THOMAS C BURKE
MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM
Thomas C Burke Memorial Symposium is an annual academic gathering to honor the memory of Thomas C Burke, the late scholar and humanist, who was a rare example of grace and gentleness in all his interactions.
The Symposium theme is planned on topics that interested Thomas C Burke - Languages, Grammar, Prosody and Music.
Topic for 2026 - PANINI AND GRAMMAR
We welcome you to the Symposium.
PROGRAM
May 9, 2026
9 AM - 10:30
KEYNOTE LECTURE
vyākaraṇa and vedāṅga
Professor Subrahmanyam Korada
Chairman, bhāratīyavidvatpariṣad
10:30 - 12:30 PM Paper Presentations
B.V.K. Shastry - "Five technical terms of Panini Grammar for
analyzing oral language"
Manoj Bhandari - "Redefining Gamlṛ: A Unified Semantic Model
of the Paninian Root Gam"
Jyoti and Malhar Kulkarni - "Functions in Pāṇinian Grammar
with Special Reference to Ekādeśa Sandhi"
Namrata Jagtap - "Why does Pāṇini appear to compromise brevity
by using the word प्रत्यवसानार्थ?"
12:30 - 1:00 PM Q&A
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
The First Thomas C Burke Memorial Symposium is a virtual event dedicated to honoring the legacy of Thomas C Burke and advancing the field of memorial studies. The symposium will showcase presentations, discussions, and tributes from renowned experts and scholars in the field. Join us as we commemorate the life and contributions of Thomas C Burke and explore the latest developments in memorial research and practice.
PROGRAM
May 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Paper presentations
Shekhar Shastri - "From Pāṇini to Rasa: Generative Grammars
of Language, Music, and Experience "
Abhijit Mandal - "Cosmological Classification of Pāṇinian Verbs:
A Study Based on Elemental Functions"
Pijus Kanti Pal - "A Neti–Neti Decision Procedure for Samāsa Identification: A Context-Based Study of śvetāmbaraṃ"
S. Nagalakshmi - "The Development of Advaita Philosophy through Language"
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Q&A
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM "Panini as a Scientist" Panel Discussion
12:30 PM - 1 PM Conclusion, Vote of Thanks
Organizing Team
Paul Meixler pmeixler@gmail.com
Rita Pande reeta00@gmail.com
Abhijit Mandal abhijitmndl14@gmail.com
Bijoy Misra misra.bijoy@gmail.com (contact)