Dr. (Smt.) Vaishali J. Dabke

MA. Phd – Sanskrit

• 27+ years of rich experience in Undergraduate Teaching and 12 years of Post Graduate Teaching experience
• Ph.D. Degree in Sanskrit
• Gold Medalist in the subject of Sanskrit at the M.A. Examination of University of Mumbai (Dr. (Miss) Asha L. Datar Smarak Swarna Padak)
• Ranked 2nd in the subject of Sanskrit at the B.A. Examination
• Ranked 2nd in the subject of Indology at the M.A. Examination (Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth)
• Recognition as a Teacher of the University of Mumbai for M.Phil and Ph.D. Degree in Sanskrit w.e.f. 5th Mar 2015
• Recognition as a Teacher of the University of Mumbai for M.A. Degree in Sanskrit w.e.f. 3rd Jun 2014
• Member of Board of Studies of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai and Patkar Varde College, Goregaon
• Guidance to research Students:
  • Degree - 1 Student
  • Ph.D. Registered - 3 Students
  • Completed M.Phil - 4 Students
• Felicitated by prestigious “Vyasaratna Puraskara“ by publication ‘Vyasa Creations’ at Thane, on the occasion of Vyasapurnima, on 15th July 2023

Research Papers Presented

• Presentation of 11 research papers in state, national, and international seminars, and 18 articles published
• Presented paper on “Traditional Commentators on the Rgveda” at the National Seminar on Vedic Studies organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai in Feb 1994
• Submitted paper on “Karman according to the Commentaries of Sankara on the Prasthanatrayi” for the 37th All India Oriental Conference held in Dec 1994 at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
• Presented paper on “Act and Retribution in the Vedanta” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai in Feb 1997
• Presented paper on “Society as depicted in Sanskrit Dramas” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai in Mar 2000
• Presented paper entitled "Impact of Bhasa on the plays of Bhavabhuti" and chaired the session at the UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by Department of Sanskrit, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 27th and 28th January 2012
• Presented paper on "Dr. G.K. Bhatanchya Lekhanitun Bhasanatake” at the National Seminar on “Critique on Dr. G. K. Bhat’s Contribution” organized jointly by Gurudev Tagore Chair of Comparative Literature, University of Mumbai, Mumbai on 30th and 31st July 2015
• Presented paper on "Literary Meaning of Ananda Sutram” at the National Seminar on “Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji’s Contribution to Philosophy, Language, Literature, Music, Science, and Economics” organized jointly by Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai and Renaissance Universal, Mumbai on 18th December 2015
• Presented paper on "Story of Naciketas - Journey through the Ages” at the National Seminar on “Transmission of Stories: Versions and Variations” organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai, Mumbai on 2nd and 3rd March 2016
• Presented paper on "Kalidasachi Urvashi ani Paravarti Bharatiya Sahitya” at the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Kalidasa-sahityaka paravarti sahitya par prabhava” organized by Kavikulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University, Ramatek on 23rd January 2017
• Invited as a speaker to deliver a speech on the topic “Garbhopanishad – An Upanishad on Fetus” at the 1st International Conference on “Prenatal Development in India” organized by Manashakti and APPAH on 18th Jan 2019
• Invited to present a paper on “Syllabus in the Subject of Sanskrit in Autonomous Institution” at the National Level Seminar organized by KKSU in June 2022
• Presented paper titled “Identity Formation of an Ideal King in Ancient Indian Culture” in the international conference organized by IIPDS, Thailand

Research Papers Published

• Presented paper entitled “Judiciary in the Sanskrit Literature” at the National Seminar on “Governance in Ancient India” organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai and Observer Research Foundation, Mumbai in Dec 2010. Published by NAG Publishers, Delhi, 2013: ISBN 81-7081-689-0
• Presented paper on "Water Management in Ancient India – with reference to Kautiliya Arthasastra" at the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on "Water Management" organized by R.K.Talreja College of Arts and Commerce, Ulhasnagar on 8th Sep 2012. Published by RKT College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra State, 2012: ISBN 978-81-903978-2-8
• Presented paper on "Use of Pollen, Dhupana and Lepana in COSMETICS in Ancient India, with special reference to Literature of Kalidasa” at the National Conference on Aerobiology and Allergy (CANTAA 2013) organized by Department of Botony and Zoology, Bhavan’s H.S. College of Arts & Science, Mumbai on 29th-30th Nov 2013. Published by Department of Botony and Zoology, Bhavan’s H.S. College of Arts & Science, Mumbai, 2013: ISSN 2320-7817
• An article entitled “Bhasacha Rangamancha Ani Nepathya Tantra” was published in the annual of Vidarbha Samshodhan Mandal, Nagpur in 2013: ISSN 2229-4996
• Presented paper entitled “Bhasanatakatil Prakashyojana” at the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Nataka – Ek Shashwata Kala” organized by Marathi Dept., R.N. Ruia College, Mumbai on 12th-13th Dec 2014. Published by Department of Marathi, R.N. Ruia College, Mumbai in Dec 2014: ISBN 978-93-81831-96-0
• An article entitled “Nachiketakatha – Ek Vatchal” was published in the annual of Vidarbha Samshodhan Mandal, Nagpur in 2014: ISSN 2229-4996
• An article entitled “Upnishadatil Adhyayan Adhyapana Paddhati” was published in the annual of Vidarbha Samshodhan Mandal, Nagpur in 2015: ISSN 2229-4996
• Presented paper entitled "Impact of Bhasa on the Plays of Bhavabhuti" and chaired the session at the UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by Department of Sanskrit, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 27th and 28th January 2012. Published by Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai, in a commemoration Volume titled ’Gaurigauravam’ in the Honour of Dr. Gauri Mahulikar on 29th August 2015: ISBN 978-81-931877-0-8
• An article entitled ‘Kaka in Mrigapakshishastra and in Sanskrit Literature” was published in the volume titled ‘Animals and Birds in Sanskrit Literature’ of New Bharatiya Book Corporation, New Delhi in 2015: ISBN 81-8315-277-5, 978-81-8315-277-8
• An article entitled “Adya Shankaracharyanchya Stotrantil Stripratima“ was published in the annual of Vidarbha Samshodhan Mandal, Nagpur in 2016: ISSN 2229-4996
• An article entitled "Kalidasachi Urvashi ani Paravarti Bharatiya Sahitya” was published in the Felicitation Volume “Sahityasushama” of Dr. Uma Vaidya, jointly published by Kavikulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University, Ramatek, Nagpur, and New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Delhi, in 2017: ISBN 978-93-85710-11-7
• An article entitled "Bhasanatakatila Prastavika Shloka” was published in Felicitation Volume “Ratnamanjusha” of Dr. Manjusha Gokhale, in 2017
• An article entitled “Prachina Bharatatila Ganikavyavasaya” was published in the special issue - 143 of International E-Research Journal – International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research – International Research Fellow Association’s Research Journey titled ‘Women Empowerment: Issues, Prospects & Challenges’ in Feb 2019, ISSN – 2348-7143, Impact Factor – 6.261
• A joint article entitled “Philosophy of Yoga as a Therapy in Modern Psychology” was published in the Volume 6, Issue 2 of International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research – International Research Fellow Association’s Research Journey titled ‘Innovative Trends in Commerce, Humanities and Sciences’ in April-June 2019 (ITCHS-2019) ISSN – 2394-7780, Impact Factor – 7.36
• An article entitled “Methodology Employed for Composition of Ancient Indian Scientific Treatises (with special reference to Prakaranagrantha-s)” was published in the Volume 7, Issue 1 (XI) of International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research – International Research Fellow Association’s Research Journey titled ‘Contemporary Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences’ in January-March 2020 (ITCHS-2020) ISSN – 2394-7780, Impact Factor – 7.36
• Presented paper entitled "Vaidika Sahityatila Vada-parampara" in the Two-day International Sanskrit E-Conference on “Insights into the Sanskrit Knowledge World” organized by Government College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, on 29th and 30th June 2020. Published in International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal, AJANTA (Impact Factor 6.399), Volume-IX, Issue-II, April-June 2020, ISSN 2277-5730
• Presented paper on "Smrutinmadhil Danabhilekhavishayak Niyama aani Vakatkaachya Nivadaka Tamrapatancha Taulanik Abhyasa” at the International Conference on “Dharma, Dharmashastra and Culture” organized by Kavikulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University, Ramatek, Sub-centre, Ratnagiri in association with Gogate Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 17th-18th August 2022. Published in the proceedings of the International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Dharma, Dharmashastra and Culture” organized by Kavikulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University, Ramatek, Sub-centre, Ratnagiri on 10th Jan 2023
• Published research paper titled “Ancient Indian Spy System Reflected in Classical Sanskrit Plays (with special reference to Pratijnayaugandharayana)” in UGC care listed journal “Samshodhaka” published by Itihasacharya V. K. Rajwade Sanshodhana Mandal, Dhule, in March 2024

Research Projects

• Research project titled "Stotra-s of Sankaracarya – A critical study" submitted to The Asiatic Society of Mumbai for Justice K. T. Telang Fellowship in Indology in 2012-13
• Minor Research project titled "Bhasa’s Stage" sanctioned by University Grants Commission, Pune

Books Published co-author of 3 books

• Chala Sanskrit Shiku Ya (4 Editions)
• Sankaracharyanche Yogdaan (2 Editions)
• Gayatri Paramo Mantrah (2 Editions)

Articles

More than 150 articles published in various magazines like “Dharmabhaskar”, “Saddharma”, “Dnyanadoot”, “Swamin Tav Sharanam”, “Souvenir of Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund”, and daily newspaper “Loksatta” about Sanskrit literature and philosophy

Public programs delivered to propagate and popularize Sanskrit and create awareness about the valuable treasure of India

• Invited to participate in Live Phone-IN Program titled "Hello Sakhi" by Doordarshan, Mumbai on 10th Jul 2013
• Co-authored 13 episodes of Series named "Bhasa Natakachakra" for Akashvani, Mumbai (All India Radio) in 2012 – 13
• Invited as a Speaker in the program titled “Rog Manacha, Shodh Manacha”, “Mantra Sadhana Ani Gayatri Upasana”, “Olakh Ved ani Upanishadanchi”, and “Brahma Sadhana” organized by “Ghantali Mitra Mandal, Thane” in year 2013 – 14 and 2014 – 15
• Invited by Air Marathi Channel to translate and recite Sanskrit Poem selected for “Rashtriya sarvabhaashaa Kavisammelan” on the eve of Indian Republic Day, 25th Jan 2019 and 2022
• Invited by Air Marathi Channel in the live program Ranjak Safar to speak on topic Vasant Rutu’ with RJ Anjali and RJ Aishvarya on 9th April 2019.
• Invited by Asmita channel of Air Marathi, Mumbai in the program ‘Chintan’ to speak on the topic “Vinoba – ek jivan-vichar” on 9 sept 2022 – 12th Sept 2022
• Invited by Air Marathi Channel in July 2023 to speak on topic “Bharatiya sanskrutitil utsavi vruksha” – 29th July 2023
• Invited to participate in the project run by Bhandarakar Oriental Research Institute on Stories in the Mahabharata in the year 2023 (You-tube channel of BORI)