Symposia & Conferences: Recent submissions

  • Concealing Eḷu Terms with Sanskrit Borrowings: A Respond to the Conflict between Sense and Style in Translating Classics. 
    De Silva, J. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Among the basic requirements of translation, transferring the content and the sense of the source text is of paramount importance. On the other hand, being faithful to the style of the source text is equally important. ...
  • Study of different Views pertaining to the Volition (Prayatna) of Sanskrit Characters. 
    Panawala Dhammadhaja Thero. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    A study reveals that there are different opinions of grammarians on the volition (prayatna) of characters. The objective of this research paper is to draw a conclusion based on the available facts. According to Dr.Pāñinī ...
  • Nyāya and its Relevance in Philosophy. 
    Marthuwela Vijithasiri. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    A Nyāya or Maxim is an expression of well-known truth or principle. By means of Nyāya or Maxims, the critical concepts are analysed in some parts of Sanskrit literature such as Vyākaraṇa, Aryurveda, Upadesha, etc. All ...
  • A Study of Naiyaika and CartesianTheory of Dualism. 
    Kadawalawewe kalyana. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Body – mind Dualism is a very controversial issue in history of philosophy. With the introduction of this problem into the philosophy by the René Descartesin Western philosophy, many contemporary philosophers began to study ...
  • An analytical Study on Saṁkara’s Criticism of the Teachings of Sarvāstivāda School in śārīrakabhāṣya. 
    Marthuwela Vijithasiri. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The Buddhism and the Vedānta are two systems of Indian philosophy, which debated on many controversial concepts for long time. The purpose of this research is to analyse that is Saṁkara’s Criticism of the teachings of ...
  • Death and Planetary Influence. 
    Ethkandure Sumanasara. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Astrology is an extremely ancient subject that analyzes the human life with the help of planetary power which display every knock and corner in the perpetual Universe. It is considered that it was an extraordinary outcome ...
  • Uses of Astrology and its Importance for the Psychological Counselling. 
    Fernando, U.W.L. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Astrology is a result of one of the greatest human civilizations. It has been significantly contributed to the life and culture of mankind, and the understanding of the past, present and future information of them based ...
  • Theories mentioned in Sanskrit crafts literature regarding the manufacture of spittoons. 
    Devagoda Piyaratana Thero (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Ancient spittoons and chunam boxes are exceptional metal creations. Their exceptionality is due to their being manufactured with special skills. Such knowledge was transmitted to the workers concerned through Sanskrit ...
  • Acara Rasayana. - A concept from Sanskrit Literature for Holistic Health. 
    Sarangee, Y.; Wimalasiri, G. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The present day life is full of competition. To cope up with the psychological problems people turn to different types of healing systems. Rasayana is the rejuvenation therapy to prevent old age and diseases and it enhance ...
  • A model for determination of Jaṭharāgnibased on Anumāna of Gurvādi Guṇa. 
    Wewalwala, S.L.; Samaratunga, U.; Jayawardane, K.B. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Anumāna pramāṇa (inference) plays a crucial role in the determination of Jaṭarāgniaccording to Ayurveda. Alterationofthe function of Jaṭarāgniis viewed as a key factor in themanifestation of diseases. Breakdown of the ...
  • Yama and Niyama Mention in Yoga Dharshana for Balance Life Style. 
    Silva, P.A.S.N.; Prabhashwari, A.L.S.; Jayawardhane, K.B. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Yoga is the great philosophy which has a history running beyond to eras Vedas. Some of the practices mention in yoga philosophy can be found in Upanishad literature. Facts mention in yoga philosophy to uplift the individual ...
  • A comparative study on Ayurvedic terminology used in explanations of Pañcamahābhūta and Saptadhātusiddhānta. 
    Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Samaratunga, U.; Jayawardene, K.B. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Terminology used in Ayurveda medical science has its own peculiar interpretations. These terms cannot be sufficiently comprehended through general dictionary meanings. Påthivi, ap, teja, vāyu, ākāśa are commonly used ...
  • Effectiveness of Yoga Practices for Emotional Health. 
    Chandrasekara, S. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Yoga as a lifestyle or the ‘yogic way’ has a huge following. It is amazing that a tradition which is more than 5000 years old has today become a popular way of life. The power of yoga lies in its simplicity, flexibility ...
  • Yoga: Between Notion and Rationality. 
    Singh, D.P.; Saini, B. L. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The construct of rationality has shaped modern understanding of humans. This rationality became synonym of being ‘scientific’. Amid of human civilization development, we often forget that our existence on the planet ...
  • Correlation of Dementia with Smrutibhramsa mentioned in Ayurvedic Mental disease: A review. 
    Karunaratne, T. D. N.; Sugataratana, K.; Ariyawansa, H. A. S.; de Silva, H. A. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Dementia is a chronic brain disease it combination of several symptom that are associated with the declining abilities of the brain and its’ functions.There may be a decline in thinking, memory, cognition, language skills, ...
  • Meaning Revolution of Hindi Words. 
    Senevirathna, W. N. S. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Like everything in the world the language is also constantly changing. The conservation of a language is composed of four parts such as sounds, words, sentences and meanings. If any sound which included in any language is ...
  • A Comparative Study on the Consistent Layouts of House Planning as Depicted in Västuçästra and Feng shui. 
    Udawela Rewatha thero (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Västuçästra which has been evolved by means of two traditions known as Northern and Southern is the Science of living. The word "Vāstu" derived from root √ Vās (To live – dwell) that is recognized as sthapatyaveda that has ...
  • A Rediscovery of the Connotative Caturvyūha Healing Model in ĀyurvedaTherapy. 
    Da Xing (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    According to the Indian Āyurveda tradition, there are the Three Fundamental Principles (Skt. trisūtra), as the cause (Skt. hetu), the symptom (Skt. liṅga) and the medicine (Skt. auṣadha) as a medical systematic healing ...
  • A Comparative Study of the Yogic Aṣṭāṅgayoga and the Buddhist Āryāṣṭāṅgamārga. 
    Da Xing (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    According to IndianYoga and Buddhist traditions, both the foremost practical applications have adopted eight limbs such as the Yogic Aṣṭāṅgayoga and the Buddhist Āryāṣṭāṅga mārga to attain the Mokṣa in their respective ...
  • The Pentadic Universe in the Sanskrit Text of Saivagamas. 
    Balakailasanathasarma, M. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    In the integral vision of the Saivagamas the world is seen to be composed of consciousness (cinmaya), flooded with light, made of light and permeated with light (prakasa), but though being consciousness in essence a substance ...

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