G. Balakrishnan Nair
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G. Balakrishnan Nair (1929–2011) was an Indian academic, author and Sanskrit scholar. He worked extensively on the philosophical works of Narayana Guru.
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| Born | 5 February 1923 |
| Died | 4 February 2011 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | Government Sanskrit College Trivandrum University College Trivandrum |
| Known for | Interpretation of Sree Nārāyana Guru’s spiritual and philosophical works |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Sanskrit Vedanta Sree Nārāyana Guru’s Upanishads spiritual and philosophical works |
| Institutions | Victoria College Palakkad Mahatma Gandhi College Trivandrum Government Sanskrit College Trivandrum Women's College Trivandrum |
| Influenced | Late 20th century and 21st century philosophical works by scholars |
LifeEdit
Nair was born on 5 February 1923 in Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram to Govinda Pillai and Gourikutty Amma. He studied at Government Sanskrit College, earning a degree in Mahopadhyay. Following his studies, Nair worked at Mahatma Gandhi College as a Sanskrit tutor, before becoming a lecturer at University College Trivandrum in 1955. Nair later taught at Victoria College.[1]
Honours and recognitionsEdit
- For Jeevan Mukti Vivekam from the Kerala Sahitya Akademy in 1979[citation needed]
- From Sivagiri Mutt[citation needed]
Major worksEdit
- Sree Narayana Gurudeva Krithikal – Sampoorna Vyakyanam
- Srimad Bhagavadgita Sivaravindam Mahabashyam
- Vedanta Darsanam
- Upanishad Swadyayam (Three parts)
- Bhashya Pradeepam Brahmasutra Bashyanuvadham
- Vasishtasudha – Yogavasishta Saaram
- Bhagavata Hrudayam
- Panchadashi
- Jeevanmukti Vivekam
- Harinamakeerthanan – interpretation
- Jnanappana – interpretation
- Prawdanubhoothi Prakarana Prakashika
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ M.G. Sasibhooshan; Bindu Sasibhooshan (8 April 2011). "Philosopher and guide". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- A weblog dedicated to the works and life of Prof.G Balakrishnan Nair
- Many of his books and audio disclosures are compiled here
- Info
- Sree Narayana Gurudeva Krithikal – Sampoorna Vyakyanam – Published by The State Institute of Languages, Kerala.