1 PERSONAL PROFILE

Name : Pran Kumar Rajak

Designation : Assistant Professor Department : Philosophy Academic Qualification : M.A. in Philosophy, B. T.

Office address : MUC Women’s College, Burdwan (W. B.)

Phone (Office) : 03422533168

Phone/Mobile : 9474321505

Correspondence Address : Vill + P. O. - Panchthupi Dist - PIN – 742161 (W.B.)

E-mail : [email protected]

Personal Profile including :

a) Biography:

Mr Pran Kumar Rajak graduated from Kandi Raj College, Murshidabad and did his M.A. from Visva- Bharati, Santiniketan, West . He has been teaching at MUC Women’s College, Burdwan since 2010. Formerly, he taught at Patikabari H. S. School, Murshidabad for more than eleven years. He acted as Joint- Coordinator in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “The Place of Vedanta in Contemporary Indian Philosophy”, 14 September, 2011 and also on “Swami Vivekananda and the Present Day Indian Society”, 12-13 September, 2013. His areas of interest are Indian Philosophy and Contemporary Indian Philosophy. He has contributed scholarly articles to various journals and magazines.

b) Research activity (if any) in bullet form (or within 250 words)

 Past Research program: Nil  Present Research program: Nil  Future research plan: Indian Philosophy

c) List of Publication (if required add Annexure)

Published Articles:

1. “Vhishmer Icchāmrityu Hala Aicchik Swastimrityu”, BARNOLIPI: An Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol.I. Issue VI. Apr., 2012. (ISSN 2249-2666) Pp. 107-113.

2. “Dalit O Ādibāsi, Ucchabarner Dwāra Ājo Padadalita”. BARNOLIPI: An Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol.II. Issue I. June, 2012. (ISSN 2249-2666) Pp. 136-148.

2 3. “Rupabaishamya - Kālo Meyer Kopāl Manda”, PURVA BHARAT (Mānush O Sanskriti). [Pub.by East Indian Society for the Studies of Social Sciences] Vol. I, No. 1. Dec., 2012. ISSN 2319-8591. Pp. 118-121.

4. “Concept of Liberation According to Rabindranath andVivekananda”, BARNOLIPI: An International Journal, Vol.II. Issue VI. Apr., 2013. (ISSN 2249-2666). Pp. 174-180

5. “Akobinsha Shatake Swami Vivekanander Prasangikata”, Proceedings of Seminar on Prasanga Vivekananda: Selective Essays on Swami Vivekananda (Bilingual). Pub. By Book Centre, Santiniketan, 25 Dec., 2013. ISBN 978-81-921612-3-5.

6. “Euthanasia Samarthane”, Proceedings of Seminar on “Euthanasia-Medical Killings Conundrum vis- á- vis Moral Perspectives” Held on 2 March., 2013 at Dr B N. Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Hatgobindapur, Burdwan. Pub. by Levant Books, . ISBN 9789380663975

7. “Swami Vivekanander Karmacinta O Darshan Bhavana” Proceedings of Seminar on“Prakshepane Swami Vivekananda: Sardho-satabarsho pare”, 27-28 Sept., 2013. Sri Ramakrishna Sarada Vidyamahapitha, Kamarpukur, Hooghly. Published on 12 January, 2014 ISBN 978-81-925784-1-5

8. “Samajik Bibartan o Binodaner Bibartan”, Proceedings of Seminar on “Binodaner Bibartan Aam Banglay_ Gram Banglay”, organized by the Panchthupi Haripada Gouribala College, Panchthupi, Murshidabad,26-27 August, 2014. First Published-2014 ISBN-978-93-84729-10-3

9. “Tyāg O Paropakār: Vivekanander Manandharma”, Proceedings of Seminar on “Vivekananda on the 150th Birth Anniversary”, 19-20 Nov., 2013. Srigopal Banerjee College, Bagati, Magra, Hooghly. First Published-2015 ISBN-01-901265-4-7

10.” Bartaman Samaje Nyaya-Vichar” PURVA BHARAT (Mānush O Sanskriti). [Pub.by East Indian Society for the Studies of Social Sciences] Fourth Year, No. 3. Dec., 2015. ISSN 2319-8591. Pp. 53- 57.

11.” Daridra apanayan: Manuser Jibandharner Janya Prayojan Nyunatama Sampad”, Proceedings of National Seminar on “Sustainable Development: Economics, Ethics and Environment”, 26-27 Feb., 2016. Srigopal Banerjee College, Bagati, Magra, Hooghly. Published May-2016 ISBN 978-81- 928721-5-5

12.” Yugavatar Swami Vivekananda”, Proceedings of State Level Seminar on “Relevance of Vivekananda Thoughts in India Life”, Organized by the Deshbandhu Mahavidyalaya, Chittaranjan. 18-19 Sep., 2014. Published- June 2016, ISBN 13-978-81-932373-2-8 Pp 72-75

13. “Darsan O Naitik Vakyer Bhasha”, Proceedings of National Seminar on “Darshaner Aloke Sanskrito O Bangla Sahityo: Utsow Theke Adhunikata”, 18-19 Nov., 2016. College, Rampurhat, Birbhum. Published-April 2017 ISBN – 978-93-81245-91-0 Pp 63-68

14 “Proyajanke Samyata rakha – Khadya Suraksha O Nagarikayan Samyavasthar ekti gurutvapurna sarta”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Food Security & Urbanization Equilibrium: A Sustainable Man-System Approach”, 22nd & 23rd November, 2016. , Suri, Birbhum. Published- August 2017 ISBN 978-93-81245-88-0 Pp 163-169

3 15. “Swami Vivekanander dristite Vedanta o Bartaman Samaj”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Relevance of Indian Philosophy in the 21st Century”, 1-2 March, 2017. , , Hooghly. ISBN 978-93-5291-076-2 Pp 10-13

16. “Swami Vivekanander Chinta-Chetanai Nari”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in 21st Century India: Issues, Challenges and Strategies”, 10-11 Feb., 2017. Srigopal Banerjee College, Bagati, Magra, Hooghly. Published- August 2017 ISBN 978-93-81245-09-5 Pp 194-199

17. “1943 er Durbhiksha: Manabsrista Ghatana, Ya Anaitik”, SUCHINTA: Bi-Annual Research Journal of Social Science, (Pub. By Garia Suchintan Society for Culture), ISSN No. 2349-526X, Vol. 4 No. 1 March 2018, Suchinta 6 Pp 111-120

18. “Prasanga Sabda Dravya O Sabda Guna:Bhatta Mimamsaka O Nyaya-Vaisesika Darsan”, BHASAPATH: A Peer Reviewed Journal, Special Philosophy Issue, Essays in Indian and Western Philosophy, ISSN: 2455-9512, Vol-IV, Issue No.-2, June-August 2018 Pp 143-148

19. “Aparadhir Shasti O Ekush Shatak”, ANTARMUKH: A Peer Reviewed Journal, ISSN 2249- 3751, Vol-8, No.- 1, July-September 2018 Pp 93-99

20. “Panchthupi: Dhoba Samajer Chalchitra”, SWADESH CHARCHA LOKE: A UGC Journal, Serial No. 220, Journal No. 42418, Goshthi Samaj Sampraday 2, Boi Mela’19, Vol. No. 17, Issue No. 23, February 2019 Pp 528-540

Papers Presented:

1. “Vhishmer Icchāmrityuke Āmra Aicchik Swastimrityu Balte Pāri”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Euthanasia-Medical Killings Conundrum vis- á- vis Moral Perspectives” Held on 22-23 Feb., 2012 at Dr B N. Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Hatgobindapur, Burdwan.

2. “Sārdha-Satabarsher Āloke Swami Vivekananda”, XXIX Annual Conference of the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad. 24-26 Jan, 2013. Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata.

3. “Euthanasia Samarthane”, Proceedings of Seminar on “Euthanasia-Medical Killings Conundrum vis- á- vis Moral Perspectives”. Held on 2 March., 2013 at Dr B N. Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Hatgobindapur, Burdwan.

4. “Akobinsha Shatake Swami Vivekanander Prasangikata”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Swami Vivekananda: Relevance of His Thoughts in the Present Era”, 3-4 Sept., 2013. Teachers’ Council, , Rampurhat, Birbhum.

4 5. “Swami Vivekanander Karmacinta O Darshan Bhavana”. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Prakshepane Swami Vivekananda: Sardho-satabarsho pare”, 27-28 Sept., 2013. Sri Ramakrishna Sarada Vidyamahapitha, Kamarpukur, Hooghly.

6. “Tyāg O Paropakār: Vivekanander Manandharma”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Vivekananda on the 150th Birth Anniversary”, 19-20 Nov., 2013. Srigopal Banerjee College, Bagati, Magra, Hooghly.

7. “Bauddha Karmavāda: Paropakār hala Ekmātra Satkarma”, XXX Annual Conference of the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad. 24-26 Jan, 2014. P. N. Das College, North .

8. “Sri Ramakrishna & Swami Vivekananda and Global Welfare”, National Seminar on Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the Mystic Traditions of Eastern India organized by the Department of Philosophy and Comparative Religion, Visva- Bharati, Santiniketan. 18-19 Feb., 2014.

9. “Tribal Religion and their Religious Thought”, National Seminar on “Santal Culture and their Religious Beliefs”, jointly organized by the Department of Philosophy and Comparative Religion, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, and the Anthropological Survey of India, Kolkata, 25-26 March, 2014.

10. “Samajik Bibartan o Binodaner Bibartan”, UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Binodaner Bibartan Aam Banglay_ Gram Banglay”, organized by the Panchthupi Haripada Gouribala College, Panchthupi, Murshidabad,26-27 August, 2014.

11. “Yugavatar Swami Vivekananda”, State Level Seminar on “Relevance of Vivekananda thoughts in India Life”, organized by the Deshbandhu Mahavidyalaya, Chittaranjan, 18-19th September,2014.

12. “Nichjati Prasange Swamiji o Gandhijir Abhinna Matadarsha”, XXXIst Annual Conference of the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad. 22-24 Jan., 2015. The Department of Ancient Indian History & Culture, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

13. “Socio-economic Condition of Women with Low Income”, ICPR Sponsored National Seminar on “Women Issues in Philosophy and Religion”, organized by the Department of Philosophy and Comparative Religion, Visva- Bharati, Santiniketan. 27-28 March, 2015.

14. “Jagat Kalyane Swami Vivekananda”. XXXII Annual Conference of the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad. 24-26 Jan., 2016. Derozio Memorial College, Rajarhat-Gopalpur, North24Paraganas.

15. “Daridra apanayan: Manuser Jibandharaner Janya Prayojan Nyunatama Sampad”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable Development: Economics,Ethics and Environment”, 26-27 Feb., 2016. Srigopal Banerjee College, Bagati, Magra, Hooghly.

5 16. “Swami Vivekananda’s Rajyoga O Vijnan Cetana”. 23rd State Science & Technology Congress 2016, 28-29 February, 2016. Presidency University, Kolkata.

17. “Jatiyatavada: Swami Vivekananda o Sri Aurobinder Cintar Sadrisya”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Sri Aurobindo’s Philosophy of Nationalism: A Review in the 21st Century”, 15-16 Sep.,2016. Women’s College, Durgapur, Burdwan.

18. “Khadya Suraksha – Amader Khadyavastu samvandhe Samyami O Mitavyayi hote habe”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable Agricultural Development: Issues & Challenges”, 26- 27 Sep., 2016. Dr. Bhupendranath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Hatgovindapur,Burdwan.

19. “Darsan O Naitik Vakyer Bhasha”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “The Sanskrit and in the light of Philosophy”, 18-19 Nov., 2016. Rampurhat College, Rampurhat, Birbhum.

20. “Proyajanke Samyata rakha – Khadya Suraksha O Nagarikayan Samyavasthar ekti gurutvapurna sarta”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Food Security & Urbanization Equilibrium: A Sustainable Man-System Approach”, 22-23 Nov., 2016. Birbhum Mahavidyalaya, Suri, Birbhum.

21. “Jatiyatabadi Chintai Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath o Sri Aurobinda”. XXXIII Annual Conference of the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad. 24-26 Jan., 2017.Basanti Devi College, Kolkata.

22. “Swami Vivekanander Chinta-Chetanai Nari”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in 21st Century India: Issues, Challenges and Strategies”, 10- 11 Feb., 2017. Srigopal Banerjee College, Bagati, Magra, Hooghly.

23. “Swami Vivekanander dristite Vedanta o Bartaman Samaj”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Relevance of Indian Philosophy in the 21st Century”, 1-2 March, 2017. Netaji Mahavidyalaya, Arambag, Hooghly.

24. “Nabajagraner Patabhumite Samaj Sanskar Andolan O Bangla Sangbadpatra”, International Seminar on “Re-Thinking Renaissance: Perceptions and Representations”, 15th December, 2017. Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith, Birati, Kolkata-51

25. “Jagat Kalyane Sri Ramkrishna O Swami Vivekananda”, XXXIV Annual Conference of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad. 24-26 Jan., 2018. Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

26. “Loke Sahitya O Ekush Shatak”, International Seminar on “21st Century: Sociological Observation”, 25th February, 2018. Antarmukh & , Burdwan, Purba .

27. “Loke Sanskritir Mukure Ekusher Jiban”, International Seminar on “Ekush Shatak:Bangla O Bangali”, 6 and 7 March, 2018. Girls’ College, Berhampore, Murshidabad.

6 28. “Prasanga Sabda Dravya O Sabda Guna:Bhatta Mimamsaka O Nyaya-Vaisesika Darsan”, ICPR Sponsored National Seminar on “Some Main Problems of Indian & Western Philosophy”, 14th March, 2018. Christian College, Bankura, Bankura.

29. “Parampurusartha Bichare Jnana O Karma”, National Seminar on “Epistemology, Logic and Axiology”, 28-29 March, 2018. Department of Philosophy, The , Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman.

30. “Darsonik Chintadharay Gramin Bikash O Rabindra Loko Sahitya”, National Seminar on “Reading of the Changing Faces of Rural and Urban Life”, 14-15 July, 2018. Organized by Offbeat, Kolkata in Collaboration with The Indian Anthropological Society; Banglar Puratatwa Gabeshana Kendra; Punyatma Dipak Narayan Dhar- Bhabani Shankar Singha Tarpanashram Media Partner.

31. “Durbhiksha O Naitikata: Ekti Anuchintan”, International Seminar on “Revisiting 1942: 75 Years of Quit India Movement”, 4-5 August, 2018. Organized by Amar Kutir Society for Rural Development, Birbhum in Collaboration with: Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad, Kolkata and College, Birbhum.

32. “1943 er Durbhiksha: Manabsrista Ghatana, Ya Anaitik”, National Seminar on “75 Years Celebration of Quit India Movement, 1942”, 14th August, 2018. Prabhu Jagatbandhu College, Jhorhat, Andul-Mouri, -711302.

33. “Darsonik Chintane Banglar Lokeshilpa: Jhuribonashilpa”, State Level Seminar on “Lokesanskriti O Anchalik Itihas Vishayak”, 9th September, 2018. Organized by Samaj Sevak Sangha O ISRRA, Bidisa, Narayangarh, West .

34. “Manush Ratan: O Rabindranath”, International Seminar on “BAUL, VAISHNAVA & RABINDRANATH”, 28th & 29th September, 2018. Organized by , Birbhum.

35. “Rabindra Darshane Samanvay O Lokesanskriti”, International Seminar on “Samanvayer Sadhana: Prekshit Lokesanskriti”, 3rd & 4th October, 2018. Organized by Bengali Department, Aliah University.

36. “Darsonik Chintan: Banshjata Upakaran O Loke Prajukti Bhavana”, National Seminar on “Lokesanskriti & Loke Prayukti”, 6th October, 2018. Organized by Centre for Folklore Studies and Research, Krishnapur.

37. “Rabindranath: Sadhak Baul”, State Level Seminar on “Lokesanskriti”, 18th November, 2018. Organized by Centre for Folklore Studies and Research, Krishnapur.

7 38. “Panchthupir Mandir Itihase Upekshita: ekti Anuchintan”, ICPR Sponsored National Seminar on “Bengal Temple Terracotta and Burdwan”, 4th & 5th December, 2018. Organized by History Department, MUC Women’s College, Burdwan

39. “Rabindra Darsane Baul”, International Seminar on “History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Museology, Literature & Folklore”, 29th December, 2018. Organized by Banglar Puratattva Gabeshana Kendra, Kolkata.

40. “Loksanskritir Sanrakshane Sangrahasalar Gurutva: Ekti Bhavana”, National Seminar on “Importance of Museum in Preserving Relics of Folklore”, 21th & 22th January, 2019. Organized by Department of Folklore, University of Kalyani.

41. “Parisheba Brate Nari O Naitik Kartavya”, National Conference on “Women’s Capacity Building: Issues, Challenges and Policies”, 25th & 26th March, 2019. Organized by Bejoy Narayan Mahavidyalaya, Itachuna, Hooghly.

42. “Loke Prayukti Bhavanai Banshjata Upakaran”, International Seminar on “BANGLAR LOKSANSKRITI: RUPE O RUPANTORE”, 27th April, 2019. Organized by Lok Barati, Kolkata.

43. “Samanvayi Dharanar Bibartane Manabatabad: Ekti Bhavana”, International Seminar on “Evolution of Composite Culture in South Asia through ages a Study of a Mankind in Transition till Modern Times”, 15th & 16th June 2019. Organized by Garia Suchintan Society for Culture and Indian Association.

44. “Loke Sikshay Loke Sanskriti”, International Seminar on “History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Museology, Literature & Folklore”, 1st & 2nd September, 2019. Organized by Banglar Puratattva Gabeshana Kendra, Kolkata.

45. “Loke Prayukti Mritsilpa: Ekti Bhavana”, International Seminar on “BANGLAR LOKSANSKRITI: RUPE O RUPANTORE”, 30th November, 2019. Organized by Lok Barati, Kolkata.

46. “Swami Vivekananda O Mulyabodher Shiksha”, XXXVI Annual Conference of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad. 24-26 Jan., 2020. Brahmananda Keshab Chandra College, Kolkata.

47. “Rajnitite Tapasili Nari: Ekti Bhavana”, ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “Culture, Society & Politics: Colonial & Post-Colonial Period”, 15&16 February, 2020. Organized by M.U.C. Women’s College, Burdwan in collaboration with BHARAT VIDYA CHARCHA KENDRA, BURDWAN.

48. “Buddhadever Naitik Shiksha O Bartaman Prasangikata”, National Seminar on “Ethics in Indian Society: Ancient and Modern”, 25th February, 2020. Organized by the Department of Philosophy, Bankura University, Bankura.

8 49. “Dvandvikata: Sahitya O Darshane”, International Seminar on “Dialectics: In Perspectives of Literature, Society and Culture”, 1st March, 2020. Jointly Organized by ANTARMUKH & BURDWAN RAJ COLLEGE.

 Book /Book Chapter(s): 1. “Porokkhobhabe Manus Manuske Morte Sahajya Kore”, a book chapter of PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS edited by Professor Pradyot Kumar Mandal, Levant Books, Kolkata. First Published 2014. ISBN 978-93-84106-07-2 2. “Manabik Mulya - ekti Bhabana”, a book chapter of LANGUAGE REALITY & VALUE edited by Professor Pradyot Kumar Mandal, Scholar Publication, Karimganj,Assam,India. Published 25 December, 2015. ISBN 978-81-931856-7-4 3. “Jatiyatabadi Chintai Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath o Sri Aurobinda”, a book chapter of ITIHAS O SAHITYO PROBONDHOMALA-1 edited by Rajib Banu, Secretary, Banglar Puratattva Gabeshana Kendra, Banglar Puratattva Prakashana, Kolkata. 26th May, 2018. ISBN 978-81- 924769-9-5 Pp 356-360 4. “Loke Prayukti Bhavanai Banshjata Upakaran”, a book chapter of BANGLAR LOKSANSKRITI: RUPE O RUPANTORE edited by Prof. Dr. Narayan Haldar & Dr. Basanti Majumder, Loke Bharati Publication, Kolkata. 27th April 2019. ISBN: 978-81-940682-1-1 Pp 218-224 5. “Samanvayi Dharanar Bibartane Manabatabad: Ekti Bhavana”, a book chapter of SYMBIOSIS SYNTHESIS SYNCRETISM (South Asia Through Ages) edited by Ashif Zamal Laskar & Dipankar Biswas, Books Space, Kolkata. June 2019. ISBN: 978-81-940672-3-8 Pp 548-558 6. “Rabindra Darsane Samanvay O Baul Bhavana”, a book chapter of SAMANWAY SADHANA: PREKSHIT LOKSANSKRITI (A Book on harmony and piece of Folklore in Bengali) edited by Dr. Abdur Rahim Gazi (Professor, Aliah University) & Chandmala Khatun, Bangiya Sahitya Samsad, Kolkata. July 2019. ISBN: 978-93-88988-16-2 Pp 374-381 7. “Loke Sanskritir Mukure Ekusher Jiban”, a book chapter of “Ekush Shatak:Bangla O Bangali”, edited by Dr. Madhu Mitra & Papiya Banerjee, Bangiya Sahitya Samsad, Kolkata. July, 2019. ISBN: 978-93- 88988-17-9 Pp 219-226 8. “Rabindra Darsane Baul”, a book chapter of ITIHAS O SAHITYO PROBONDHOMALA-3 edited by Rajib Banu, Secretary, Banglar Puratattva Gabeshana Kendra, Banglar Puratattva Prakashana, Kolkata. 1st September, 2019. ISBN 978-81-939021-5-8 Pp 167-171 9 9. “Loke Prayukti Mritsilpa: Ekti Bhavana” a book chapter of BANGLAR LOKSANSKRITI: RUPE O RUPANTORE edited by Dr. Basanti Majumder & Dr. Md Intaj Ali, Loke Bharati Publication, Kolkata. 30th November, 2019. ISBN: 978-81-940682-3-5 Pp 88-94

d) Patent or any other achievement/s or information: N.A. e) Orientation Programme: 07.06.2012- 04.07.2012, ASC, The University of Burdwan f) Refresher Course: 06.06.2013- 26.06.2013, ASC, The University of Burdwan Refresher Course: 29.01.2019- 18.02.2019, HRDC, University of North Bengal

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