Prof (Dr) Sampadananda Mishra
Professor, CHS
About
Dr. Sampadananda Mishra is passionate about Sanskrit and Indian Knowledge System. Dr. Mishra has spoken at various conferences, seminars, and literary & religious festivals, both nationally and internationally on Sanskrit, Indian culture, Yoga, spirituality and Education. In addition Dr. Mishra, as a devotee of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, is familiar with their writings and feels comfortable in delivering lecture on Philosophy and practice of Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga. He has been to USA and other countries several times for giving lectures, conducting workshops and participating in conferences and seminars.
Dr. Mishra worked as the Associate Editor of the Collected Works of Vasishtha Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni published in twelve volumes. Dr. Mishra has founded and launched the first ever 24hours Sanskrit Radio called Divyavani Sanskrit Radio and is single handedly managing the entire content since its inception in 2013. In the year 2014 Dr. Mishra founded Samskrita Balasahitya Parishad with the aim of creating, evaluating and propagating children’s literature in Sanskrit. Recently Dr. Mishra has launched a monthly E-magazine for children in Sanskrit called Saptavarna.
The Govt. of India has conferred the President’s award (Maharshi Badarayna Vyasa Samman 2011) on Dr. Mishra for his outstanding contribution to Sanskrit.
In the year 2014 the Ministry of Culture, Govt. Of India conferred the Senior Fellowship Award to Dr. Mishra for carrying out his research on the Vedic Art of Multiple Concentration.
In the year 2017 Junior Chamber International (JCI) India, (JCI Pondicherry Metro) conferred the Literary Excellence Award on Dr. Mishra for his contribution to Sanskrit language and literature.
Dr. Mishra was conferred the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Bala Puraskar for 2018 for his book Shanaih Shanaih – A book of Rhyming songs in Sanskrit for children.
Dr. Mishra was conferred the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Recognition of Re-engineering India 2020 by the Re-think India Organisation.
Work Experience
Director CHS, Rishihood University (April 2022 – April 2024)
Visiting Professor, Hindu University of America (Academic Years 2021 – 2024)
Faculty (Academia), Indus University
Visiting Professor, Sri Sri University (Academic Years 2020 – 2022)
Visiting Professor, Prestige Institute of Management and Research (Academic Year 2019)
Visiting Faculty, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Academic Year 2019)
Senior Project Advisor, National Centre of Safety of Heritage, Department of Structural Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (June 2018 – December 2019)
Director, SAFIC, Sri Aurobindo Society (March 2009 – February 2021)
Coordinator – Sanskrit & Indian Culture, SAFIC, Sri Aurobindo Society (September 1995 – March 2009)
Education
BA (Sanskrit) - 1988-1991
MA (Sanskrit Grammar) - 1991-1993
Ph.D
NC College (Utkal University)
Utkal University, M.Phil, Pondicherry Central University, 1993-94
Sanskrit, Utkal University, 2003
Research Areas
Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit, Yoga, Indian Culture, Education, Indian Psychology, Sri Aurobindo, Integral Humanism
Publications
Awards & Recognitions
The Govt. of India has conferred the President’s award (Maharshi Badarayna Vyasa Samman 2011) on Dr. Mishra for his outstanding contribution to Sanskrit.
In the year 2014 the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India conferred the Senior Fellowship Award to Dr. Mishra for carrying out his research on the Vedic Art of Multiple Concentration.
In the year 2017 Junior Chamber International (JCI) India, (JCI Pondicherry Metro) conferred the Literary Excellence Award on Dr. Mishra for his contribution to Sanskrit language and literature.
Dr. Mishra was conferred the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Bala Puraskar for 2018 for his book Shanaih Shanaih – A book of Rhyming songs in Sanskrit for children.
Dr. Mishra was conferred the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Recognition of Re-engineering India 2020 by the Re-think India Organisation.
Dr. Mishra has been conferred Sri Aurobindo Puraskar 2024 for his immense contributions towards the spread of Sanskrit language and literature.
Dr. Mishra has been conferred the title ‘Bharateeya Vidya Visharada’ by the Bharatiya Vidvat Parishad, Bangalore, in the 51st All India Oriental Conference 2024 held in Udupi.
Dr. Mishra has been conferred the SHRIE Award 2025 by the Parichay Foundation, Bhubaneswar for his contribution to Sanskrit.
Further Additions
1.
Chiti Prabha: The Radiance of National Consciousness - 60 Quotes for a Resurgent India (63 Posters): Exhibited at Rambhau Mhalagi Prabodhini, Mumbai as a part of the Ekatma Manav Darshan Rashtriya Sangoshthi in December 2025.
2.
Granthamala Exhibition: Our Timeless Heritage (65 Posters): Exhibited at Rishihood University, Sonipat during RULIC 2025 Conference in January 2025; And at JNU as a part of the IKSHA Annual Academic Conference in July 2025; And at Sri Sathya Sai University of Human Excellence, Bangalore as a part of IKSHA Sangama 2025.
3.
. Samvid Samvijnanam: An Exhibition on Understanding Indian Psychology (26 Poster): Exhibited at Rajagiri Visvajyothi College of Arts and Sciences, Kochi, Kerala during an International Conference on Yoga Psychology in June 2025
4.
Sri Aurobindo: The Rishi of India's Renaissance (27 Posters): Exhibited at Rishihood University, Sonipat during the unveiling of Sri Aurobindo’s Protrait in April 2025.
5.
Madhuram Samskritam: An Exhibition on Sanskrit (67 Posters): First Exhibited at Rishihood University, Sonipat during the World Sanskrit Day Celebration in 2022.
6.
Ekatmabodha - An exhibition on Advancing Integral Humanism in 21st century (60 Posters): Exhibited at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Delhi as a part of an International Conference on Advancing Integral Humanism in April 2024.
7.
Sri Shankaracharya – An Exhibition on his Life and Works (16 Posters): Exhibited at Rishihood University, Sonipat during Jagadguru Shankaracharya Vyakhyanamala in March 2024.
8.
From Revolution of Evolution - Life Journey of Sri Aurobindo (150 posters): Exhibited at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Exhibition hall from 28 August to 5 September 2022; at the Kalakendram, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, from 22 September to 31st October 2022
Others
1. As the Principal Investigator for the Ashtadashi Project of MoE (RSKS/36013/Ashtaadashi/01.2017-18/692), published 6 children's books in Sanskrit.
2. Principal Investigator for a Project on Avadhanakala - The Art of Multiple Concentration. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (RFP-2/2021-22/03), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
3. Principal Investigator for a project on Translating Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni’s Collected Works. This project is funded by Vande Mataram Library Trust, Gurugram, Haryana and is hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
4. Principal Investigator for a project on Integral Humanism. This project is a CSR funded project initiated by the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
5. Principal Investigator for a Project on Robotics in Ancient India. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Govt. of India (2023), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
6. Coordinator/Director for a Project on Empowering Rural Communities: The Crucial Role of Community Resource Persons in Advancing Objectives of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana in Poverty Stricken Backward Districts in Uttar Pradesh. This project is sponsored by ICSSR, MoE, Govt. of India (2023), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
7. Principal Investigator for the project Children’s Literature in Sanskrit sponsored by Ashtadashi Scheme, Central Sanskrit University, Delhi, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. (2023-2025)
8. Principal Investigator for a Project on Sanskrit and Speech Pathology. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Govt. of India (2024), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
9. Principal Investigator for a Project on Cryptography and Sanskrit. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Govt. of India (2025), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
10. Principal Investigator for a Project on Effect of Chandas on Children with Learning Disabilities. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Govt. of India (2025), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
11. Veda in the light of Sri Aurobindo: https://theveda.org.in/
12. Upanishads in the light of Sri Aurobindo: https://upanishads.org.in/
13. Bhagavadgita in the light of Sri Aurobindo: http://bhagavadgita.org.in/
14. Sanskrit for children: https://samskritabalasahityaparishad.org.in
15. Sanskrit Curriculum called DEVABHASHA visit http://www.devabhasha.in/
16. DIVYAVANI Sanskrit Radio: http://radio.garden/listen/divyavani/lX2VE9qX
17. Works of Vasishtha Ganapati Muni: http://kavyakantha.blogspot.com/
18. Bhavani Bharati of Sri Aurobindo: http://bhavanibharati.in/
Audio-Visual Projects (conceived, researched, supervised and coordinated):
1. Bhavani Bharati of Sri Aurobindo (Musical Rendering in audio form)
2. “Chandovallari: Experiencing Sanskrit Prosody.” Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry. 2005. Multi-media CD.
3. “The Wonder That Is Sanskrit.” Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry. 2005. Multi-media CD.
4. “Ashtavadhanam.” Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry. 2005. Multi-media CD.
5. “Srimad Bhagavad Gita.” Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry. 2005. Multi-media CD.
6. “Rhythm of Unity: Sanskrit Devotional”. Satyachetana Publications, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu. 2006 CD.
7. “Sri Arabindopanishad.” SavitriBhavan, Wiesbaden, Germany. Audio CD.
8. ”ShyamaSmaranam – A Musical Offering to the Eternal Lord Krishna.” Times Music, Mumbai. Audio CD.
