Department of Sāṅkhya and Yoga
योगेन चित्तस्य पदेन वाचां ।
मलं शरीरस्य च वैद्यकेन ॥
योऽपाकरोत्तमं प्रवरं मुनीनां ।
पतञ्जलिं प्राञ्जलिरानतोऽस्मि ॥
The Department of Sāṅkhya and Yoga at Karnataka Samskrit University was established in 2022. The department blends the study of traditional Sāṅkhya and Yoga philosophy with application-oriented study of Haṭha Yoga and Ayurveda for modern living.
The focus lies in integrating traditional methods with interdisciplinary learning. The department aims to preserve the authentic teachings while preparing students for modern academic and wellness fields.
- To follow Śāstric traditions in teaching Yoga as per Rishi Parampara.
- To integrate Yogic and Ayurvedic principles for holistic education.
- To promote interdisciplinary and applied Yoga research.
The department’s syllabus, framed under NEP guidelines, covers Samkhya, Yoga Darśana, Ayurveda, Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Chikitsa, and Sanskrit communication training.
Objectives of the Department:
- To understand Sāṅkhya and Yoga Darśanas through traditional study.
- To comprehend and interpret Yogic texts independently.
- To integrate ancient wisdom with modern wellness approaches.
- To train students for Yoga teaching and research careers.
- To enable placements in interdisciplinary institutions like IITs and Yoga centres.
Prof. Shivani V
Dean, Shastra Faculty & Director, IQAC
Specializes in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics, NLP, and Vyakarana with several national and international research papers.
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Dr Rishidev Bharghav N
Head of the Department, Assistant Professor
Dr. Rishidev Bharghav N (Vyakarana Acharya) received traditional Gurukula training and holds Gold Medal in Alankara Shastra. His expertise covers phonetics, Vyakarana, and classical poetics.
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Mr Veeresh Kuamr C
Guest Faculty, Dept. of Sankhy & Yoga
Subjects Handled: Patanjali Yogasutra, Kathopanishad, Yogopanishad, Bhudhism, Jainism & Practicals
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