Biography
Jayanta Mandal is an academic engaged in the study and teaching of Indian Philosophy and Sanskrit. His academic interests include classical Indian philosophical traditions with special emphasis on Advaita Vedanta of Sankaracarya, the Upanisads, and the Bhagavad Gita. He is interested in exploring core philosophical concepts such as Brahman, Atman, knowledge (prama), ethics (dharma), and liberation (moksa), and their relevance in contemporary intellectual discourse. His engagement in teaching and scholarly activities reflects a commitment to promoting Indian philosophical thought as a rigorous and living tradition.
Academic Interest
My academic interest lies in Indian Philosophy, with special emphasis on Advaita Vedanta as systematised by Sankaracarya. I am particularly interested in the philosophical foundations of non-dualism as articulated in the Upanisads and their interpretation in the Bhagavad Gita. My areas of engagement include metaphysical inquiries into Brahman and Atman, epistemological discussions on prama, and ethical concepts such as dharma, karma, and moksa. Through teaching and academic work, I seek to explore Indian philosophy as a rigorous tradition of rational inquiry with enduring relevance to contemporary philosophical and ethical discourse.