Personal Profile Name Dr Samani Ramaniya Pragya Date of Birth 22.02.1975 Place of Birth ity Karnataka Indian Initiation - 15, Feb. 2003Kandivali, Mumbai, (As a Nun in Terapanth Order) Languages known Hindi, English, Prakrit, Sanskrit, Kannada, Rajasthani, Gujarati Position Assistant Professor, 2003 Present Address Jain Vishva Bharati University Jain Vishva Bharati, Ladnun, (Raj.) 341306 jainism13@gmail.com 1
Educational Qualification Sr.No. Name of Examination /Degree University/ Board Subjects Year % Div. 1 UK Embassy IELTS RWSL 6.5 Band IELTS 2 Ph. D JVBU Concept of Symbolic Dreams In Jainism and Freudian Psychology 3 Net U.G.C. Jainology,Buddhism, and Gandhian Studies 2005 - Cleared 4 M.Phil. J.V.B.U Comparative 2005 74 Ist Religion and philosophy, Research Methodology 5 M.A.(Jainology) J.V.B.U. Metaphysics, Ethics, Karma Theory & Yoga etc. 2003 78 Ist 6 M. A. (Science of living, Preksha Meditation and yoga) J.V.B.U. Physiology Psychology, meditation Self management etc. 2007 79 Ist 7 B.A. JVB University Sanskrit, Prakrit, Philosophy, English 2000 73 Ist 8 Higher Secondary Karnataka board Chemistry, biology, psychology 1993 68 Ist 9 Secondary -do- -do- 1991 62 Ist 2
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NO. DEGREE INSTITUTE YEAR Division 1 Computer ITI Dec. First Application (Basic Programming) Bangalore 1995 2 Diploma in Desk BGSS Infotech June, 2001 Good Top Publishing Computer Education 3 Basic Pranic World Pranic Healing 28-29 Oct. 1995 - Healing foundation 4 Advanced Pranic Healing World Pranic Healing foundation 30-31. Dec.1995-5 Yoga Vidya Pranic Psycho Therapy Course World Pranic Healing foundation, Inc. Manila 27 th April, 2006-6 SIM System JVBU 22-24 Dec.2006 7 40 hrs. JVBU 03-30 Oct.2007 German language course 8 Soft skill Training ILead Institute, Kolkata June, - Programme 9 Vishesh Brahmi Vidyapitha 2001 2003 First Division Adhyayana 10 Jain Vidya Exams from class 1 to Class 9 Saman Sanskriti Sankaya, JVB, Ladnun 1986-1994 3
PUBLICATION RESEARCH ARTICLES No Name of the research articles Publication 1 Acarya Mahapragya exploring the Universe Within Preksha Dhyaan, Feb. 2005, p.158-160 2 Mahapragyasya Sanskrita-Sahityakshetre Bahumulyam Yogadanam Unpublished 3 Contribution of Jainas to the Development of South Indian Culture and Society 4 The Problem of Derivation of Meaning in Relative Language ( with special reference to Jainism and Wittgenstein) 5 Concept of Direction in Jainism and other Philosophies 6 Psycho Spiritual Solution to the Problem of Violence 7 Kalidasasya Sahitye Pashunaam Premna Manovaigyanika Citranam 8 Contribution of Jainas to the Society and Culture of South India Spectrum of Jainism in Southern India, Book published by Somaiya Institute, Bombay, 2007, p. 207-215 Tulsi Pragya, Oct- Dec,, p.43-53 Tulsi Pragya, Jan-March, 2009, p.73-82 Non violence, CESCI, Oct- Dec,, p.256-260 Bharati, (Skt. Magazine), Sept. 2009. P.9-13 K.J. Somaiya College, Mumbai. 2009 In a book Spectrum of Jainism in Southern India 8 Concept of Substance in Jainism and Western Philosophy Arhat Vacana, Apr-Sep, 2009, p.47-57. 9 Fundamental Human Nature (with special Arhat Vacana, Oct. Dec. reference to Jainism and Freud) 10 Ostensive Expression of Measures in Anuyogadaraim Arhat Vacana, Apr-June,, P.67-72 11 Seeds of Environmental Protection in Jainism An Article published in Seminar Proceedings, NRMEI, Lohia college, Churu, p116-120. 12 Anekantic pretation of Dreams Anekant research Jounal, ISSN 0974-8768, p. 46-60. 13 Discussion on Freudian and Jain Concept of Dreams Shramana(reffered),Jul-Sept 2013, p. 40-58 14 Abstract Published in First Asian Philosophy P. 203 Congress, JNU, Delhi, March, 15 Abstract Published in Afro Asian Philosophical P.158 Congress, Bombay, Nov. 16 Abstract Published in Proceedings, Lohia college, Churu p.104 4
Seminar on NEMBC- 17 Abstract Published in Proceedings, Lohia college, Churu Seminar on NRMEI, P.91 GENERAL ARTICLES 1. Naya Prakash Preksha Dhyaan, Nov. 2004 p. 20-21 2. Kyon Bane hum Naitik Anuvrat, Oct.2004. p. 13-15 3. Dream world U magazine, Nov. 2004, p. 13-15 4. Voice of Innocence Sarjana, 2004, p.83-85 5. Watch your Watch Sarjana, 2005, p. 63-65 6. view Published on Asceticism U magazine, Nov. 2005 7. Samanigana ki Sahitya Yatraa Yuvadrishti, Feb, 2006. P. 197-199 8. Sanskrit purusha Acarya Mahasramana Preksha Dhyana, May,, p.61 9. Self restraint suppression or sublimation Preksha Dhyana Oct., p.31-32 10. Walking Analysis Preksha Dhyana, Dec., p.27-28 11. Annakanasya Hridayapeeda (Sanskrit story) Bharati, monthly skt. Magazine, June, p.11-12. REFRESHER COURSES 1. Jaina bouddha and other religious philosophies- Dept of Jainology., Dec. 2005 to Jan 2006 2. Value Education and Yoga, Dept of SOL, Nov25- Dec. 15, 2005- Grade A. 3. Jainology and Comparitive Religion and Philosophy, Dept of Jainology., 1-21 Nov. 2006 5
Seminars, Conferences and Workshops Paper Presentation and Participation 1. Title of the Paper Place / nationa l 1. Role of Science and Spirituality for Promoting Human Values 2. Training in Nonviolence ( Int. Conference) Students Conference, MIT, Pune Date February, 2000 CESCI, Madurai national 2006 3. Kalidasasya Sahitye Pashunaam Premna Manovaigyanika Citranam 4. Concept of Relative Language in Jainism and Analytic Philosophy 5. Acarya Mahapragya s Contribution to nurture the culture of Values 6. Concept of Dream in Relation to Astrology 7. Jain Theories of Knowledge and Cognitive Science 8. Inclusion of Self Restraint in Population Education 9. Contribution of Jainas to the Society and Culture of South India 10. Jain Methods of Teaching Ancient Texts 11. Healing of Psyche through Meditation 12. Philosophical, Scientific and cultural pretation of Dreams 13. Contribution of Jainas to the Social reformation 14. Jaina Theory of Knowledge and Cognitive Science ( Workshop) Vikram University, 2006, 1-7 Nov JVBU, Ladnun 21-23 feb, JVBU, Ladnun 1-3, March, JVBU, Ladnun 21 March, Jainology Dept. JVBU workshop 13-18, Oct. Edu. Dept. JVBU 13-14 Dec. K.J. Somaiya 20-22 College, Oct. Mumbai JVBU, Ladnun 22-23 Nov. JVBU, Ladnun 13-14 Dec. JVBU, Ladnun 20-21 Dec JVBU, Ladnun 26-27, March, 2009 Jainology Dept, 13-18 Oct. JVBU, Ladnun 15. national conf. on Human Unity (Participation) Satya Sai national Center, Delhi May, 2009 6
16. Jain Mathematics: perspectives and Prospects 17. Conference on Training in Non violence and Relative Economics 18. Parliament of World Religions 19. Concept of Mind and Dream in Jainism 20. Management of emotions in Education Process 21. Derivation of meaning in Relative language 22. Concept of Direction in Jaina Philosophy 23. Promotion of Peace through Religions 24. Jain Religious Scriptures perspective of illness prevention and cure 25. Positive Discrimination of Human Rights in Sambodhi 26. Jain Understanding of Nature and its relevance in Global Warming 27. Role of Jainism in Minimizing Stigma and discrimination 28. Domestic Violence Against HIV +ve women in India 29. Ostensive Expression of Measurement Units in Indian Mathematical Scriptures JVBU Oct. 29-31, 2009 JVB, Ladnun 20-23, Oct. 2009 Melbourne, Australia ICPR, Asian philosophical Congress New Delhi Dept, of Education JVBU, ladnun Directorate of Archeology and Museums Jainism through Ages Afro-Asian philosophical congress, Uni. of Mumbai Uni. of Dhaka national working meet of Religious leaders 3-9 Dec. 2009 March 6-9, March,13-14,. 8-10 Dec. 20-23, Oct. 27-30, Nov. 12-13March, Pkt. Dept. JVBU 10-12, Mar. Acarya Nagarjuna 12-13 th Uni. March. Working meeting of Religious leaders of the world, national Centre of Art of Living, Bangalore national 12-14 th March, JVBU 23-24, march Mathematical 27-29 March, Manuscripts in India Kundkund Jnanapitha, Indore 7
30. Jain Value Education for Human Excellence 31. Non violence Movement after Gandhi Christ University, Bangalore Relevance of Gandhi, Lohia college, Churu 30-31, May, 12-13, Nov., 32. Parapsychological Aspect of Dreams Promotion of parapsychological abilities and consciousness, JVBU Jan 19-21, 33. PM and Personality Devt. Preksha Week- Work shop Jan 17-21. 34. Participation in a Symposium Career perspectives in the peace studies July 25-26, 35. Cultural Conflict Resolution through Education Education Dept. JVBU 29-30 Sept. 36. Translation : theory and practice Skt. and Eng. Dept. 20-26 Sept. 37. Jain Philosophy and the Environment NEMBC, UGC & Lohia College, 06-07, Oct. 38. Human Nature Freudian, Aristotlean, Kantian, Marxist, Newtonian and Jain Perspective 39. Teaching English to Marginalised sector Title: Nominal english Teaching Programme for masses Churu Jain Vishva Bharati, Jainology Dept. Held at Jasol Dept. of English JVBU Conference 22-24 Oct. 4-5 March, 2013 Translation Work from Hindi to English/ Sankrit &Prakrit to Hindi and English Jaina sanskriti aur Jivana Mulya (completed, published) Shiksha-Anand aur vikas ki Diksha by Acarya Tulsi (completed) Mahapragya ki Kathayein ( Part 3) Jain Agamon mein Darshan (on process, about to complete) English Translation of III rd paper of M. A. Jainology Correspondence paper for DDE Hindi Translation of Dasavekalika Curni from Sanskrit and Prakrit (Started) Lesson Writing 8
M.A. Previous, (Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy), Paper III, Part B Jaina Karma Mimansa, for DDE, JVBU, Ladnun,. M.A. final year VII the paper- Part 1 Indian Philosophy and Jainism and Part 2, Indian Religion and Jainism On Progress Academic Experience Teaching since 2003 in UG and PG classes- Sanskrit and Prakrit-Grammer and Literature, Philosophy- Jain, Indian and Western. Teaching in Contact classes since 2003 in Indore, Ujjain, Udaipur, Jaipur, Amet Bangalore etc. Teaching to Foreign students since 2006 in summer school program of UJP, Approx. four classes every year at JVBU Ladnun Academic Convenor of UJP summer school 2009 Acting as Research Guide for Ph,D. students since (2 students) Member of BoS in subject Sanskrit, AKKM, JVBU Delivered many lectures at national and international places in Corporate organizations and among community people Visited countries for academic and humanitarian causes: Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Dhaka, London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and different states of India Settting question papers and evaluating for M.A. & B.A. courses since 2004. One month Sanskrit Workshop held by Sarala Sanskrit Sambhasana Kendram from Editing Work July 15 to August 15, 2002. Guest Lectures 1. Co editor of the Arunima, special issue on Amrit Mahotsava of P.S.S., 2000. 2. Jaina Philosophy, B. A. 1 st year, Paper 1, Title- Jain History and Cullture, 2003-04 [Published, JVBU, Ladnun]- Lesson and translation editing 3. Jaina Philosophy, B. A. 3 rd year, Paper 1, Title- Jain Epistemology and Logic, 2009 [Published, JVBU, Ladnun- Lesson and translation editing 4. Sarjana, Yearly Magazine of AKKM, 2006-2007 [Published JVBU, Ladnun] 5. Editing Annual Report, 2009- [Published JVBU, Ladnun] 6. Asst. Editor- Samvahini, University News Letter - since Jan.- continued 1. 40 days lectures on Jainism and meditation for Jain Community, Indonesia, 2007 2. 5days lectures on Jainism and meditation for Jain Community, Singapore, 2007 3. 8 days lectures on Jainism and meditation for Jain Community, Indonesia,, 9
4. 4 days lectures on Jainism and meditation for Jain Community, Singapore 5. 12 days lectures on Jainism and meditation for Jain Community, Ilford, London, Aug. 2009 6. 3 days lectures on Jainism and meditation for Jain Community, Bangkok, 2009 7. A lecture delivered at Mahidol University, on Preksha and Healing, on Bangkok, 12-12- 2009 8. 8 days lectures on Jainism and meditation for Jain Community, Raipur, 9. Conveend a session in the seminar on Mathematical Scripture in Jainism in Indore, PVP. 10. A Lecture Holistic Approach to Education in Jainism, In Christ University, May 30 th 11. 8 days lectures on Jainism and meditation for Jain Community, Poona, 12. lecture on hamaara Sangha Hamare Kartavya for Jain Community, in Ahmedabad 13. Lecture on Combat Stress through Preksha Meditation in Gandhi Vidya Mandir University, Ahmedabad under Acarya Mahashramana Amrit Mahotsava Lecture Series, 26-02- 14. Principles of Jainism and Education World Caranadas University, Mathura, under Acarya Mahashramana Amrit Mahotsava Lecture Series, April 19, 15. Career for life Versus Career for livelihood A lecture delivered in students Gathering in Career Counselling program organized by TPF, Bangalore, 03-06- 16. A lecture on the subject Holistic health and Citta Samadhi was delivered in a Workshop on Citta Samadhi for women by Mahila Mandal of Raipur18, August, 17. Serial lectures on Seven Levels of Existence in Dubai for 17 Days from 20 th of December to 8 th of Jan 2013. 18. Lectures on Color Meditaition and Personality in Abu Dhabi from 3 rd Jan to 5 th of Jan 2013 19. Conducted Two hours Workshop on Women well being in Bahrain on 10 th Jan. 2013 20. Lectures on Jainism and preksha Mediatation in Bahrain from 10 th 13 th Jan. 2013 21. Serial Lectures on Shanta Sudharas Bhavana in Dubai from 21 st Dec to 8 th Jan. 2013. RESEARCH WORK M. Phil. DISSERTATION The Concept of Dreams Jainism and Freudian Psychology Ph.D. DISSERTATION The Concept of Dreams Jainism and Freudian Psychology Submitted to JVBU, 2006 Submitted to JVBU, / award at July 10