Vandana Sharma
Vandana Sharma 'Diya[1][2] (born June 8, 1981), also known as "Diya," is a scholar[3], writer, author, and philosopher specializing in Advaita Vedanta philosophy. She is recognized as the first research scholar to conduct systematic research on Advaita Vedanta philosophy and its connection to the environment.[4]
Early life and education[edit]
Vandana Sharma 'Diya' was born on June 8, 1981. She completed her B.Sc. in Hotel Management, Tourism, and Culture from Annamalai University. Following that, she pursued her B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy, Religion, and Culture, specializing in South Saiva Siddhanta, from the same university. Driven by her passion for Advaita Vedanta, she obtained a Diploma in Advanced Advaita Vedanta and Bhagwadgita Shankarabhashya[5] from the Chinmaya International Foundation in Ernakulam, Kerala. She furthered her academic journey by earning a Ph.D. in Advaita Vedanta from the Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, under the guidance of Professor and Head, Dr. J. Thirumal. Her Ph.D. research was supported by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Ministry of Human Resource Development.[6][7]
Career and Contributions[edit]
Sharma has made contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta philosophy. Her research focuses on the intricate relationship between Advaita Vedanta philosophy and environmental consciousness. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of learning from prominent philosophers and spiritual leaders, including Prof. S.R. Bhatt and revered saints and sages such as H.H. Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati Ji Maharaja, H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, H.H. Swami Chidananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj, Swami Gyananananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj, and Swami Advayananda Ji Maharaj. However, she considers Adi Shankaracharya as her Guru and follows the philosophy of non-dualism as propounded by him. Sharma utilizes the platform of Hindutva to promote vegetarianism, environmental awareness, Gauseva (cow welfare), and animal compassion.
Sharma has translated and provided commentary on "Adi Sankaracarya’s Prasnottara Ratna Malika,"[8] published by Original Books in January 2020, with a foreword by former Chairman of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research and HOD Department of Philosophy at the University of Delhi, Prof. S.R. Bhatt. The book received appreciation from notable personalities such as Sri Sri Ravi Shankara, BJP National Vice President Shyam Jaju, and former BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav.[9] Its launch was held at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations and organized by Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Vinay Sahastrabuddhe. For her work on the book, Sharma received 'The Swami Pranavananda Philosophy Book Award 2020' at the Asian-African Philosophical Congress 2020.[10][11]
Notable Achievements and Awards[edit]
Scholar
- Fields Medal (2022)[2]
- Pulitzer Prize (2021)[12]
- National Humanities Medal (2023)[2]
- MacArthur Fellowship (2017)[13]
Writer/Author
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2022)
- National Book Award (2018)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (2022)
Philosopher
- Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy (2022)
- Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture (2022)[14]
- John Locke Prize in Philosophy (2015)
- The Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy (2017)
- Jean Nicod Prize (2018)
References[edit]
- ↑ "Vandana Sharma – The czarina of healing techniques". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Team, TenNews (2021-10-27). "Sankara Vedanta For Environmental Harmony book launch: Eminent personalities outline core of advait, praise author for research". tennews.in: National News Portal - Breaking News, Live News, Delhi News, Noida News, National News, Politics, Business, Education, Medical, Films, Features. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "डॉ़ वंदना शर्मा बनी उच्च शिक्षा निदेशक". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "The 2013 Kedarnath Tragedy and the Post-calamity Eco-conscious Development". India Foundation. 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Featuringdaily (2023-05-31). "Exploring the Depths of Indian Philosophy: The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Vandana Sharma 'Diya". Featuring Daily. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ DESK, WEB. "Aurobindo's ideas can benefit the entire humanity : Ram Madhav at International webinar on Sri Aurobindo". organiser.org. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Vandana Sharma – The czarina of healing techniques". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Dolare, Rahul (2022-11-13). "Asian Literary Society organized its 5th Asian Literary Confluence in New Delhi". Punekar News. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "वंदना शर्मा को मिला अखंड भारत गौरव अवार्ड - Vandana Sharma received Akhand Bharat Gaurav Award - Uttar Pradesh Bulandshahr Common Man Issues News". Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ theinfluencersofindia (2023-05-31). "Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Vandana Sharma 'Diya's Achievements in Indian Philosophy". The Influencers Of India. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Featuringdaily (2023-05-31). "Exploring the Depths of Indian Philosophy: The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Vandana Sharma 'Diya". Featuring Daily. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Explained: What is the Fields Medal, so-called 'Mathematics Nobel' awarded to Ukrainian professor and three others?". The Indian Express. 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Basu, Mohana (2022-07-06). "Spheres in 8 dimensions & prime numbers — the 4 winners of 2022 Fields Medal or 'maths Nobel'". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "The chess puzzle that led to a Fields Medal". Chess News. 2022-07-21. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
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