Research Team

Prof. Gauri Mahulikar renowned for her captivating oratory skills, beloved teacher of students, and known for her ever-charming smile, is a Sanskritist dedicated to reviving Sanskrit learning and fostering interest in this divine language across India and beyond. Currently serving as the Academic Director at Chinmaya International Foundation, she leads major initiatives such as translating 108 Upanishads, organizing national conferences, and conducting popular webinars endorsed by Sanskrit enthusiasts nationwide.

With expertise in Vedanta and Vedic Studies, Prof. Gauri is also a fervent admirer of Sahitya, specifically Kalidasa’s literary masterpieces. Formerly heading the Department of Sanskrit at Mumbai University, and later serving as the Dean of Faculty Chinmaya Viswavidyapeeth, she holds an impressive academic background with an M.A., Ph.D. in Sanskrit, and a P.G. Diploma in Comparative Mythology.Recipient of numerous accolades, including the prestigious Savitribai Phule Puraskar and the Adya Sri Sankara Puraskara, Prof. Gauri’s contributions to Sanskrit scholarship are widely recognized and celebrated.

Pratik Gajanan Rumde (Academic Administrator), earned his Ph.D. from Georg August University of Göttingen, Germany. With expertise in both Sanskrit and German studies, he possesses exceptional linguistic proficiency across multiple languages. He has held esteemed positions as a Language Teacher, Research Assistant, and Lecturer at renowned institutions such as the University of Mumbai and the University of Bonn, Germany.

Sanjay Varma V completed his undergraduate degree in Sanskrit & postgraduate degree in Sanskrit Vedanta. He also holds an M.Phil. Degree in Manuscriptology. He is UGC NET Test qualified. Additionally, he is pursuing a PhD at Calicut University, Kerala, in the field of Tarka Shastra.

After a career in teaching Life Sciences, Udayabhanu pursued formal training in Vedanta at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. She is currently completing her M.A. in Sanskrit while conducting online classes on Bhagavad Gita & Vedic chanting, contributing to the dissemination of Vedic knowledge.

Mansaram Dey is a top student, excelling in academics. He won silver medals for his BA and MA degrees. He studied Sanskrit grammar in Varanasi, gaining a strong understanding of Vedanta & Nyaya philosophy. He is UGC NET & WBSET qualified. An adventure lover, he was also part of the MP Government’s project on Adi Shankaracharya, collaborating with Prof. Gauri Mahulikar. With a multilingual background & a range of skills, from critical thinking to technical proficiency, Mansaram adds value to our research.

Geetanjali Malave (Research Assistant- in the 108 Upanishad Translation Project). Being a Gold Medalist Shastri graduate specializing in Advaita Vedanta & masters in philosophy, Geetanjali brings a strong foundation in Sanskrit language & philosophy to her research. Her passion for learning & spreading Vedantic wisdom is further fueled by her experience as a Bhagavad Gita & Sanskrit tutor. Using her multilingual background & range of skills from critical thinking to technical proficiency, Geetanjali perfectly contributes to our research.

In 1982 Mrs.Sarala completed her  M.A. in Sanskrit with Sahitya specialization from Kerala University. In 1987 she did her M.Phil – Sanskrit – Pune University. Mrs.Sarala joined CIF in 1990 & since then she has contributed to multiple departments. With a hawk’s eye she has a reputation to spot minutest of the editorial mistakes. This facilitated CIF to enhance overall publication quality.

Radhika is MA in Sanskrit coupled with a PGDCA in computer science. With over two decades of experience in the dynamic realm of book publishing with 51 books to her credit. Radhika brings a wealth of knowledge & expertise to our team. Her multifaceted linguistic proficiency extends to English, Malayalam, & Sanskrit, enriching our projects with diverse cultural insights & precision. With her dedication & seasoned insights, Radhika ensures that our publications uphold the highest standards of quality & excellence, resonating with readers across linguistic & cultural boundaries.

Dr. Gayathri V. G. (Publication Specialist) has completed her undergraduate degree and Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit Vyakarana. She holds an MPhil, PhD degree in Sanskrit Vyakarana at Sree Shankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady, Kerala. Two Sanskrit grammar-related projects were completed at Govt Sanskrit College Trivandrum, & Govt Sanskrit College, Trippunitthura. She has completed PGDCA, DTP (Malayalam, English, Sanskrit), and Latex programming.

Ms. Vaishnavi Valaboju (Research Assistant) has completed her Master’s in Sanskrit. She is pursuing an advanced drawing course based on Shilpa-Shastra. She is also a regular yoga practitioner. She has a profound interest in Indic studies, along with a deep admiration for the Sanskrit language. Currently, she serves as a Research Assistant to the Academic Director at CIF. Her responsibilities primarily involve supporting content production for research projects, webinars, and courses.