1 A. General Information
(a) Name: Dr. Madhavi Raghav Narsalay
(b) Address (Residential): A-203, Balaji Towers, Shree Shantiniketen B (CHS)
Sector 30-A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400705
Phone No: 022 27814622/9821347961
(c) Designation: Lecturer / Assistant Professor
(d) Department: Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai
(e) Date of Birth: 1st October 1972
(f) Area of Specialization: Veda and Vedanta
(e) Added Expertise: Indian Aesthetics and Mythology
Achievements:
• Was invited by MPSC for designing its curriculum and paper-assessment
• Was awarded the Performance based Incentive Award and felicitated by the
then Governor HE.Shri S. C. Jamir
• Was requested by J. J. School of Fine Arts, to be a member of the Syllabus
Committee for Indian Aesthetics
B. Academic Qualifications:
Name of
the Exam
Passed
High School
Name of
the Board/
University
State Board
Subjects
English, Hindi,
Sanskrit, Math,
Science, Social
Science
Year
1988
Division/Grade/Merit
etc:
82% (93/100 in Sanskrit)
2 1990
75.83% (91/100 in
Sanskrit) (Vardhan Prize
for scoring highest
number of marks in
Sanskrit in Ramnivas Ruia
Junior College)
Higher
Secondary
Pre-degree
State Board
English, Marathi,
Sanskrit, Logic,
Political Science,
Economics
Bachelor's
Degrees
University of
Mumbai
Sanskrit &
Education
1993 &
1996 resp.
72.5% in Sanskrit & 63%
respectively (Stood 8th in
the University of Mumbai
and second in Sanskrit)
Master's
Degree
University of
Mumbai
Sanskrit
1995
69.83% (Scored the
highest number of marks
in the teaching methods)
Research
Degree
University of
Mumbai
Sanskrit
2005
Ph.D
Other
University of
Mumbai
Post-graduate
Diploma in
Comparative
Mythology
1996
72%
C. Research Experience & Training:
Research Stage
Ph.D.
Title of Work/ Thesis
Reflections of Vedic Sacrifice in Ancient
India (as seen from the Epics,
Mahapurāṇas, Classical Sanskrit
Mahākāvyas and Dramas)
University where the
work was carried out
University of Mumbai
3 Publications
A separate list is attached (See Annexure
I
Research Guidance
Ph. D and M.Phil. teacher since 2007
(At present 6 students are enrolled under
my supervision for Ph.D. and 2 for
M.Phil.) 1 student completed M. Phil
Training
Completed two workshops on
Manuscriptology
University of Mumbai,
Department of Sanskrit
D. Research Projects carried out:
Title of the Project
Name of the
Funding
Agency
Caitya : A Mode of Subaltern
University of
Worship (through Sanskrit,
Mumbai
Pali and Prakrit Sources)
Duration
Remarks
One year (2006-07)
Research award of Rs.
8,000/-
Exploring Theological
Discourse for Peaceful coexistence through textanalysis
UGCUniversity
with Potential
for Excellence
Scheme
03 years
(2009 onwards)
Co-ordinator of the
Centre for
Multidisciplinary
Research in Language
and Literature
Conservation and
Preservation of Palm-Leaf
Manuscripts
UGCUniversity
with Potential
for Excellence
Scheme
05 years
(2009 onwards)
Co-investigator
HRD
03 years
(2008 onwards)
Research fellow
Project by the Asiatic
Society of Mumbai
Critical Edition of the
Sahyādrikhanda
4 E. Seminar, Conferences, Symposia, Workshops, etc attended
S.
No.
Title
Organized by
Duration
Level of Participation
1.
Seminar
Institute of Oriental
Study, Thane
2 days
(3rd and 4th of
May 1997)
Presented a paper on “Sports
and Pastime in Vedic Ritual”
2.
Conference
Greater Maharashtra
Oriental Conference
(26- 28 Dec
1997)
Presented a paper “Principles
of Teaching in the
Upani ads”
3.
Seminar
Department of
Sanskrit, University
of Mumbai.
3 days
(January 1998)
Presented a paper on
“Animals and Birds in
Arthaśāstra”
Seminar
Department of
Sanskrit,
University of
Mumbai
2 days
(Dec. 1998)
Presented a paper on “Trends
of Assimilation and
Integration in Incarnations”
5.
Seminar
Institute of Oriental
Study, Thane
(3rd May
2001)
Presented a paper on
“Biorevolution and
Hinduism”
6.
Conference
Greater Maharashtra
Oriental Conference
20- 22
Jan 2002
Presented a paper on “Vedic
King Marutta in the Epics”
Seminar
Institute of Oriental
Study, Thane
1 day
(28th Dec
2002)
Presented a paper on
“Sarpavidyā : A Study”
Conference
Greater Maharashtra
Oriental Conference
(29Nov-1 Dec
2003)
Presented a paper on “Caitya
in the Rāmāya a: A Critical
Study”
Seminar
Department of Postgraduate Studies in
Sanskrit, Karnataka
University, Dharwad
22-24 Sept
(Sept. 2005)
Presented a paper on “Rules
of Conduct (Code of
Conduct) in the Āpastamba
Dharmasūtra”
Seminar
Centre of Advanced
Studies in Sanskrit,
University of Pune
(5-7 July.
2006)
Presented a paper on
“Sanskrit and Study of
Ethnology”
4.
7.
8.
9.
10.
5 11.
12.
(4th -7th May
2007)
Presented papers on
(a) Vaidika Kula Dalbhya:
Eka Chikitasa
(b) Bauddha dharmacha
Vilaya ani Pashupata
dharmacha Udaya (presented
along with Dr. Suraj Pandit)
Conference
Greater Maharashtra
Oriental Conference
International
Conference
International
Conference organized
(7-9
by
October2007)
Kavikulagurukalidasa
Sanskrit University
Presented paper on Myth of
Paraśurāma as depicted in
the Sahyādrikha
a of the
Skanda Purā a
13.
National
Conference
Department of
Sanskrit, University
of Mumbai
2 days (24th 25th October
2007)
Presented paper on
‘Contemporary Trends in
Sanskrit Periodicals’ Paper
appreciated in the local
newspaper ‘Maharashtra
Times’
14.
International
Conference
Department of
Sanskrit and K. J.
Somaiya Bharatiya
Sanskriti Peetham
3 days (4-7th
January 2008)
Presented paper on Vedic
Seer Vena: A Mystic.
15.
National
Seminar
Centre of Advanced
Studies in Sanskrit,
University of Pune.
26-29
(March 2008)
Contribution of Prof. Dr. S.
S. Dange to Sanskrit Studies
16.
National
Seminar
Department of
Sanskrit (Indian
Aesthetics: Some
Unexplored Aspects)
2 days
(16th -17th Jan
2008)
Sacred and Secular in
Sanskrit and Greek Drama
17.
National
Seminar
Vedic Samshodhan
Mandal (sponsor:
Ministry of Culture)
(19-21
September
2008)
Mana svāraśik ā: A Study
18.
National
Seminar
Asiatic Society of
Mumbai
National
Seminar
K. J. Somaiya Centre
for Buddhist Studies
and the Department
of Sanskrit,
University of
Mumbai
19.
(13- 14March
2009)
1 day (24th
November
2009)
Principles of Management in
Kautilya Arthasastra
Post-independence Sanskrit
Novels
6 20.
National
Seminar
Centre of Advanced
Studies in Sanskrit,
Pune
21.
National
Seminar
Sathye College (UGC ( 14th October
funded)
2009)
22.
National
Seminar
Vaidika Samshodhan
Mandal& Samvidya
Institute of Cultural
Studies
17th August
2010
Śyapar as and the QuasiSoma Drink
23.
National
Seminar
Vaidika Samshodhan
Mandal, Pune
11-13th (Dec
2010)
Mythological of the Metres
24.
Chaturveda
Sammelan
Amritavarshini
Pathshala, Valsad
18-20th (Dec
2010)
Vedon mein Sangeeta vidya
National
Seminar
Department of
Sanskrit, University
of Mumbai and
Observer Research
Foundation, Mumbai
(21st-23rd
Dec 2010)
Environmental Awareness in
Kau ilya Arthaśāstra
25.
3 days
(22-24 March
2010)
Dharmaśāstra and the Right
to Happiness
River as a Śakti: A Study of
Gautamī Mahātmya of the
Brahmapurā a
Worshops:
S.
No.
Title
Organized by
Duration
Level of
Participation
1.
Sanskrit and
Computer
Science
Department of Sanskrit,
University of Mumbai
3 days
(2000)
Participant and
Organizer
2.
Introduction to
Department of Sanskrit,
Manuscriptology University of Mumbai
5 days
(2003)
Participant and
Organizer
3.
Patkar College, Goregoan
and Department of
Manuscriptology
Sanskrit, University of
Mumbai
3 days
(2004)
Participant
7 Pashupata and
Buddhist Caves
in Mumbai
Archiving
Women's Lives:
Perspectives and
Techniques
4.
5.
Sathye College
Department of Sociology,
funded by UGC-SAP
5-7 Dec
(2005)
Participant
1 1/2 days
Participant
Additional:
•
Participated as a Respondent for two Round-table Sessions on Interfaith dialogue and
Hermeneutical Understanding of Scriptures in the Afro-Asian Philosophical Course held
in October 2010 (This conference is minuted in the UNESCO programme for cultural
development)
•
Delivered a lecture on Panchatantra in the Department of French, August 23rd, 2011
F. Teaching Experience:
Course taught
Name of the
University
Duration
M. A. (I & II)
Department of Sanskrit,
University of Mumbai
M. Phil
Department of Sanskrit,
University of Mumbai
Certificate Course in
Sanskrit
Department of Sanskrit,
University of Mumbai
3 years (Courses
commenced since
2007)
10 years (Dec 19962007)
Diploma Course in
Sanskrit
Department of Sanskrit,
University of Mumbai
8 years (Dec 19962005)
Post-graduate Diploma
Course in Comparative
Mythology
Department of Sanskrit,
University of Mumbai
Remarks
15 years
14 years
* Revised the
course as the
member of the
Department of
Sanskrit
8 Post-graduate
Advanced Diploma
Course in Comparative
Mythology
Diploma Course in
Manuscriptology
Post-graduate Diploma
Course in Indian
Aesthetics
Indian Aesthetics
Department of Sanskrit,
University of Mumbai
Department of Sanskrit,
University of Mumbai
Department of
Philosophy,
University of Mumbai
J. J. School of Fine Arts
(Department of Metal
works)
1 year (course-work
undertaken for the
year 2009-2010
* Designed this
course as a
member of the
Dept of Sanskrit
Visiting faculty
Visiting faculty
since 2007
* Member of the
syllabus
committee
Visiting faculty
(2009-2010)
G. Innovations/Contributions in Teaching:
(a) Design of Curriculum:
•
As a member of the Advisory Committee of the Department designed the post-graduate
curriculum for M.A. based on UGC norms. Designed the syllabus and course work for
M. Phil degree course (2007)
•
Was also co-opted by the Board of Studies for the same for M. Phil syllabus
•
Member of the Board of Studies of the Metal Works Department of the J. J. School of
Fine Arts to design a curriculum for Indian Aesthetics
(b) Teaching Methods:
•
Introduced the Power-point presentation for teaching for M. Phil, Comparative
Mythology and Indian Aesthetics Course
•
Introduced Project Method based on Heuristics for M. A. course
•
Introduced a component on Research Methodology for M. Phil based on Western Schools
of Literary Criticism
(c) Laboratory Methods:.
9 • Is aware of the Language Laboratory and encourages in using Cassettes, CDs, short
documentaries for the students of the Certificate, Diploma and Comparative Mythology
classes
(d) Evaluation Methods:
•
Was to part of the syllabus committee to introduce internal evaluation based on projects,
assignments, vive-voce and presentations of students.
•
Was instrumental in replacing grammar-translation method in exams with comprehensive
understanding and answering system
(e) Preparation of resource materials etc:
• Study material for the 'Devi Course' / Indian Aesthetics and Vedanta lecture series
conducted by AVID - An Initiative of the Essar Group.
• Study material for the Sanskrit Rachana Kaushalya Course, a joint venture by Maharshi
Veda Vyasa Vidya Pratisthan and Rtaayana Sanskrit Lovers' Association, Mumbai
(f) Remedial Teaching/Student Counseling:
•
Remedial teaching class for part-time M.A. batch for Sanskrit grammar.
•
Academic counseling as per requirement for M.Phil and Ph.D. students and Career
Counseling for M.A. students
H: Extension Work/ Community Service:
(a) Various contributions:
•
Participated in the organization of number of activities and programmes for the Sanskrit Year
2000-01, worked as a Secretary of the Sanskrit Varsha Samaroha Samiti
•
Sanskrit Rasasvada Varga Lecture Series (Lecture on Sanskrit subhāsitā-s). conducted by
the Department of Extra-Mural Studies, University of Mumbai, February1997.
10 •
Sanskrit Rasasvada Varga Lecture Series (Lecture on Sanskrit subhāsitā -s). conducted
by the ‘Ṛtāyana’ Sanskrit Student’s
Association, Mumbai.
•
Co-ordinated ten courses of Spoken Sanskrit (Sarala Sanskrit Sambhashana Kendra)
funded by the UGC in 2002-03
•
Participates as a Resource person in Teachers' Training Course conducted by the Indian
Education Society, Mumbai for training Sanskrit teachers since ten years
•
Gave short talk on All India Radio on Kalidasa day (26/06/2001) for reaching the masses
•
Gave lecture on Mahabharata: Contents and Interpretations, on 21st August 2006 at
Sathye College, Vile Parle
•
Delivered a lecture on the Curriculum of Sanskrit (Composite Course) Std. X, in the
workshop organized by Rtaayana for Secondary School teachers at Parle Tilak School,
Vile Parle, on 9th June 2007.
•
Participated in the second Sanskrit Sammelan organized by the Maharashtra Seva Sangh.
Mulund to answer to the queries regarding Sanskrit Language and Literature dated 21st
September 2008
•
Participated in the Lecture-series on Brahmasutra-Shankarabhashya dated 10th Oct 2008
•
Gave a lecture in Nirmala Niketan for students of Master's in Social Work on Communal
Peace and Co-existence dated 23rd Nov. 2010
•
Attended as an invitee for the Shrauta Parichay Varga held at Gangakhed, 19-23rd Sept
2011
(b) Positions hold Leadership role:
•
Principal Investigator for the Project on Exploring Theological Discourse for Peaceful
Co-existence through text-analysis
•
Worked as a Secretary of Rtaayana Sanskrit Students' Association from 2000-2006
11 I. Participation in Corporate Life and Cultural Life :
•
Worked as a religious expert for the game-show MAHAYATRA telecasted on STAR
PLUS from Aug 2009-Oct 2009, produced by Miditech India Pvt. Ltd
•
Gave Lectures on Understanding Devi: The evolution of the Goddess, organized by
AVID-An initiative of the ESSAR Group, in Mumbai, on
2010 and Hazira in Oct.
2010.
•
Subject expert for the HER and BLISS (Dance demonstration by Dr. Anita Ratnam,
Chennai) for mythological details based on womanhood
•
Subject expert for Geeta Govindam, dance recital by Nrityasamveda, by Alka Lajmi and
troupe
•
Subject expert for the dance depiction of Saint Poetess Kanhopatra by Rajashri Shirke
and troupe to be presented in a Conference with the title 'MAD n DIVINE at Chennai
•
Writes Brochures describing works of Artists for art exhibitions
(a) University:
Sanskrit has always witnessed a dearth of students.
•
Participated in curriculum revision for the Certificate and Diploma Course students to
increase the strength of students so as to encourage them to undertake MA studies in
Sanskrit.
•
Also been a part of the part-time teaching programme for MA Part time batches
conducted on Saturday and Sunday.
•
Actively participated in the UPE scheme projects by making presentations on varied
subjects.
•
Had been a part of mentoring the Department of Sanskrit, Gogate Jogalekar College,
Ratnagiri for two years
12 (b) Co-curricular activities:
•
Provided guidance to students to participate in different competitions within the
Department and also Inter-University level.
•
Participated as a select eminent alumnus to interact with the member of the NAAC Peer
team at Ruia college, 12th Feb 2007
•
Participated as a member of Sanskrit Jijnasa Scheme to answer queries regarding
Language and Literature of the Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund date 1/12/2006
•
Participated as a Judge for the Geeta-recitation competition at Patkar College, dated 23rd
Dec 2002
•
Participated as a Judge for the Geeta-recitation competition, K. J. Somaiya College of
Arts and Commerce, dated 9/12/1997
(c) Enrichment of Campus Life: Cultural Activities:
•
Had been a part of the Sanskrit day and later on Sanskrit week celebration from joining
the Department till 2009 and directed and suggested various cultural activities like music,
dance, drama and competitions.
•
Participation as a Judge for the 37th Annual Inter-collegiate Competitions 2004-05
conducted by the University of Mumbai dated 18/08/04
•
Participation as a judge for the story writing competition (Hindi) 19/10/2005 organized
by the Department of Students' Welfare, Univeristy of Mumbai
•
Participated in the Diwali Celebration by giving a lecture on Diwali: The Festival of
Lights celebrated with the International students of the University of Mumbai in
collaboration with Experiment in International Living on 19/10/2006
•
Participated as the Member Secretary of the Sanskrit Varsha Samaroha Samiti 2000 and
conducted various infotainment programmes for the masses.
13 (d) Students' Welfare and Discipline:
•
Provided counseling for students regarding careers to be pursued in future
•
Gave lectures for the MA course (Sanskrit) for students of IDE-PCP programme dated
05/02/2004
(e) Membership/Participation in Bodies/ Committees on Education and National
Development:
• Was the member of the MPSC for curriculum design and evaluation for Class I officers
(f) Professional Organization of Teachers: Membership of Professional Bodies,
Societies etc:
•
Life-member of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
•
Life -member of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune
•
Life-member of the Vaidika Samshodhan Mandal, Pune
•
Life-member of the Brihanmaharashtra Prachya Vidya Parishad, Pune
•
Life-member of the Gunjarav Sanskrit Periodical, Ahmednagar,
•
Advisory Committee Member of the Indian Education Society, Sanskrit Kendra
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ANNEXURE -I
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. ‘Sports and pastime as reflected in the Vedic Ritual’, Vishveshvaranand
Indological Journal, Vols. XXXI-XXXII, Pts. i-iv,June to Dec; 1993-1994, published
in 1998, by Vishveshvaranand Vishva Bandhu Institute of Sanskrit and Indological
Studies, Panjab University, Hoshiarpur,pp. 17-26.
14 2. ‘The System of teaching in the Principal Upaniṣad-s’ – A Comparative Study’,
Journal of the Oriental Institute, Vl. 47, Nos, 1-2, Sept-Dec; 1997 Issue, published in
1999, by the Oriental Institute, M. S. University, Vadodara, pp. 65-72.
3. ‘Animals and Birds in Arthaśāstra’, Śrījagannnāthajyotiḥ,̣ Vol. VI, 2001, (Jagannath
University Journal of Indology), published by the Jagannath University, Puri, pp.207217.
4. ‘Some Vedic Sacrificial details in the Rāmāya a’, Vishveshvaranand Indological
Journal, Vols. XXXV-XXXVI, June Dec. 1997-1998, published in 2001, by
Vishveshvaranand Vishva Bandhu Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies,
Panjab University, Hoshiarpur, pp. 95-103.
5. ‘Vedic King Marutta in the Epics and the Purāṇa-s’, Purāṇa, Vol. XLV. No. 1.
Jan. 2003, published by All India Kashiraj Trust, Fort Ramnagar, Varanasi, pp. 75-84.
6. ‘The Laws of Conduct (Rules of Conduct) as reflected in the Āpastamba
Dharmasūtra’ , Ancient Hindu Law and Administration as reflected in Vedic and
Smrti Literature, 2006, P. G. Department of Studies in Sanskrit, Karnatak University,
Dharwad, pp. 108-122.
7. ‘Some Interpretations of Vedic Sacrifice: A Glance’, Understanding the Vedas, ed.
by Dr. Bhagyalata Pataskar, Vaidika Samshodhana Mandala, Pune, pp. 153-163.
8. ‘Position of Kingship in the Rajasuya Sacrifice’ , Journal of the Asiatic Society of
Mumbai, Vol 81 for 2007, published in 2008, pp. 60—68.
9. 'Vedic Seer Vena: A Mystic' Mystics in World Religions (In Dialogue with God)', ed
Kala Acharya et.al, Somaiya Publication, Mumbai, 2009, pp. 11-24
15 10. 'Sanskrit and Study of Ethnology', Journal of Indian Intellectual Traditions, Vol IV,
No. 1, Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, University of Pune, Pune, 2007, pub. in
2009, pp. 139-156
11. 'The Sarpas, Sarpa-people and the Sarpavidya: A Probe into Sanskrit Texts',
Journal of the Oriental Institute, Vol. 58, Nos 1-2, Sept. 2008-09, pp. 33-46
12. 'Mana svāraśik a- A treatise on Sanskrit Phonetics', Studies in the Siksa-s and
the Pratisakhya-s, ed. Bhagyalata Pataskar, VSM, Pune, 2010, pp. 315-326
13. ' sis in the Taittirīya Āra yaka', Studies in the Aranyakas, ed. Bhagyalata Pataskar,
VSM, Pune 2010, pp. 467-488
14. 'A Study of Contemporary Trends in Sanskrit Periodicals', Śrījagannnāthajyotiḥ,̣
Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University Journal of Indology, Vol 13, 2008, pp. 108-124
Proceedings edited:
Worked as Associate editor for the book ‘Facets Of Femininity’ (ed. by Dr. Gauri Mahulikar).
This book is a collection of the proceedings of the National Seminar held in 2004.
The book
was published in 2005. Dr. Gauri Mahulikar is the Chief Editor of this book. The book focuses
on femininity as depicted in religion, literature, art and also media. It highlights issues related
with femininity viz; virginity, chastity and sensuality and gender and power relations
Study-based articles published:
i)
“Bhagvatapuranitila Vatsalya”, published in Dharmabhaskar, May 2000, (noted Marathi
periodical), Mumbai, pp. 62-68.
ii) “ Purvamimasadarshana”, published in Dharmabhaskar, (noted Marathi periodical) May
2004, Mumbai, pp. 56-65.
16 iii) “Sanskrit Bhasha va Shaikshanik Dhoran”, published in Bharatiya Shikshan, (an
Education Journal approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Maharashtra), March
2006, Mumbai, pp. 9-11.
iv) “Shandilya Rishi va tyanche tattvadnyana” published in Geeta Darshana, (a noted Marathi
periodical) Rishiparichaya Diwali Special Issue, Geetadharma Mandal, Pune, Nov. 2007, pp. 8788.
V) "Aaja hi yadnya", published in the Souvenir of Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund, 2008, pp.
27-28
vi) "Brihatsamhita va Paani", published in the Souvenir of Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund,
2010, pp. 14-15
vii) "Adishakti Ramayana Mahotsav" published in the Loksatta,dated 29th March, 2011
viii) "Sarwavyapee Sanskrit" published in the Loksatta, dated 23rd May, 2011
ix)"Vrataraaj Shravan", published in Konkan Today, dated 28th August, 2011
Book-reviews:
1) The Daily Evening and Morning Offerings (Agnihotra) according to the Brahmanas, by H. W,
Bodewitz, MLBD, Delhi, 2003, published in Indica- JOurnal of the Heras Institute of Indian
History and Culture, Vol 40 No. 2 , pp 189-190
2) Brahmasutra Swaminarayan Bhashyam, Sadhu Bhadreshadasa, Swaminarayan Aksharpith,
Ahmedabad, 2009, published in Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Vol 83 for 2009-10,
pp. 152-153
Book to be published:
The thesis entitled ‘Reflections of Vedic Sacrifice in Ancient India’ is accepted for
publication by Aryan Books International, New Delhi. This is a text based research
which covers the Rāmāya a, Mahābhārata, Mahāpurā a-s, Classical Sanskrit dramas
17 and Mahākāvya-s. The work discusses the Vedic sacrifices occurring in these texts and
attempts to evaluate as to how true these references are to the original sacrifices
documented in the Saḿhitās, Brāhma as and the Śrautasūtras. It will be published with
the title: Epics and Mahapuranas on Vedic Sacrifice. At present, the first draft of the
book has been sent to the publisher.
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