International Conference on Sanskrit Studies (ICSS): Recent submissions

  • A Study on the Establishment of the Main Door 
    Rewata Thero, Udawela (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    The planning of the door is key factor in vāstuśāstra. Generally the door is established in order to bring the pure ventilation inside the building. Techniques with reference to the door planning are expounded considerably ...
  • An Analytical Quest on the Authentic Dimension of the Cubit 
    Rewata Thero, Udawela (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Theories as depicted in vāstuśāstra that were ascertained by the great sages have Interdependence relationship with different variables that occur on the basis of païcabhüta. It has been demostrated the scientafic and ...
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Sri Lanka: A Study with Special Reference in the Field of Indigenous Medicine 
    Gamage, C.K. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Knowledge has become a key tool for the advancement of the human society. From the beginning of mankind, every civilization has developed its own unique knowledge systems. These knowledge systems have been linked with ...
  • The concept of Mahāyāna Bodhisattva and altruism in Buddhism 
    Ven. Pragnapal Sraman (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    In MahAyAna Buddhism, it has their own an ideal that is Bodhisattva. Bodhisattva is the term for anyone who motivated by great compassion, has generated Bodhicitta, which is a spontaneous wish to attain Buddhahood, for ...
  • A Study on Methods of Yoga Practicality Taught in the Path of the Dhamma in Kaguyth-pa Sect 
    Dissanayaka, D.M.P. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Tantric religious sect was introduced for the first time in India (Bharatha) and expounded up to Tibet, China and Japan but it inveterated only in Tibet where it still exists in practice. Tantrism is a significant tradition ...
  • "Yavahan error" in Sinhala Prosody 
    Sameera, M.A.G.J. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Prosody inherits a longstanding history and it is believed that it had emerged from Vedic literature. Origin of Sinhala prosody is also the Sanskrit prosody. While there is a separate grammar system for prosaic literature ...
  • An Exploratory Study with Regard to the Creative Autonomy Reflected in the Kavsilumina- The Crest Gem among the Sinhala “GeeKaavyas” 
    Kularathna, S.B.A.K. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    After the eleventh century during the medieval era of Sri Lanka, under the influence of Hindu Brahminical culture Sinhala Kings, the autocracy and the Superior Buddhist Monks of the city learned the Sanskrit Language and ...
  • The contemporary Social Reality portrayed in Sanskrit Comic Farce, the Mattavilasa [Farce of the drunken Sport] 
    Kularathna, S.B.A.K. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    The Mattavilasa is a one act humourous farce written in Sanskrit and Prakrit and authorship is assigned to the Pallava ruler of South India named Mahendravarman the First[600-630A.D] who ruled from his capital at ...
  • An investigatory study on Sanskrit great poetic characteristics and kusajathaka kavya 
    Herath, K. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Kusajathaka kavya was composed by the poet Alagiyawanna Mukaveti during the Sithawaka period. This is acknowledged as a great poem composed according to the Sanskrit rhetoric tradition' when inzuring into sinhala classical ...
  • Efficacy of the “Ashta Garunda Chakraya” for repelling of macro herbivorous pests that prey upon agricultural crops 
    Padmasiri, H. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    “Ashta Garunda Chakraya”, also known as “Ashta Guruluwa”, is unique traditional astrological systems that resemble the eight directions via eight animal energies while utilizing the interactions between nine planets, ...
  • Laughter therapy as techniques for reducing Stress 
    Chandrasekara, S. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Laughing is an excellent way to reduce stress in our lives, and can help you to cope with and survive a stressful lifestyle.Laughter provides a full-scale workout for your muscles and unleashes a rush of stress-busting ...
  • Use of ‘Omm’ letter for Communication prospect; in Sanskrit language 
    Prabha, I.K.; Jesudasan, A.M. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Symbols play a valuable role in all of our life. The ‘Omm’ symbol is discussed here as a symbol (Letter) and also as a word. ‘Omm’ letter has been used for a credible and live form of interactive verbal and non-verbal ...
  • Revelation of the importance of the Sanskrit language for the field of Ayurveda using CHARAKA SAMHITHA 
    Molligoda, S.P.; Kulasinghe, W.B.W.; Jayawardhana, K.B. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Sanskrit language was termed as 'Deva Vāni' (Gods' language) as it was believed to have been generated by the god Brahma who passed it to the Rishis (sages) living in celestial abodes, who then communicated the same to ...
  • Stress free world through Ayurveda and Yoga 
    Fernando, W.K.B.D.S.; Pathirana, R.N.D. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    The present global scenario is a pond of various non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), crime and violence basically due to the life style changes and mental stress. Ayurveda and Yoga, eternal sciences for healthy living deal ...
  • "Devānāmpriya" the epithet of the blame? 
    Dhammadhaja Thero, Panawala (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    In this purpose is discussed real meaning of the word ‘devānāmpriya’ by using grammar theory. Bharat Dharmashoka emperor and king Tissa to the island culture as opposed to the use of alias ‘devānāmpriya’ it Pali ‘devānaṁpiya’ ...
  • An Analytical Study of the Yogic Caturvyūha in the Yoga-Sūtra 
    Ven. Da Xing (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    In Yoga tradition, the fundamental theory and practice adopts logic matrix as the Four Realities (caturvyūha) to discover problem and solve issues effectively. According to Yoga philosophy, the Yoga theories based on the ...
  • A Rediscovery of the Connotative Trimūla in Patañjali’s Yoga-Sūtra 
    Ven. Da Xing (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    According to Indian Yoga history, Yoga was originated from the Indus Valley Civilization that the practice had been adopted for the enhancement of physical condition, mental training and spiritual development of ancient ...
  • On the Satasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscripts Preserved in Japan 
    Pagngnaloka Thero, Deniyaye (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    This is an analytical study of the Sanskrit manuscripts of the śatasahasrikā Prajñpāramitā (SP) – the largest available Prajñpāramitā-sūtra – preserved in university libraries in Japan. Of this huge work, only two parts ...
  • Trends in the Use of Sanskrit Language in Media and Communication 
    Ridmi, D.H.D.S.; Chandradasa, N.A.M.L. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    The entire communication system is centrally linked with language and it is identified language as a core factor in communication. However, in the present categorization of languages, the Sanskrit language is considered ...
  • A study on the Contemporary Order of Monks’ Society based on the Sanskrit Inscription of Jetavana Monastery 
    Indajothi Thero, Baladora; Sumangala Thero, Pahiyangala (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    It is well-known fact that, the inscription of Jetavana monastery is occupied a significant place amidst other found inscriptions in Sri Lanka. Although, this inscription is identified as inscription of Jetavana, it has ...

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