Coordinator for Language and Sanskrit Studies, Sanskrit Faculty
Smt. Parvathi Sriram is a valued faculty member at Hindu University of America (HUA), focusing on Sanskrit Studies. Since 2018, she has been teaching Sanskrit with dedication, while also serving as a long-time instructor at Arsha Vidya Bharati, where she guides students of various ages. At HUA, Parvathi contributes to the Sanskrit Certificate Program and Micro-Certificate in Spoken Saṃskṛtam, with skills in Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Moodle, curriculum design, and Sanskrit assessment.
In addition to her work in Sanskrit, Parvathi has been involved with Chinmaya Mission, Houston since 2013, teaching Hindu scriptures to Bala Vihar students. She teaches chanting of the Bhagavad Gita and other ślokas to children, and elucidates the meanings of the 1000 names in the Vishnu Sahasranama. Her engagement in Vedanta discussions with study groups in Houston since 2015 reflects her continuing interest in Vedanta.
Parvathi serves as the main faculty for the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency at HUA, and coordinates language and Sanskrit studies. With over a decade of teaching experience at HUA, Arsha Vidya Bharati, and Chinmaya Mission, she remains dedicated to both teaching and learning. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Sanskrit at Hindu University of America.
