Sanskrit & Shastra Researcher — Classical Hermeneutics
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Translate, annotate, and verify Sanskrit scriptures, commentarial traditions, and philosophical darshanas for SattvaLok's knowledge base.
01About SattvaLok
SattvaLok is a mission-driven technology platform dedicated to bridging the depth of timeless Sanatan wisdom, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and cultural heritage with modern digital architecture. Unlike conventional content portals or superficial aggregators, SattvaLok builds high-integrity knowledge engines, research-backed digital archives, and responsible AI-powered discovery platforms. We adhere to rigorous standards of textual authenticity, epigraphical accuracy, and cultural nuance. Our interdisciplinary team unites software engineers, AI/RAG researchers, Vedic scholars, Sanskritists, and creative storytellers to create digital experiences that are trustworthy, inspiring, and globally accessible.
02About the Opportunity
At the heart of SattvaLok is an absolute dedication to textual fidelity and linguistic accuracy. Many modern digital platforms publish careless translations, distorted meanings, or context-free shlokas. As a Sanskrit & Shastra Researcher, you will be the guardian of textual integrity. You will analyze original Sanskrit texts, transliterate across scripts (Devanagari, IAST), provide word-by-word grammatical breakdowns (Padachheda, Anvaya), and craft elegant, nuanced translations anchored in traditional commentarial lineages (bhasyas).
03Responsibilities & Scope of Contribution
- →Translate and annotate classical Sanskrit texts across the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and major Darshana sutras.
- →Provide morphological and grammatical annotations (Vyakarana breakdown according to Paninian rules).
- →Verify scriptural quotations across all SattvaLok digital features, articles, and AI retrieval databases.
- →Reconcile commentarial nuances across Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Dvaita, and other traditional schools.
- →Collaborate with our AI/RAG engineering team to structure multilingual Sanskrit-English ontologies and semantic metadata.
- →Curate authentic stotras, suktams, and mantras with precise Vedic svara accentuation notation.
04Qualifications & Required Skills
Required Qualifications
- ✓Advanced degree in Sanskrit (Acharya, MA, MPhil, or PhD) or traditional Gurukula shastric education.
- ✓Mastery of Paninian Sanskrit grammar (Ashtadhyayi / Siddhanta Kaumudi).
- ✓Exceptional capability in translating philosophical Sanskrit into lucid, elegant English.
- ✓Familiarity with IAST transliteration conventions and Unicode Devanagari typography.
- ✓High reverence for sacred texts paired with scholarly precision and intellectual objectivity.
Key Skills & Technologies
Preferred / Desirable Skills
- ★Experience with manuscriptology, epigraphy, or critical editions (Poona, Baroda, or Adyar libraries).
- ★Knowledge of Vedic chanting traditions and svara notation.
- ★Prior published translations or academic papers in reputed journals.
05Candidate Privacy Notice (DPDP Act, 2023)
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Candidate personal data provided during application is collected and processed solely for recruitment evaluation, role matching, and communication in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
We do not collect unnecessary sensitive data (such as Aadhaar, PAN, or financial details) during initial applications. You may request correction or deletion of your candidate record at any time by contacting [email protected].
06Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this role remote?
Yes, this position is 100% remote. Scholars can contribute from any location in India or worldwide.
Q: Does SattvaLok favor one particular sampradaya or philosophical school?
No. SattvaLok maintains academic neutrality and deep reverence for all authentic traditional sampradayas, presenting their distinct bhasyas and commentaries faithfully without partisan bias.
Q: Can I work on specific texts or projects as a contributor?
Yes, we support both dedicated full-time researchers and project-based fellowships focusing on individual texts or thematic corpuses.
Q: What is the review process for translations?
All translations undergo peer review by our senior editorial council of Sanskrit scholars to ensure linguistic fidelity and philosophical nuance.
Q: Will I collaborate with the AI engineering team?
Yes. Researchers help evaluate and benchmark our multi-lingual Indic AI and RAG models to ensure zero hallucinations in Sanskrit interpretation.
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