Name Qualification Designation Specialization E-mail : Nirmala Ravindra Kulkarni : M.A. (Sanskrit, Pali) Ph.D. (Sanskrit) : Research Scientist C (= Professor) : Veda, Linguistics, Manuscriptology : nirmala@unipune.ac.in Phone : (R) +912025880466 (M) 9822224717 Education : Exam Passed Board /University Year of passing B.A (Sanskrit, Marathi) University of Bombay 1978 M.A. (Sanskrit, Pali) University of Pune (First Class with Distinction, 1980 B. J. Patel Gold Medal) Ph. D. A Grammatical Analyss of the Taittiriya University of Pune, Pune 1984 Padapatha Certificate Course in University of Pune, Pune 1986 German Diploma in Manuscriptology University of Pune, Pune 1993 Career Profile: 1980-1982 Junior Research Fellow, CASS
2 1982-1983 Senior Research Fellow, CASS Dec1983-1987 Research Associate (consolidated), CASS 1987-1988 Research Associate (on Scale), CASS June1988- onwards UGC Research Scientist Teaching Experience : 24 years Vedic Hymns from Rgveda & Atharvaveda for M. A. Sanskrit on general and special level Apastamba Srautasutra - (selected portion) for M.A. Sanskrit, Veda (special) Asvalayana Grhyasutra for M.A. Sanskrit, Veda (special) Satapatha Brahmana - for M.A. Sanskrit, Veda (special) Rgvedapratisakhya (selected portion) - for M.A. Sanskrit, Veda (special) Taittiriya Pratisakhya & Paniniya Siksa - for M.A. Sanskrit, Veda (special) Introduction to Linguistics/ Basic Principles of Linguistics- M.A. Sanskrit Historical Linguistics: M. A. Sanskrit Linguistics Ancient Indian Phonetics and Phonology : M. A. Sanskrit Linguistics Comparative Linguistics: M. A. (Pali) Ancient Indian Paleography & Calligraphy: Certificate course in Manuscriptology Advanced Paleography and Calligraphy: Diploma in Manuscriptology Manuscripts Forms and Contents: Certificate course in Manuscriptology Research Interests : Ancient Indian Phonetics, History of Religion, Manuscript Transmission, Cultural history of India, Feminism etc. Honors & Awards :
3 1) Best Paper Prize- Brhan Maharashtra Pracya vidya Parisad, Nagpur, 2003. 2) Selected as Section President for the Vedic section, Brhan Maharastra Pracya Vidya Parisad, Mumbai, 2007. 3) 2008 Pandit Satavalekar Pratisthan Puraskar for contribution in Vedic Studies 4) Elected in 2010 as Section President (History section), All India Oriental Conference to be held at Nagpur in 2012. Publications : Books Published : (1) A Grammatical Analysis of the Taittiriya Padapatha, Indian Books Centre, Delhi, 1995. (2) Laksanacandrika- A Commentary on the Taittiriya Pratisakhya by Mahadeva Ramacandra Gadre, (Critical Edition), Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, New Delhi, 2004. (3) Vedic Studies (A collection of twenty-seven articles on Vedic Themes), Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, New Delhi, 2006. (4) Nyaya-Vasistha Prof. V. N. Jha Felicitation Vol., Manabendu Banerji, Ujjwala Jha, Toshihiro Wada, N. R. Kulkarni & Arun Ranjan Mishra, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Kolkata, 2006. Books in Press: 1) Salvation and Women: Strimuktivada of Prabhacandrasuri (annotated translation of Strimuktivada from Nyayakumudacandra) Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, New Delhi. 2) Strikarmani in the Atharvanic Tradition (annotated translation of the Strikarmani section of the Kausikasutra, Darilabhasya & Kesavapaddhati). Papers Published: 1) Atreya s Treatment to Free Prefixes in the Taittiriya Padapatha ABORI, Vol. LXVI, Poona, 1986, pp 31-46,. 2) Atreya The Taittiriya Padakara Lokaprajna Vol. I No. I, Poona,1987, pp 131-134.
4 3) Hand-Movements Described in the Kesavi Padyatmika Siksa Lokaprajna Vol.2, 1988, pp 33-40. 4) Atreyasiksa: A Problem for Reconstruction Aligarh Journal of Oriental Studies Vol.5, Nos 1-2, (pub 1991) Aligarh, 1988, pp 67-70. 5) Two Peculiar Sandhi Terms used by the Vyasa-Siksa in Oriental Journal, Sri Venkateshvara University, Vol. xxx-xxxi, Tirupati, 1987-88, pp 155-160. 6) Man & Nature Relarionship Reflected in the Sukla Yajurveda in Environmental Awareness Reflected in the Sanskrit Literature (ed) Jha, V. N. CASS, Class E- 11, Poona, 1991, pp 1-6 7) Interpretation of Dreams through the eyes of Moderns and Ancients in Living Customs and their Ancient Indian Sources (ed) Jha V.N., CASS, E-12, Pune, 1991 pp343-348. 8) On Aplutavad Upasthite P.6.1.129 in JOIB Vol. 41, Nos. 1-2, Baroda, 1991, pp. 17-26. 9) Samyoga-sambandha in Nyaya-Vaisesika in Relations in Indian Philosophy (ed) Jha, V. N., Satguru Pub. New Delhi, 1992, pp1-9 10) Problems of Editing the Siksa Texts in Problems of Editing Ancient Texts (ed) Jha, V. N. Choukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan, New Delhi, 1993 pp. 11) Arati a Developed form of Aratrika Journal of the Asiatic Society Bombay, Vol. 67-68, (1992-93) New Series, 1994, pp. 163-176 12) On the interpretations of abhrir asi narir asi (TS 1.3.1) VIJ, Vol. xxviii-pts. I- II, (1990), VVRI, Hoshiarpur, 1995, pp 18-28 13) The concept of Ideal Teacher and His Role in the Society in Dharmasastra and Social Awareness (ed) Jha, V. N. Satguru Pub. New Delhi, 1996, pp 134-142 14) Sri Harsa s Concept of a Dictionary in The Art of Dictionary making in Ancient India (ed) Jha, V. N. CASS, E-13, Pune, 1997, pp134-142. 15) Is there Salvation for women in Jaina logic and Epistemology (ed) Jha, V. N. Satguru Publications New Delhi, 1997, pp. 145-154. 16) Metaphors in the Satapatha Brahmana in Metaphors in Vedic Literature (ed) Jha, V. N. E-14, CASS, Pune, 1998, pp.84-89.
5 17) On the Myth (TS 2.5.1) Narrating Origin of Menstruation in Researches in Indology : A New Perspective (ed) Panda, R. K., Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, New Delhi, 1998, pp. 125-137. 18) Uttamavrajitayai iti kausikasutravisaye kimcit (skt) in Sagarika, H. G. Saugar University, Saugar, 2001, pp.53-57. 19) Vedic Aramati and Avestan Armaiti in Subhasini Prof. Saroja Bhate Felicitation Vol., (ed) Thite, G. U., Pune, 2002, pp.217-225 20) Samanaksaravisaye kincit (skt) in Sagarika Vol 36 (ed) Tripathi, Radhavallbha, H. G. Saugar University, Saugar, 2002, pp 3-4, 21) Yama Ani Niyamana ( in Marathi) in Bhasa Ani Jivan, Varsha 2, Anka 3, 2002 pp.26-31. 22) A Myth of the Taittiriya Brahmana and the Paippalada Samhita in Atharvana (A collection of essays on the Atharvaveda with special reference to its Paippalada samhita) (ed) Ghosa, Abhijit, Sanskrit Book Depot, Kolkata, 2002, pp 62-70. 23) Venkatamadhava on Accent and Meaning Change in Intention of Speaker (ed) Jha, V. N., Satguru Pub, Delhi, 2002, pp. 24) Deities of the First Anuvaka of The Chandodarsana in Daivarata- A Vedic Seer Samshodhana, Sirsi, 2003, pp 25) Satapatha Brahmana on Women in Feminism in search of an Identity-The Indian Context (ed) Kelkar, Meena & Gangavane, Deepti Rawat Pub. Jaipur, 2003, pp 50-60 26) Salvation and Women in Jainism (with special reference to Prabhacandra;s strimuktivada) in Feminism in search of an Identity-The Indian context (ed) Kelkar, Meena & Gangavane, Deepti, Rawat Pub. Jaipur, 2003, pp139-163. 27) Dharma and Dharmaraja in Pramodasindhu -Prof. P. G. Lalye Felicitation Vol (ed) Kale, Kalyan et al, Manasanman Prkashan, Pune, 2003, pp. 243-259. 28) Aratividhi-Utpatti ani Vyutpatti (Marathi) in Bhasa ani Jeevan, Varsha 21, anka 2, Pune, 2003, pp 47-49. 29) Kalidasaca Jaina tikakar Caritravardhana, Tirthankar 36/9, 2003, pp 53-55.
6 30) Yama and Niyamana VIJ, VVRI, vol. xxxix-xl, pts. I & II, (2001-2002), Hoshiarpur, 2004 pp. 87-94 31) Svetambara Siddhante strimuktivadah (Sanskrit) Sagarika36/3 (ed) Tripathi, R.V., Dept of Sanskrit, H. G. Saugar University, Saugar, 2005pp32-36 32) Vaidik Vangmayatil Svargadhara Vivaha (Marathi) in Pracyavidya Sanskrit Samvardhan Mandal, Sangamner, 2005-2006, pp12-13. 33) A Myth of the Taittiriya Brahmana & Paippalada 5.16 in Reflections on the Taittiriya Brahmana (ed) Pataskar, B. A. Vaidik Samshodhan Mandal, Pune, 2006, pp 57-69. 34) A Note on the Word Pramanda in Nyayavasistha Prof. V. N. Jha Felicitation Vol. (ed) Banerji Manabendu et al, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta, 2006, pp 57-67. 35) A Note on the KS 34.11 in Understanding the Vedas (ed) Pataskar, B. A.., Vaidik Samshodhan Mandal, Pune, 2006, pp 134-139 36) The Ultimate Reality in the Pravargya Ritual in the Proceeding of the International Seminar on The Ultimate Reality and Meaning (ed) Dalai, B. K., CASS, 2006, pp. 84-90. 37) Principles of Management in the Srauta Sacrifices in Science, History, Philosophy and Literature in Sanskrit Classics (Dr. D. N. Shanbhag Felicitation Vol.) (ed) Archak, K. B. & Dr. Michael, Sudeep Prakashan, Delhi, 2007, pp.69-76 38) Ethical Gleanings from Nitisataka in Ethics for Modern Man in Sanskrit Literature (ed) Archak, K. B. Sudeep Prakashan, Delhi, 2007, pp.170-178. 39) The Abhyatana Homa in Vedic Sacrifice in Srinidhih (Prof. S. S. Bahulkar s Gratitude Vol), (ed) Shripad Bhat et al, Samvidya Institute of Cultural Studies, Pune, 2009, pp 135-147. 40) Pratisakhya Commentators: Survey and Contribution in Studies on the Siksas And the Pratisakhyas (ed) Pataskar, Bhagyalata, VSM, Pune, 2010, pp247-284.
7 41) On the Authenticity of the Puberty Rituals in the Indian Ritual Texts in Lucrarile Simpozionului International Cartea,Romania, Europa (ed) Adina Berciu et al, Editura Bibliotheca Bucurestilor, Bucuresti, 2010, pp.642-649 Reviews : 1) Review of India in the Vedic Age by P. L. Bhargava, ABORI Vol. LXXXIII (ed) Dhadphale, M. G. & Laddu. S. D., 2003, pp. 243-245. Professional Societies Membership : 1) Life Member, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune 2) Life Member, Vaidik Samshodhan Mandal 3) Life Member, Vedasastrapathashala va Kumar Drvyanidhi, Sawantvadi, Public Service/ University Service/Consulting Activity i) public lectures in prestigious organizations on various topics ii) working as paper setter/ examiner/referee in Sanskrit for P.G. iii) member of the editorial committee for two under graduate texts books Projects: 1) Critical Edition of Laksanacandrika (UGC, for the fulfillment of the award of Research Scientist), 1988-1995. 2) Strimuktivada of Prabhacandrasuri (edition with translation and notes) (UGC, for the fulfillment of the award of Research Scientist), 1995-1998. 3) Strikarmani in the Atharvanic Tradition (Translation of the strikarmani section of the Kausikasutra) (UGC, for the fulfillment of the award of Research Scientist),1998-2003.
8 4) Critical edition of Paraskaragrhyapaddhati (Centre for social Studies, University of Pune), 2005-2008. 5) Myths Quoted in the Sayanabhasyas (BCUD, University of Pune), 2006-2008. 6) Vidhavasrumarjanam (an essay by Dadoba Panduranga Tarkhadkar) Marathi Translation with Notes 7) Negative Compounds in the Veda and Avesta (UGC, for the fulfillment of the award of the Research Scientist) 2008 Other Details : Trusty : i) Sankar Yadav Ponkshe Educational Trust, Pune. ii) Sankar Yadav Ponkshe Public Trust, Pune. ---------------------
Include in the Papers Published of Prof. Nirmala Kulkarni 42) Kulkarni Nirmala "Madhuravijayam as a source of History of Karnataka" in Sanskrit Sources of Indian History, Volume 1 {ed. Shripad Bhat, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth} 2013, pp.143-153, Pune (Seminar Proceedings) (ISBN is expected soon.) 43) Kulkarni, Nirmala R. "I.Sa. 1921nantarchya Vedabhyasamadhye bharatiya samshodhakanche yogadan" in Maharashtriya Jnanakosh (Parivardhit Samskaran) {(ed) Bhagyalata Pataskar, Vaidik Samshodhan Mandal} 2013, pp.155-160, Pune 44) Kulkarni, N. R. Monolingual Translation: Paraphrases in the Brahmana Texts in the Proceedings of the National Seminar on Translation: Theory and Application {(ed) Ujjwala Jha: Pune, CASS, University of Pune}, 2013, pp 59-70, Pune (Seminar Proceedings) 45) Kulkarni, N. R. "Proper-names and Naming Styles in the Post-Colophonic statements of Manuscripts (in comparison to Inscriptions)" in Language contact in India (Historical, Typological and Sociolinguistic Perspectives) 2013, pp.120-128, Pune {Deccan College} 46) Kulkarni, N. R. "Indian Hermeneutics Vis-à-vis the Brahmana Texts" in Indian Hermeneutics: Theory and Application {(ed) Ujjwala Jha, New Bharatiya Book Corporation,} 2013, pp 37-46, Delhi (Seminar Proceedings) 47) Kulkarni, N. R. "Sanskrit and Malvani Interface" in Sanskrit and Its relations with Indian Languages {(ed) Kolhatkar, M. R. (Proceedings of the Kane Seminar held in April 2007) The Asiatic society of Mumbai} 2013, pp111-117, Mumbai 48) Kulkarni, N. R. "Bhakti in Bhagavata" in Journal of Indian intellectual Traditions {(ed) Ujjwala Jha, CASS, University of Pune} 2012, VII.1&2, pp. 94-106, Pune, ISSN 2249-7129 49) Kulkarni, N. R. "The Chandodosas (Metrical Errors)" in The Studies in Chandahsastra {(ed) Bhagyalata Pataskar, Vaidik Samshodhan Mandal} 2012, pp.197-204, Pune (Seminar Proceedings) 50) Kulkarni, N. R. "Sanskrit Translations of the Marathi Drama" in Significant Facets of Modern Sanskrit Literature (Translated works) {ed. R. K. Panda & Shweta Jeurkar} 2011, pp.82-94, {Bharatiya Kala Prakashan}New Delhi, ISBN 978-81-8090268-0 (Seminar Proceedings)
51) Kulkarni, N. R. "Role of Dharmasastra Texts in the Age of consent Bill in Dharmasastra and Human rights {ed. Ujjwala Jha} 2011, pp.203-213, {New Bharatiya Book Corporation} Delhi, ISBN: (978-81-8315-161-0/ 81-8315-161-2) 52) Kulkarni, N. R. "Towards Svasakti (Self empowerment of Women): Education, Health and Decision-making in Ancient India" in Towards the full flowering of the human (Interdisciplinary Studies on the Empowerment of Women) {(ed) Kurien Kummumpuram SJ & Evelyn Monteiro SCC} 2011, pp.89-103, {The Bombay Saint Paul Society} Mumbai, ISBN (978-93-5015-090-0) 53) Kulkarni, N. R. Manuscript Transmission and Discrepancies in Interpretation in Travaux De symposium International Lelivre. La Roumanie. L Europe Tome III- Etudes euro-et Afro Asiatiques, 2011, pp.220-232, Bukharest, Romania (Seminar Proceedings) 54) Kulkarni, N. R. The Anustaranikalapa and the Underlying Myth in Journal of Indian Intellectual Traditions {(ed) Ujjwala Jha, CASS, University of Pune} 2011, (Vol. V no.1 June 2008), pp.59-66, Pune 55) Kulkarni, N. R. "Acaryas mentioned in the Taittiriya Aranyaka" in The Studies in the Aranyaka s {(ed) Bhagyalata Pataskar VSM,} 2011, pp. 365-392, Pune (Seminar Proceedings) 56) Kulkarni, N. R. "Vedic Texts and Literary Tradition of Sanskrit" in Vedic Texts and the Knowledge Systems of India {(ed) C. M. Nilakandhan & K. A. Ravindran Vedic Studies, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit} 2010, pp. 77-92, Kalady (Seminar Proceedings) 57) Kulkarni, N. R. "Greeting Etiquettes: Prescriptions and Practices in Ancient India" in "Proceedings of the International Seminar on "Language and Identity" {(ed) Kanchan Mande et al, Department of Sanskrit, University of Pune} 2010, pp55-63, Pune 58) Kulkarni, N. R. Madhuravijayam: Samiksa (Marathi) in Alaukik Jnanayogi (Prof. Ganesh Tryambak Deshpande srtigrantha) {(ed) Mujumdar, Shyamala et al)} 2010, pp.380-393, Nagpur