K.Maheswaran Nair

Region of Interest

South Asia

Primary Country of Residence

India

Title

Professor of Sanskrit & Director

Affiliation

University of Kerala

Email

swantam@asianetindia.com ; ralidh@gmail.com

Mailing Address

Centre for Vedanta Studies
University of Kerala
Trivandrum, 695 581 INDIA

Phone/Fax Number(s)

phones: 91/471-2726795 (Residence)
91/471-2418401 (Office)

Countries of Specialization

India

Education

Ph.D. in Sanskrit

M.A.Sanskrit Special

M.A.Russian Language & Literature

Research Interests

Sanskrit Special (Vedanta)

Publications

(a) Books in English

1. Advaitasiddhi- A Critical Study along with a foreword by Dr. Asoke
Chatterjee Sastri, Professor and Head of the Department of
Sanskrit,Calcutta University, 1990.
2. Advaitavedanta, Dialectics and Indian Philosophy,foreword by E.M.S.,
1997.
3. Manuscriptology,foreword by Dr.N.P.Unni,1998.

(b) Books in Sanskrit
Aisvari commentary on Krishnayajvan's Mimamsaparibhasha which is
prescribed
text book for the degree courses in Sanskrit of the University of
Kerala.

(c) Books in Malayalam
1. Somayagam Enthu Enthinu ?
2. Arshasamskaravum Hinduvargiyatayum (two editions)
3. Srinarayanaguru, Matam, Marxism.(two editions)
4. Marxum Bharatavalkaranavum.
5. Matam, Matamaulikatavadam , Vargiyata.
6. Chattampiswamikal: Jivitavum Krtikalum.
7. Srinarayanante matavum Sivagiriyum.
8. Yagasamskaravum Marxisavum, 2006

(d) Collections in which papers appear

English
1. Collection of Abstracts of the Indian Philosophical Congress, 64th
session,
1989, A Brief Note on the Comparison of Marxism and the Concept
of Avatara.
2. Collection of Abstracts of the Indian Philosophical Congress, 65th
session,
1990, p,104., Adrsta and Apurva in Indian Philosophy.
3. Collection of Abstracts of the 8th World Sanskrit Conference, 1990.,
p.not given. The Adhikarana Method and the Concept of Triad: A
Dialectical Comparison.
4. Kalyanamitra: Professor Hajima Nikamura Felicitation Volume,1991.
pp.187-194., On Counterpositing Realism and Idealism.
5. Vision of Vedanta and Modern Science for National
Integration,Collection of articles published by the University of Kerala
(Centre for Vedanta Studies)1992,Visistadvaita of Ramanuja.

Malayalam

1. Thunchan Prabandhangal, collection of Articles published by the Kerala
Sahitya Academy, 1976, First edition, Vol.II, pp.155-244, and 1985 second
edition, pp.271-314., Ramakathasahityam Malayalattil.
2. Ramayanasamskaram, 1983., pp 42-50., and 126-128, two articles.
3. Matangalute Rastriyam,1987., pp95-114.,Vargiyatayum
atamaulikatavadavum
4. Samskrtasahityacaritam Vol.I., published by the Kerala Sahitya
Academy, 1990., pp.80-112., two articles.
5. Sankaradarsanam: Prasanangalum Prasaktiyum, 1990., pp.7-16 and 123-149
two articles.
6. Bharatavijnanakosam, Vol.I & Vol.II., 1990., a few articles.
7. Sankaradarsanam Marxist Veeksanathil, 1990, pp.9-25., Visvadarsanapit
Srisankarante sambhavana.
8. Yajnasamskaram Caritravum Vimarsanavum, 1992., pp. 12-37.,
Yajnasamskara punasthapikkanulla sramam.
9. Keraliyanavothanavum Matanavikarana Samuhikanavikaranaprasthanangalum,
Samskarakeralam, 1997.
10. Visvaguru-A Book on Srinarayanaguru,1998,pp310-316,Guruvinte
Samskrtakrtikal

(e) Books Edited

1. Vyaktittvattinte Sithilikaranam, edited with notes the translation of
Maxim Gorky's book, 1988.
2. Daksinendian Sangeetam,A.K.Ravindranath, edited for the Department of
Cultural Publications of the Govt. of Kerala, 1989.
3. Srisankaracaryar, Dr.K.Kunjunni Raja, edited as above, 1989.
4. Mahakavi Vallattol, Vol.II., Prof.C.K.Moosad, edited as above,1989.
5. Svati Thirunal, Dr.Suranad P.N.Kunjan Pillai, edited as above,1989.
6. Yajnasamskaram, Caritravum Vimarsanavum,1992.
7. Adibhasa of Chattampi Swamikal- found out the manuscript, edited and
published,1998
8.Sankarasmrti or Laghudharmaprakasika, 2002
(f) Articles Published in approved journals

Sanskrit

1. Sastriyabhautikavadah, Journal of Manuscript Studies, University of
Kerala, Vols.XXIX., and XXX, 1989-90.
2. Bharatenduh, Purnatrayi Half Yearly, Govt. Sanskrit College,
Trippunithura, Jan-July, 1991.

Malayalam

1. Thuncan krtikalum Kannassakrtikalum Pracinakairali, University of
Kerala (Manuscripts Library), Vols.I & II, 1979.
2. Manusmritiyum Satiyum, Mathrubhumi Weekly, Jan. 17-23, 1988.
3. Visvadarsanapaitrkathinu Srisankarante Sambhavana, Samskarakeralam
Quarterly, Govt. of Kerala, Jan-March, 1989.
4. Advaitadarsanattinte Innatte Prasakti, Samskarakeralam Quarterly,
Govt.of Kerala, April-June, 1989.
5. Bhavavum Rupavum,Sahityalokam, Kerala Sahitya Academy, Jan-Feb.,1989.
6. Bhasayum Sahityavum Thuncan Krtikalilum Kannassakrtikalilum, Pracina
kairali, University of Kerala, (Manuscripts Library) Vol.XXIII,
1989.
7. Natozhiyunna Natanmozhikalum Natan Cittakalum, Vijnanakairali, Kerala
Bhasha Institute, July, 1990.

(g) In other journals etc.

He has published more than fifty articles in different journals,
periodicals and special issues. These articles deal with topics ranging
from the most ancient period to the present day.

14. Innovations/Contributions in Teaching
Malayalam

1.Article - Samskrtavrttangal Malayalattil,Thankttalam,1975
2. Article - Poovanpazhangal, Kumkumam Weekly, 1976.
3. Article - Oru Mayamugdhante Kalayum Pratyayasastravum, Deshabhimani
Weekly, 1983.
4. Article - Ekatmajayatnam, KPTU Sandesam, 1984.
5. Article - Altiyantadhunikomte Atmahatyadarsanam, Chinta Mayday Special,
1984.
6. Article - Viplavaprasthanathinte Anikallu, Kerala University Employees
Union News Bulletin Annual, 1985.
7. Article - Bharadvajamuniyute Vaimanikasastram, Yuvadhara Monthly, 1985.
8. Article - Bharatiyabhautikavadam, Bulletin of Calicut, University
Employees Union, 15th Anniversary Special, 1985.
9. Article - Keralathile School thal apathapusthakangalum
desiyodgrathanavum, KPTU Souveniur, 1985.
10. Article - Varunan, Eureka Monthly, 1985.
11. Article - Agni, Eureka Monthly, 1985.
12. Article - Sari Athum Manusmrtiyum, Chintha Weekly Special Issue, 1985.
13. Article - Randamoozhavum Vayalar Awardum, Secratariat Service, 1986.
14. Article - Tattvamasivimarsanam, Deshabhimani Weekly, 1986.
15. Article - Atamakathayum Sthalanamavum, Deshabhimani Weekly, 1986.
16. Article - Attyantadhunikasahityakaranum Communisavum I, Chinlaka
Weekly,1986.
17. Article - Attyantadhunikasahityakaranum Communisavum II, Chinlaka
Weekly, 1986.
18. Article - Kaprayute Vedantam, Sangham Education Special Issue, 1986.
19. Article - Manusyuatvavum matavum jatiyum, ORA Monthly, June, 1987.
20. Article - Pthiya Arivum Manushyarasiyum, Ushus Special Issue, 1988.
21. Article - Kshetravimocanasamaravum chila Yatharthyangalum,
Kumpithapal, 1988.
22. Article - Sastram, Darshanam, Sastradarshanam, Marxism, Panchamam
Monthly, 1988.
23. Article - Mayavadam Sastriyabhautikavadathinte drishtiyil,
Deshabhimani Weekly, 1989.
24. Article - Yagasamskaravum Chattambiswamikalum, Sanghasahityam, 1989.
25. Article - Hinduvum Kshetrabharanavum, Kizhvazhakkavum
Vargiyasankalpavum, Chintha Weekly, 1990.
26. Article - Desiyabodham Valarthuka, BEFI Staff Union News, 1991.
27. Article - Dr.Radhakrishnanum Marxisavum, Deshabhimani Weekly, 1991.
28. Article - Chattambiswamikal, CSM Nagar Residents' Association
Souvenir, 1993.
29. Article - Srinarayanaguruvinte Jatiyum, Matavum, Daivavum, 1995.
30. Article - Srinarayanaguruvinte Krtikal, Deshabhimani Daily,1996.
31. Article - Sivagiriyute Gauravam, Deshabhimani Daily, 1997.
32. Article - Matanirapeksatayum Gurudevadarsanavum, Gurudevan Monthly,
1999.
33. Article - Atmopadeasatakam oru Sastragrantham, Gurudevan Monthly,
1999.
34. Article - Izhavasivavakyatteppatti, Gurudevan Monthly, 2000.

English

1. Article - Champion of Class Distinction,Blitz,1984.

Sanskrit

1. Article - Samskrtarusibhashayoh Parasparasambandhah, Govt.Sanskrit
College Magazine, 1977-78.
2. Article - Anuvadavijnanabhoomika, Govt.Sanskrit College Magazine,
1978-79.

Keywords

Sanskrit ; Vedanta ; Advaitavedanta ; Indian philosophy ; Malayalam.