Dr. Basudeb Das | Social Sciences  | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Basudeb Das is a scholar of Sanskrit studies with specialization in classical and modern Sanskrit literature, particularly Sanskrit kāvya and Purāṇic traditions. His research critically examines human values, social practices, and cultural consciousness as reflected in ancient and medieval Sanskrit texts. He has published extensively on vratas, rituals, poetics, and Smṛtiśāstras, highlighting their relevance in contemporary society. His work also engages with comparative literature to connect Sanskrit thought with broader Indian knowledge systems. As an editor of multiple scholarly volumes, he contributes to the preservation and reinterpretation of Sanskrit intellectual heritage. He actively presents research at national and international academic forums. Overall, his scholarship bridges traditional Sanskrit wisdom with modern literary, social, and knowledge-system discourses.