G. Balakrishnan Nair
| Prof. G. Balakrishnan Nair | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
February 5, 1923 Trivandrum, India |
| Died |
February 4, 2011 Kollam |
| Residence | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Nationality |
 India |
| 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 |
| Alma mater |
Government Sanskrit College Trivandrum University College Trivandrum |
| Known for |
Interpretation of Sree Nārāyana Guru’s spiritual and philosophical works |
| Influenced |
Late 20th century and 21st century philosophical works by scholars |
Professor G. Balakrishnan Nair was an emeritus Sanskrit academician, author and renowned scholar of Sree Nārāyana Guru’s philosophical works.
Birth and early life
Balakrishnan Nair was born on 5 February 1923 at Peroorkada Thiruvananthapuram. He is the son of Gowriamma and Govinda Pillai Vazhayila Kurukannaal House, Peroorkada
Education
He is an alumnus of Government Sanskrit College Trivandrum and University College Trivandrum. Balakrishnan Nair qualified as Mahopadhyaya in Sanskrit grammar from the University of Kerala. He secured post graduate degrees; M.A. in Malayalam language and M.A. in Sanskrit language from University of Kerala. Further, he secured M.A degree in Hindi from Benares Hindu University.
Professional life
Balakrishnan Nair has been on the faculty of Victoria College Palakkad, Mahatma Gandhi College Trivandrum, Government Sanskrit College Trivandrum and Women’s College Trivandrum.
Honours and recognitions
- Awarded Samsritaprathistaan - 1999
- Awarded Geethapuraskaram in connection with Geethavarshacharana - 1999
- Award from Sree Narayana Samskarika Samithi 1 January 1985
- Book titled Jeevan Mukti Vivekam secured the award of the Kerala Sahitya Akademy- 1979
- Award from Sree Narayana Samskarika Samithi – 1978
- Award from Sivagiri Mutt in connection with Siva Prathishta Varshikam
Major works
- Sree Narayana Gurudeva Krithikal – Sampoorna Vyakyanam – (Works of Sree Narayana Guru with Complete Interpretations – ten parts compiled in two volumes) published by The State Institute of Languages, Kerala.
- 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
References
- http://www.vedantasadhana.org/ A weblog dedicated to the works and life of Prof.G Balakrishnan Nair
- http://sreyas.in/category/acharya/g-balakrishnan-nair Many of his books and audio disclosures are compiled here
- http://www.vaikhari.org/balakrishnannair.html
- Sree Narayana Gurudeva Krithikal – Sampoorna Vyakyanam – Published by The State Institute of Languages, Kerala.