Philosophico Literary Research Department
PLRD focuses on conducting in-depth qualitative research in Yoga philosophy and literature. As one of the forerunners in analysis of Yogic ideologies, PLRD earned the status of Philosophico-Literary Research Department in 1944.
Having deep admiration for Yogic literature, Swami Kuvalayananda collected texts from all over, with the purpose of creating a global information databank on Yoga. His systematic approach to Yoga, continues to be followed in the ethical, social, philosophical, and spiritual applications of Yoga by various schools of thought.
Taking forward the legacy, PLRD ensures that Yogic principles and values of are made available in a relevant manner, while retaining the essence of traditional Yoga. By way of research, at PLRD we aim to enhance and uncover various Yogic concepts. PLRD has a team of experienced and authortitative subject matter experts, inlcuding academicians, researchers, authors, and scholars.
The scope of work at PLRD involves conducting methodical inquiries across textual, reconstructive, bibliographic, and encyclopaedic aspects of Yoga. The department engages in the collection, preservation, and dissemination of ancient and modern Yoga texts. Through instruction, publication, translation, and reference material on Yogic principles, PLRD makes Yogic wisdom accessible across the globe.
PLRD has an extensive Yoga research library with a collection of over 30,000 books and 240 Yoga manuscripts dealing with Yoga and Yoga-related subjects. PLRD today, is a comprehensive Yoga archive with a fully-digitised catalogue.
PLRD Core Competencies
Teaching
Academic courses in the Kaivalyadhama college
Week-long workshops for visitors
Research
Collection and preservation of manuscripts
Analytical literary research, translation, and referencing
Critical interpretation and critical editions
Cataloguing and organising Yoga Kosha
Publications
Reference guides, Text books, Yoga indexes, anthologies, and reprints
Outreach
External workshops, guest lectures, seminars, and conferences Central research library Contribution to Kaivalyadhama’s Scientific Research Department (SRD)
Research Advisory Committee
The Advisory Board of PLRD comprises erudite scholars and a nominee of the Government of India to augment the and viability and quality of Yoga research at Kaivalyadhama.
Chairman:
Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi.
Former Vice Chancellor – Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Former Head of the Department of Sanskrit at Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (Saugar University)
The current members are:
- Prof Ravindra Muley
Director, Centre for Advanced Studies in Sanskrit, Savitribhai Phule University Pune - Prof Vijay Shankar Shukla
Director, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Varanasi
Collaborations
Academic collaboration with NRCVEE, IIT Delhi on two major projects:
- Digitisation of Yoga manuscripts available at Kaivalyadhama
- Scientific and Literary Study of the concept of Mind stuff?
Kaivalyadhama Central Research Library
The Central Research Library, is located in the PLRD department. The Library houses both ancient and modern collection of material and texts on Yoga that helps in easy access for research. The library also caters to college students of Kaivalyadhama. The library team currently maintains and manages a total of 30,116 books with around 1000 photocopies of original manuscripts on Yoga related subjects; and 240 photocopies of manuscripts only on Yoga.
Philosophico Research Team
Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee
Asstt. Director of Research & Dept. Head
Prof. R. K. Bodhe
Mentor
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Research officer
Mrs. Archana Sinha
Asst. Librarian
Prof. R. K. Bodhe
Mentor
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Research officer
Mrs. Archana Sinha
Asst. Librarian
Dr. Sovon Lal Misra
Research Officer
Shri. Ram Dash
Research Assistant
Prof. R. K. Bodhe
Mentor
Prof. R. K. Bodhe
Shri. R. K. Bodhe is a M.A. (Philosophy & Sanskrit), M. Phil. (Philosophy) Worked as Research Officer, Philosophico-Literary Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, for 30 years. He is invited for delivering talks, workshops at several universities and institutions. In his career of 30 years, Prof. Bodhe has authored several research papers in Traditional Yoga and co-authored several Volumes. Prof. Bodhe is also working as the Associate Editor of Yoga Mimamsa. His areas of interest include Yoga Philosophy, Applied aspects of Traditional Yoga, Value Education and Philosophical bases of esoteric sciences
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Research officer
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Dr. Bandita Satapathy is working as Principal In-charge in G. S. College, Kaivalyadhama apart from being engaged as Research Officer, in the Philosophico Literary Research Department of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala . After completing her M. A, M. Phil, Ph. D in Sanskrit, she is involved in doing researches in the areas of Yoga. Dr. Bandita has undergone courses on Manuscriptology from Pune University and short term Courses in Computational Linguistics, from the Department of Linguistics, Deccan College Pune. She has published Research papers in National Journals ‘Aranyakam’ Araa, Bihar, in Yoga Mimamsa of Kaivalyadhama and in annual Magazine, Central Library, BHU. She has also presented papers in National and International Conferences.
Mrs. Archana Sinha
Asst. Librarian
Dr. Sovon Lal Misra
Research Officer
Dr. Sovon Lal Misra
Dr. Sovon Lal Misra is the Research Officer of Philosophico Literary Research Department at Kaivalyadhama Institute. He is currently engaged as a Lecturer in Sanskrit and Yoga in G. S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis. He holds M.A. and Ph.D. degree in Sanskrit. Dr. Misra has also qualified UGC-NET. He has 8 years teaching experience and 1 year Post Doctoral Research experience. Dr. Misra has published eight Research Papers in international and national journals and presented five Research Papers in international and national seminars and conferences.
Shri. Ram Dash
Research Assistant
Shri. Ram Dash
Shri. Ram Dash is Research Assistant at Philosophico Literary Research Department at Kaivalyadhama Institute. He is also currently engaged as a Yoga Teacher in G. S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis for Practical classes and theory classes of Patanjali Yogasutra, Hathapradipika and Bhagawad Gita. He holds M.A. (Yoga Philosophy) and Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education from Kaivalyadhama. He lives as a Sadhak in Ashram Kutir and also engages in daily Puja and Havan at Swamiji's Kuti.
Prof. R. K. Bodhe
Mentor
Prof. R. K. Bodhe
Shri. R. K. Bodhe is a M.A. (Philosophy & Sanskrit), M. Phil. (Philosophy) Worked as Research Officer, Philosophico-Literary Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, for 30 years. He is invited for delivering talks, workshops at several universities and institutions. In his career of 30 years, Prof. Bodhe has authored several research papers in Traditional Yoga and co-authored several Volumes. Prof. Bodhe is also working as the Associate Editor of Yoga Mimamsa. His areas of interest include Yoga Philosophy, Applied aspects of Traditional Yoga, Value Education and Philosophical bases of esoteric sciences
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Research officer
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Dr. Bandita Satapathy is working as Principal In-charge in G. S. College, Kaivalyadhama apart from being engaged as Research Officer, in the Philosophico Literary Research Department of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala . After completing her M. A, M. Phil, Ph. D in Sanskrit, she is involved in doing researches in the areas of Yoga. Dr. Bandita has undergone courses on Manuscriptology from Pune University and short term Courses in Computational Linguistics, from the Department of Linguistics, Deccan College Pune. She has published Research papers in National Journals ‘Aranyakam’ Araa, Bihar, in Yoga Mimamsa of Kaivalyadhama and in annual Magazine, Central Library, BHU. She has also presented papers in National and International Conferences.
Shri. Ram Dash
Research Assistant
Shri. Ram Dash
Shri. Ram Dash is Research Assistant at Philosophico Literary Research Department at Kaivalyadhama Institute. He is also currently engaged as a Yoga Teacher in G. S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis for Practical classes and theory classes of Patanjali Yogasutra, Hathapradipika and Bhagawad Gita. He holds M.A. (Yoga Philosophy) and Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education from Kaivalyadhama. He lives as a Sadhak in Ashram Kutir and also engages in daily Puja and Havan at Swamiji's Kuti.
Mrs. Archana Sinha
Librarian
Mrs. Archana Sinha
Mrs. Archana Sinha is working as a Librarian in Sandipani Library and engaged with Kaivalyadhama since May 1986 in the Philosophico Literary Research Department at Kaivalyadhama Institute, Lonavala. She holds a degree in M.A., Bachelor in Library Science & Diploma in Yoga education from Kaivalyadhama. She is a dedicated team member and is fully engaged in Library work with students and staff. She carries an excellent knowledge of organizing and streamlining of 32,000 valuable books at Sandipani Library which includes handwritten Manuscripts, Yoga Mimamsa Research Journal since 1924 till 2023 and old literature of great Yogic reference.
Prof. R. K. Bodhe
Mentor
Prof. R. K. Bodhe
Shri. R. K. Bodhe is a M.A. (Philosophy & Sanskrit), M. Phil. (Philosophy) Worked as Research Officer, Philosophico-Literary Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, for 30 years. He is invited for delivering talks, workshops at several universities and institutions. In his career of 30 years, Prof. Bodhe has authored several research papers in Traditional Yoga and co-authored several Volumes. Prof. Bodhe is also working as the Associate Editor of Yoga Mimamsa. His areas of interest include Yoga Philosophy, Applied aspects of Traditional Yoga, Value Education and Philosophical bases of esoteric sciences
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Research officer
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Dr. Bandita Satapathy is working as Principal In-charge in G. S. College, Kaivalyadhama apart from being engaged as Research Officer, in the Philosophico Literary Research Department of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala . After completing her M. A, M. Phil, Ph. D in Sanskrit, she is involved in doing researches in the areas of Yoga. Dr. Bandita has undergone courses on Manuscriptology from Pune University and short term Courses in Computational Linguistics, from the Department of Linguistics, Deccan College Pune. She has published Research papers in National Journals ‘Aranyakam’ Araa, Bihar, in Yoga Mimamsa of Kaivalyadhama and in annual Magazine, Central Library, BHU. She has also presented papers in National and International Conferences.
Dr. Sovon Lal Misra
Research Officer
Dr. Sovon Lal Misra
Dr. Sovon Lal Misra is the Research Officer of Philosophico Literary Research Department at Kaivalyadhama Institute. He is currently engaged as a Lecturer in Sanskrit and Yoga in G. S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis. He holds M.A. and Ph.D. degree in Sanskrit. Dr. Misra has also qualified UGC-NET. He has 8 years teaching experience and 1 year Post Doctoral Research experience. Dr. Misra has published eight Research Papers in international and national journals and presented five Research Papers in international and national seminars and conferences.
Shri. Ram Dash
Research Assistant
Shri. Ram Dash
Shri. Ram Dash is Research Assistant at Philosophico Literary Research Department at Kaivalyadhama Institute. He is also currently engaged as a Yoga Teacher in G. S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis for Practical classes and theory classes of Patanjali Yogasutra, Hathapradipika and Bhagawad Gita. He holds M.A. (Yoga Philosophy) and Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education from Kaivalyadhama. He lives as a Sadhak in Ashram Kutir and also engages in daily Puja and Havan at Swamiji's Kuti.
Mrs. Archana Sinha
Librarian
Mrs. Archana Sinha
Mrs. Archana Sinha is working as a Librarian in Sandipani Library and engaged with Kaivalyadhama since May 1986 in the Philosophico Literary Research Department at Kaivalyadhama Institute, Lonavala. She holds a degree in M.A., Bachelor in Library Science & Diploma in Yoga education from Kaivalyadhama. She is a dedicated team member and is fully engaged in Library work with students and staff. She carries an excellent knowledge of organizing and streamlining of 32,000 valuable books at Sandipani Library which includes handwritten Manuscripts, Yoga Mimamsa Research Journal since 1924 till 2023 and old literature of great Yogic reference.
Recent Publications, Reprints, Articles
- Quintessence of Yoga
- Amrtasiddhiyogah
- Siddhasiddhantapaddhatih
- Asana by Swami Kuvalayananda
- Pranayama by Swami Kuvalayananda
- Yogic Therapy by Swami Kuvalayananda
- Commentary by Dr. Karambelkar on Patanjal Yoga Sutra
- Gheranda Samhita
- Satkarma Samgraha
- Devayajan (Hindi)
- Hathapradipika (English, Hindi)
- Asana: published with several improvised illustrations
- Devayajan (hindi), GherandaSamhita, ShatkarmaSanghraha, Pranayama and Yog Therapy
- AUM in Gayatri Mantra: Astrophysics Model of Universe by Dr. Raghavendra Bhat
- Impact of Sanskrit scriptures in English Literature with reference to Aurobindo’s work on Yoga in the National Seminar CASS, Pune University on 15th to 17th Feb. 2018 by Dr. Bandita Satpathy
- World as the Animation of Ananda: A Scientific Exploration, Accepted by ICPR for presentation in ICPR seminar on ananda Mimamsa and publication in JICPR by Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee
- Bhavamukha: A Unique dimension of Samadhi by Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee
- Research Article on Shunya revised and modified for publication in the Springer book published by ICCR by Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee
- Quintessence of Yoga
- Amrtasiddhiyogah
- Siddhasiddhantapaddhatih
- Asana by Swami Kuvalayananda
- Pranayama by Swami Kuvalayananda
- Yogic Therapy by Swami Kuvalayananda
- Commentary by Dr. Karambelkar on Patanjal Yoga Sutra
- Gheranda Samhita
- Satkarma Samgraha
- Devayajan (Hindi)
- Hathapradipika (English, Hindi)
- Asana: published with several improvised illustrations
- Devayajan (hindi), GherandaSamhita, ShatkarmaSanghraha, Pranayama and Yog Therapy
- AUM in Gayatri Mantra: Astrophysics Model of Universe by Dr. Raghavendra Bhat
- Impact of Sanskrit scriptures in English Literature with reference to Aurobindo’s work on Yoga in the National Seminar CASS, Pune University on 15th to 17th Feb. 2018 by Dr. Bandita Satpathy
- World as the Animation of Ananda: A Scientific Exploration, Accepted by ICPR for presentation in ICPR seminar on ananda Mimamsa and publication in JICPR by Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee
- Bhavamukha: A Unique dimension of Samadhi by Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee
- Research Article on Shunya revised and modified for publication in the Springer book published by ICCR by Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee