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