Dr. L. Sampath Kumar is a Sanskrit faculty, Assistant Professor and Head of the School of Linguistics and Literary Studies. He has a doctorate for his research in ‘Abhidhānaratnamālā – A Study’ from Pondicherry University. He has authored and edited eight books and presented research papers at international and national seminars.
He is proficient in Sanskrit, English, Tamil and Hindi. He is a gifted poet and has composed poetry in all these languages. He has also penned Sanskrit lyrics for two dance-dramas. In 2017, the ‘Acharya Ratna’ award was conferred on him by Sri Siva Swamy Kalalaya Education Society, Chennai, for his service to education.
Educational Qualifications
• B.Ed. – Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (2012)
• Ph.D. (Lexicography) – Pondicherry University (2000)
• M.Phil. (Critical Edition) – University of Madras (1994)
• UGC-NET – University Grants Commission (1994)
• M.A. – University of Madras (1993) (University First Rank with three Gold Medals)
• B.A. – University of Madras (1991) (University First Rank)
Professional Experience (Research/Teaching/Industry)
• Assistant Professor & Head at Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Ernakulam (Nov 2018 – present)
• Assistant Professor at DG Vaishnav College, Chennai (July 2009 – October 2018)
• Assistant Professor (Part-time) at Sri Ahobila Math Adarsha Sanskrit College, Madurantakam (January 2003 – March 2005)
• Assistant Professor at DG Vaishnav College, Chennai (July 2001 – December 2003)
• Guest Lecturer at Presidency College, Chennai (Aug 2000 – Mar 2002)
MEMBERSHIP/POSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
• Editor at Pranav Journal of Fine Arts (Peer-reviewed Journal) (2023)
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS (2)
• Jayanthi, S. V., Kumar, L. S., & Mohan, A. (2022). COVID-19 and economic stimulus packages: Lessons from Indian history. Journal of International Business and Economy, 23(1), 87-103. https://www.ijibe.org/articles/covid-19-and-economic-stimulus-packages%3A-lessons-from-indian-history [UGC-Care]
• Kumar, L. S. (2021). वरदराजपञ्चाशत्यवतारवर्णनम् [Varadaraja Pancashatyavataranam]. Sanskrit Vimarsah E-Journal, 20, 44-48. http://www.sanskrit.nic.in/Sanskrit_Vimarsah/v20.pdf [UGC-Care]
NATIONAL JOURNALS (8)
• Panchal, D. N., & Kumar, L. S. (2022). Position of Water in Select Puranas. Shodhasamhita, IX(II).
• Kumar L. S. (2021). Reflection of Bhagavad Gita on Tirukkural. The Samskrita Academy 90th Anniversary Commemoration Volume
• Kumar, L. S. (March 2004). Dukūla—A Study. Knowledge Economy, 51-52.
• Kumar, L. S. (2017). Kapilopadeśe bhaktimārgaprabhāvaḥ. Rasikapriya.
• Kumar, L. S. (2019). Kamparāmāyaṇe raghuvamśa mahākāvyasya prabhāvaḥ. Rasikapriya, 33-36.
• Kumar, L. S. (2019). Buddhodayakāvya of Śāntibhikṣu—An Analysis. Prācyā, 76-85.
• Kumar, L. S. (2020). Awareness of Health in Sanskrit Literature. Ajanta, 87-93.
• Kumar, L. S. (2020). तिरुक्कुरल् ग्रन्थे धर्मविचारः । Dhimahi, 121-127.
BOOK CHAPTERS (2)
• Kumar, L. S.& Nanda, H. (2022). Music and Nature. In Swapnil Chapekar, Ramakrishna Pejathaya & P.N. Prabhavathy (Eds.), Saṅgīta Sañcintanam – Reflections on Art and Artistry (pp 77-87). Chinmaya International Foundation.
• Kumar, L. S. (2022). (2022). Significance of Śrī. In Ramakrishna Pejathaya & Vishaka Venkat (Eds.), Ādi Śakti – Philosophy and Narratives of the Feminine Divine (pp 30-39). Chinmaya International Foundation.
BOOKS PUBLISHED (10)
• Kumar, L. S. (2004). Sikshapatriyin Muthukkal—A Tamil Translation of ‘Gems from Siikshapatri’. Akshardham. Ahmedabad: Swami Narayan Aksharpith.
• Kumar, L. S. (2005). Idayanadam—A Tamil Translation of Vibrations. Akshardham. Ahmedabad: Swami Narayan Aksharpith.
• Kumar, L. S. (2006). Bhagavan Swami Narayan. Akshardham. Ahmedabad: Swami Narayan Aksharpith.
• Kumar, L. S. (2006). Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj. Akshardham. Ahmedabad: Swami Narayan Aksharpith.
• Kumar, L. S. (2008). Ganshyam Charitra. Akshardham. Ahmedabad: Swami Narayan Aksharpith.
• Kumar, L. S. (2008). Akshar Brahma Gunatitananda Swami. Akshardham. Ahmedabad: Swami Narayan Aksharpith.
• Kumar, L. S. (2009). Kishor Satsang. Akshardham. Ahmedabad: Swami Narayan Aksharpith.
• Kumar, L. S. (2017). Padaippu – Srishti Vijnanam. Sri Sri Publications Trust, Art of Living International Centre.
• Kumar, L. S. (2017). Ādiśeṣaḥ—A Sanskrit Translation. Srirangam.
• Sowmyanarayanan, V., Kumar, L. S. (2017). Complete Works of Srimad Ramanuja. Chennai: Srimad Andavan Ashram.
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• Acharya Ratna award (2017)
• Won three Gold Medals in MA (1993)
• University First Rank holder in BA (1991)
RESEARCH PROJECTS
• Ainkurunuru – Translation Sponsored by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (2023)
• Sanskrit Lexicon for Neurology, Sponsored by AICTE (2023)
Ph.D. Supervision [Awarded/To be awarded soon]
• Ph.D. thesis: Value Education in Valmiki Ramayana (2019 – ongoing)
• Ph.D. thesis: Multi-dimensional aspects of Water in Puranas (2019 – ongoing)
• Ph.D. thesis on Bhagavdgita (2019 – ongoing)
• Ph.D. thesis: Duhkhanivritti – with special reference to parental sorrow (2021 – ongoing)
FDP/Workshops/Certificate Courses
• Workshop on “Enhancing the Quality of Education by PO-CO Mapping as per NAAC Standards at CVV (March 2020)
• National Level Online workshop on “SMART Research” – Phase 1, organised by IQAC cell, Government First Grade College, Kanakapura (May 2020)
• Online workshop on “Scientific writing for Journals” organised by Springer Nature (May 2020)
• Online National Workshop on Design & Develop: Audio and Video e-Resources organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi (May 2020)
OTHER ENGAGEMENTS
• Head of the school of LLS at CVV (2018 – present)
• Member, Academic Council at CVV (2018 – present)
• Member of PhD Adjudication Panel for University of Madras
• Member of the Question Paper setting committee for Queen Mary’s College, Chennai.