Dr. Dayananda A. R.

Dr. Dayananda A. R. is a distinguished scholar and educator currently working with MIT IIKS as an Assistant professor. Dayananda is fluent in Sanskrit, Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu. He holds a Ph.D. from Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, focusing on a critical and study-based edition of Muhurta-chudamani of Shivadaivajna, specializing in manuscript editing and publishing. Dr. Dayananda has a diverse academic background, including a B.Sc in Yoga & Consciousness from S-VYASA Deemed University, Bengaluru, Shastri(B.A) in Advaita Vedanta from National Sanskrit University, Tirupti, M.A. in Sanskrit from Karnataka State Open University, Vidwaduttama( M.A) in Advaita Vedanta from Karnataka Sanskrit University, Bengaluru, Acharya(M.A) in Jyotisha from Central Sanskrit University’s Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri, and M.A in Yoga and life sciences from Jain Vishwa Bharati, Ladnun, Rajsthan. As an Assistant Professor at MIT IIKS, Pune, Dr. Dayananda brings a wealth of teaching experience. He served as a Senior Research Fellow in Sanskrit Promotion Foundation, New Delhi.

Dr. Dayananda’s academic prowess extends beyond his formal education, having studied extensively in a Gurukula system of education for seven years. He is well-versed in Veda, Kavyas, Vyakaranam, Nyaya, Meemamsa, Chandas, Niruktam, Vedanta, Yoga & Sankhya, Jyotisham, and holds a gold medal in Jyotishacharya. His research and publications showcase his dedication to Sanskrit and its multifaceted applications, covering topics such as Teaching Sanskrit through stories, Effects of yoga on the environment, and a critical analysis of Patanjali Yoga Sutras.

Apart from his academic pursuits, Dr. Dayananda is involved in Manuscript editing, teaching Indian philosophy, Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, Sanskrit poetry and prose, and even enjoys cooking traditional recipes.

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