G. Balakrishnan Nair

G. Balakrishnan Nair (1929–2011) was an Indian academic, author and Sanskrit scholar. He worked extensively on the philosophical works of Narayana Guru.

Prof. G. Balakrishnan Nair
Born(1923-02-05)5 February 1923
Died(2011-02-04)4 February 2011
Alma materGovernment Sanskrit College Trivandrum
University College Trivandrum
Known forInterpretation of Sree Nārāyana Guru’s
spiritual and philosophical works
Scientific career
FieldsSanskrit
Vedanta
Sree Nārāyana Guru’s
Upanishads
spiritual and philosophical works
InstitutionsVictoria College Palakkad
Mahatma Gandhi College Trivandrum
Government Sanskrit College Trivandrum
Women's College Trivandrum
InfluencedLate 20th century and 21st century
philosophical works by scholars

Life

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 recognitions

Major works

  • 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

References

  1. M.G. Sasibhooshan; Bindu Sasibhooshan (8 April 2011). "Philosopher and guide". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
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