Over the years, CIF has hosted a variety of programmes, including academic seminars and workshops, educational tours, contemplative retreats and spiritual camps. Some of these programmes have been undertaken under the aegis of its subsidiary Chinmaya International Foundation Shodha Sansthan (CIFSS).
As a nucleus for the study and dissemination of the philosophical principles and values of India’s cultural heritage, CIF along with its subsidiary CIFSS undertakes various research projects in the fields of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) such as Sanskrit Language, Vedic Literature, Sanskrit Sahitya, Mathematics, Art & Culture, Manuscriptology, Lexicography, etc.
Our pursuit of knowledge embraces Vedic Literature, Sanskrit Sahitya, Mathematics, Art & Culture, and more, preserving ancient wisdom while fostering intellectual and creative growth.
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The original text of the first four sutras of Brahmasutra is substantiated with copious citations from 10 sub-commentaries on the Sankara-bhashya – a critical edition with English translation and commentary.
Every word of the Bhagavad-gita has been analyzed through the lens of Paninian Sanskrit grammar and referenced with relevant sutras. The words are arranged in accordance to the Sanskrit alphabetical order.
The library holds an extensive unique collection of over 17,000 knowledge resources, reflecting the multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary nature of Sanskrit and Sanskrit literature, Veda and Vedangas, Indian Philosophies, Vyakarana, Kosa, Ayurveda, Sangita, Dharmashastra, Mathematics, Rituals, Encyclopedias, bibliographies, biographies and autobiographies, monographs, atlases, Jaina, Bauddha, Ramayana, Mahabharata, along with Hindi, Malayalam and English literatures. The volumes in the library have been donated by many devotees, scholars and also purchased to enhance the collection. Acquisition of several personal collections has further enriched the library. These relate to illustrious scholars who have made path-breaking contributions in the field of Sanskrit and related studies, namely, Prof. K V Ramakrishnacharyulu and Prof. R. Balasubramanian.
The reference library has an array of primary and secondary materials in the broad areas of humanities and arts with 3500 Indian manuscripts in Sanskrit and Malayalam languages. Paper and Palm-leaf materials covering almost all the subjects of Indic studies are available in Devanagari, Malayalam and Grantha scripts.
CIF has been recognized by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, as one of the four premier Sanskrit Research Institutions of India and has been accorded the status of Shodha Sansthan or Centre for Sanskrit Research.
CIF is affiliated as an approved Centre of Research by the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, a bona fide University under UGC, New Delhi. CIF is also recognised as an approved Centre of Research by IGNOU. Students seeking to pursue doctoral studies in Sanskrit and allied Indic Studies through CIF will be suitably assisted by University approved research guides. CIF is also recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Dept. of Industrial and Scientific Research (DISR), Government of India.
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