Dr. Samani Him Pragya

Dr. Samani Him Pragya

Professional Experience

Visiting Professor
Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA

Associate Professor
Dept. of Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy
Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthan, India

Religious Background

• Senior Disciple: Acharya Shree Mahashramanji, the 11th Acharya of Jain Shwetamber Terapanthi Tradition
• Birthplace: Phatehgadh (Kacch, Gujarat), India (1967)
• Initiation: Jain Diksha, initiated by HH Acharya Shree Mahaprajna in the esteemed presence of Acharya Tulsi in 1991 at Ladnun, Rajasthan

Areas of Specialization

• Jainism
• Comparative Religion
• Comparative Philosophy
• Meditation & Spirituality
• Nonviolence
• Science of Living
• Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages

Academic Qualifications

• BA in Arts: Brahmi Vidya Peeth College, Ladnun, Rajasthan, India (1990)
• MA in Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy: Jain Vishva Bharati University, Ladnun, Rajasthan, India (1997)
• PhD: Social Philosophy of Acharya Tulsi, Jain Vishva Bharati University, Ladnun, Rajasthan, India (2004), published by Adarsh Sahitya Sangh, Churu, Rajasthan, India (2006)

Teaching and Research Experience

• Practicing Jain nun and educator since 1991.
• Focus on teaching, research, and publications based on Jain philosophy and Sanskrit grammar.
• International Academic Engagements: USA, UK, Korea, Singapore, Belgium, Germany, Dubai, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal.
• Workshops and Conferences: Participated in numerous national and international workshops, seminars, and conferences in India and abroad.

Current Projects

• Working on a mega project titled “Hindi Commentary on Sanskrit Grammar Kalu-Kaumudi”.