तिथेश्च श्रीकरम्प्रोक्तं वारादायुष्यवर्धनम् ।
नक्षत्राद्हरते पापं योगाद्रोगनिवारणम् ॥
करणात् चिन्तितम्कार्यं पञ्चाङ्गफलमुत्तमम् ।
एतेषां श्रवणान्नित्यं गङ्गास्नानफलं भवेत् ॥

The session began with a powerful idea—Pañcāṅga Śravaṇam. Tradition holds that simply listening to the Pañcāṅga brings the merit of a sacred dip in the Ganga. That sense of puṇya set the tone for the evening.

On Vyāsa Day, the Dr. S. Jayasree Memorial Endowment and Sri T.V. Nagaraja Iyer Endowment lecture brought together tradition and modern insight in a meaningful way.

Hosted by The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute (KSRI) in association with The Samskrita Academy, Madras, the lecture took place on 28th April 2026, 3:30 PM, at Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Hall, Sanskrit College Campus, Mylapore, Chennai.

Dr. T.V. Vasudeva and Prof. R. Parthasarathy explored the Pañcāṅga—especially the Srirangam Pañcāṅga—through a geographical lens, presenting deep insights in a clear and engaging manner.

🔹 Dr. Vasudeva explained the concept of Nava-Nāyakas and Upa-Nāyakas—planetary forces guiding areas like rainfall, agriculture, and economy—and how their nature influences outcomes.

🔹 Prof. Parthasarathy connected these ideas to geography through Kūrma Vibhāga, showing how ancient scholars mapped and understood regional patterns across climate and livelihoods. He also highlighted how Sasyādhipati, Dhānyādhipati, and Arghyādhipati together reflect the economic framework.

A key takeaway: the potential to link the traditional 60-year Prabhava cycle with modern climatic patterns—opening new directions for Indian Knowledge Systems.

The session was well received by traditional Sanskrit scholars, modern researchers both in offline and online mode, reflecting strong interdisciplinary interest.

🎥Missed it? Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqaww7oPiio

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