(b) Address (Residential): A-203, Balaji Towers, Shree Shantiniketen B (CHS) (d) Department: Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai

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1 1 A. General Information (a) Name: Dr. Madhavi Raghav Narsalay (b) Address (Residential): A-203, Balaji Towers, Shree Shantiniketen B (CHS) Sector 30-A, Vashi, Navi Phone No: / (c) Designation: Lecturer / Assistant Professor (d) Department: University of (e) Date of Birth: 1st October 1972 (f) Area of Specialization: Veda and Vedanta (e) Added Expertise: Indian Aesthetics and Mythology Achievements: Was invited by MPSC for designing its curriculum and paper-assessment Was awarded the Performance based Incentive Award and felicitated by the then Governor HE.Shri S. C. Jamir Was requested by J. J. School of Fine Arts, to be a member of the Syllabus Committee for Indian Aesthetics B. Academic Qualifications: Name of the Exam Passed Name of the Board/ University Subjects Year Division/Grade/Merit etc: High School State Board English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Math, Science, Social Science % (93/100 in Sanskrit)

2 2 Higher Secondary Pre-degree State Board English, Marathi, Sanskrit, Logic, Political Science, Economics % (91/100 in Sanskrit) (Vardhan Prize for scoring highest number of marks in Sanskrit in Ramnivas Ruia Junior College) Bachelor's Degrees University of Sanskrit & Education 1993 & 1996 resp. 72.5% in Sanskrit & 63% respectively (Stood 8 th in the University of and second in Sanskrit) Master's Degree University of Sanskrit % (Scored the highest number of marks in the teaching methods) Research Degree University of Sanskrit 2005 Ph.D Other University of Post-graduate Diploma in Comparative Mythology % C. Research Experience & Training: Research Stage Title of Work/ Thesis University where the work was carried out Ph.D. Reflections of Vedic Sacrifice in Ancient India (as seen from the Epics, Mahapurānạs, Classical Sanskrit Mahākāvyas and Dramas) University of

3 3 Publications A separate list is attached (See Annexure I Research Guidance Ph. D and M.Phil. teacher since 2007 (At present 6 students are enrolled under my supervision for Ph.D. and 2 for M.Phil.) 1 student completed M. Phil University of, Department of Sanskrit Training Completed two workshops on Manuscriptology D. Research Projects carried out: Title of the Project Name of the Funding Agency Duration Remarks Caitya : A Mode of Subaltern Worship (through Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit Sources) University of One year ( ) Research award of Rs. 8,000/- Exploring Theological Discourse for Peaceful coexistence through textanalysis UGC- University with Potential for Excellence Scheme 03 years (2009 onwards) Co-ordinator of the Centre for Multidisciplinary Research in Language and Literature Conservation and Preservation of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts UGC- University with Potential for Excellence Scheme 05 years (2009 onwards) Co-investigator Critical Edition of the Sahyādrikhanda HRD 03 years (2008 onwards) Research fellow Project by the Asiatic Society of

4 4 E., Conferences, Symposia, Workshops, etc attended S. No Conference Conference Conference 9. Title Organized by Duration Level of Participation Institute of Oriental Study, Thane Greater Maharashtra Oriental Conference Department of Sanskrit, University of. Department of Sanskrit, University of Institute of Oriental Study, Thane Greater Maharashtra Oriental Conference Institute of Oriental Study, Thane Greater Maharashtra Oriental Conference Department of Postgraduate Studies in Sanskrit, Karnataka University, Dharwad 2 days (3rd and 4th of May 1997) (26-28 Dec 1997) 3 days (January 1998) 2 days (Dec. 1998) (3rd May 2001) Jan day (28th Dec 2002) (29Nov-1 Dec 2003) Sept (Sept. 2005) Presented a paper on Sports and Pastime in Vedic Ritual Presented a paper Principles of Teaching in the Upaniads Presented a paper on Animals and Birds in Arthaśāstra Presented a paper on Trends of Assimilation and Integration in Incarnations Presented a paper on Biorevolution and Hinduism Presented a paper on Vedic King Marutta in the Epics Presented a paper on Sarpavidyā : A Study Presented a paper on Caitya in the Rāmāyaa: A Critical Study Presented a paper on Rules of Conduct (Code of Conduct) in the Āpastamba Dharmasūtra 10. Centre of Advanced Studies in Sanskrit, University of Pune (5-7 July. 2006) Presented a paper on Sanskrit and Study of Ethnology

5 5 11. Conference Greater Maharashtra Oriental Conference (4th -7th May 2007) Presented papers on (a) Vaidika Kula Dalbhya: Eka Chikitasa (b) Bauddha dharmacha Vilaya ani Pashupata dharmacha Udaya (presented along with Dr. Suraj Pandit) 12. International Conference International Conference organized by Kavikulagurukalidasa Sanskrit University (7-9 October2007) Presented paper on Myth of Paraśurāma as depicted in the Sahyādrikhaa of the Skanda Purāa 13. Conference Department of Sanskrit, University of 2 days (24th - 25th October 2007) Presented paper on Contemporary Trends in Sanskrit Periodicals Paper appreciated in the local newspaper Maharashtra Times 14. International Conference Department of Sanskrit and K. J. Somaiya Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham 3 days (4-7th January 2008) Presented paper on Vedic Seer Vena: A Mystic. 15. Centre of Advanced Studies in Sanskrit, University of Pune (March 2008) Contribution of Prof. Dr. S. S. Dange to Sanskrit Studies 16. Department of Sanskrit (Indian Aesthetics: Some Unexplored Aspects) 2 days (16th -17th Jan 2008) Sacred and Secular in Sanskrit and Greek Drama 17. Vedic Samshodhan Mandal (sponsor: Ministry of Culture) (19-21 September 2008) Manasvāraśikā: A Study Asiatic Society of K. J. Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies and the Department of Sanskrit, University of (13-14March 2009) 1 day (24th November 2009) Principles of Management in Kautilya Arthasastra Post-independence Sanskrit Novels

6 Centre of Advanced Studies in Sanskrit, Pune Sathye College (UGC funded) 3 days (22-24 March 2010) ( 14th October 2009) Dharmaśāstra and the Right to Happiness River as a Śakti: A Study of Gautamī Mahātmya of the Brahmapurāa 22. Vaidika Samshodhan Mandal& Samvidya Institute of Cultural Studies 17th August 2010 Śyaparas and the Quasi- Soma Drink 23. Vaidika Samshodhan Mandal, Pune 11-13th (Dec 2010) Mythological of the Metres 24. Chaturveda Sammelan Amritavarshini Pathshala, Valsad 18-20th (Dec 2010) Vedon mein Sangeeta vidya 25. Department of Sanskrit, University of and Observer Research Foundation, (21st-23rd Dec 2010) Environmental Awareness in Kauilya Arthaśāstra Worshops: S. No. 1. Title Organized by Duration Sanskrit and Computer Science University of 3 days (2000) Level of Participation Participant and Organizer 2. Introduction to Manuscriptology University of 5 days (2003) Participant and Organizer 3. Manuscriptology Patkar College, Goregoan and Department of Sanskrit, University of 3 days (2004) Participant

7 7 4. Pashupata and Buddhist Caves in Sathye College 5-7 Dec (2005) Participant 5. Archiving Women's Lives: Perspectives and Techniques Department of Sociology, funded by UGC-SAP 1 1/2 days Participant Additional: Participated as a Respondent for two Round-table Sessions on Interfaith dialogue and Hermeneutical Understanding of Scriptures in the Afro-Asian Philosophical Course held in October 2010 (This conference is minuted in the UNESCO programme for cultural development) Delivered a lecture on Panchatantra in the Department of French, August 23rd, 2011 F. Teaching Experience: Course taught Name of the University Duration Remarks M. A. (I & II) University of 15 years M. Phil University of 3 years (Courses commenced since 2007) Certificate Course in Sanskrit University of 10 years (Dec ) Diploma Course in Sanskrit University of 8 years (Dec ) Post-graduate Diploma Course in Comparative Mythology University of 14 years * Revised the course as the member of the Department of Sanskrit

8 8 Post-graduate Advanced Diploma Course in Comparative Mythology Diploma Course in Manuscriptology Post-graduate Diploma Course in Indian Aesthetics Indian Aesthetics University of University of Department of Philosophy, University of J. J. School of Fine Arts (Department of Metal works) 1 year (course-work undertaken for the year Visiting faculty Visiting faculty since 2007 Visiting faculty ( ) * Designed this course as a member of the Dept of Sanskrit * Member of the syllabus committee G. Innovations/Contributions in Teaching: (a) Design of Curriculum: As a member of the Advisory Committee of the Department designed the post-graduate curriculum for M.A. based on UGC norms. Designed the syllabus and course work for M. Phil degree course (2007) Was also co-opted by the Board of Studies for the same for M. Phil syllabus Member of the Board of Studies of the Metal Works Department of the J. J. School of Fine Arts to design a curriculum for Indian Aesthetics (b) Teaching Methods: Introduced the Power-point presentation for teaching for M. Phil, Comparative Mythology and Indian Aesthetics Course Introduced Project Method based on Heuristics for M. A. course Introduced a component on Research Methodology for M. Phil based on Western Schools of Literary Criticism (c) Laboratory Methods:.

9 9 Is aware of the Language Laboratory and encourages in using Cassettes, CDs, short documentaries for the students of the Certificate, Diploma and Comparative Mythology classes (d) Evaluation Methods: Was to part of the syllabus committee to introduce internal evaluation based on projects, assignments, vive-voce and presentations of students. Was instrumental in replacing grammar-translation method in exams with comprehensive understanding and answering system (e) Preparation of resource materials etc: Study material for the 'Devi Course' / Indian Aesthetics and Vedanta lecture series conducted by AVID - An Initiative of the Essar Group. Study material for the Sanskrit Rachana Kaushalya Course, a joint venture by Maharshi Veda Vyasa Vidya Pratisthan and Rtaayana Sanskrit Lovers' Association, (f) Remedial Teaching/Student Counseling: Remedial teaching class for part-time M.A. batch for Sanskrit grammar. Academic counseling as per requirement for M.Phil and Ph.D. students and Career Counseling for M.A. students H: Extension Work/ Community Service: (a) Various contributions: Participated in the organization of number of activities and programmes for the Sanskrit Year , worked as a Secretary of the Sanskrit Varsha Samaroha Samiti Sanskrit Rasasvada Varga Lecture Series (Lecture on Sanskrit subhāsitā-s). conducted by the Department of Extra-Mural Studies, University of, February1997.

10 10 Sanskrit Rasasvada Varga Lecture Series (Lecture on Sanskrit subhāsitā -s). conducted by the Rṭāyana Sanskrit Student s Association,. Co-ordinated ten courses of Spoken Sanskrit (Sarala Sanskrit Sambhashana Kendra) funded by the UGC in Participates as a Resource person in Teachers' Training Course conducted by the Indian Education Society, for training Sanskrit teachers since ten years Gave short talk on All India Radio on Kalidasa day (26/06/2001) for reaching the masses Gave lecture on Mahabharata: Contents and Interpretations, on 21st August 2006 at Sathye College, Vile Parle Delivered a lecture on the Curriculum of Sanskrit (Composite Course) Std. X, in the workshop organized by Rtaayana for Secondary School teachers at Parle Tilak School, Vile Parle, on 9 th June Participated in the second Sanskrit Sammelan organized by the Maharashtra Seva Sangh. Mulund to answer to the queries regarding Sanskrit Language and Literature dated 21st September 2008 Participated in the Lecture-series on Brahmasutra-Shankarabhashya dated 10th Oct 2008 Gave a lecture in Nirmala Niketan for students of Master's in Social Work on Communal Peace and Co-existence dated 23rd Nov Attended as an invitee for the Shrauta Parichay Varga held at Gangakhed, 19-23rd Sept 2011 (b) Positions hold Leadership role: Principal Investigator for the Project on Exploring Theological Discourse for Peaceful Co-existence through text-analysis Worked as a Secretary of Rtaayana Sanskrit Students' Association from

11 11 I. Participation in Corporate Life and Cultural Life : Worked as a religious expert for the game-show MAHAYATRA telecasted on STAR PLUS from Aug 2009-Oct 2009, produced by Miditech India Pvt. Ltd Gave Lectures on Understanding Devi: The evolution of the Goddess, organized by AVID-An initiative of the ESSAR Group, in, on 2010 and Hazira in Oct Subject expert for the HER and BLISS (Dance demonstration by Dr. Anita Ratnam, Chennai) for mythological details based on womanhood Subject expert for Geeta Govindam, dance recital by Nrityasamveda, by Alka Lajmi and troupe Subject expert for the dance depiction of Saint Poetess Kanhopatra by Rajashri Shirke and troupe to be presented in a Conference with the title 'MAD n DIVINE at Chennai Writes Brochures describing works of Artists for art exhibitions (a) University: Sanskrit has always witnessed a dearth of students. Participated in curriculum revision for the Certificate and Diploma Course students to increase the strength of students so as to encourage them to undertake MA studies in Sanskrit. Also been a part of the part-time teaching programme for MA Part time batches conducted on Saturday and Sunday. Actively participated in the UPE scheme projects by making presentations on varied subjects. Had been a part of mentoring the Gogate Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri for two years

12 12 (b) Co-curricular activities: Provided guidance to students to participate in different competitions within the Department and also Inter-University level. Participated as a select eminent alumnus to interact with the member of the NAAC Peer team at Ruia college, 12th Feb 2007 Participated as a member of Sanskrit Jijnasa Scheme to answer queries regarding Language and Literature of the Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund date 1/12/2006 Participated as a Judge for the Geeta-recitation competition at Patkar College, dated 23rd Dec 2002 Participated as a Judge for the Geeta-recitation competition, K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, dated 9/12/1997 (c) Enrichment of Campus Life: Cultural Activities: Had been a part of the Sanskrit day and later on Sanskrit week celebration from joining the Department till 2009 and directed and suggested various cultural activities like music, dance, drama and competitions. Participation as a Judge for the 37th Annual Inter-collegiate Competitions conducted by the University of dated 18/08/04 Participation as a judge for the story writing competition (Hindi) 19/10/2005 organized by the Department of Students' Welfare, Univeristy of Participated in the Diwali Celebration by giving a lecture on Diwali: The Festival of Lights celebrated with the International students of the University of in collaboration with Experiment in International Living on 19/10/2006 Participated as the Member Secretary of the Sanskrit Varsha Samaroha Samiti 2000 and conducted various infotainment programmes for the masses.

13 13 (d) Students' Welfare and Discipline: Provided counseling for students regarding careers to be pursued in future Gave lectures for the MA course (Sanskrit) for students of IDE-PCP programme dated 05/02/2004 (e) Membership/Participation in Bodies/ Committees on Education and Development: Was the member of the MPSC for curriculum design and evaluation for Class I officers (f) Professional Organization of Teachers: Membership of Professional Bodies, Societies etc: Life-member of the Asiatic Society of Life -member of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune Life-member of the Vaidika Samshodhan Mandal, Pune Life-member of the Brihanmaharashtra Prachya Vidya Parishad, Pune Life-member of the Gunjarav Sanskrit Periodical, Ahmednagar, Advisory Committee Member of the Indian Education Society, Sanskrit Kendra ******************************************************* ANNEXURE -I LIST OF PUBLICATIONS 1. Sports and pastime as reflected in the Vedic Ritual, Vishveshvaranand Indological Journal, Vols. XXXI-XXXII, Pts. i-iv,june to Dec; , published in 1998, by Vishveshvaranand Vishva Bandhu Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies, Panjab University, Hoshiarpur,pp

14 14 2. The System of teaching in the Principal Upanisạd-s A Comparative Study, Journal of the Oriental Institute, Vl. 47, Nos, 1-2, Sept-Dec; 1997 Issue, published in 1999, by the Oriental Institute, M. S. University, Vadodara, pp Animals and Birds in Arthaśāstra, Śrījagannnāthajyotih, Vol. VI, 2001, (Jagannath University Journal of Indology), published by the Jagannath University, Puri, pp Some Vedic Sacrificial details in the Rāmāyaa, Vishveshvaranand Indological Journal, Vols. XXXV-XXXVI, June Dec , published in 2001, by Vishveshvaranand Vishva Bandhu Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies, Panjab University, Hoshiarpur, pp Vedic King Marutta in the Epics and the Purānạ-s, Purānạ, Vol. XLV. No. 1. Jan. 2003, published by All India Kashiraj Trust, Fort Ramnagar, Varanasi, pp The Laws of Conduct (Rules of Conduct) as reflected in the Āpastamba Dharmasūtra, Ancient Hindu Law and Administration as reflected in Vedic and Smrti Literature, 2006, P. G. Department of Studies in Sanskrit, Karnatak University, Dharwad, pp Some Interpretations of Vedic Sacrifice: A Glance, Understanding the Vedas, ed. by Dr. Bhagyalata Pataskar, Vaidika Samshodhana Mandala, Pune, pp Position of Kingship in the Rajasuya Sacrifice, Journal of the Asiatic Society of, Vol 81 for 2007, published in 2008, pp 'Vedic Seer Vena: A Mystic' Mystics in World Religions (In Dialogue with God)', ed Kala Acharya et.al, Somaiya Publication,, 2009, pp

15 'Sanskrit and Study of Ethnology', Journal of Indian Intellectual Traditions, Vol IV, No. 1, Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, University of Pune, Pune, 2007, pub. in 2009, pp 'The Sarpas, Sarpa-people and the Sarpavidya: A Probe into Sanskrit Texts', Journal of the Oriental Institute, Vol. 58, Nos 1-2, Sept , pp 'Manasvāraśika- A treatise on Sanskrit Phonetics', Studies in the Siksa-s and the Pratisakhya-s, ed. Bhagyalata Pataskar, VSM, Pune, 2010, pp 'sis in the Taittirīya Ārayaka', Studies in the Aranyakas, ed. Bhagyalata Pataskar, VSM, Pune 2010, pp 'A Study of Contemporary Trends in Sanskrit Periodicals', Śrījagannnāthajyotih, Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University Journal of Indology, Vol 13, 2008, pp Proceedings edited: Worked as Associate editor for the book Facets Of Femininity (ed. by Dr. Gauri Mahulikar). This book is a collection of the proceedings of the held in The book was published in Dr. Gauri Mahulikar is the Chief Editor of this book. The book focuses on femininity as depicted in religion, literature, art and also media. It highlights issues related with femininity viz; virginity, chastity and sensuality and gender and power relations Study-based articles published: i) Bhagvatapuranitila Vatsalya, published in Dharmabhaskar, May 2000, (noted Marathi periodical),, pp ii) Purvamimasadarshana, published in Dharmabhaskar, (noted Marathi periodical) May 2004,, pp

16 16 iii) Sanskrit Bhasha va Shaikshanik Dhoran, published in Bharatiya Shikshan, (an Education Journal approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Maharashtra), March 2006,, pp iv) Shandilya Rishi va tyanche tattvadnyana published in Geeta Darshana, (a noted Marathi periodical) Rishiparichaya Diwali Special Issue, Geetadharma Mandal, Pune, Nov. 2007, pp V) "Aaja hi yadnya", published in the Souvenir of Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund, 2008, pp vi) "Brihatsamhita va Paani", published in the Souvenir of Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund, 2010, pp vii) "Adishakti Ramayana Mahotsav" published in the Loksatta,dated 29th March, 2011 viii) "Sarwavyapee Sanskrit" published in the Loksatta, dated 23rd May, 2011 ix)"vrataraaj Shravan", published in Konkan Today, dated 28th August, 2011 Book-reviews: 1) The Daily Evening and Morning Offerings (Agnihotra) according to the Brahmanas, by H. W, Bodewitz, MLBD, Delhi, 2003, published in Indica- JOurnal of the Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture, Vol 40 No. 2, pp ) Brahmasutra Swaminarayan Bhashyam, Sadhu Bhadreshadasa, Swaminarayan Aksharpith, Ahmedabad, 2009, published in Journal of the Asiatic Society of, Vol 83 for , pp Book to be published: The thesis entitled Reflections of Vedic Sacrifice in Ancient India is accepted for publication by Aryan Books International, New Delhi. This is a text based research which covers the Rāmāyaa, Mahābhārata, Mahāpurāa-s, Classical Sanskrit dramas

17 17 and Mahākāvya-s. The work discusses the Vedic sacrifices occurring in these texts and attempts to evaluate as to how true these references are to the original sacrifices documented in the Sam hitās, Brāhmaas and the Śrautasūtras. It will be published with the title: Epics and Mahapuranas on Vedic Sacrifice. At present, the first draft of the book has been sent to the publisher. ***************************************************************************