Prosanta Barman
Assistant Professor
Department of Sanskrit
Katwa College
(Affiliated to the University of Burdwan)
Katwa, Purba Bardhaman, 713130, West Bengal, India.
Email: prosanta1993@gmail.com
Research Interest:
- Advaita Vedānta
- Philosophy of Ramakrishna & Vivekananda
- Sāṅkhya Philosophy
- Acintyabhedābheda Vedānta
- Ancient Sanskrit Literature
- Modern Sanskrit Literature
- Dharmaśāstras
- Culture of Bengal
- Hindu Rituals and worship
Academic Qualification:
- Pursuing Ph.D. course from February, 2022 in Advaita Vedānta at National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, 517507, Andhrapradesh, India.
- M.Phil. (2018): Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal.
- M.A. with Vedanta Specialization (2015): Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal.
- B.A. Hons. in Sanskrit (2013): Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal.
- Higher Secondary (2010): WBCHSE, West Bengal.
- Madhyamik (2008): WBBSE, West Bengal.
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Passed UGC – NET examination held on 29th June 2014 with Eligibility for Lectureship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sanskrit.
Dissertation:
- M.Phil. Dissertation (2018): साधनचतुष्टयविमर्शः (Sādhanacatuṣṭayavimarśaḥ) [A study on four sādhanas] under the guidance of Dr. Venkataramana Bhat.
Orientation Programs:
- Successfully completed the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) organized by the University of Burdwan from 18 April 2024 to 29 April 2024 and obtained Grade A.
- Successfully completed the UGC sponsored 7th Faculty Induction Programme organized by University of North Bengal from January 05, 2022 to February 09, 2022 and obtained Grade A+.
- Successfully completed the UGC-STRIDE Refresher Course (Multidisciplinary) on “Research Methodology: Research Ethics, Methods, Skills, Writing and Communication” organized by Mizoram University from 19 August, 2020 to 01 September, 2020 and obtained Grade A.
Seminars/Workshops:
- Presented a paper on বঙ্গে উপনিষদ চর্চায় আলোর দিশারী রামমোহন (Baṅge Upaniṣada Carcāya Ālora Diśārī Rāmamohana) in a Two-day International Seminar on “রামমোহনের বহুমাত্রিকতা” (Rāmamohanera Bahumātrikatā) organized by the Department of Bengali, Katwa College, Katwa, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India on 15 & 16 November 2022.
- Presented a paper on গান্ধী চেতনায় ভগবদ্গীতা: আধুনিক শিক্ষায় প্রাসঙ্গিকতা (Gāndhī Cetanāya Bhagavadgītā: Ādhunika Śikṣāya Prāsaṅgikatā) in an International Seminar on “Gandhi’s Vision and its Resonance in Pre/Post Independence India” organized by the Department of History, Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, Kandra, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India on 26 & 27 January 2020.
- Presented a paper on वैदिकवाङ्मये परिवेशभावना (Vaidikavāṅmaye Pariveśabhāvanā) in an International Seminar on “Environment & Literature: Depicting the Struggle for the Co-existence of Civilization and Sustainability” organized by the Department of Sanskrit & English, Galsi Mahavidyalaya, Galsi, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India in collaboration with International Association for the Study of Australia on 6 December 2019.
- Attended and participated the SWAYAM – NPTEL MOOCs Awareness Workshop organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in association with the University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India on 13 November 2019.
- Presented a paper on वेदान्तालोके आधुनिकजीवनम् (Vedāntāloke Ādhunikajīvanam) in a Two-day National Seminar on “Social Impact of Sanskrit Literature in the Current Society” (वर्तमानसमाजे संस्कृतवाङ्मयस्य प्रभावः) organized by the Department of Sanskrit (UG & PG), Midnapore College (Autonomous), Midnapore, West Bengal, India on 17 & 18 September 2019.
- Participated in the Two-day National Level Workshop on Quantitative Analysis in Social Sciences by Software organized by Sarojini Naidu College for Women, Kolkata, West Bengal, India on 10 & 11 May 2019.
- Presented a paper on বাংলা ধারাবাহিক: সাংস্কৃকিত প্রতিফলন (Bāṅlā Dhārābāhika: Sāṃskṛtika Pratiphalana) in an International Seminar on “বাংলা ভাষা: মিডিয়া ও সংস্কৃতি” (Bāṅlā Bhāṣā: Media O Saṃskṛti) organized by the Department of Bengali, Kalyani University, Nadia, West Bengal, India on 26 April 2018.
- Presented a paper on शमादिसम्पत्तिक्रमविचारः (Śamādisampattikramavicāraḥ) in a Three-day National Seminar (Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, India) on the “150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Swami Abhedananda” organized by the Department of Sanskrit and Philosophy, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal, India on 29, 30 & 31 January 2018.
- Attended a National Workshop on Translation into Sanskrit organized by the Department of Sanskrit Studies, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Universityin joint collaboration with Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal, India.
- Presented a paper on संस्कृतसाहित्ये पर्यावरणचिन्तनम् (Saṃskṛtasāhitye Paryāvaraṇacintanam) in a UGC Sponsored Two-day National Seminar on "संस्कृतसाहित्ये परिवेशविज्ञानम्" (Saṃskṛtasāhitye Pariveśavijñānam) organized by the Department of Sahitya, Bhagavan Chandra Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Balasore, Odisha, India on 22 & 23 October 2016.
- Attended a National Seminar on entitled Saṃskṛtasāhitye Pariveśabhāvanā organized by Department of Sanskrit, Ramakrishna Misison Vidyamandira on 28 April 2015.
- Attended a UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar entitled Contribution of the Paninian School in the arena of Sanskrit Studies, organized by Deparment of Sanskrit, Ramakrishna Misison Vidyamandira in collaboration with The School of Vedic Studies, RBU on 17 & 18 February 2011.
Invited Lecture:
- Delivered an invited lecture in Dr. Malay Bhattacharrya Memorial International Lecture Series organized by Shyamsundar Chatuspathi on Ethics and Morality in Shastric Tradition: An Evaluation during 24th-27th July 2021.
Publication (Books/Articles):
- “বিবেকসেবার ডায়েরি” (Viveksevār Diary) Edited. Published by Katwa Sri Ramakrishna Sevashrama, West Bengal in 2024. ISBN: 978-93-94449-40-4.
- “Dharmaśāstras: Guide to Sustainable Prosperity” Edited jointly with Sarkar, Dulal. Published by Katwa College Publication House, West Bengal in 2024. ISBN: 978-81-972958-9-8.
- “Sanskrit-śāstras: Few glimpses”. Edited jointly with Vyas, Pankaj Kumar. Published by Jayanti Prakashan, West Bengal in 2022. ISBN: 978-93-94449-04-6.
- “Dharmaśāstras: Guide to Modern Society”. Edited jointly with Sarkar, Dulal. Published by Jayanti Prakashan, West Bengal in 2022. ISBN: 978-81-952719-3-1.
- অনুভবে ও স্মৃতিচারণায় বিবেকসেবার আঠারো মাস (Anubhave O Smritichāraṇāya Viveksevār Āṭhāro Māsa) published as a chapter of “বিবেকসেবার ডায়েরি” (Viveksevār Diary) edited by Barman, Prosanta, published by Katwa Sri Ramakrishna Sevashrama, West Bengal in 2024. ISBN: 978-93-94449-40-4.
- Veda & Brāhmaṇas: Music is a Magical Medicine for Curing Diseases published as a chapter of Sanskrit-śāstras: Few glimpses edited by Barman, Prosanta, Vyas, Pankaj Kumar, published by Jayanti Prakashan, West Bengal in 2022. ISBN: 978-93-94449-04-6.
- स्मृतिदिशा वर्तमानसामाजिकप्रसङ्गः (Smṛtidiśā Vartamāna-sāmājika-prasaṅgaḥ) published as a chapter of Dharmaśāstras: Guide to Modern Society edited by Barman, Prosanta, Sarkar, Dulal, published by Jayanti Prakashan, West Bengal in 2022. ISBN: 978-81-952719-3-1.
- ध्यानोपासनयोर्भेदाभेदविचारः (Dhyān-opāsanayor-bhedābheda-vicāraḥ) published in Vyāsaśrīḥ (ISSN: 2320-2025) (Impact Factor 5.471) (A UGC care listed refereed research journal) edited by Dr. Buddheswar Sarangi, published by Padmashree Ramaranjan Mukherjee Chair of Maharshi Vyasadev National Research Institue, 2022.
- कालिदासकृतकुमारसम्भवमहाकाव्येऽद्वैततत्त्वान्वेषणम् (Kālidāsa-kṛta-kumāra-sambhava-mahākāvye-advaita-tattvānveṣaṇam) published as a chapter of State, Society And Literature: Ideas At Crossroad (A Collection of articles written by various scholars) edited by Bhattacharya, Sourabodhi, Karmakar, Abhisek, published by The Dhaka Students Library, Kolkata in 2018. ISBN: 978-93-84054-42-7.
- ब्रह्मसत्रूरचयितृनिर्णयः (Brahma-sūtra-racayitṛ-nirṇayaḥ) published in Dhīmahi (ISSN: 0976-3066) (Research Journal of Chinmaya International Shodha Sansthan) edited by Rana, Dilip Kumar, published by Chinmaya International Foundation Shodha Sansthan, Kerala in 2015.
Skills:
- Languages Known: Sanskrit, Bengali, English, Hindi (Speak, Read and Write).
- Studied Chanting of parts of four Vedas (including Sāmagāna) in Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University.
- Studied Natural Language Processing.
- Comfortable with both Linux and Windows.
- Studied 'C' language.
- Spectacular typing speed in English, Bengali and Devnagari scripts.
- Software known: MS Office, Open Office, Libre Office, Gimp, Photoshop.
Experience:
- Working as a full-time faculty in the Department of Sanskrit, Katwa College (Affiliated to the University of Burdwan), Katwa, Purba Bardhaman, 713130, West Bengal, India since the year 2017-18.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Obtained training to conduct “Spoken Sanskrit Camps” from Samvadashala, a renowned organization of Samskrit Bharati, Mata Mandir Gali, Jhandewalan, New Delhi, 110055.
Declaration
Date: 6 November 2024
I hereby declare that the information given above by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Prosanta Barman
Assistant Professor,
Department of Sanskrit,
Katwa College,
Katwa, Purba Bardhaman, 713130, West Bengal, India.