Dr. Shashi Tiwari (Vedic and Sanskrit Scholar)

Contact: shashit_98@yahoo.com

Dr. Shashi Tiwari received the B.A. (1963) and M.A. (1965) degrees in Sanskrit (University topper with 7 academic Gold Medals) from the University of Lucknow, India. She received her Ph.D. (1968) from the same university in the field of Vedic and Sanskrit studies. Since then she has been teaching at the University of Delhi. She also held the position of Visiting Professor for a short term in 2002 at the Hindu University of America, Orlando. Besides teaching, she is actively engaged in independent research and writing.

She has been honored with ten prestigious academic awards from various Academies in India including "Sanskrit Sahitya Seva Sammana", 2005 of Delhi Sanskrit Academy for her contributions to Vedic and Sanskrit Studies. She has published eighteen books and over 100 research papers. She has presented papers and chaired sessions in many national and international conferences including the 10^th & 11^th World Sanskrit Conferences at Banglore, India and Torino, Italy, the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th and 6^th International WAVES Conferences at Atlanta, Los Angeles, Hoboken, Boston, Washington DC, and Houston USA, the International Vedic Conference at Kathmandu, Nepal, the 36th ICANAS at Monteral, Canada, and the 2^nd Ramayana Conference, 2005 at Dekalb, USA.

She has specialized in the field of the Vedic studies, Sanskrit learning, Vedic philosophy and Indian culture. She has been teaching postgraduate classes at Delhi University for the last 30 years and undergraduate classes for more than 35 years. A list of her books is included below. For additional information on the books or for information on any of the above topics (including literature references, research, organizations etc.) please contact her at shashit_98@yahoo.com.

She is also the General Secretary of the India Branch of the World Association of Vedic Studies (WAVES), and has organized ten annual national conferences and a number of other academic events for it. For information about this organization, upcoming conferences and for membership in India, please contact her at the above email address.

Rigvediya Aprisukta (in Hindi) - It is a detailed and original study of Aprisuktas of the Rigveda. Published by Bharatiya Vidya Prakashan, Delhi, 1981. Foreword by Prof. R.V. Joshi.

Mundakopanishad (in Sanskrit & Hindi) - It is a detailed study and an explanation of the Mundaka Upanishad, including an analysis of all available commentaries. Published by Meharchand Lachmandas Publications, Delhi, 1981. Foreword by Prof. Satyavrata Shastri.

Ishavasyopanishad (in Sanskrit, Hindi & English)- It is a detailed study and an explanation of the Ishavasya Upanishad, including an analysis of all available commentaries. Published by Bharatiya Vidya Prakashan, Delhi, 1986.

Surya Devata (Vedic aur Vedottar Sanskrit Surya-Stutiyon mein) (in Hindi) - It is a detailed study of the Surya Devata , based on the prayers in the Vedic and Postvedic Sanskrit literature. This book of about 340 pages is published by Meharchand Lachmandas Publications, Delhi, 1994 and has a foreword by the renowned scholar Dr. Karan Singh.

Sanskrit Lokokti Kosha (in Sanskrit & Hindi) - It is a dictionary of Sanskrit proverbs, with classification and Hindi translation. It is published by the Publication Divison of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Govt. of India, 1996 and has a foreword written by Dr. Karan Singh.

Upanishadon Ki Bodha Kathayen (in Hindi) - It presents 21 stories from the principal Upanishads. In simple language, it describes their hidden meaning and relevance in the context of modern times. It is published by Meharchand Lachmandas Publications, Delhi, 1997. Foreword by Dr. Ramkaran Sharma.

Upanishad Sahitya (in Hindi) - Chapter 15 in the first volume of 'Sanskrit Vanmaya ka Brhad Itihasa -Veda Khanda'. This publication is a comprehensive history of Upanishadic literature. Published by Uttar Pradesh Samsthan, Lucknow, 1996.

Upanisad Khanda of Sanskrit Suktisamuccaya (in Sanskrit, Hindi & English) - A collection of key quotations from all the principal Upanishads with their Hindi and English translation. Published by The Delhi Sanskrit Academy, Delhi, 1998.

Sanskrit Sahitya Ka Itihasa (in Hindi) - It presents a brief but comprehensive history of Sanskrit Literature from the Rigveda to date. Published by Bharatiya Vidya Prakashan, Delhi, 1999.

Rigvedic Adhyayana (in Hindi) - It deals with various aspects of Rigvedic research in 27 chapters in about 400 pages. Published by Venkatesh Prakashana, Delhi, 1999. Foreword by the renowned Vedic scholar Padmabhushan Acharya Baldev Upadhyaya.

Homage to the Sun (in English) - It deals with the worship of the Sun and references to the Sun in the holy scriptures of twelve living religions of the world. Foreword by Dr. Karan Singh. Published by the Temple of Understanding, India Chapter, New Delhi, 2001.

Vedic Vangmaya -Eka Jhalak (in Hindi)- Translation of the book "Glimpses of Vedic Literature" by Dr Kireet Joshi. It provides brief introductions to all the major Vedic texts including their key attributes and contents. Published by Standard Publishers, Delhi, 2003..

Vedic Adhyayana/Vedic Studies (in Hindi & English)- 27 chapters dealing with key aspects of Vedic studies such as linguistics, semantics, agriculture, architecture, society etc. About 400 pages. Foreword by Dr Kireet Joshi. Published by New Bhartiya Book Corporation, Delhi, 2004.

Vedic Rishi Dirghatama (in Sanskrit, Hindi & English)- An edited work containing 25 research papers on the Vedic seer Dirghatama. Published by Vidya Nidhi Prakashan, Delhi, 2005

Sanskrit-pathya-sankalan (in Sanskrit & Hindi) - A collection and detailed study of seven important Sanskrit Scriptures based on the curriculum of the 2^nd year B A Program (Sanskrit) of Delhi University, Vidya Nidhi Prakashan, Delhi, 2005.

Kenopanishad (in Sanskrit, Hindi & English) - It is a detailed study and an explanation of the Ken Upanishad, including an analysis of all available commentaries. Published by Vidya Nidhi Prakashan, Delhi, 2005.

Glimpses of Vedic and Ancient Indian Civilization (in English)- 21 chapters on Vedic and Ancient Indian studies. Publisher - New Bhartiya Book Corporation, Delhi, 2006, Foreword by Prof. G.C.Tripathi

Shaktipata (translation in English)- Originally written by Svami Vishnutirth in Hindi.

Shivasutra-Prabodhini (translation in English)- Originally written by Svami Vishnutirth in Hindi.

Patanjala-Yogadarshana (translation in English)- Originally written by Svami Vishnutirth in Hindi.

Prana-tattva (translation in English)- Originally written by Svami Vishnutirth in Hindi.

The Rigveda Samhita (in English & Sanskrit) - In 7 volumes. Abridged edition, with Sayana's commentary (in Sanskrit) and Griffith's commentary (in English).