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Faculty Dr Sayantan Thakur

Dr Sayantan Thakur

Assistant Professor and Head

Department of Literature and Languages

Contact Details

sayantan.t@srmap.edu.in

Office Location

Cabin No. 13, 7th Floor, CV Raman Block

Education

2018
PhD
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
India
2015
MA Education
Netaji Subhas Open University
India
2010
M A English
Visva Bharati
India
2008
BA (Hons.)
Visva Bharati
India

Experience

  • 04/08/2011 to 31/08/2015- Guest Lecturer, S.F.S. Mahavidyalaya, Khayrasole, Birbhum, West Bengal.
  • 01/09/2015 to 29/07/2017- Guest Lecturer, Kabi Joydeb Mahavidyalaya Illambazar, Birbhum,West Bengal
  • 31/07/2017 to 30/11/2021- Assistant ProfessorICFAI University, Tripura
  • 02/12/2021 to 31/10/2022- Assistant Professor, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam
  • 01/12/2022 to 17/07/2023- Assistant Professor, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Research Interest

  • In the realm of my doctoral pursuit, I embark upon an intellectual odyssey, aimed at unravelling the intricate tapestry of Vaishnava theology's influence upon the poetic landscape. This scholarly endeavour delves into the profound currents where the verses of certain poets converged, igniting a novel epoch in the realm of literary creation. This epoch, catalysed by the visionary Jayadeva, unfurled its wings across time through the eminent luminaries who bore the torch forward – Vidyapati Chandidas, Govindadas, Jnanadas, and the illustrious Rabindranath Tagore among them. As I navigate the historical continuum, my aspiration is to unveil the metamorphosis of faith, devotion, and artistry that sculpted this unique trajectory within the sphere of poetry.

Awards

No data available

Memberships

No data available

Publications

  • Embodied Divinity and Gendered Paradox: Reimagining the Female Body in Baul Philosophy

    Dr Sayantan Thakur

    Source Title: Journal of Dharma Studies, Quartile: Q3, DOI Link

    View abstract ⏷

    This paper examines the representation of women’s bodies within the framework of B?ul philosophy, focusing on its spiritual, cultural, and gender dynamics. The primary objective is to explore how B?ul songs and literature depict the female body as both a medium for spiritual liberation and a site of societal control. Through critical engagement with theories from Foucault, Butler, Irigaray, Spivak, and de Beauvoir, the study analyzes the duality of women’s bodies being symbolized as empowering yet objectified in B?ul tradition. The research also addresses the subversive or reinforcing nature of patriarchal structures in these representations. By comparing B?ul with other South Asian mystic traditions, the paper offers insights into the intersection of gender, spirituality, and body politics while highlighting the contemporary relevance of these themes within feminist discourses
  • Vaishnava Philosophy and the Poetic Aesthetics: An Analysis of Jayadeva’s Gitagovindam

    Dr Sayantan Thakur

    Source Title: Journal of Adivasi and Indigenous Studies, DOI Link

    View abstract ⏷

    -

Patents

Projects

Scholars

Doctoral Scholars

  • Ms Priyadarshini Chatterjee
  • Ms Maria Shawl

Interests

  • Folk Literature
  • Indian Classical Literature & Philosophy
  • Music & Literature
  • Postcolonial Studies

Thought Leaderships

There are no Thought Leaderships associated with this faculty.

Top Achievements

Education
2008
BA (Hons.)
Visva Bharati
India
2010
M A English
Visva Bharati
India
2015
MA Education
Netaji Subhas Open University
India
2018
PhD
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
India
Experience
  • 04/08/2011 to 31/08/2015- Guest Lecturer, S.F.S. Mahavidyalaya, Khayrasole, Birbhum, West Bengal.
  • 01/09/2015 to 29/07/2017- Guest Lecturer, Kabi Joydeb Mahavidyalaya Illambazar, Birbhum,West Bengal
  • 31/07/2017 to 30/11/2021- Assistant ProfessorICFAI University, Tripura
  • 02/12/2021 to 31/10/2022- Assistant Professor, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam
  • 01/12/2022 to 17/07/2023- Assistant Professor, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Research Interests
  • In the realm of my doctoral pursuit, I embark upon an intellectual odyssey, aimed at unravelling the intricate tapestry of Vaishnava theology's influence upon the poetic landscape. This scholarly endeavour delves into the profound currents where the verses of certain poets converged, igniting a novel epoch in the realm of literary creation. This epoch, catalysed by the visionary Jayadeva, unfurled its wings across time through the eminent luminaries who bore the torch forward – Vidyapati Chandidas, Govindadas, Jnanadas, and the illustrious Rabindranath Tagore among them. As I navigate the historical continuum, my aspiration is to unveil the metamorphosis of faith, devotion, and artistry that sculpted this unique trajectory within the sphere of poetry.
Awards & Fellowships
No data available
Memberships
No data available
Publications
  • Embodied Divinity and Gendered Paradox: Reimagining the Female Body in Baul Philosophy

    Dr Sayantan Thakur

    Source Title: Journal of Dharma Studies, Quartile: Q3, DOI Link

    View abstract ⏷

    This paper examines the representation of women’s bodies within the framework of B?ul philosophy, focusing on its spiritual, cultural, and gender dynamics. The primary objective is to explore how B?ul songs and literature depict the female body as both a medium for spiritual liberation and a site of societal control. Through critical engagement with theories from Foucault, Butler, Irigaray, Spivak, and de Beauvoir, the study analyzes the duality of women’s bodies being symbolized as empowering yet objectified in B?ul tradition. The research also addresses the subversive or reinforcing nature of patriarchal structures in these representations. By comparing B?ul with other South Asian mystic traditions, the paper offers insights into the intersection of gender, spirituality, and body politics while highlighting the contemporary relevance of these themes within feminist discourses
  • Vaishnava Philosophy and the Poetic Aesthetics: An Analysis of Jayadeva’s Gitagovindam

    Dr Sayantan Thakur

    Source Title: Journal of Adivasi and Indigenous Studies, DOI Link

    View abstract ⏷

    -
Contact Details

sayantan.t@srmap.edu.in

Scholars

Doctoral Scholars

  • Ms Priyadarshini Chatterjee
  • Ms Maria Shawl

Interests

  • Folk Literature
  • Indian Classical Literature & Philosophy
  • Music & Literature
  • Postcolonial Studies

Education
2008
BA (Hons.)
Visva Bharati
India
2010
M A English
Visva Bharati
India
2015
MA Education
Netaji Subhas Open University
India
2018
PhD
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
India
Experience
  • 04/08/2011 to 31/08/2015- Guest Lecturer, S.F.S. Mahavidyalaya, Khayrasole, Birbhum, West Bengal.
  • 01/09/2015 to 29/07/2017- Guest Lecturer, Kabi Joydeb Mahavidyalaya Illambazar, Birbhum,West Bengal
  • 31/07/2017 to 30/11/2021- Assistant ProfessorICFAI University, Tripura
  • 02/12/2021 to 31/10/2022- Assistant Professor, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam
  • 01/12/2022 to 17/07/2023- Assistant Professor, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Research Interests
  • In the realm of my doctoral pursuit, I embark upon an intellectual odyssey, aimed at unravelling the intricate tapestry of Vaishnava theology's influence upon the poetic landscape. This scholarly endeavour delves into the profound currents where the verses of certain poets converged, igniting a novel epoch in the realm of literary creation. This epoch, catalysed by the visionary Jayadeva, unfurled its wings across time through the eminent luminaries who bore the torch forward – Vidyapati Chandidas, Govindadas, Jnanadas, and the illustrious Rabindranath Tagore among them. As I navigate the historical continuum, my aspiration is to unveil the metamorphosis of faith, devotion, and artistry that sculpted this unique trajectory within the sphere of poetry.
Awards & Fellowships
No data available
Memberships
No data available
Publications
  • Embodied Divinity and Gendered Paradox: Reimagining the Female Body in Baul Philosophy

    Dr Sayantan Thakur

    Source Title: Journal of Dharma Studies, Quartile: Q3, DOI Link

    View abstract ⏷

    This paper examines the representation of women’s bodies within the framework of B?ul philosophy, focusing on its spiritual, cultural, and gender dynamics. The primary objective is to explore how B?ul songs and literature depict the female body as both a medium for spiritual liberation and a site of societal control. Through critical engagement with theories from Foucault, Butler, Irigaray, Spivak, and de Beauvoir, the study analyzes the duality of women’s bodies being symbolized as empowering yet objectified in B?ul tradition. The research also addresses the subversive or reinforcing nature of patriarchal structures in these representations. By comparing B?ul with other South Asian mystic traditions, the paper offers insights into the intersection of gender, spirituality, and body politics while highlighting the contemporary relevance of these themes within feminist discourses
  • Vaishnava Philosophy and the Poetic Aesthetics: An Analysis of Jayadeva’s Gitagovindam

    Dr Sayantan Thakur

    Source Title: Journal of Adivasi and Indigenous Studies, DOI Link

    View abstract ⏷

    -
Contact Details

sayantan.t@srmap.edu.in

Scholars

Doctoral Scholars

  • Ms Priyadarshini Chatterjee
  • Ms Maria Shawl