National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

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Faculty Profile

BIOGRAPHY

Prof. Surabhi Verma is an esteemed Assistant Professor of Sanskrit at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha. Her academic journey is distinguished by a deep engagement with both traditional wisdom and modern scientific perspectives. From a young age, Prof. Verma developed a fascination with Sanskrit, which evolved during her higher studies into an appreciation for its profound philosophical and scholarly traditions. She views Sanskrit not merely as a language but as a repository of ancient wisdom within the Sastra Parampara. With a solid foundation in modern sciences, Prof. Verma has been able to bridge the gap between ancient Agamic and Tantrik teachings and contemporary scientific understanding. Her research interests prominently include dreams, consciousness, and precognition. Her doctoral research delved into the enigmatic aspects of dreams and precognition through the lens of Indian philosophy, offering new insights into these complex phenomena. Since joining NIT Rourkela in 2015, Prof. Verma has been dedicated to imparting knowledge about Indic Sciences to engineering students. Her teaching and research contributions are enriched by her involvement in a significant project sponsored by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi. This project, titled "A Study relating Consciousness and Spiritual Intelligence with Special Reference to Kashmir Saivism," explored the dimensions of consciousness through the Agama and Tantra Sastras. This research not only provided new insights into various psychological phenomena but also deepened her understanding of esoteric and mystical aspects of Tantra, including concepts related to time travel. Prof. Verma continues to share her unique knowledge and perspectives through various courses at NIT Rourkela, contributing to the academic and intellectual growth of her students.

EXPERTISE INFORMATION

Research Group
  • Language and Literature
Areas of Interest
  • SAṂSKṚTA
  • BHĀRATĪYA DARŚANAŚĀSTRA
  • NIGAMA, ĀGAMA AND TANTRA ŚĀSTRA

Surabhi Verma
सुरभि वर्मा Assistant Professor Grade-II

Humanities and Social Sciences

vermas@nitrkl.ac.in

0661 - 246 2793

16

PUBLICATIONS

1

SPONSORED PROJECTS

3

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surabhi Verma

Assistant Professor Grade-II

Humanities and Social Sciences

Room Number: cs-122

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

2015

Ph.D.
Sanskrit, Indian Philosophy
Panjab University, Chandigarh.

2011

M.A
Sanskrit
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Teaching Experience
  • Sanskrit,  NIT Rourkela,   20 Jul 2015 - Present

A study relating consciousness and spiritual intelligence with special reference to kasmir saivism ICPR
  • Principal Investigator
  • 24
  • Completed   Sponsored

Total Publications: 16

S. Verma,"Precognitive Dreams in Kashmir Saivism", no.1, pp.238, D.K.Printworld (P). Ltd, New Delhi., studies in kashmir saivism, 1, D K Printworld (P) Ltd. Sudarshan Park, New Delhi. 110015 2019       Book

P. Balaji and S. Verma,"Divulging the lesser known beauty of Sri Kailasanathar temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD I, vol.4, no.9, pp.124-132, Research Culture Society and Publication 2018, https://www.ijirmf.com/wp-content/uploads/201809021.pdf       Article

S. Verma and S. Ghosh,"The autonomous flow of cosmic manifestation through kriya sakti: a comprehensive analysis of subjective and objective realities in Kashmir saiva darsana", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, vol.13, no.10(1), pp.110-124, Sucharitha Publication 2024, View Details       Article

S. Verma,"Unveiling Acarya Abhinavagupta’s tantra-agamika sadhana: a comparative examination of the Siva-Sutras and Sri Sivastotravali", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, vol.13, no.9(1), pp.47-52, Sucharitha Publication, September 2024, View Details       Article

S. Verma,"Decoding secondary states of consciousness: an analytical review from agama and tantra sastra", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, vol.13, no.11(1), pp.52-66, Sucharitha Publication, November 2024, View Details       Article

ICSSR SPONSORED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS: THOUGHT, THEORY AND TRADITION FOR HUMAN RESOURCE EXCELLENCE 8-10th MARCH 2024 (HYBRID MODE) Humanities and Social Sciences (Conference)
Webinar on Sanskrit as an Interlingua for Tech Advancement of Bharatiya Bhashas Humanities and Social Sciences (Short-term Course)
Indian Knowledge Systems: Concepts & Applications School of Management (Workshop)
  • Co-Coordinator
  • 06 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2023
  • Brochure

  • HS1310 : Science of Consciousness in Ancient India {Theory}
  • HS1317 : Introduction to the Metaphysics of Sanskrit Language {Theory}
  • HS1318 : Management and Ethics through Applied Ancient Wisdom {Theory}
  • HS1319 : Introduction to the Jewels of Sanskrit {Theory}
  • HS2317 : Introduction to the Metaphysics of Sanskrit Language {Theory}
  • HS351 : Introduction to the Jewels of Sanskrit {Theory}
  • HS352 : Science of Consciousness in Ancient India {Theory}
  • HS413 : Introduction to the Metaphysics of Sanskrit Language {Theory}
  • HS5131 : Application of Kautilya's Arthasastra in Modern India {Theory}
  • HS5131 : Application of Kautilya's Arthasastra in Modern India {Theory}
  • HS5132 : Science of Self Realization for Holistic Humane Development {Theory}
  • HS624 : प्राचीन-भारतीय-संस्कृति: समाजञ्च {Theory}
  • HS625 : संस्कृतशास्त्राणां शोध-प्रविधि: पाण्डुलिपि-विज्ञानञ्च {Theory}
  • HS626 : संस्कृतशास्त्राणां सामान्यपरिचयं सम्बद्ध-अनुसंधानस्य सर्वेक्षणञ्च {Theory}
  • HS655 : Application of Kautilya’s Arthashastra in Modern India {Theory}
  • HS657 : The Science of Self Realization for Holistic Humane Development {Theory}
  • HS7109 : प्राचीन-भारतीय-संस्कृति: समाजञ्च {Theory}
  • HS7110 : संस्कृतशास्त्राणां शोध-प्रविधिः पाण्डुलिपि-विज्ञानञ्च {Theory}
  • HS7111 : संस्कृतशास्त्राणां सामान्यपरिचयं सम्बद्ध-अनुसंधानस्य सर्वेक्षणञ्च {Theory}
  • HS1270 : Language Laboratory {Practical}
  • HS270 : Language Laboratory {Practical}

Awards And Honours
  • Young Professor of the Year 2024, awarded by The Fames India, New Delhi,   2024
  • BEST FACULTY OF THE YEAR by Hypedge Media & Education Connect Plus Magazine, New Delhi,   2023
  • BEST HUMANITIES PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR by TPL Shiksha Awards 2023, New Delhi,   2023
  • Certificate of Appreciation for BEST PAPER PRESENTATION in International Conference of INSIS, New Delhi,   2018
  • Certificate of Appreciation for BEST PAPER PRESENTATION in First National Conference of Indian Society for Indic Studies, New Delhi,   2014
  • SANSKRIT PRATIBHA PURASKAR by Delhi Sanskrit Academy, New Delhi,   2011
Memberships / Fellowships
  • ISHWAR ASHRAM TRUST, SRINAGAR, INDIA.,   2019
  • DRPSECT, VADODARA, GUJARAT, INDIA.,   2012