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NAME : Veda Varidhi Dr. P. Ramanujan.
DATE OF BIRTH : 15.09.1957.
QUALIFICATION :
a. ACADEMIC –
i) modern :
D.E.E (Electrical Engg), (I Class), M.E.I. Polytechnic, Bangalore, 1975.
B. E (Electrical Engg.), I Class, B.M.S.E.C.E, Bangalore University, 1984.
PROFICIENCE Course on MIS thru' Computers, IISc, 1985.
M.Sc. (Engg.), Dept. of CSA, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1999.
D. Litt. (honoris causa), S.L.B.S. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi, 2001.
ii) traditional :
Studied in Gurukula system, Taittireeya KrishnaYajurVeda, Vyakarana, Vishishtadvaita
Vedanta & Nalayira Divya Prabandhams (4000 devotional songs) of Alwars in Tamil.
b. PROFESSIONAL :
President, Computers & Sanskrit Section, All-India Oriental Conference.
Project Co-ordinator, SANSK-NET Project of Min. of Human Resource Development
through Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati.
Member, Technical Experts Network, TIFAC, GoI.
Member, Advisory Board, Unit of Sanskrit, IIT, Delhi
Expert Member, Board of Studies, P.G. Dept. of Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi and
Foreign Languages, Bangalore University.
Member, Academic Committee and Implementation Committees, Deccan College
Sanskrit Dictionary Project from MHRD
Member, Curriculum Committee for Sanskrit Informatics, Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthan, New Delhi.
Writing, Teaching, Discoursing etc. on Vedic learning since 1975.
Edited with a detailed introduction in Sanskrit "LAKSHMI SAHASRAM" of Mahakavi
Venkatadhwari.
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Written a series of articles in Kannada under the running serial 'Trayeemaya' on Vedic
samskaras etc. in "Ramanuja", a Kannada Quarterly in the Eighties.
Awarded the Title "VEDA VARIDHI" in 1988, by Veda Dharma Paripalana Sabha,
Bangalore for service rendered towards propagating Vedic values.
Awarded the Title "VEDA VIJNANA SIROMANI" in 1997, by Nonavinakere
Gopalakrishnaswamy Temple Devotees Forum, Bangalore, for service rendered towards
propagating Vedic values and developing Vedic and Sanskrit Processing software.
Awarded the Title "VAIDIKA BHUSHANAM" in 1998, by Vidvan Kasturi Rangacharya
Memorial trust, Bangalore, for practicing and propagating Vedic values and way of life.
Appointed as “ASTHANA VIDVAN”, Sri Ahobila Mutt, (a Vaishnavaite religious Institution
founded in the year1398) in 1999 in recognition of traditional Sanskrit and Vedic scholarship
and Honorary-In-Charge, Ahobila Muth Sanskrit-Computer projects, Ahobila Muth Sanskrit
College, Madhurantakam, T.N.
Conferred the degree “VACASPATI”, D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) from Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi, Feb. 2001.
Awarded “SAMSKRITA MITRA” Puraskar by MHRD in Aug. 2003 in recognition of
remarkable services rendered for the cause of Sanskrit through IT.
TECHNICAL PAPERS PRESENTED :
1. Presented a Technical paper titled "Computer representation of Shabda-bodha" during the
First National Conference on "Computers and Samskritam" organised by SANKARA in New
Delhi, 1989.
2. Presented a Technical paper titled "Masthishka yantre Shabda-bodha Pratiroopanam"
during the First National Conference on "Computers and Samskritam" organised by
SANKARA in New Delhi, 1989.
3. Presented a Technical paper titled "A Case for Sanskrit as Computer Programming
Language" during the 24th Annual Convention of Computer Society of India in Bangalore,
1989.
4. Submitted a Technical paper titled "Computers for Humanities - Case of Sanskrit", to
Conference on Computers and Humanities held at Vallabh Vidya Nagar in January 1990.
5. Made technical presentation to the Hon‟ble PM and MPs on DESIKA software, an NLU
system for Sanskrit at Parliament Annexe, New Delhi on 11.9.1991 regarding “Computer and
Sanskrit research – national status”.
6. Submitted an entry for Abinava Vidya Bharathi, U.S.A, awards in AI & Sanskrit titled "A
Knowledge Representation scheme based on Samskritam", in 1990; got joint THIRD prize.
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7. Presented a Technical paper titled "Computerization of Vedic Texts ", during the National
Conference on Vedas and Shastras organized by Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanams at Tirupati
during 29.01.92 to 03.02.92.
8. Presented a Technical paper titled "Masthishka yantre Shabda-bodha Pratiroopanam"
during the National Conference on Vedas and Shastras organized by Tirumala-Tirupati
Devasthanams at Tirupati during 29.01.92 to 03.02.92
9. Presented a Technical paper titled "Computer Processing of Sanskrit" during CPAL-2
(Computer Processing of Asian Languages Conference), at IIT, Kanpur, in March, 1992.
10. Presented a Technical paper titled "Principles of Mimamsa for NLP" during National
Seminar on Semantic Theories in Ancient Indian Sciences, organized by Academy of Sanskrit
Research, Melkote, at IISc, Bangalore, during March, 1993.
11. Apprised Hon‟ble PM to answer starred questions in Parliament on 204.93 on recent
developments in Sanskrit and Computers and indigenous Vedic Sanskrit work.
12. Presented a Technical paper titled "Relevance of Shastras for NLP" during 36th All-India
Oriental Conference, at Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune, during May, 1993.
13. Presented a Technical paper titled “Issues in Computer-based Sanskrit Studies”, at the
Conference on AI & Sanskrit Teaching held at S.J.S.V, Puri in July 1993.
14. Delivered an invited lecture “Relevance of Shastras for Natural language Processing”
during the Seminar on Science and Computers, at Sri Kuppuswamy Sastri Research Institute,
Mylapore, Chennai, 1994.
15. Provided training to Staff of Dept. of Sanskrit, Dr. HS Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya, Sagar,
M.P. as UGC Visiting Fellow, Jan-Feb. 1995 on Alankara, Nyaya and Chandas Shastras‟
reorientation.
16. Provided training to Staff of Dept. of Sanskrit, Rani Durgavati Vishwa Vidyalaya,
Jabalpur, M.P. as UGC Visiting Fellow, June 1995 on Vedanta, Prakrit and Pancharatra
projects.
17. Presented a Technical paper titled "Shiksha Shastra and Experimental Phonetics" during
Seminar on Shiksha Shastra and Experimental Phonetics, organized by Academy of Sanskrit
Research, Melkote, at NIAS, Bangalore, during May, 1996 and compered the seminar.
18. Presented a Technical paper titled "Issues in Computer-based Sanskrit Studies", at the
International Conference on Culture & Sanskrit held at Thrissur in Jan, 1997.
19. Presented a Technical paper titled “Issues in Computational Processing of Sanskrit” and
an invited paper on “Sanskrit and Computers : Past, present and Future”, during SAARC
Conference EMMIT-98 organised by Min. of External Affairs at C-DAC, Pune, Sept. 1998.
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20. Submitted the M.Sc. (Engg.) thesis titled: “Development of a general-purpose Sanskrit
Parser” to dept. of Computer Science and Automation, Indian Institute of Science, bangalore,
1999.
21. Delivered Keynote Address in the session on Vedas and Computer Science during the
National Conference on Vedas, agamas and Silpa organised by Tirumala-Tirupati
Devasthanams, Tirupati during 5-8 July, 1999.
22. Presenting our recent research results and demonstarting software annually at technology
Developemnt for Indian Languages (TDIL) meet at MIT since 1990 and during ELITEX ‟99.
23. Presided over the session on Sanskrit and Computers during All-India Oriental
Conferences (AIOC) held at Vadodara in 1998 and at Chennai in 2000.
24. Presented a Technical paper titled “Development of a Sanskrit Authoring System” during
the Indo-Nepal Conference on Sanskrit and Computers held at Rashtriya Sanskrit
Vidyapeetha, Tirupati in Dec. 2000.
25. Presented the “Design of a Sanskrit Authoring System” with demo in „Caturanga 2001‟
Seminar on „Informatics in the Liberal Arts‟ organised by Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya
Hindi Vishwavidyalaya at IUCAA, Pune during 5-6, March 2001.
26. Inauguarated the Digital Library Conference at Mysore University in March 2001
presenting our Group‟s Digital Library efforts.
27. Released the product C-VYASA: The Sanskrit Authoring System during C-DAC‟s 14th
Foundation day at Pune on 26.3.2001 which was webcast and can be seen from our website
www.cdacindia.com.
28. Chaired a session on Sanskrit and Technology and demonstrated DESIKA and VYASA to
delegates during World Sanskrit Conference held at New Delhi, 4-9, April, 2001.
29. Attended the ELELTECH Conference at Hyderabad and presented C-VYASA the
Sanskrit Authoring System, Aug. 2001.
30. Participated in BangaloreIT.com and demonstarted our products like DESIKA, RgVeda
Reader, Gita Reader, Vishnu sahasra nama reader etc. Nov. 2001.
31. Created our website http://cdacb.ernet.in/ihg.htm. And Gita Reader downloadable from
http://www.cdacindia.com/html/ihportal/index.asp.
32. Presented a Technical paper titled “Case study of a Digital Library Application
Development (for Ancient Indian Intellectual Heritage Preservation)” during the Fourth
International Conference on Asian Digital Libraries - ICADL 2001 - at Bangalore during 10-
12, Dec. 2001.
SOFTWARE PROJECTS GUIDED :
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1. "A Natural Language Understanding System for Sanskrit", by B Sabarinath and Saji K
David, for M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.), from the University of Kerala, 1991.
2. "DESIKA : A Prototype NLU System for Sanskrit", by Naushad Kapasi, Tarun Sharma,
Arun Mattikalli and Ajay Seth, P.I.C.T, Pune, for B.E (Comp. Sc.), 1992.
3. "AI & KR : An Integrated Approach based on ancient Indian Sciences", by Vineet Jain,
I.I.T, Bombay, for M.Tech. (Comp. Sc.), 1992.
4. "A Trace function for the generation module of DESIKA", by G. Manikandan, M.S.
University, Tirunelveli, for M.C.A., 1993.
5. "Design of a Morphological Analyser for Sanskrit", by Shanmukhappa Angadi, SJCE,
Mysore, for M.Tech. (Comp. Engg.), 1994.
6. "Development of on-line Lexical Update tool for DESIKA", by Thirunavukkarasu, N.G.M.
College, Pollachi, T.N., for M.C.A., 1994.
7. “Sanskrit Sentence Generation and Analysis - An update module for DESIKA”, By M.K.
Sajeev, Dept. of Comp. Sc., Cochin Univ. of Science and Technology, for M.Tech. in
Computer and Information Science, 1998.
8. “Sentence formation in Sanskrit - Enhancements to DESIKA”, By M.P. Harshavardhana,
Dept. of Comp. Sc., S.J.C.E, Mysore, for M.Tech. in Computer Engg., 1998.
9. “Sanskrit Sentence Analysis - Enhancements to DESIKA”, By K. Archana, Dept. of MCA,
B.M.S. College of Engg, Bangalore, for M.C.A., 1998.
10. “Interactive web application for Indian Languages – Case-study for Bhagavad Gita”, By
M.N. Manoj, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, for M.C.A, 1999.
11. “Semantic Analysis of Sanskrit sentences”, By M.S. Murigesha, Dept. of CSE, B.I.E.T.,
Davangere, for M.C.A., 1999.
12. “Development of a search engine for Shiksha module”, By Vasant C. Bhagawat, Dept. of
CSE, B.I.E.T., Davangere, for M.C.A., 1999.
13. “Sanskrit Semantic Analysis”, By Mohan Nityanand, Dept. of CSE, Manipal Institute of
Technology, Manipal, for M. Tech., 2000.
14. “Sanskrit Sentence Analysis - Enhancements to DESIKA”, By L. Subramanyam, Centre
for Distance Education, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, for M.C.A., 2000.
15. Imparted hands-on-training and refresher courses on DESIKA to Sanskrit students and
teachers at IISc (1991), Udupi (1992), Puri (1993), Yavatmal, Maharashtra (1993), Sagar,
Jabalpur (1995), Nagpur (1995, 2000),.CASS and Dept. of Sanskrit, Univ. of Pune and
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati, various colleges in Chennai etc. 1995 onwards.
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16. Conducted training programs of two-week duration to Sanskritists on Sanskrit Authoring
System and web-content creation in Sanskrit at Tirupati, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad etc.
17. Guiding two Ph. D candidates in Computational analysis of Sanskrit classics
Sisupalavadham by Magha and Vakyapadiya by Bhartrhari – by Mr. Madhu, lecturer in
Sanskrit, Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi, Kerala and Mr. Anirvan Dash, Research Scholar,
Dept. of Sanskrit, Pune University respectively.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
1. At M/s. KIRLOSKAR ELECTRIC CO. LTD., Bangalore, as :
Diploma Trainee, Testing of Large D.C. M/c & Design of D.C. M/c (1.10.75 - 11.6.76);
2. At M/s. HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED, Bangalore, as :
Supr. Trainee, Foremen Training Institute, B'lore, Services Divn, (14.6.76 - 13.12.97)
Asst. Supervisor, Electrical Systems, Jet Engine Aircraft O'haul Shops, Overhaul Divn;
(14.12.77 - 20.4.81)
Workstudy Assistant, Management Services Dept., Design Complex, (21.4.81 - 30.9.83)
Asst. Industrial Engineer, Management Services Dept., Design Complex, (1.10.83 - 31.12.86)
Engineer (Aero), Project Management Group, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Project, on
Attachment to Aeronautical Development Agency, Bangalore, (1.1.87 - 31.12.88)
Engineer (Aero), LCA - Avionics Systems, Design Complex; (1.1.89 - 27.6.90)
3. At CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED COMPUTING (C-DAC) as :
Member, Technical Staff, KBCS Group, Pune Centre, (29.6.90 - 30.5.93) and
Member, Technical Staff, Special Projects Group, at Bangalore Centre, working on :
Computational rendering of PANINI's Grammar and Development of DESIKA, a NLU
System for Sanskrit, based on Vyakarana, Nyaya and Mimamsa Shastras, including Vedic
Processing. (31.5.93 – 31.3.99)
Group Co-ordinator, Indian Heritage Group, developing Sanskrit Authoring System,
Retrievable and analysable Database of Mahabharata, SANSK-NET Project and Ancient
Indian Scientific knowledgebase VYASA projects (1.4.99- TO DATE)
Current Status :
Working on the project of “Development of a Sanskrit Authoring System” involving
SamaVedic accent-marking scheme, grantha Script inclusion in GIST products and utilities
for authoring texts in the web and retrieving info.
Working on analysis of compound words in Mahabharata by enhancing DESIKA software on
MS-WINDOWS.
Rendering Vedic databases into Computer-analysable form (RgVeda Samhita and YajurVeda
completed) and Developing a Vedic and Sanskrit text processing system with links to analysis
based on various vedangas/shastras with their knowledge-base in SANSK-NET project
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Member of Academic and Implementation Committee of MHRD Project on Sanskrit
Dictionary at Deccan College, Pune and Implementing SANSK-NET, a project aimed at
networking Sanskrit Institutions.
Teaching Taittireeya Krishna Yajur Veda, 4000 songs of Alwars and Vishistadvaita Vedanta
works in traditional Pravachana style.
Pursuing Ph.D research at Dept. of CSA, IISc.
Ongoing Projects (and those in the pipeline) :
Digital Library Project on Indian Heritage – Reference Compendium of Original Treatises –
Phase-I Vedas
SANSK-NET Project phase-II
Project for developing a Sanskrit Self-Learning Package in CD-ROM form sponsored by
Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi.
Text-to-speech and Speech recognition system for Sanskrit and Vedic texts, UNICODE
Standards for Vedic scripts
Mahabharata multi-media rendering and compound words‟ analysis
Development of a Computerised system of editing of Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Sanskrit
on historic principles at Deccan College, Pune
Multi-media rendering and searchabale, analysable database of Tamil classics – Nalayira
Divya prabandham of Alwars – mystic Vaishnavite saints of ancient Tamil Nadu
Virtual Curriculum development for CD-ROM and web media for Sanskrit learning
Training programs for Sanskrit scholars and Computer Science students on Knowledge
structures based on shastras – Knowledge Structures and Cognitive Systems project
Preservation of Ancient Indian Culture and Heritage thru‟ digitization of rare, unpublished
manuscripts (palm-leaf etc.) and propagation by developing Computational analytical tools
and utilities.
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