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Dr. Jayakumar S. Ammangudi

Dr. Jayakumar S. Ammangudi

Dr. Jayakumar S. Ammangudi is founder of Arsha Vidya Satsanga, Houston, and co-founder of the Indian History Awareness and Research (IHAR) initiative, a forum to research, understand, and disseminate awareness of Indian History as experienced by Indians. He also has over 25 years of experience in the Chemical Industry.

From Maatar to Mother: Seeing Sanskrit in English
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From Maatar to Mother: Seeing Sanskrit in English

Dr. Jayakumar S. Ammangudi- July 8, 2017

There are numerous references with countless examples of English words with Sanskrit origins. Read More

Understanding Modi’s Sanskrit Epithets – Part III
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Understanding Modi’s Sanskrit Epithets – Part III

Dr. Jayakumar S. Ammangudi- December 29, 2016

This article will explain the significance of the two Sanskrit phrases 'Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ' and 'Tena tyaktena bhunjītha̅ḥ'. Read More

Understanding Modi’s Sanskrit Epithets – Part II
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Understanding Modi’s Sanskrit Epithets – Part II

Dr. Jayakumar S. Ammangudi- September 22, 2016

This article will explain the significance of the two Sanskrit phrases Satyameva Jayate and Ahimsa̅ Paramo Dharmaḥ. Read More

Understanding Modi’s Sanskrit Epithets-I
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Understanding Modi’s Sanskrit Epithets-I

Dr. Jayakumar S. Ammangudi- September 1, 2016

Modi’s speeches are sprinkled with many phrases that are not in Hindi, like “Ahimsa Paramo DharmaH”. Most of these are in Sanskrit. Read More