhityaloi Dr Dipak Kumar Sarmār Avadān(Assamese), Under Publication in Prof. Dipak Kumar Sharma Felicitation Volume to be published by Nalbari Sahitya Sabha, Nalbari in October 2024
Conference/Symposia/Webinars attended:
- National Level workshop Online Workshop on Nagari Script, organised by The Akademia Resesrch Centre, Jaipur, Assam & Dibru College, Dibrugarh , Assam from 2nd-8th November,2023
- Participated in ICSSR sponsored basic level workshop on Manuscriptology & Textual Criticism, organized jointly by the Depts of Sanskrit, Assamese & History, MDKG College from 1st-7th February, 2021
- Attended an online workshop on Online STC on National Education Policy and Sanskrit, organised by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Gujarat University. 15th to 21st, 2020
- Participated in a Webinar on Rastriya Shiksha Niti Sanskritam, organised by Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari. 20th, 2020.
- Participated in International Webinar on Yogic Principles for Combating Psychlogical Challenges in the Context of Modern Sciences, organised jointly by Rashtriya Sanskrit Manch& J.B College, Jorhat. 5th July, 2020
- Participated in International Webinar on Vedic (Hindu) Dharma & Science: Is India Teaching Pseudoscience?,organised jointly by the Sanskrit Studies Centre, Silpakorn University, Bangkok & Rastriya Sanskrit Manch, India. 14th June, 2020.
- Participated in a Webinar on Virtual Meeting Etiquette,organised by SHASUN Jain College for Women, Chennai. 11th June, 2020.
- Participated in a two day National Webinar on Introduction to Sanskrit Computational Tools, jointly organised by the Dept of Sanskrit, St. Joseph’s College for Women, Visakhapatnam and Anuvaak Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad. 7th, 8th June,2020.
- Participated in Webinar on “Open Education Resources”, organised by MDKG College Library and IQAC. 7th June, 2020.
- Participated in the “International Webinar on Sanskrit Research Methodology, organised by the Dept. of Research and Publication, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati. 2nd June, 2020.
- Participated in a National Webinar on Academic and Research Integrity, organised by Naharkatia College, Dibrugarh in collaboration with LIPSA, Assam. 27th, 28th May,
- State-Level Symposium on Gender Discourse in Literature organised by Dept of English, DHSK, College, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2012
- Participated in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on An Enquiry into the Aesthetic distinction of the Folksongs of the Northeast India, organised by Dept of Assamese, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2010
- Three day workshop on Question Paper Setting & Evaluation of Answer Scripts at 1st Degree Level, organised by IQAC, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2009
- Training Course on Research Methodology for Gender Studies, organised by Centre for Women’s Studies, Dibrugarh university, 2006
- UGC Sensitization Workshop on Capacity Building of women managers in Higher Education, organised by Cell For Women’s Studies & Development, DHSK College, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2006
- Training Course on Research Methodology for Gender Studies, Organised by Centre for Women’s Studies, Dibrugarh University, 8th-16th June,2006
- Participated in NAAC Sponsored Regional Seminar on Higher Education and Demands of Globalisation organised by MDKG College, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2005
Participation in Faculty Development Programme:
Name of the course | Topic | Institution | Year | Duration |
UGC-Sponsored Orientation Programme | Sanskrit | Gauhati University | 2003 | 1st-28th
September,2003 |
UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course | Sanskrit | Allahabad University, UP | 2009 | 8th-28th February,2009 |
UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course | Sanskrit | Osmania University, Hyderavad | 2010 | 24th February-17th March,2010 |
Faculty Development Programme | Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Enlightment & Relevance | Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi | 22nd December-10th January,2023
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Extra Curricular Activities & Corporate Responsibilities:
- Convener, 1stTalk of Intellectual Lecture Series organised jointly by Dept of Sanskrit, MDKG College & Research Committee, Hindu Girls’ College, Sonipat, Haryana on 1st February,2022
- Organised an orientation programme for School students of Upper Assam, jointly by the Dept. of Sanskrit, MDKG College and Rashtriya Sanskrit Manch, Assam Prant, Dibrugarh Branch. 30th August, 2020.
- Invited as resource person for an Online Orientation programme for Sanskrit Learning, organised by the of Sanskrit, DKD College, Dergaon, in collaboration with Sanskrit Bharati, Jorhat Bibhag. 26th August, 2020.
- Convener, International Webinar on Human Embryology: Modern Versus Vedic Science, organised by the of Sanskrit, MDKG College in collaboration with Rashtriya Sanskrit Manch, Assam Prant. 25th July, 2020.
- Convener, National Webinar on “Relevance of Ancient Indian Wisdom in the context of Global Pandemic”, jointly by the Dept. of Sanskrit and Dept. of Philosophy, MDKG College, 24th July, 2020.
- An active member of Vivekananda Kendra, Dibrugarh Prant. She was the Prava Pramukh of MananiyaEknathji Ranade Janma Sati Prava in 2014-15. She extends voluntary service to the Kendra in its various programmes and projects such as translation of books published by the Kendra into Assamese, organizing interactive programmes etc.
- Extended her service as Resource person in number of camps organized by Vivekananda Kenda, Dibrugarh for school children.
- Rendered her service to the Teacher’s training programme organized by Manthan Vidya Niketan, Bokel, Dibrugarh in July, 2017.
- Rendered her service to the 6th semester students of the Dept of Sanskrit,Tinsukia Womens’ College as a Invited Guest faculty on 14th March, 2020.
- Rendered her service to the 4th semester students ofon the invitation of the Dept of Sanskrit, Dibru College on 29.7.21
- Rendered her service to the 4th semester students ofon the invitation of the Dept of Sanskrit, B. Barooah College, Guwahati from 24th-26th August,2021
Honours & Awards:
- Academic Gold Medal : For standing 1st class 1st in MA
- Sarat Chandra Goswami Memorial Gold Medal: For securing 1st class 1st in MA, securing highest aggregate marks in Assamese & Sanskrit
- Bhubaneswari Goswami Memorial Gold Medal: For standing 1st among Arts Candidates in MA
- JogirajBasu Gold Medal: For securing the highest aggregate of marks in M.A in Sanskrit in 1st class considering all groups of Sanskrit
- Invited as Guest speaker by Hindu Girls’ College, Sonipat, Haryana to deliver a talk on National webinar on Post Corona Social Dynamics: A Global Challenge on 10th June 2020 – Topic :Opportunities & Challenges- Post Covid
- Invited as a guest speaker to Dr S.S Janaki Commemoration Endowment LectueProgramme (Online) to deliver a talk on Sardulasakatam of Birendra Bhattacharyya , organized by KuppuswamiSastri Research Institute, Chennai on 21ST August,2021 (https://youtu.be/ZaLnzPYtaAk )
- Invited as a guest speaker to online Lecture series in Sanskrit on Nari Chetna, organized by Sahitya Akademi on 30th November, 2021
- Invited as a Guest faculty by the Dept of Sanskrit, HPB College, Golaghat, to conduct a class on Concept of Value & classification of Value, as part of the Add- on course on Ancient Indian values for Sustainable Development, dt 24th December,2021 (Online mode)
- Invited by Dept of Mathematics, Hindu Girls’ College, Sonipat, Haryana, to present a paper entitled Scientific Temperament of Ancient Indian scholars- An Overview and also to chair a session in the Three days Online National Conference (26-28 February ,2022),on Indian scientific Heritage (ISH 2022) sponsored by Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation & Technology (Online Mode)
- Chief Editor, Pracya, Annual UGC CARE List Journal of the Department of Sanskrit, MDKG College
- Member, Advisory Board, Unmilan, RNI No- ASSMUL /2019/ 77928 ( ISSN 2582-2543), Journal of Duliajan Girls’ College
- Member, Advisory Board, Bagambhrini (ISBN 978-93-91953-10-2) published by the Dept of Sanskrit, Tinsukia Womens’ College, 2022
- Member, Advisory Board (2023-24),Srijan, Biannual journal of the Dept of Sanskrit, B.Barooah College (ISSN 2394-1901)