सुरभारतीसमितिः - हैदराबाद् | संस्कृताध्ययनकेन्द्रम् | ॥ सरस्वती श्रुतिमहती महीयताम् ॥ Regd. No. 313 of 1970 | Estd. 21st April 1970

Popularizing Samskrit: The Greatest Cultural Heritage

Revealing the true religion, philosophy, and sciences of our nation through classical and contemporary Samskrit studies.

A Profile of Surabharati Samiti

Established on 21st April 1970 by an enthusiastic band of Samskrit scholars and lovers of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Comprehensive Knowledge Base

Samskrit is the greatest cultural heritage of India which reveals the true religion, philosophy, and culture of our nation. Apart from the Vedas, Upanishads, and great epics, Samskrit abounds in famous works of prose, poetry, and drama.

Comprehensive knowledge relating to diverse disciplines—including Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Astronomy, Astrology, and Geography—is available in Samskrit. In fact, there is no discipline that is not covered by the Samskrit language, which is the mother of many languages including some of the West.

Environment & Campus Setting

The Samiti is located in its own building since 1975 within the campus of Osmania University.

It is in the vicinity of institutions of various disciplines, providing an ideal atmosphere to pursue learning and offering the distinct advantage of attracting youngsters toward the Samskrit language.

📍 Building Location: O.U. Campus, Hyderabad - 500 007, Telangana, India
Publications

30+ Major Works

Publishing noted works of great authors, Upaniṣads, Alankāra treatises, and literary essays.

Education

Sanskrit Spoken & Certificate Courses

Short term courses at different levels benefiting persons from diverse walks of life and age groups.

Facilities

Library & Reading Room

Maintained in its own building to encourage research, study, and cultural strengthening.

About Surabharati Samiti

Regd. No. 313 of 1970 • Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad

Present Office Bearers

President
Justice Sri L. Narasimhareddy
Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
Secretary
Dr. Mrs. P. Shashirekha
Retd. Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, O.U.
Vice-Presidents
  • Padma Shri, Mahamahopadhyaya, Dr. Pullela Sri Ramachandrudu
    Retd. Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, O.U.
  • Dr. K. Aravinda Rao, I.P.S.
    Retd. DGP of A.P.
  • Dr. B. Narasimha charyulu
    Retd. Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, O.U.
Joint Secretary
Dr. K. Neelakantham
Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, O.U.
Asst. Secretary
N. Shivasenani
Management Consultant
Treasurer
Sri V. Rajagopala Reddy
Advocate, A.P. High Court

Honorary Members

George Cardona
University of Pennsylvania, USA
James D. McCawley
University of Chicago, USA
Dr. Harry Spitzbardt
Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, German Democratic Republic

Renowned Persons Associated with the Samiti

Eminent jurists, scholars, administrators, and advocates who have guided and enriched the Samiti's mission:

  • Justice Sri Alladi Kuppuswami — Honourable Chief Justice, A.P. High Court
  • Sri Devulapalli Ramanuja Rao — Secretary, A.P. Sahitya Academi
  • Justice Sri G. Venkatarama Sastry — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice Sri A. Raghuveer — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice Sri K. Punnaiah — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice Sri P. Siva Shankar — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice Sri A. Chowdhuri — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice K. Amareswari — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice B.P. Jeevan Reddy — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice Sri P. Chennakesava Reddy — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice A. Seeta Rama Reddy — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Justice Sri P. Kodanda Ramaiah — Honourable Judge, A.P. High Court
  • Sri B.V. Subba Rayudu — Advocate
  • Sri T. Veerabhadraiah — Advocate
  • Sri Y. Sivarama Sastri — Advocate
  • Sri K. Lakshmana Sastri — Dy. Director for Oriental Studies
  • Sri M. Ramappa — Asst. Secretary, Govt. of A.P.
  • Sri B.P. Sastri — Addl. Chief Engineer, S.C. Railway
  • Sri M. Gopal Reddy — Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, Osmania University
  • Sri Diwakarla Venkatavadhani — Professor of Telugu, Osmania University
  • Sri A.V. Subrahmanyam — Dy. FA & CAO, S.C. Railway

Academic Programme & Publications

Research expansion, teaching courses, and authoritative Samskrit publications.

Instruction & Learning

Teaching Programme

The Samiti has conducted short-term courses at different levels. Persons from different walks of life and all age groups have benefited through these courses.

Certificates are issued to persons who have successfully completed the courses, and this continuous learning programme is actively maintained.

Research Expansion Proposals:

The Samiti proposes to expand its academic activities to the level of research in various fields, with special emphasis on treatises in relevant subjects in Samskrit, working in association with renowned organizations at National and State levels.

Publications Wing

Noted Publications (30+ Works)

More than thirty scholarly and classical works have been published by the Samiti. Key titles include:

  • A Collection of Literary Essays
  • Ramayanamuloni Ratnalu & Bhagavathamuloni Ratnalu
  • Santiparvamuloni Suktulu
  • Sivananda Lahari & Soundarya Lahari
  • Samanya Dharmamulu & Vidura Neeti
  • Isadi Eight Upanishads (in two comprehensive volumes)
  • Alankara Works: Bhamaha’s Kavyalankara, Works of Kshemendra
  • Yakshaprasna & Nahushaprasna, and more.

Objects & Activities

How the Samiti popularizes Samskrit and engages schools, scholars, and the community.

Spoken Sanskrit Classes

To run classes to propagate Sanskrit and establish it as a living spoken language among all sections of society.

School Involvement

To actively involve schools and educational institutions to encourage children to learn Samskrit from early stages.

Monthly Gita Parayan & Meetings

To conduct monthly Gita Parayan & Spiritual descussions where participants are encouraged to speak & understanding in Samskrit on subjects of general interest.

Elocution & Essay Contests

To conduct competitive elocution and essay writing competitions in Samskrit to nurture literary skills in students.

Seminars on Classical Authors

To conduct seminars and meetings discussing works of master authors like Valmiki, Vyasa, Kalidasa, and Bhavabhuti.

Annual Publications & Library

To publish an annual issue covering year-long activities, maintain a library/reading room, and strengthen Indian culture.

Membership, Support & Contact

Join the General Body, support our infrastructure, or reach out to the Secretariat.

Appeal to Support the Samiti

It is proposed to expand the activities of the Samiti. The infrastructure needs improvement. Earlier, the Samiti used to receive a small annual grant from the State Government besides generous support provided by Samskrit lovers.

Presently, the Samiti is not provided with any permanent grant from the State or Central Government or any Institution. It looks forward to the generous support of the public, philanthropists, and corporate bodies.

Membership Structure

The General Body of the Samiti consists of members and patrons governed by a Management Committee of 15 members.

Life Member Fee Rs. 5,000/-
Patron Member Fee Rs. 1,00,000/- or more
Office Location & Secretariat:

SURABHARATI SAMITI (Regd. No. 313 of 1970)

The Centre of Sanskrit Studies

O.U. Campus, Hyderabad - 500 007, Telangana, India

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