Dr. Awadhesh Kumar is an academician and researcher in Hindi literature with nearly six years of teaching experience at the university level. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) in the Department of Hindi at Doctor Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.). He holds a Ph.D. in Hindi and is UGC-NET qualified, with additional professional qualifications in teacher education and computer applications. His core academic specialization lies in Bhaktikaalin Kavya, with particular emphasis on Kabir, Jayasi, Tulsidas, and Surdas. Dr. Kumar has an extensive research record, including 28 research papers published in peer-reviewed and UGC CARE–listed journals, 11 book chapters, 2 edited books, and 1 authored book. He has actively participated in national and international seminars, workshops, refresher courses, and faculty development programs, and has received multiple literary and academic awards.
Arts & Humanities → Literature →
– Hindi Literature
– Bhakti Kaal Poetry
Arts & Humanities → Cultural Studies →
– Indian Literary Traditions
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review
Writing
– Academic & Literary Writing
Training & Instruction
– Skills Training
Dr. Awadhesh Kumar has been engaged in university-level teaching, research, and academic support activities as a Guest Faculty member. His responsibilities include classroom teaching, paper setting and evaluation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, academic committee participation, and coordination of seminars, webinars, and academic competitions.
Institution Name: Doctor Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (Madhya Pradesh)
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty), Department of Hindi
Description: Teaching Hindi Literature; paper setting and evaluation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses; membership in academic and organizing committees; moderation and rapporteur roles in seminars and conferences; organization of academic events, literary competitions, and student activities.
Duration: Present
Dr. Awadhesh Kumar possesses comprehensive academic training in Hindi literature and education, culminating in a doctoral degree with specialization in Bhakti Kaal Hindi poetry.
Institution Name: Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field / Specialization: Hindi
Research Title: Hindi Bhaktkal Ke Vaicharik Paridrishya Ka Alochanatmak Adhyayan (Kabir, Jayasi, Tulsi Aur Sur ke Vishesh Sandarbh Mein)
Institution Name: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Degree Title: UGC-NET
Field / Subject: Hindi
Year of Qualification: 2015
Institution Name: Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar
Degree Title: M.Ed.
Field / Specialization: Education
Year of Award: 2014
Institution Name: Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra
Degree Title: B.Ed.
Field / Specialization: Education
Year of Award: 2008
Institution Name: V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
Degree Title: M.A.
Field / Specialization: Hindi
Year of Award: 2007
Institution Name: V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
Degree Title: B.A.
Field / Subjects: Hindi, Sanskrit
Year of Award: 2005
Award Title: Madhav Sahitya Samman – 2020
Awarded By: Shrikrishna Yadav Vikas Samiti, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Date: 02 October 2020
Place: Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Remarks: Awarded for contribution to Hindi literature
Award Title: Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yuva Samman – 2021
Awarded By: Arsh Parishad, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Date: 12 January 2021
Place: Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Remarks: Recognition for literary and cultural contributions
Award Title: Vishwashanti Manav Seva Samman – 2022
Awarded By: Brijlok Sahitya Kala Sanskriti Akademi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Date: 02 October 2022
Place: Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Remarks: Awarded for service to literature, culture, and humanity
Award Title: Vilakshana Kavya Bhushan Samman – 2022
Awarded By: Vilakshana Sahityik Manch, Haryana, India
Date: 14 September 2022
Place: Haryana, India
Remarks: Honoured for excellence in poetry and literary expression
Award Title: Sant Ravidas Samman – 2024
Awarded By: Guru Foundation, Shastri Nagar, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Date: 24 February 2024
Place: Haryana, India
Remarks: Recognition for contribution to social harmony and Hindi literature
Title: 3rd Prize – Poster Competition (Antarrashtriya Matribhasha Diwas)
Awarded By: Department of Hindi, Doctor Harisingh Gour University, Sagar (Madhya Pradesh)
Date: 21 February 2016
Title: Santvana Puraskar – Bhashan Pratiyogita (Antarrashtriya Matribhasha Diwas)
Awarded By: Department of Hindi, Doctor Harisingh Gour University, Sagar (Madhya Pradesh)
Date: 21 February 2018
Title: Excellent Category – Bharatiya Sanskriti Gyan Pariksha
Awarded By: Gayatri Teerth, Shantikunj, Haridwar (Uttarakhand)
Year: 2016–2017
1. Title: Kedarnath Agrawal Ke Kavya Me Samajik Sanvedana Ki Anubhuti
Journal: Sarhad (E-Magazine)
ISSN: 2455-6440
Indexing / Status: UGC Approved & Refereed
2. Title: Muktibodha: Rachana Ke Vaicharik Aadhar
Journal: Universal Review (SITBS, Kolkata)
ISSN: 2277-2723
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: Refereed Journal
3. Title: Krishna Bhakti Ki Pristhbhoomi Aur Swaroop
Journal: Sambhasya (Akhil Bhartiya Sahitya Samanvaya Samiti, Varanasi)
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: UGC Approved & Refereed
4. Title: Samkaleen Hindi Kavita Me Stree Vimarsh: Swar Aur Sanvedna
Journal: Shodh-Kshitij (Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Govt. Arts & Commerce College, Sagar)
ISSN: 2395-3063
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: Peer Reviewed
5. Title: Adhunik Kabir: Nagarjun Ke Kavya Me Samajik Chetana
Journal: Shodh Mimansha
ISSN: 2348-4624
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: UGC Approved & Refereed (Impact Factor: 2.611)
6. Title: Vyomkesh Darvesh: Sangharsh, Harsh Aur Sangharsh Ki Kahani
Journal: Parisheelan (Suruchi Kala Samiti, Varanasi)
ISSN: 0974-7222
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: UGC Approved & Refereed
7. Title: Bhartiya Loktantra Aur Media: Dasha Aur Disha
Journal: Samagam (Bhopal)
ISSN: 2231-0479
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: Refereed Journal
8. Title: Shri Ramcharitmanas: Ek Vaicharik Dristi
Journal: Anusandhan
ISSN: 0975-580X
Issue / Year: July–September 2017
Pages: 46–49
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: UGC Approved
9. Title: Kabirdas: Vaichariki Aur Samaj
Journal: Unmesh – International Research Journal
ISSN: 2394-2207
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: UGC Approved & Peer Reviewed (Impact Factor: 2.011)
10. Title: Shiksha Ke Badalte Pratiman Aur Shikshan Nitiyan
Journal: Unmesh – International Research Journal
ISSN: 2394-2207
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: UGC Approved & Refereed
11. Title: Hindi Ka Safar: Rashtrabhasha Se Rajbhasha Tak
Journal: Hastkshar (E-Journal)
ISSN: 2454-6984
Authorship: Author
Indexing / Status: Peer Reviewed
Published Book Chapters
Chapter Title: Lok Sahitya Ka Samajik Anusheelan
Book Title: Lok Sahitya Aur Vaishwikaran
Publisher: Anamika Prakashan, Allahabad
ISBN: 978-81-905555-0-0
Year: 2016
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Surdas Aur Unke Kavya Mein Bhakti Ki Laharen
Book Title: Bhaktikal: Vani Aur Vichar
Publisher: Vijaya Books, Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-81480-87-8
Year: 2016
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Adivasi Vimarsh – Jeevan Sangharsh Aur Chunautiyan
Book Title: Asmitavadi Vimarsh: Vividh Sandarbh
Publisher: Sanrachana Prakashan, Allahabad
ISBN: 978-93-84999-33-9
Year: 2017
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Rashtra Kavi Maithilisharan Gupta Ke Kavya Mein Bhaktibhav Evam Manav Mulya
Book Title: Maithilisharan Gupta Ke Kavya Chintan Mein Mulyaparak Sahitya Ka Anusheelan
Publisher: Swami Vivekanand Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.)
ISBN: 978-81-89740-91-7
Year: 2017
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Bhartiya Sahitya Mein Rambhakti
Book Title: Bhartiya Vangmay Aur Ramkatha
Publisher: Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Shaskiya Kala Evam Vanijya Mahavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.)
ISBN: 978-81-89740-94-8
Year: 2017
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Kabir Aur Tulsi Ke Ram
Book Title: Bhaktikaleen Kavita: Bhartiya Sanskriti Ke Vividh Ayam
Publisher: Sahitya Sanchay Prakashan, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-82597-94-0
Year: 2017
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Tulsidas Ki Rachanadharmita Mein Manviya Mulya Aur Dharm
Book Title: Vaishwik Jeevan-Mulya Aur Ramkatha
Publisher: J.T.S. Publications, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-87580-30-5
Year: 2018
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Shriramcharitmanas Mein Prakriti Chitran Evam Janjivan Sanskriti
Book Title: Atulya Bharat: Sanskriti Aur Rashtra
Publisher: J.T.S. Publications, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-88522-57-1
Year: 2019
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Acharya Durgacharan Shukla Ka Prerak Bahuayami Vyaktitva
Book Title: Lok Aur Ved Ke Abhinav Acharya Pt. Durgacharan Shukla: Loke Cha Vede Cha
Publisher: J.T.S. Publications, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-90143-45-0
Year: 2021
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Vishnudas Ki Ramayan Katha Mein Ram
Book Title: Ramkavya Parampara Aur Bundelkhand (Sahitya, Sanskriti Aur Itihas)
Publisher: Hans Prakashan, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-51-964076-5-0
Year: 2023
Authorship: Author
Chapter Title: Sahitya, Samaj Aur Bhartiya Sanvidhan
Book Title: Sahitya, Samaj Aur Sanvidhan
Publisher: Hans Prakashan, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-81-964076-4-3
Year: 2023
Authorship: Author
Published Edited Books
Editor Name: Awadhesh Kumar
Book Title: Bhaktikal – Vani Aur Vichar
Publisher: Vijaya Books, 1/10753, Gali No. 3, Subhas Park, Naveen Shahdara, Delhi – 110032
ISBN: 978-93-81480-87-8
Year: 2016
Editor Name: Awadhesh Kumar
Book Title: Adhunik Bhartiya Bhasha Hindi (Ka)
Publisher: Aman Prakashan, Dr. Pannalal Sahityacharya Marg, Kirti Stambh, Sagar – 470002 (Madhya Pradesh)
ISBN: 978-93-80296-62-3
Year: 2020
Published Author Books
Author Name: Dr. Awadhesh Kumar
Book Title: Goswami Tulsidas: Lokdrishti Ke Vividh Ayam
Publisher: Ayush Publishing House, 1/10825, Gali No. 03, Subhas Park, Naveen Shahdara, Delhi – 110032
ISBN: 978-93-83627-55-4
Year: 2022