G. Balakrishnan Nair
Prof. G. Balakrishnan Nair | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
G. Balakrishnan Nair (1923–2011) was an Indian academic, author and Sanskrit scholar. He worked extensively on the philosophical works of Narayana Guru.
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]
In 1963, Nair published his Malayalam translation of the Tamil moral work of the Tirukkural. It was a partial translation of the work.[2]
Honours and recognitions
- For Jeevan Mukti Vivekam from the Kerala Sahitya Akademy in 1979[3]
- Award from Sivagiri Mutt in connection with Siva Prathishta Varshikam(2011)
- Srinarayana Samskarika Samithi Award(1 January 1985)(1978)
- Srinarayana Samskarika Sangham Award(1998)
- Geetha Puraskaram in connection with Geethavarshacharana (1999)
- Samskrithi Prathisdan Award(1999)
- The inaugural Vyasa Peetham Puraskaram of the School of Bhagavad Gita (2007)
- Prof. Guptan Nair Award (2011)(which is given to scholars who have made significant contribution to the cultural sector)
Major works
ഭഗവതഹൃദയം (Bhagavatahrudayam - The Heart of Srimad Bhagavatam)[4]
ശ്രീമദ് ഭഗവത് ഗീത - ശിവാരവിന്ദം മഹാഭാഷ്യം (Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Sivaravindam Maha Bhashyam)[5]
പ്രൗഢാനുഭൂതി (Proudanubhuthi)[6]
ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരുദേവകൃതികൾ സമ്പൂർണ വ്യാഖ്യാനം (Works of Shri Narayana Guru With Complete Interpretation 2 Volumes)[7]
രണ്ട് മലയാളമാമറകൾ (Randu Malayalamamarakal Harinamakeerthanam Jnanappana)[8]
മനീഷാപഞ്ചകം (Manisha Panchakam)[9]
ഭാഷ്യപ്രദീപം (Bhashya Pradeepam - Brahma Sutra Bhashyanuvadam, Light on Bhashya Discussion on Brahma Sutra Bhashya)[10]
വാസിഷ്ഠസുധ (Vasishta Sudha - Nectar of Vasishta the Gist of Yoga Vasishta)[11]
പഞ്ചദശി ജീവൻമുക്തി വിവേകം (Panchadesi Jeevan Mukthi Vivekam)[12]
ശ്രീനാരായണ ഗുരുദേവൻ അദ്വൈതദീപിക വ്യാഖ്യാനം (Adwaitadeepika Shri Narayana Gurudevan)[13]
വേദാന്ത ദർശനം (Vendanta Darsanam (Upanishad Swadyayam) (Three volumes))[14]
References
- ^ M.G. Sasibhooshan; Bindu Sasibhooshan (8 April 2011). "Philosopher and guide". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ Sanjeevi, N. (1973). Bibliography on Tirukkural. In First All India Tirukkural Seminar Papers. University of Madras.
- ^ "Philosopher and guide". The Hindu. 7 April 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Bhagavatahrudayam - The Heart of Srimad Bhagavatam (Malayalam) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "ശ്രീമദ് ഭഗവദ്ഗീത ശിവാരവിന്ദം മഹാഭാഷ്യം- Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Sivaravindam Maha Bhashyam (Malayalam) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "പ്രൗതനുഭൂതി-Proutanubhuti in Malayalam (An Old and Rare Book) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Works of Shri Narayana Guru With Complete Interpretation (Set of 2 Volumes) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Randu Malayalamamarakal Harinamakeerthanam Jnanappana (Malayalam) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Manisha Panchakam (Malayalam) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Bhashya Pradeepam - Brahma Sutra Bhashyanuvadam, Light on Bhashya Discussion on Brahma Sutra Bhashya (An Old and Rare Book in Malayalam) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Vasishta Sudha - Nectar of Vasishta the Gist of Yoga Vasishta (Malayalam) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Panchadesi Jeevan Mukthi Vivekam in Malayalam (An Old and Rare Book) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Adwaitadeepika Shri Narayana Gurudevan (Malayalam) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "വേദാന്തദർശനംഉപനിഷദ് സ്വാധ്വായം: Vedanta Darsanam Upanishad Swadhyayam (Malayalam) | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.