Dr Madhvi Prasad
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The Origin, Development, and Philosophical Structure of Tantra
1. What Is Meant by the Tantric Tradition? The Tantric tradition refers to a broad and…
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Tantric Philosophy – Conceptual Framework, Feminine Energy, and Cultural Interpretation
1. Continuity of Tantric Philosophy and Method The session began with an emphasis on continuity—Tantra must…
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What Is Tantric Philosophy?
Understanding Tantra as a Systematic and Living Tradition When we speak of Tantric philosophy, we are…
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IMPAKT 2026 – Idea to Impact: The Research-to-Publication Journey
Speaker Session Summary Speaker: Prof. Dr. Dileep KumarInternational Research Fellow, SEGi UniversityFormer Vice Chancellor 1. Problems…
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Jain Metaphysics and Reality- Lecture Notes
Jain metaphysics begins with the understanding of reality (sattā) through the framework of pañcāstikāya and dravya.…
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From Vedic Brahmanism to Sectarian Traditions: Lecture Notes
A Philosophical and Historical Study of Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism Introduction The religious and philosophical landscape…
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What is Pañcāstikāya? | Lecture Notes
The discussion begins with an introduction to dravya (substance) and proceeds toward a deeper explanation of…
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Textual Reading on Śākta Dharma
The topic of today’s discussion is Textual Reading on Śākta Dharma.For this purpose, the primary text…
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Lecture Notes: Jain Metaphysics (Based on Panchāstikāya Saṅgraha)
1. Aim of the Session 2. Foundational Metaphysical Inquiry Jain metaphysics is a systematic inquiry into…
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Lecture Notes: Śākta Dharma (Shaktism) – Historical Development, Concepts, and Practices
Śākta Dharma is related to the worship of Śakti. Śakti is understood as power, energy, and…
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Concept of Śakti in the Indian Tradition
The discussion focuses on the concept of Śakti in the Indian tradition, understood fundamentally as energy…
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Vaishnavism: Historical, Cultural, and Religious Dimensions
Vaishnavism occupies a central place in the religious and cultural history of India. Emerging as a…
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Jeeva–Ajīva and Nav Padārtha: Foundations of Jain Metaphysics
Jain metaphysics offers a remarkably systematic and ethically oriented understanding of reality. At its core lies…
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Vaishnavism: Philosophical Foundations, Historical Development, and Social Significance
Vaishnavism is a major religious tradition within Indian philosophy that places Vishnu as the supreme divine…
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Pañcāstikāya–Saṅgraha: Jain Metaphysics and the Structure of Reality
This lecture is based on the Jain metaphysical text Pañcāstikāya–Saṅgraha, composed by Ācārya Śrīmad Bhagavad Kundakundācārya.…
