Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit Savitribai Phule Pune University International conference on Yoga [ CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND PRACTICES ] 15-17March, 2018 Dear Scholar/ Mr./ Ms.. Regards. As we all know the word Yoga has great prestige value. It is frequently associated with the acquisition and exhibition of supernatural powers. It is customary to look at Yoga as a curious ancient teaching, which combines a set of religious beliefs with a strange and mysterious practical discipline. To the orthodox Hindu mind, it represents something very high, beyond the ken of the man on the street-indeed, something very auspicious and to be achieved only by virtue (puæya) gathered over many past lives. It is an amazing fact that, even in the land of Yoga, superstitious and fanciful notions of the subjects seem to have its roots. The reasons for this profound ignorance are not far to seek. First, Yoga is full of facts of which the scientific background is as yet very imperfectly understood. Years ago it was very hard going to say that the subject of Yoga has implications, which could be approached with modern scientific procedures. Thanks are due to the pioneering efforts made by Swami Kuvalayananda to arouse an interest in yogic research. This approach is not yet fully developed, however, and much experimental work is required before we can assess the value of claims made by the followers of yoga. Many of its concepts are indeed still enveloped in obscurity. Second, it is the lesser followers of Yoga who usually emerge before the masses as Yogins, and what they say and do becomes popularly known as Yoga. Third, there is no general agreement among present-day workers in the field about the subject matter of Yoga itself. Until this is achieved on the basis of scientific information, Yoga is bound to be mixed up with myth and superstition. On the backdrop of this introduction, we propose to give a platform to Doctors, Psychologists, Yogic Practitioners and teachers of Yoga to come together and deliberate upon a theme of common interest, by organising an INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. In fact this is the second international conference conducted by our Centre. In 2916 we had organised one conference on the same theme. Many topics were left and could not be covered. Hence the present conference.
Alike the last conference, the treatment of the theme will be multi-dimensional, namely, interpretative, logical, epistemological, psychological, spiritual, metaphysical and biological. The prime objective of the Seminar will be: to present and prepare authentic textual materials to enhance the theoretical knowledge domain of Yoga, thus preparing a tool of reference for Yoga practitioner; to try to establish a link between western and eastern method of Yoga in theory and practice, to re-examine and re establish or otherwise the claims of the yogic practitioners regarding the scientific basis of Yoga in attending all needs-physical, psychological, sociological as well as intellectual- of the present generation; to acquaint the usefulness and relevance of the subject to the common mass. We invite scholars, researchers, teachers, students, practitioners of Yoga to participate in the conference. Apart from the experts, a special session is planned to encourage the students and beginners. Dr, Deonath Tripathi Convener Prof. Jayanti Tripathy Director, CASS
Focal theme INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOGA [ CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND PRACTICES ] Sub Themes 1. Different Yoga Traditions, 2. Jaina theory of Yoga, 3. Buddhist theory of Yoga 4. Advaita Yoga, 5. Yoga thoughts in early Upanishads, 6. Yoga theory in YogopaniÒads 7. Yoga theory in Tantra, NÁtha Traditions, 8. Evolvement of Yoga in its historical perspectives, 9. Yoga and its meaning, 10. Yoga in DharmaÐÁstra texts (smárta yoga) 11. Yoga in RÁmÁyaÆa and MahÁbhÁratas 12. Text Traditions in Classical Yoga, namely YogasÚtra and its commentaries. 13. Yoga Mysticism. 14. Facts and Fictions in Yoga. 15. Less known Yoga concepts and theories, 16. YogÁÉgas, like Yama, Niyama, Àsanas, etc. 17. SadÁÉga Yoga, 18. Meditations in different Traditions : Ease and West, 19. VipaÐanÁ Meditation, 20. Evolvements of Àsanas in its historical perspectives, 21. Innovations in Yogic Practices 22. Modifications in Yogic postures 23. Modified Àsanas (need based) 24. Use of Props in Àsanas 25. Advantages and disadvantages of using different props, etc, 26. Yoga for differently-abled, 27. Yoga for Women, 28. Yoga for elderly persons, 29. PrÁnÁyamas, 30. Important Yoga Concepts like MudrÁs, BaÉdhas, NÁdis, Cakras, 31. Yoga Therapies based on experiments 32. Yoga and Psychology, 33. Un published Manuscripts in Yoga, 34. Yoga Manuscripts in different Manuscripts libraries, 35. Yoga and Symbolism, 36. Yoga and Metaphor, 37. Yoga and Rituals 38. Reflections on researches in Yoga. 39. Management and Yoga
40. Health management and Yoga 41. Stress management and Yoga 42. Time management and Yoga These are merely indicative, and one can choose any topic related to the theme as per ones choice. Paper may be written in Sanskrit, English, Hindi, and Marathi Languages. The presented papers will be published in a special volume in the Golden jubilee series by the Centre. Registration: Duly filled in Registration Form along with a brief summary of the research paper and the Demand Draft drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of the Registrar, Savitribai Phule Pune University, payable at Pune should reach the undersigned on or before 28.02..2018. No late entry will be entertained. Registration fee: Teachers and others : Rs 1000/- Students : Rs 500/- Submission of complete papers (10 pages app. on A 4 size paper) : Language : Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Marathi. Font : Times New Roman ( For English ) : Baraha Devanagari, Sanskrit 2003 for Sanskrit and Hindi ) Letter Size : English 12, Sanskrit / Hindi 14 Paper Size : A 4 Last date : 28.02.18 The soft copy of the complete papers should be send by E-mail to jayantitripathy56@gmail.com and hard copy to Prof. Jayanti Tripathy, Director, CASS, S.P.Pune University or Dr. Deonath Tripath, Convener, CASS, S.P.Pune University Ganeshkhind, Pune- 411007, India. For further details. please contact : 1. Prof. R.A. Muley 09860941006, ravindra.muley@rediffmail.com 2. Dr. DeonathTripathi 08806272611, deonathtripathi@gmail.com 3. Dr. Anagha Joshi 09850642768 anaghaj2002@gmail.com 4. Dr. Divakar Mohanty 08806746117, divakar3673@gmail.com 5. Dr. Kaveri Jadhav 09422058348 kaveri.jadhav@gmail.com
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