Dr. Shakuntala Gawde was invited to deliver a special guest lecture on “Narrative Analysis of Bhagavata Purana” at the IKS Centre, Chanakya University, Bangalore. In her lecture, she explored the vast landscape of Indian narrative literature, encompassing diverse genres such as myths, legends, fables, poetry, history, as well as performing and visual arts like music,…
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde delivered a lecture on “Rasa Mīmāṃsā: Interpretations of Rasa Theory” at the Rasasaṃvāda workshop organized by the Chinmaya International Foundation, Kerala. In her presentation, she elucidated Bharata’s Rasa Sūtra and examined its classical interpretations by Bhaṭṭa Lollaṭa, Bhaṭṭa Śaṅkuka, Bhaṭṭa Nāyaka, and Abhinavagupta. Her lecture was well-received and appreciated by the participants.…
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde engaged a session on Rasasadhvani and it’s application to various arts in the one week workshop on Dhvani: putting to work organised by Mumbadevi Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde was invited as a chief guest for Sanskrit Din 2022 at Sanskrit Department of Ramanarain Ruia College. She delivered a lecture on ‘Dimensions of Sanskrit Research’. Meritorious students were felicitated and students presented drama ‘Aranyakam‘.
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde delivered a lecture on Kathopanishad on 24th January, 2023 in the 34th Gyanayajna organized by K. J. Somaiya Trust and Somaiya Sanskriti Vihar
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde engaged lecture on Puranic Mythology- Exploring New Dimensions in Yuvaspanda– an initiative by Public Relations Cell, Kavikulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University, Nagpur on 26th February, 2022. Explaining definitions, classifications, and features of Puran, Dr. Gawde said that the main source of Puranas is the maukhik tradition. Supernatural elements, divine beings, and miracles are…
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde explains Bharat’s Rasa siddhanta in this video. Natyashastra is an ancient text in Sanskrit composed by Bharat Muni around 2nd century BCE. Bharat for the very first time used the term Rasa in the sense of Aesthetic pleasure. Natyashastra is the source book for drama, dance, music and acting. Bharat gives formula…
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde delivered a lecture in 32nd Jnanayajna organized by K. J. Somaiya College. She took overview of Sanskrit Ramayanas- Adhyatma Ramayana, Adbhuta Ramayana, Ananda Ramayana and Bhushundi Ramayana. She highlighted the significance of regional Ramayanas like Eknathi Ramayana and Girdhar Ramayana. She explored Ramayanas of South East Asia with special reference to Ramayana…
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde conducted a lecture on Decoding Vedanta with special reference to Kevaladvaita Vedanta in Bharatiya Darshan Shastravali organized by Chinmay Vishwavidyapitha
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde gave a lecture on “Eshcatology in Kevaladvaita Vedanta” in Global Festival on oneness organized by Advaita Academy on the occasion of Birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya.