Project - I
Digitization of Palmleaf and Paper Manuscripts
Project – II
Ashtaadashi Project
The Central Sanskrit University has the unique distinction of being the largest and the only multi-campus language university in the world. The Central Sanskrit University also has the privilege of acting as the nodal agency for the implementation of Sanskrit related policies & schemes of the Government of India. In that capacity, the university works in close coordination with the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
In 2015, Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development), had constituted a thirteen (13) Member Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri N. Gopalaswamy, Chancellor, National Sanskrit University (formerly Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha), Tirupati for suggesting a long term Vision and Roadmap for next ten years for the development of Sanskrit with the terms of references as under
- To assess and review the present schemes for the development of Sanskrit and Veda vidya.
- To study and suggest ways and means to bring qualitative change in Sanskrit Education both in School Education and Higher Education.
- To suggest vision and an action plan for the development of Sanskrit in next ten years.
- To suggest measures to integrate Sanskrit studies with other disciplines like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medical Science and Law etc.
- To suggest ways and means to use new methods of imparting Sanskrit Education with the help of modern tools and technologies. As recommended by the Committee and approved by the Government of India, the University invites proposals from various sources for undertaking Project for sustaining growth of Sanskrit. Now, the Oriental Research Institute has been into this distinguished project and willing to publish two scholarly works viz.
- Tattvacintāmaṇi Deedhiti with 10 Commentaries: Tattvacintāmaṇi of Gaṅgeśopādhyāyais a magnum opus of the Navīnanyāya system. Tattvacintāmaṇi made an extraordinary influence on further philosophical works. Adviatasiddhi is one such work that followed Tattvacintāmaṇi in terms of presentation. This emphasizes the importance of the study of Navīnanyāya system. Since 12 century, Tattvacintāmaṇiis being widely studied by scholars as well as students.
Jagannathavijaya Manuscript Editing Project
Tattvacintāmaṇidīdhiti
- Dīdhitimāthurī(Mathurānāthīyā)
- Dīdhitivivṛti (Nārāyaṇatīrthiyā)
- Dīdhitijāgadīśī
- Dīdhitigādhādharī
- DīdhitiGādhādharīKāśikā
- Dīdhitigūḍhārthavidyotanam
- Dīdhitibhavānandī
- Bhavānandīprakāśaḥ
- Bhavānandīvajraṭaṅkīya
- Bhavānandīdinakarī
Project – III
Indian Knowledge System
The present IKS Team (Oct., 2023) consisted of Prof. Ganti S. Murthy (National Coordiantor) and three Coordinators namely Dr. Anuradha Chourdy, Dr. Ruchir Gupta, and Dr. Ruchika Singh, Four Assistant Coordinators (Research fellows) namely Shri. Anurag Deshpande, Dr. Pijus Kanti Pal, Shri Guduru Kautilya and Shri S. Sriram. The genesis of a dedicated IKS Division of MoE is in the one-day workshop conducted on the topic “Research in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems (Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā)” on 18th March, 2020. The workshop was chaired by Hon’ble Minister for Human Resource Development (now MoE), Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and attended by over 100 scholars from various academic and scientific institutions, and other organizations. The first and important action points was to setup a dedicated IKS Division that shall work in mission mode. The IKS Division of MoE was setup in a mission mode and located in AICTE headquarters with the team reporting to the Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE. The administrative support for the Division is provided by the AICTE Headquarters.
Now, the ORI has been collaborated with IKS Division, Govt. of India to edit the rarest manuscripts viz. Dasarathanandanacaritam, Bhojarajacarucarya, Vedantasiddhantamuktavali and Rajadharmasangraha.
Project – IV
Reprinting of Old & Rare ORI Publications
Introduction
The Oriental Research Institute (ORI), Mysuru, has a rich legacy of scholarly publications spanning over a century. These publications, often in rare and endangered languages, have contributed significantly to the understanding of Indian history, culture, and linguistics. Many of these invaluable works, however, are now out of print and difficult to access.
This project, undertaken by the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, aims to address this issue by reprinting 18 selected books published by ORI that are at least 60 to 80 years old. With a generous grant of 13 lakhs, we hope to:
- Preserve and promote cultural heritage: Ensure that these valuable works remain accessible to future generations.
- Facilitate academic research: Provide researchers with essential resources for their studies.
- Contribute to language revitalization: Support the preservation of endangered languages.
Selected Books for Reprints
| S.No. | Title | ORI Pub. Series No. |
|---|---|---|
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1. |
Mādhavīyadhātuvṛttiḥ, Vol - II, Part - I |
3 |
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2. |
Mādhavīyadhātuvṛttiḥ, Vol - I, Part - II |
24 |
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3. |
Pūrvamīmāṁsādarśana, Vol - I |
35 |
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4. |
Pūrvamīmāṁsādarśana, Vol - II |
40 |
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5. |
Smṛticandrikā (Saṁskārakāṇḍa) |
43 |
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6. |
Smṛticandrikā (Āhnikakāṇḍa) |
44 |
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7. |
Smṛticandrikā (Vyavahārakāṇḍa) |
45 |
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8. |
Pūrvamīmāṁsādarśana, Vol - III |
46 |
|
9. |
Smṛticandrikā (Vyavahārakāṇḍa), Vol - II |
48 |
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10. |
Smṛticandrikā (Āśaucakāṇḍa) |
52 |
|
11. |
Sarasvatīvilāsaḥ (Vyavahārakāṇḍa) |
71 |
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12. |
Brahmasūtravṛtti |
136 |
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13. |
Mādhavīyadhātuvṛttiḥ, Vol-1 |
145 |
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14. |
Aṇubhāṣya |
154 |
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15. |
Sītākalyāṇavīthi |
171 |
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16. |
Rukmiṇīmādhvāṅka |
174 |
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17. |
Kāmavilāsabhāṇa |
183 |
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18. |
Sadācārasmṛti |
192 |
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Reprint Process
- Digitization: Scan the original books to create high-quality digital copies.
- Editing and proofreading: Review the digital copies for errors and inconsistencies.
- Design and layout: Create a visually appealing and user-friendly layout for the reprints.
- Printing: Print the reprints using high-quality printing techniques.
- Binding: Bind the reprints into durable and attractive volumes.
Expected Outcomes
- Preservation of cultural heritage: The reprinted books will be preserved for future generations.
- Promotion of academic research: The reprints will be valuable resources for researchers.
- Contribution to language revitalization: The project will support the preservation of endangered languages.
- Increased visibility of ORI: The project will increase the visibility of ORI and its contributions to scholarship.
By successfully completing this project, we can ensure that the rich heritage of ORI’s publications continues to inspire and inform future generations.
Project – III
Editing, Translation, and Printing of Unpublished Editions of Sritattvanidhi
Introduction
Sritattvanidhi, a monumental work by Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, is a treasure trove of information on the history, culture, and arts of the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore. Nine volumes (Shaktinidhi, Vishnunidhi, Shivanidhi, Brahmanidhi, Grahanidhi, Vaishnavanidhi, Shaivanidhi, Agamanidhi and Kautukanidhi) of this work exist, but only the first four (Upto Brahmanidhi) have been published by the Oriental Research Institute (ORI), Mysuru.
This project, in collaboration with The Mythic Society, Bengaluru, aims to edit, translate, and print the remaining five unpublished volumes of Sritattvanidhi. By making these volumes accessible to scholars and the general public, we hope to:
- Preserve and promote cultural heritage: Ensure that this invaluable historical document remains accessible for future generations.
- Facilitate academic research: Provide researchers with a rich source of primary material for their studies.
- Contribute to the understanding of Mysore’s history: Deepen our knowledge of the Wodeyar dynasty and its contributions to Indian culture.
Project Scope
Total Budget: 35 Lakhs
Expected Outcomes
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Preservation of cultural heritage
The unpublished volumes of Sritattvanidhi will be preserved and made accessible.
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Promotion of academic research
The project will provide valuable resources for scholars studying Mysore's history and culture.
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Increased understanding of Mysore's history:
The publication of the complete Sritattvanidhi will deepen our understanding of the Wodeyar dynasty and its contributions.
The collaboration between the Mythic Society, Bengaluru, and the project to edit, translate, and print the unpublished editions of Sritattvanidhi is crucial to the success of the endeavor. The Mythic Society, with its long history of research and publication in Indian mythology, history, and culture, brings valuable expertise and resources to the project.