Bio-Data

Name

Prof. Dr. Kokila Shah

M.A. Ph.D Gold Medalist.

Address:

Dr. Kokila H.Shah,

B-14, Kakad Niketan, Derasar Lane,
Ghatkopar(E) Mumbai-400 077.

E-Mail:

shah_kokila@rediffmail.com

Tel:

9323079922

Date of Birth

25th October 1945

Designation

Farmer Reader & Head of the Dept. of Philosophy,

Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Ghatkopar,
Mumbai- 400 086.

Languages Known

English, Gujarati, Hindi, Sanskrit.

Teaching Experience :
No. Of years
Of teaching Experience
Qualification

Since 1967 onwards.

39 Years
32 Years

(P.G. Teaching)

B.A. in Philosophy & psychology- University

of Bombay, first in Philosophy at University of
Bombay, University Scholar. Fellow at K.J.
Somaiya College, Ghatkopar from 1965 to 1967.
M.A. in philosophy-1967. University Scholar, prize
winner & recipient of K.T. Telang. Gold
Medal for first class first in Philosophy University
of Mumbai, Ph. D in 1980 University of
Bombay. Title of the thesis Nyaya & Jaina
Epistemology- (A study in retrospect).

Academic Positions held:

Recognized post Graduate teacher & Recognized

Guide for Ph.D University of Mumbai- in the
Subject of Philosophy. Resource person at
ICPR's Refresher Course M.S. University, Baroda.

Seven students awarded degree of Ph.D & two

Students degree of M.Phil. Four students
Currently doing research for the degree of Ph.D.
Curricular Activities:
1. Given a talk on Jainism at Radio station
2. Professor of Jainology at University of Mumbai as a member of visiting faculty.
3. Invited to Lecture on Jainism in the course comparative Mythology organized by
Dept. of Sanskrit University of Mumbai. 1994.
4. Given lectures on Jainism in Lecture Series on world religions at Cama Oriental
Research Institute 2004.
5. Member of the board of Studies in Logic & Philosophy- University Mumbai.
6. Delivered special lectures at Institute of Gandhian Studies Wardha on Jainism and
humanism.
7. Hon. Visiting professor at K.J.Somaiya Centre For Studies in Jainism associated
with various cultural organizations.
8. Invited for lectures for Adhyatam Study Circle,Bharat Jain Mahamandal,Jain
Yuvak Sangh Parushan Vyakhanmala etc.
9. Chairperson Philosophy association of the college Chairperson at the session and
Guest of Honor at National Seminar, Mumbai chief guest at various Jain functions
Membership of Professional Organizations:
1. Life Member of world conference of religion for Peace. One of its Ex-Vice
Presidents.
2. Life Member- Bombay Philosophical society. Indian Philosophical Association.
3. Member of the board of Studies in Logic & Philosophy- University Mumbai.2003-05.
Seminar and Workshops:
Participated in a number of workshops, presented papers at Seminars &
Conferences, National & International. Some of the Research papers Published in
English & Gujarati.
Publication:
1. One book-Nyaya & Jain Epistemology, Published by S.C Research Institute,
Ahmadabad 2001
2. Number of research articles edited in book and special issue of Journal
Academic Prizes and Awards by University of Mumbai:
1. The kashinath Trimbak Telang Gold Medal.
2. Prize for the year 1967 University of Mumbai.
3. Bai H.P. G. Vallabhavedant Prize.
4. Jehangir pestonji Wadia Prize.
5. Dr. Raja Baldeodasji Birla Prize.
6. The Fardunji Bejanji Vachhaq,Bar-at law, B,N. Vachha and Bai R B Vachha
Scholarship for the year 1965-67.

7. A Special Prize,D.K. Jain prize for the best paper in Prakrit and Jainism at All
India Oriental Conferance27 Session. Calcutta. 1987.
8. Awarded Best Educationist award by Kutch Shakti.
9. Nari Shakti Award by Kutch Mandal
10. Kutch Ratna Award

Field of Interest:
Jainology & Modern Science, Jainism ,Ecology, Relevance of Jainism in Modern
times. Jainism in 21st Century. Environmental activist, Comparative Religion.
Some of the publications:
1. Some misconceptions about Jaina Theory of relativity published in the Jaina Antiquary
Vol.39 Dec.86 9For Which prize was awarded).
2. Jaina Epistemology- Dutta publication Trust books series-91.
3.Problem of Evil- The jaina approach dutta publication Trust.
4.Sthitaprajana- in the light of Hinduism and Jainism- dutta publication Trust.
5.Purusartha the Jaina approach- Dutta Publication Trust.
6.Early Buddhism and Krishnbamurti- Dutta publication Trust 96.
7.Mahayogi Mahavira. In Paper- Mumbai Samachar.
8.Mahajnani Mahavira. In Paper- Mumbai Samachar.
9.Yugdrasta Mahamanav Mahvir. Mumbai Samachar.
10.Lalitvistara an article in Sambodhi L.D.I. Institute of Indology vol XXIV 2002
11.Anupreksa- an article in Tirthankarvant 2003.
12. Kartikeyanupreksa. Pub. In prabuddhajivan 2003 August-Jain Yuvak Sangh.
13. The doctrine of karma and Lesya-Jain perspective- Sambodhi.L.D. Institute of
Indology vol. XXIV 2004.
Some of the papers presented at seminar and conferences:
1. Early Buddhism and philosophy of Krishnamurti Dept. of Philosophy University of
Mumbai.
2.Act and its retribution in Jaina Philosophy University of Mumbai- Dept. of Sanskrit
1999.

3. The concept of non-violence- Jaina perspective- Dept. of Philosophy University of

Pune 1998.
4.Trends of assimilations and integration in Jaina thought University of Mumbai Dept. Of
Sanskrit March 1999.
5. How philosophy can solve the problems of the world- Himgiri Research Institute,
Lonavala University of Pune.
6.Jainism and education- Institute if Historical studies-36th Annual Conference October
2000. Khalsa College- Mumbai.
7.Jaina Approach to Environment. International seminar at Bhartiya Sanskriti Peetham,
Vidhyavihar, Mumbai,1995.
8.Ahimsa versus Industrial growth and sustainable development-International seminarB.L.institute of Indology- Delhi 2001 April.
9.Jainism and Ecology- National seminar Gujarat University- Ahmedabad-Oct.2001.
10.Jainism for world peace- All religions conference on communal Harmony-Nerul-Navi
Mumbai, Oct. 2002. Shsri Narayan Mandir Samiti.
11. Jainism and world peace-International conference on world peace, Gujarat University
Dec.2003.
12.The Doctine or Karma and Lesya- Jain perspective. L. D. Institute of Indology.
Ahmedabad. National seminar April-2003.
13.Jaina meditation- at National seminar M.S. University Baroda. Jain Academy- March2004.
14.Jaina code of conduct- National Seminar at Surat Ladu University Sept.2003.
15.Man and Nature Relationship for Sustainable development- the spiritual dimensionNational conference on Environmental ethics for sustainable Development. 1-2 Sept.
2004.
16.The Buddhist path of purification- its socio spiritual significance International
conference on contribution of Buddhism- K.J.Somaiya Centre for Buddhist studies
Mumbai.
17.Jainism and Spirituality- All India oriental Conference. Nov 2004