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The Samsthanam's ongoing scholarly work — critical editions, manuscript digitisation, philosophical encyclopaedias, and interdisciplinary research in Indian Knowledge Systems.

Ongoing2022–

Critical Edition of Sri Omkarnath Dev's Complete Works

A multi-year project to produce a scholarly critical edition of Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath Dev's complete Bengali, Sanskrit, and Hindi writings — with variant readings, annotations, and philosophical commentary.

Principal InvestigatorDr Loknath Chakrabarti
CollaboratorsSanskrit scholars, Bengali literary scholars, Manuscript specialists
Ongoing2021–

Bengal Bhakti Manuscript Digitisation Project

A comprehensive project to digitise, catalogue, and make freely available rare manuscripts related to the Bhakti traditions of Bengal — housed in private collections, temple libraries, and local archives across West Bengal.

Principal InvestigatorResearch Desk
CollaboratorsMultiple institutional partners
Ongoing2023–

Abhinava Pranavavāda: A Philosophical Encyclopaedia

An ambitious long-term project to produce the first comprehensive encyclopaedia of Abhinava Pranavavāda — covering all major concepts, texts, figures, and arguments in this tradition.

Principal InvestigatorEditorial Board
CollaboratorsInternational scholars of Indian philosophy
Completed2020–2023

Indian Epistemology and Contemporary Education

A three-year research project examining the applicability of classical Indian theories of knowledge — tarka, anubhava, and śruti-pramāṇa — to contemporary educational policy and curriculum design.

Principal InvestigatorDr Loknath Chakrabarti & Dr Radhika Venkatesan
CollaboratorsEducation policy researchers
Upcoming2025–

Nāda-Brahman: Cross-Traditional Study of Sacred Sound

An interdisciplinary project examining the doctrine of Nāda-Brahman across Vedic, Śaiva, Vaiṣṇava, and Buddhist traditions — with special attention to its philosophical and practical dimensions.

Principal InvestigatorTBC
CollaboratorsOpen to collaboration — contact research desk
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