THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
invites you to a bilingual talk
“Kundalini Yoga in Narsinh Mehta’s Poems” by Dr. Jawahar Bakshi
on Monday 26th February 2024, at 5 p.m. in the Durbar Hall

The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai takes pleasure in inviting you to a bilingual talk “Kundalini Yoga in Narsinh Mehta’s Poems” by Dr. Jawahar Bakshi on Monday 26th February 2024 at 5 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society.

In the talk, Dr. Bakshi will delve into the Kundalini Yoga aspect in Narsinh Mehta's poems. This involves opening up all eight lotuses in the mystical poem “Jalkamal Chhandi Ja Ne Bala." Rising from the Root Chakra gradually leading to the Crown Chakra and ultimately reaching the Soul star chakra - this yoga path is implicitly narrated in this simple yet celebrated poem.

Dr. Jawahar Bakshi Is a multifaceted personality. A Chartered Accountant by profession, he was awarded a Ph.D. degree for his thesis on “Spirituality in the poetry of Narsinh Mehta." The thesis won him the Narsinh Mehta Award as well as the Bhogilal Sandesara award for his Ph.D. thesis. In addition, he teaches Transcendental Meditation.

The Maharashtra State Gujarati Sahitya Academy has honoured him with the Jeevan Gaurav Award. His work on poetry is recognised by both the Gujarati Parishad and the Gujarati Sahitya Academy. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Narmad Gold Medal and Kalapi Award.

He has been invited across the globe to deliver lectures on Indian Philosophy, Yoga, Meditation and Literature of Saints. Moreover, he is a pioneer in modern romantic mysticism and pure poetry with spiritual experience in Gujarati Gazals.

You are cordially invited to attend this very interesting programme which will be in both - Gujarati and English. Do join us. We look forward to seeing you.
Tea will be served at 4.30 p.m.

- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary, Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar,Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM LitClub

 

NAVIGATING RIVERS, BRIDGING CULTURES.
The Extraordinary Life of Captain Sir Alexander Burnes (1805- 1841)

Talk by Prof Mariam Dossal
Chair Prof Manjiri Kamat
Thursday, 8 February 2024
5:30 pm (Tea at 5:00 pm)
Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai.

 
Captain Alexander Burnes of the 21st Bombay Native Infantry ranks among the foremost of nineteenth century British explorers. His detailed accounts of peoples and places he encountered while on missions in Kutch, in Sindh in the Bombay Presidency or navigating the 1000-mile course of the Indus river, were filled with new insights. Burnes also explored Punjab, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Persia, and opened the eyes of the Western world to ‘exotic’ lands and cultures.

Burnes was a member of the Managing Committee of the Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society as well as the Geographical Society of Bombay.

- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Chairperson, Mumbai Research Centre   
  

THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI

The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
invites you to a talk on the book
“Women in State Politics in India Missing in the Corridors of Power”
by the editors Prof. Pam Rajput and Prof. Usha Thakkar
on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at 5 p.m.

The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is delighted to invite you to a talk on the recently published book “Women in State Politics in India Missing in the Corridors of Power” by the editors – Prof. Pam Rajput and Prof. Usha Thakkar on Wednesday 30th August at 5 p.m.

This book is one of the first to explore the participation of women in state politics in India and how women navigate the dynamic spaces and hierarchies of the Indian political system. It analyses the gender profile of political parties and legislative bodies in 16 states in India.

Topical, rich in empirical data, the book is an essential read for scholars and researchers of Indian politics, gender studies, political science, sociology, public administration and South Asian studies.

Prof. Pam Rajput is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Punjab University and Founder Director of the Centre for Women’s Studies and Development, Chandigarh.

Prof. Usha Thakkar is President of the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Mumbai. She retired as Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. Prof. Usha Thakkar is an Honorary Fellow of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai

Please join us for this educative and enriching lecture.

Tea will be served at 4.30 pm.


- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande,  Hon. Secretary
- Meenal Kshirsagar. Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM Lit Club Asiatic Society of Mumbai




   
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