Tara Prakashana and MAHE sign MoU to advance research and publication of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)

Tara Prakashana, a not-for-profit trust dedicated to preserving and disseminating Vedic knowledge over the last 2 decades has signed a MoU with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), to foster a rich exchange of academic and cultural knowledge through critical research, publication, and the preservation of rare manuscripts.

Under this MoU, MAHE’s Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (DLHS) at Bengaluru campus will collaborate with Tara Prakashana to support research projects and facilitate the critical publication of rare manuscripts in Indian Philosophy, Sanskrit Studies, Indology, and Religious Studies. The MoU establishes two dedicated research positions at MAHE in collaboration with Tara Prakashana, emphasizing critical editing, textual criticism, philology, and the broader Indian Knowledge Systems, bringing together expertise and academic rigor to enrich the understanding of these cultural treasures.

“At Tara Prakashana, we are committed to preserving India’s knowledge and cultural legacy, and this partnership with MAHE represents a monumental step in making rare Indian manuscripts accessible for academic research and public knowledge,” said Dr. P.R. Mukund, Founder of Tara Prakashana.

Dr P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE appreciated the efforts and said, “This MoU with Tara Prakashana reflects our dedication to preserving and promoting India’s invaluable cultural heritage. Through the support of research and scholarly engagement with rare manuscripts, we aim to create a meaningful connection between traditional knowledge and modern academic pursuits.”

Tara Prakashana, established in 2006 under the guidance of the late philosopher Padmashri Shri Bannanje Govindacharya by Prof. P.R Mukund, has preserved over 3,300 manuscripts to date, employing advanced technologies like Multi-Spectral Imaging for digital archiving. This collaboration aims to expand the scope of IKS through careful selection, textual analysis, and publication of manuscripts that offer invaluable insights into historical philosophies, linguistics, and literature.

DLHS, MAHE-B’LRU offers seven academic programs, including four UG, three PG, and PhD programs. The department currently undertakes three research projects, including the MeitY-funded ‘Sanskrit Knowledge Accessor,’ of 4.65Cr. With state-of-the-art labs and advanced infrastructure, it has become a preferred destination for students pursuing studies in Liberal Arts.