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'''Mandan Mishra''' (7 June 1929 – 15 November 2001) was an Indian [[Sanskrit]] scholar and the founder of [[Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha]], a deemed university in New Delhi. He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] by the [[Government of India]] in 2000 for his contributions to Sanskrit education. | '''Mandan Mishra''' (7 June 1929 – 15 November 2001) was an Indian [[Sanskrit]] scholar and the founder of [[Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha]], a deemed university in New Delhi. He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] by the [[Government of India]] in 2000 for his contributions to Sanskrit education.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2015 }}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Mandan Mishra was born on 7 June 1929 in Hanutiya village near [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]]. His father Kanhiya Lal Mishra was a Hindu scholar and his mother Manni Devi was a homemaker. The eldest of five brothers and two sisters, he completed his primary education in Amarsar before studying under Shri Pattabhiramshastriji. | Mandan Mishra was born on 7 June 1929 in Hanutiya village near [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]]. His father Kanhiya Lal Mishra was a Hindu scholar and his mother Manni Devi was a homemaker. The eldest of five brothers and two sisters, he completed his primary education in Amarsar before studying under Shri Pattabhiramshastriji.<ref name="SLBSRSV">{{cite web |title=Dr. Mandan Mishra |url=https://www.slbsrsv.ac.in/administration/vidyapeetha-officials/vice-chancellor/dr-mandan-mishra |website=Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> | ||
He earned his MA in Sanskrit from [[Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya|Gurukul Kangri University]], Haridwar, and later obtained his PhD in [[Mīmāṃsā]] from the [[University of Rajasthan]], Jaipur. | He earned his MA in Sanskrit from [[Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya|Gurukul Kangri University]], Haridwar, and later obtained his PhD in [[Mīmāṃsā]] from the [[University of Rajasthan]], Jaipur.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Dwivedi |first1=R.C. |title=Studies in Mimamsa |date=2016 |publisher=Motilal Banarsidass |isbn=978-81-208-1109-6 |page=428}}</ref> He married Bharti Mishra and had one daughter and three sons. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
===Early career=== | ===Early career=== | ||
Mishra began as a lecturer at Maharaja Sanskrit College in Jaipur. In 1956, he joined the All India Sanskrit Literature Association (founded by [[Madan Mohan Malaviya]]), becoming its Minister-in-Chief in 1959. | Mishra began as a lecturer at Maharaja Sanskrit College in Jaipur. In 1956, he joined the All India Sanskrit Literature Association (founded by [[Madan Mohan Malaviya]]), becoming its Minister-in-Chief in 1959.<ref name="SLBSRSV"/> | ||
===Establishment of Sanskrit Vidyapeetha=== | ===Establishment of Sanskrit Vidyapeetha=== | ||
In 1961, following a session of the All India Sanskrit Literature Association in [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] attended by President [[Rajendra Prasad]], plans were made to establish a Sanskrit institution in Delhi. At the request of [[Lal Bahadur Shastri]] and [[Narhar Vishnu Gadgil]], Mishra was transferred from Rajasthan government service to establish what would become Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeetha in 1962. | In 1961, following a session of the All India Sanskrit Literature Association in [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] attended by President [[Rajendra Prasad]], plans were made to establish a Sanskrit institution in Delhi. At the request of [[Lal Bahadur Shastri]] and [[Narhar Vishnu Gadgil]], Mishra was transferred from Rajasthan government service to establish what would become Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeetha in 1962.<ref name="SLBSRSV"/> | ||
Mishra successfully advocated for increased government funding for Sanskrit institutions, raising the maximum allowance from ₹1,000 to more substantial support. | Mishra successfully advocated for increased government funding for Sanskrit institutions, raising the maximum allowance from ₹1,000 to more substantial support.<ref name="SLBSRSV"/> | ||
===Leadership roles=== | ===Leadership roles=== | ||
When the Vidyapeetha became a deemed university in 1989, Mishra served as its first Vice-Chancellor until 1995. From 1996-1999, he was Vice-Chancellor of [[Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya]], Varanasi. | When the Vidyapeetha became a deemed university in 1989, Mishra served as its first Vice-Chancellor until 1995. From 1996-1999, he was Vice-Chancellor of [[Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya]], Varanasi.<ref name="SLBSRSV"/> | ||
He also established the Shri Pattaviram Shastri Veda Mimansa Research Centre in Varanasi and led academic delegations abroad, including to the United States, to promote Sanskrit. | He also established the Shri Pattaviram Shastri Veda Mimansa Research Centre in Varanasi and led academic delegations abroad, including to the United States, to promote Sanskrit.<ref name="SLBSRSV"/> | ||
==Death and legacy== | ==Death and legacy== | ||
Mishra died on 15 November 2001. The institution he founded continues as a leading center for Sanskrit studies, now renamed Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University. | Mishra died on 15 November 2001. The institution he founded continues as a leading center for Sanskrit studies, now renamed Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University.<ref>{{cite web |title=About University |url=https://www.slbsrsv.ac.in/about-university |website=Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University |access-date=30 March 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* [[Padma Shri]] (2000) - India's fourth highest civilian award | * [[Padma Shri]] (2000) - India's fourth highest civilian award<ref name="Padma Awards"/> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:18, 22 March 2026
Mandan Mishra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 June 1929 Hanutiya, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Died | 15 November 2001 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Sanskrit scholar, academic administrator |
| Known for | Founding Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2000) |
Mandan Mishra (7 June 1929 – 15 November 2001) was an Indian Sanskrit scholar and the founder of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, a deemed university in New Delhi. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2000 for his contributions to Sanskrit education.[1]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Mandan Mishra was born on 7 June 1929 in Hanutiya village near Jaipur, Rajasthan. His father Kanhiya Lal Mishra was a Hindu scholar and his mother Manni Devi was a homemaker. The eldest of five brothers and two sisters, he completed his primary education in Amarsar before studying under Shri Pattabhiramshastriji.[2]
He earned his MA in Sanskrit from Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, and later obtained his PhD in Mīmāṃsā from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.[3] He married Bharti Mishra and had one daughter and three sons.
Career[edit | edit source]
Early career[edit | edit source]
Mishra began as a lecturer at Maharaja Sanskrit College in Jaipur. In 1956, he joined the All India Sanskrit Literature Association (founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya), becoming its Minister-in-Chief in 1959.[2]
Establishment of Sanskrit Vidyapeetha[edit | edit source]
In 1961, following a session of the All India Sanskrit Literature Association in Calcutta attended by President Rajendra Prasad, plans were made to establish a Sanskrit institution in Delhi. At the request of Lal Bahadur Shastri and Narhar Vishnu Gadgil, Mishra was transferred from Rajasthan government service to establish what would become Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeetha in 1962.[2]
Mishra successfully advocated for increased government funding for Sanskrit institutions, raising the maximum allowance from ₹1,000 to more substantial support.[2]
Leadership roles[edit | edit source]
When the Vidyapeetha became a deemed university in 1989, Mishra served as its first Vice-Chancellor until 1995. From 1996-1999, he was Vice-Chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi.[2]
He also established the Shri Pattaviram Shastri Veda Mimansa Research Centre in Varanasi and led academic delegations abroad, including to the United States, to promote Sanskrit.[2]
Death and legacy[edit | edit source]
Mishra died on 15 November 2001. The institution he founded continues as a leading center for Sanskrit studies, now renamed Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University.[4]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Padma Shri (2000) - India's fourth highest civilian award[1]
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Dr. Mandan Mishra". Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ↑ Dwivedi, R.C. (2016). Studies in Mimamsa. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 428. ISBN 978-81-208-1109-6.
- ↑ "About University". Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University. Retrieved 30 March 2025.