B. N. Krishnamurti Sharma

Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Bhavani Narayanrao Krishnamurti Sharma (also popularly known as Dr. B.N.K. Sharma) (9 June 1909 - 2 July 2005) was a renowned Indian Sanskrit scholar, professor, and Indologist from India. Sharma was Professor and Head of the Department of Sanskrit in Ruparel College, Bombay from (1953-1969). Sharma was one of the foremost exponents of Madhvacharya's school of Dvaita Vedanta. He was the disciple of Satyadhyana Tirtha of Uttaradi Math.[1] He authored more than 25 classical works and over 150 research papers on Vedanta in general and Dvaita Vedanta in particular. He attained international renown and recognition by his scholarly contribution to the Dvaita Vedanta literary treasure. His History of Dvaita School Of Vedanta And Its Literature is a monumental work which brought him the highest national literary distinction of the Sahitya Academy Award in 1963.[2][3] Sharma was the recipient of the President of India's Award for Eminent Sanskrit Scholars in 1992 and the Government of Maharashtra's Award for Sanskrit in 1993.[4]

Mahamahopadhyaya

B. N. Krishnamurti Sharma
Born(1909-06-09)June 9, 1909
Salem, Tamil Nadu
DiedJuly 2, 2005(2005-07-02) (aged 96)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
NationalityIndia
OccupationScholar, professor
Awards1963 : Sahitya Academy Award
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Madras
Presidency College
Academic work
DisciplineReligious Studies
InstitutionsRuparel College, Bombay
Main interestsDvaita Vedanta, Hindu philosophy

Early life

Sharma was born on 9 June 1909 in Salem, Tamil Nadu in a family of Sanskrit Scholars of the former Cochin State of Kerala. Sharma completed his studies from University of Madras and Presidency College, Chennai.[4]

Works

Sharma authored more than 25 classical works and over 150 research papers on Vedic history, and Vedanta. He was an expert in Dvaita Vedanta.[5]

  • Philosophy of Śrī Madhvācārya. Motilal Banarsidass (2014 Reprint). 1962. ISBN 978-8120800687.
  • A History of the Dvaita School of Vedānta and Its Literature, 3rd Edition. Motilal Banarsidass (2008 Reprint). 1960. ISBN 978-8120815759.
  • The Brahmasutras and Their Principal Commentaries A Critical Exposition Vol I, Vol II, Vol III. Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers (2008 Reprint). 1971. ISBN 978-8121500357.
  • Madhva's Aupanisadam Darsanam. Dvaita Vedanta Studies and Research Foundation. 1983.
  • The Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad Expounded from Śrī Madhvācārya's Perspective. Dvaita Vedanta Studies and Research Foundation. 1988.
  • Dvaita Philosophy as Expounded by Śrī Madhvācārya. University of Madras. 1961.
  • Madhavacharya:A Vaishnava Saint-Philosopher. Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. 1971. ISBN 978-8184820515.
  • Śrī Madhva's Teachings in His Own Words. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. 1970.
  • Bhagavad Gita Bhashya of Śrī Madhvācārya. Anandatirtha Prathistama, Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha. 1989.
  • Lectures on Vedānta. Karnatak University. 1973.
  • Nyayasudha of Jayatirtha (3 Vols.). Vishwa Madhwa Maha Parishat. 2001.
  • Festivals of India. Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, Government of India. 1977. ISBN 978-0836402834.
  • Advaitasiddhi Vs Nyāyāmṛta: An Up To Date Critical Re-Appraisal. Akhila Bhārata Mādhva Mahamandal. 1994.

Awards

List of awards and honours received by Sharma:[4]

References
  1. Sinha & Choudhury 1996, p. 22.
  2. "Akademi Awards (1955-2018)". Sahitya Akademi.
  3. Sahitya Akademi awards: books and writers : 1955-1978. Sahitya Akademi. 1990. p. 407. ISBN 9788172010140.
  4. Sharma 2000, p. 3.
  5. Potter 1995, p. 1173-1174.

Bibliography
  • Potter, Karl H. (1995). Encyclopedia of Indian philosophies. 1, Bibliography : Section 1, Volumes 1-2. Motilal Banarsidass Publications. ISBN 978-8120803084.
  • Sharma, B.N.K (2000). A History of the Dvaita School of Vedānta and Its Literature, 3rd Edition. Motilal Banarsidass (2008 Reprint). ISBN 978-8120815759.
  • Sinha, Biswajit; Choudhury, Ashok Kumar (1996). Encyclopaedia of Indian Writers: Akademi Laurels. Eastern Book Linkers.
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