Mridul Kirti

भारतीय संस्कृति के शाश्वत ग्रंथों को सरल भाषा में जन-जन तक पहुँचाने का विनम्र प्रयास

प्रमुख काव्यानुवाद एवं ग्रंथ: सामवेद, नौ उपनिषद्-ईश, केन, कठ, प्रश्न, मुण्डक, माण्डूक्य, ऐतरेय, तैत्तिरीय और श्वेताश्वर, श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता, अष्टावक्र गीता, पतंजलि योग दर्शन, सांख्य योग दर्शन, अथर्ववेद का प्राणसूक्त, शांकर पंचदशी, विवेक चूड़ामणि, वैदिक संध्या स्वस्तिवाचन शान्ति प्रकरण, ईहातीत क्षण आदि

Dr. Mridul Kirti - Profile

Renowned Sanskrit-Hindi scholar, thinker, poet, translator, and speaker. Known for Hindi and Brij translations of sacred texts like the Samaveda and Ashtavakra Gita, blending tradition with poetic beauty.

About

Dr. Mridul Kirti is a renowned Sanskrit-Hindi scholar, thinker, writer, and orator known for her efforts to bring classical Indian texts into the public consciousness through accessible, lyrical Hindi and its dialects. With decades of experience in literary research and public engagement, her works span philosophical translations, original poetry, and scholarly articles on Indian heritage and culture.

She has received numerous awards including the prestigious Vishwa Hindi Samman, and has been invited to speak across continents on topics ranging from Sanskrit scriptures to the global importance of Hindi literature.

Philosophy & Approach

Dr. Mridul Kirti has translated highly respected Hindu scriptures such as the Samaveda and Ashtavakra Gita into accessible and poetic Hindi and Brij Bhasha. Her translations are not only readable, but lyrical—many are in poetic forms like Chaupai and Doha, allowing them to be sung.

She views herself as a humble medium of divine work and has devoted her life to spreading spiritual wisdom through writing. Working without external assistance, she continues her journey of spiritual translation, guided solely by inspiration she calls divine.

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science - Meerut University (1991)
Research on political systems in Vedic literature and comparison with modern democracy
M.A. in Political Science - Agra University (1970)
M.A. in Hindi (Sahitya Ratna) - Allahabad University (1968)

Published Works

Patanjali Yog Darshan – Poetic & descriptive translation
Sankhya Yog Darshan – A poetic and descriptive Hindi translation of the foundational yogic text
Vivek Chudamani – Doha and Chaupai poetic translation
Pran Sukta of Atharva Veda – Poetic translation
Shankar Panchdashi – 15 stotras by Adi Shankaracharya
Shrimad Bhagwad Gita in Brij Bhasha – Released by PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee (2001)
Samved in Hindi Chaupai Chhand – Inaugurated by President R. Venkataraman (1988)
Nine Upanishads (Eeshadi Nau Upanishad) – Inaugurated by President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (1996)
Ihateet Chhana – Collection of philosophical poems (1991)
Ashtavakra Gita – Poetic translation in Geetika Chhand (2006)
Many articles on Vaidic literature and Hindu philosophy in global publications

Honors & Awards

Vishwa Hindi Samman given at the hands of the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, in Fiji, during the World Hindi Conference
Book 'Patanjali Yog Darshan' released by the hon'ble PM Narendra Modi (2017)
Gargi Gupt Puraskar by Bhartiya Anuwad Parishad
Vaishwik Vidushi Samman
Shyam Sundar Goenka Triveni Samagam Samman
UP Sanskrit Sahitya Academy Award
Felicitations by Bharat Vikas Parishad, Sanskar Bharati, and others
Featured in Encyclopedia of Vedic Authors & Encyclopedia of Hinduism (IHRF)
"Best Public Speaker" Award – Lions' & Jaycees' International
Vishwa Hindi Sewa Samman – Akhil Bharatiya Manchiya Peeth (2014)
Sponsored by ICCR for international conference presentations