The Philosophico-Literary Research Department of Kaivalyadhama is engaged in fundamental research of ancient yogic and philosophical texts.
Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee
ADR (HOD)
Prof. R . K. Bodhe
Mentor
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Research officer
Mrs. Archana Sinha
Asst. Librarian
PHILOSOPHICO
academicians, researchers, scholars
The Advisory Board of PLRD comprises erudite scholars, profound exponents of diverse research areas and a nominee of the Government of India to look after the feasibility, propriety and relevance of the research proposals. The Advisory Board, however, looks after the overall quality control of the research activities of the department. The members of the Advisory Board are-
Kaivalyadhama Yoga Research Institute was established on 7thOctober 1924 by Late Rev. Swami Kuvalayanandaji, who pioneered the thought that it is high time for science and spirituality to play their role together in establishing harmony in society. This can only be done if Yoga – an ancient science of India – is meaningfully and exhaustively made available to the modern world through its research. He tried to establish a synthesis between the two by bringing Yoga to the Laboratory and Laboratory in the field of meditation. Towards the fulfillment of this mission a three-pronged approach was adopted by Swamiji.
This three pronged approach towards Yogic Research, which was in vogue in Kaivalyadhama since its inception. During the course of Research experiences in subsequent years the Philosophico –Literary approach acquired full-fledged status of Research Department In 1944 named as Philosophico-Literary Research Department (P.L.R.D.) with the objectives as envisaged by the Founder Director, Rev. Swami Kuvalayanandaji.
The Philosophico-Literary Research Department (P.L.R.D.) is primarily concerned with the qualitative aspects of Yoga, which broadly has Ethical, Social, Philosophical, Therapeutical and Spiritual dimensions. To unfold and promote these dimensions, P.L.R.D. is continuing the legacy of Swami Kuvalayananda in following ways:
By way of unfolding the ancient yogic wisdom, which is embodied in Sanskrit language scattered in different scriptures or still hidden in manuscripts.
By way of critically editing of ancient yogic texts pertaining to the different concepts and practices and arriving at most authentic readings so that common people can apply this wisdom in their day to day life.
By way of Critical Interpretation, conceptualization, translation etc. of various concepts practices, their effects, ideas, values etc. with a view to promote yogic wisdom among the people.
By way of publishing Catalogues, Yoga Kosha and Concordances of Yogic Texts with a view to obtain comprehensive and analytical understanding of Yogic Knowledge.
By way of supplying information related to Yogic practices and other relevant material to Scientific Research Department of our Institute.
The Philosophicho-Literary Research Department is a part and parcel of its mother institution Kaivalyadhama. Kaivalyadhama is recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
The institute has been recognized by the University of Pune, as a Research Centre from the year 1984. Looking at the research activities of the institute, University of Pune has granted permanent recognition from the year 2007.
It is also recognised as a SIRO ( Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) by the DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Furthermore the institute has MOU with S.N.D.T University in the areas of research and academic activities
This three pronged approach towards Yogic Research, which was in vogue in Kaivalyadhama since its inception. During the course of Research experiences in subsequent years the Philosophico –Literary approach acquired full-fledged status of Research Department In 1944 named as Philosophico-Literary Research Department (P.L.R.D.) with the objectives as envisaged by the Founder Director, Rev. Swami Kuvalayanandaji.
The Philosophico-Literary Research Department (P.L.R.D.) is primarily concerned with the qualitative aspects of Yoga, which broadly has Ethical, Social, Philosophical, Therapeutical and Spiritual dimensions. To unfold and promote these dimensions, P.L.R.D. is continuing the legacy of Swami Kuvalayananda in following ways:
By way of unfolding the ancient yogic wisdom, which is embodied in Sanskrit language scattered in different scriptures or still hidden in manuscripts.
By way of critically editing of ancient yogic texts pertaining to the different concepts and practices and arriving at most authentic readings so that common people can apply this wisdom in their day to day life.
By way of Critical Interpretation, conceptualization, translation etc. of various concepts practices, their effects, ideas, values etc. with a view to promote yogic wisdom among the people.
By way of publishing Catalogues, Yoga Kosha and Concordances of Yogic Texts with a view to obtain comprehensive and analytical understanding of Yogic Knowledge.
By way of supplying information related to Yogic practices and other relevant material to Scientific Research Department of our Institute.
The department has established an academic collaboration with NRCVEE of IIT DelhiThe departments has decided to jointly work together on two major projects:
The Central Research Library also which is located in the building of the PLRD department. The work of PLRD is totally dependent upon the books in the library and the library is kept equipped with the new arrivals. The library also caters the need of the college students and maintains the issuing and returning of the books. Our Library is having a total of 30,116 books with around 1000 photocopies of Original Manuscripts on Yoga related subjects and 240 photocopies of Yoga Manuscripts. For upkeep of all these, a team of staff is engaged.
