Keshab Chandra Dash


Keshab Chandra Dash, is a scholar and author from Odisha.
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Scholarship

Dash is a specialist in the areas of Indian Logic, Panini Grammar, Computational Linguistics. Indian philosophy and Modern Sanskrit literature. He has contributed to the fields of computer studies relating to Sanskrit, stylistic innovation in modern Sanskrit literature and advance methodology of research in Sanskrit. His approach is interdisciplinary as well as multidisciplinary.

Authorship

Dash is a novelist and poet, and he has published a number of novels in modern Sanskrit. His authorship was the subject of a PhD thesis in 2013.

Early life and education

Dash was born on 6 March 1955, at the village of Hatasahi, Jajpur District, Odisha. His father was Narayan Dash and mother Kumudini Devi. He is married to Subhadra Dash.
Dash has received the following degrees: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Litt., Acharya, Parangata, Ratna and Diplomas in German, French, Film Direction and Computer Programming.

Career

Dash started his career as a lecturer in 1980. For the last several years, he has headed the post graduate department of Nyaya Darsana in Shri Jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri, Orissa.

Publications

  • Books: 40
  • Research paper: 40
  • General Articles: 100

Poetry

1. Pranayā Pradīpam,, Sudharma, Mysore, 1980

2. Hrdayesvari,, Sudharma, Mysore, 1981

3. Mahātīrtham,, Sudharma, Mysore, 1983

4. Alakā,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1986

5. Iśā,, Smt. Subhadra Dash, Śaśirekhā, Bhoodan Nagar, University Road, Puri-752003, 1992

6. Bhinna-Pulinam,, Smt. Subhadra Dash, Śaśirekhā, Bhoodan Nagar, University Road, Puri-752003, 1995

7. Andhasrotah,, Smt. Subhadra Dash, Śaśirekhā, Bhoodan Nagar, University Road, Puri-752003, 2004

Short stories

8. Diśā Vidiśā,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1988

9. Urmi Cuḍā,, M/s Pratibha Prakashan, 29/5, Shakti Nagar, Delhi-7, 1995

10. Shūnyanābhiḥ,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 2000

11. Nimna Prthivī,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 2001

Children’s Stories

12. Mahān,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1991

13. Ekadā,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1991

Juvenile Novelette

14. Patākā,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1990

Novels

15. Tilottamā,, Sudharma, Mysore, 1980, Reprint-2002, Smt. Subhadra Dash, Śaśirekhā, Bhoodan Nagar, University Road, Puri-752003

16. Śitalatrsnā,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1983 & 2006

17. Pratipad,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1984

18. Āvartam,, Devyajyoti, Shimla, H.P., 1985

19. Arunā,, Sudharma, Mysore, 1985

20. Nikasā,, Devavani Parishad, R-6, Vanivihar, Delhi-59, 1986

21. Rtam,, Devavani Parishad, R-6, Vanivihar, Delhi-59, 1988

22. Madhuyānam,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1990

23. Añjalih,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1990

24. Visargah,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1992

25. Śikhā,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1994

26. Śaśirekhā,, Lokbhasa Prachara Samiti, Sharadhabali, Puri-752002, 1994

27. Oum Śāntih,, M/s Pratibha Prakashan, 29/5, Shakti Nagar, Delhi-7, 1997

Research Works

1. Reference: A Logico-Linguistic Identification, Abhaya House of Publication, Kendrapara, Pin-754211, Orissa, 1986

2. Relations in Knowledge Representations, Sri Satguru Publication, Indian Books Centre, 40/5, Shakti Nagar, Delhi-7, 1991

3. Elements of Research Methodology in Sanskrit, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Post Box no. 1139, K.37/116.

4. Logic of Knowledge Base, Sri Satguru Publication, Indian Books Centre, 40/5, Shakti Nagar, Delhi-7, 1992

5. Logic of Non-Case Relationship, M/s Pratibha Prakashan, 29/5, Shakti Nagar, Delhi-7, 1992

6. Social Justice and its Ancient Indian Base, : Proceedings of the U.G.C., Sponsored National Seminar, M/s Pratibha Prakashan, 29/5, ShaktiNagar, Delhi-7, 1992

7. Indian Semantics A Computational Model, : Agam Kala Prakashan,34, Central Market, Ashok Vihar, Delhi-52, 1994

8. Sanskrit & Computer,, M/s Pratibha Prakashan, 29/5, Shakti Nagar, Delhi-7, 1995

9. An Easy Approach to Spiritual Science, Smt. Subhadra Dash, Sasirekha, Bhoodan Nagar, University Road, Puri-752003, 2004

10. International Conference on Spiritual Science, Department of Nyaya Darshan, SJSV, Puri, 2004

11. An Introduction to Oriya Linguistics, Centre of Advanced Research in Sanskrit, SJSV, Puri, 2006

12. Spiritual Attainment, M/s Pratibha Prakashan, 29/5, Shakti Nagar, Delhi-7, 2006

13. Unknown Facets of Jagannatha Consciousness, Centre of Advanced Research in Sanskrit, SJSV, Puri, 2006

Research Publications (Journals)

1. Sri Jagannath Jyoti, Vol-IX, X, XI : Sri Jagannatha Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri, 2004, 2005, 2006

2. SAMKETA, Department of Nyaya Darshan, SJSV, Puri, 2004, 2005, 2006

Spiritual Biography

Pratibuddha, Dept. of Nyaya Darshan, SJSV, Puri, 2015

Awards and honours

For his literary contribution, Dash has received regional, national and international awards.
  1. Hirakhanda Trust literary Award, Sambalpur, 1983
  2. Film Development script award, Cuttack, 1983
  3. Shravani Sahitya Samsad Honour, Kendrapara, 1984
  4. Vidwanmani – Title Award, Cuttack, 1984
  5. Tantra Saraswati – Title Award, Cuttack, 1985
  6. Dr. V Raghavan National Prize, All India Oriental conference, Vishakhapattanam, 1989
  7. International Award of SANKARA Instituted by Abhinava Vidya Bharati, 1990. U.S.A
  8. Orissa Sahitya Academy Award, 1990
  9. Delhi Sanskrit Academy Award, 1991
  10. Sanskrit Tele-film Script Award, 1994
  11. International Poet of Merit Award, International Society of poets, Maryland, US, 1995
  12. Central Sahitya Academy Award Delhi, 1996
  13. Banabhatta Puraskar, 1996
  14. Kalpavalli Puraskar, 1996 – 97
  15. Pandit Kulamani Mishra Award, Rotary Club, Puri, 1998.
  16. All India Original Creative writing Award, Delhi Sanskrit Academy, 2001
  17. Veda Vyas National Sanskrit Award, U.G.C. New Delhi – 2003
  18. American Medal of Honour Limited Striking 2003, ABI, USA
  19. Bharati - Bharati - Kavya – Samman, Sanskrit Sahitya Academy, Cuttack 2006
  20. Vivekananda Samman for Art & Literature, Kolkata – 2010-11