Manomohan Acharya was born in the village Lathanga in Jagatsinghpur district in Orissa, Indiain 1967. The fifth among the surviving children,Manmohan was born in a Sanskrit family of Lathanga, Orissa of parents Pandit Mayadhar Acharya and Parvati Devi. He completed his B.A. at Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, in 1989, and received his M.A. from Utkal University in 1991. He studied law in University Law College, Bhubaneswar, and Vedic studies in Sri Jagannath Sanskrit Viswavidyalaya, Puri. He received his PhD in 2003. Works Poetry 1.Gita-mohanam (lyrics)[3] ; Gita-Mohanam is famous sanskrit poetry book written by Indian Poet Vanikavi Dr. Manomohan Acharya. 7 numbers of songs from this book are taken to the Bhakti Sangeeta C.D. of International Prajnan Mission and 1 devotional song from this Gitamohanam is included in Indo-chinese Movie, The Desire. 2.Gita-bhaaratam(lyrics)[4] Gitabhaaratam is a compilation of patriotic songs, written and composed by famous Indian Sanskrit Poet Vanikavi Dr.Manomohan Acharya. This book contains many melodious songs those touches the heart and mind. This book has been awarded by Indian Sanskrit Sahitya Academy in the year 2008. 3.Gita-Milindam (Lyrics)[5] This is a Sanskrit lyrical poetry with lucid, simple and suggestive expression. contains 15 gunjans (songs) in different melodious rhythms. The Poet sweeped over untouched horizons and speakes for the common mass.The couple of bumble-bees are the natural singers and enjoyers of life 's honey. By taking them as anchors of his presentation of poetic message,the poet has not only shown a creative technique but also suggested his attitude to life. Looking at his off-beat theme, none can deny that he is projecting the voice of the mass and hence a postmodern poet. 4.Palli-panchaasika [6] ; Palli-panchasika is a Khandakavya, written by Acharya Manmohan published in the year 1987. Sri Acharya ,a famous Sanskrit Poet from Orissa successfully added a new kavya of Panchasika type to the treasury of Sanskrit literature. This work basically describes the external nature of pallis, the villages and the internal natural expression of a son towards his mother, who lives abroad. 5. Sri-Sivaananda-laharika (Kavya); 6. Subhaasa-charitam(mohakavya); 7. Sri-Gajaraaja-chalisaa (devotional song) ; 8. Varadaa-Saptakam [7] ; 9. Smrti-satpadaani [8] ; 10. Prachanda-chandika-astakam [9] Dance Drama 1.Arjuna-Pratijnaa ; 2.Shrita-kamalam ; 3.Pada-pallavam ; 4.Divya-Jayadevam ; 5.Pingalaa ; 6.Mrtyu [10] ; 7.Sthitaprajna Research 1. Sistaachaara (Book)[11] 2. Maagha And Bhanja in Picture Poetry(Book)[12] [13] 3. Indian Trend of Human Rights [14] 4. An Algebric Operation in Vedic Mathematics ; [15] 5. Sharadindu-sundara-ruchih devi, Vani vaa Shakti-ruupini ; [16] 6. Sixty Four Arts, A Study ; [17] 7. Contribution of Sanskrit in Advancement of Oriya Language ; [18] 8. An Encyclopedic Dictionary Of Yajurvedic Upanishads (Book)[19] 9. Vedic Research In Orissa during 20th Century ; [20] 10. Mind in Shiva-samkalpa hymn, A psycho-philosophical Analysis [21] 11. Bhaarata-pamkaja-dalamidam Utkal-mandala-miti viditam yat ;[22] 12. Description of Heart in Upanisads [23] [24] 13. Concept of Human Rights in Vedic Tradition [25] ; 14. Vedic Trend of Human Rights vrs. Varna- Ashrama System ; [26] 15. Financial Emergency : Kautilya's Arthashastra vis-a-vis Indian Constitution; [27] 16. Kavivara- Bhaarata-varsham Shrauta-puraatanamaarsham ; [28] 17. Tarka Vaachaspati Madhusudan Mishra, A study [29] 18. Map of Puranic India [30] [edit]Editing 1. Vanajyostna (13 Volumes 1995-2009); 2. Proceedings of Papers on Oriental Studies, VII Sessional Conference of AOACTS, 2000 ; 3. Adhiti, 2004 [31] 4. Kaavya Mahaanadi, 2003; [32] 5. Kaavya Vaitarani, 2006; 6. Kavitaa Bhuvaneswaree, 2007 ; 7. Directory of Orissan College Teachers in Sanskrit, 2007; 8. Revati, 2007 ; 9. Shraddha- sumana, 2008 ; 10. Vanamaalaa, 2008 ; 11. Samskruta Mandaakani, 2008; 12. Address Book of Sanskrit Poets of Orissa, 2009

Criticism § Asyaah kruteh saarasvatam muulyam ananya-saadhaaranam asti( The literary value of Palli-panchaasikaa of Manmohan Acharya is Illimitable).Padmashee Kalindi Charan Panigrahi, Famous Novelist and Poet [33] § snigdhaih kaanta-sukomalaih pada-sumaih nirmaaya maalaam navaam /vaanii-kantha-tatiim vibhuushya ca tayaa shubhraam manojnaam shubhaam //giitaamodi-mano vinodya lalitaih stotreih yasah-shobhanah ///bhaayaad giita-vimohan-stutiratah vaanii-kavir Mohanah //// Pandit Sudarshana, Sahitya Academy Awardee Poet [34] § The reader wonders how Poet Dr.Acharya has posed a challenging work for reorganizing the Sanskrit language for accommodating the contemporary theme in the traditional meters. (In the context of Gitamilindam, Song of the Bumblebee). Prof. Dr.A.C.Sukla, Formerly Professor of English, Sambalpur University;Comparative Aestheticion and literary critic, Editor, Journal of Comparative Literature and Aesthetics [35] § Manmohan Acharya is a new thought-force in the inter-national scene of post-modern Sanskrit poetry.Dr Arunaranjan Mishra, Associate Professor in Sanskrit, Viswa Bharati, Santiniketan,W.B., India and Literary Critic § Adhunaa aadhunika-samskruta-kaavya-kaareshu pratibhaa-vaan Vaaniikavih Acharya-Manomohanah anvartha-naamaa kavih.( Vanikavi Dr. Manmohan Acharya is illustrious and memorable among the contemporary Sanskrit Poets.) Prof. Dr. A.C.Sarangi, Former Vice Chancellor, Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, India; Famous Grammarian and Critic [36] § Vaanikaveh kavitaanaam bhaashaa yathaa saralaa tathaa bhaava-gambhiiraa. pade pade ramaniiyataayaah chhataa tasya pratibhaa-nairmalyam vyanakti iti kathanam nisprayojanam. (The expression of Vanikavi is lucid and pregnant with energetic thought. It is needless to say that sweetness in every sequence in his poetry suggests his creativity and geneousness. Prof. Dr. H.K.Satapathy, Vice Chancellor, Rastriya Sanskrit University, Tirupathi, A.P., India; Famous Sanskrit Literary Critic and Poet. [37] § No doubt, the spring of the River of creativity in Vanikavi Manmohan will flow with the limitless current of lucidity. Prof. Dr. P.K.Mishra, Former H.O.D. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Sanskrit Poet and Critic [37] § The Gita-Bhaaratam of Vanikavi Manmohan Acharya is the epitome of highest poetic beauty and characteristics. Sobha Roy, Former Superintendent of Sanskrit Studies and Deputy Director of Education, Orissa; Author and Critic § Dr.Manmohan Acharya, left no barriers in the audience's mind to understand this difficult theme.(In the context of Dance Drama, Mrtyu, Death) Kirti Dahale,Mumbai, Classical Dancer and Reviewer [38] § Shrii-bhaaratii-lalita-mandana-kalpanaarthin!/ kuulamkashaa-kalaravam srunu sannikrustam// Shrii-charchikaa-karunayaa kavi-karma-ramyam/// samsaadhaya pratipadam mana-mohana! tvam//// Pandita-raaja Digambara Mohapatra, Former Deputy Register, Maharshi Veda-Vijnaana University And Academy Awarded Sanskrit Poet.[37] Awards § Sanskrit Eloquency Award, Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P.,1990 § Vanikavi Award from Vanivinodi Parishad, Utkal University,1991 § Doctor of Philosophy from Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University, 2003 § Gita-Saarasa Award from Christ College, Cuttack administration,05.02.2005 § Delhi Sanskrit Academy Award for instant poem writing, 2007 § Lokakavyanidhi Award,from All India Lokabhasa Prachara Samiti,Puri, 2008 § Bharata-Bharati-Samman from National Sanskrit Sahitya Academy, 2009 § Abhinava Jayadeva Samman, 2009,Bhaktakavi Sri Jayadeva Samaroha samiti § Sanskrit Sangeet Nataka Academy Award, 2010 References General § http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2008092650410200.htm&date=2008/09/26/&prd=fr& § http://www.servinghistory.com/topics/Manmohan_Acharya § http://www.bollywhat-forum.com/index.php?topic=25618.0 §http://kalingatimes.com/entertainment_news/news/20090127_Odissi_dance_to_feature_in_Bollywood_film_The_Desire.htm § http://www.kriya.org.au/kriya_shop_frame.htm § http://www.vedamsbooks.in/no62807.htm § http://books.google.co.in/books?ei=rznlS7X3NY0rAerqsiAAw&ct=result&id=QlRjAAAAMAAJ&dq=Manmohan+acharya&q=Manmohan+acharya#search_anchor § http://www.scribd.com/doc/31253118/gitamhanam-w § http://www.scribd.com/doc/31070163/Gitabharatam-of-Vanikavi-W-ed § The Times of India, 28.Jan,2009 : Shilpa to portray Pratima Bedi on screen; The film has two classical songs, a Sanskrit sloka by Manmohan Acharya § Directory of Orissa College Teachers in Sanskrit, AOACTS, 2007, Bhubaneswar, p. 32-33 [39] § Proceedings of World Sanskrit Conference, Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rastriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha,2005, vol,5, p. 227 § Notification No- E.C.4035/2003, SJSV, Puri dated.15.11.2003 § Bhaktakavi Sri Jayadeva Samaroha samiti, Notification,Dated. 22.06.2009 Specific 1. ^ http://www.bollywhat-forum.com/index.php?topic=25618.0 2. ^ http://kalingatimes.com/entertainment_news/news/20090127_Odissi_dance_to_feature_in_Bollywood_film_The_Desire.htm 3. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/31253118/gitamhanam-w 4. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/31070163/Gitabharatam-of-Vanikavi-W-ed 5. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/31240988/gitamilindam-w 6. ^ http://research-manishaa.blogspot.com/ 7. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmO6ul3yoyo 8. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHOP-sAUtyo 9. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxRv-daERPY 10. ^ http://www.narthaki.com/info/rev08/rev640.html Narthaki 11. ^ Shishtaachaara,pub.Jayadev Institute Of Oriental Research,Cuttack,1999, 12. ^ Bahitra,Bhanja Research Journal, Bhanjanagar, Orissa,1998 13. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/33284758/Manmohans-Picture-Poetry-w-Ed 14. ^ Proceedings of World Sanskrit Conference, Vol-1, Part-II, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rastriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha(Deemed University), New Delhi-110016, 15. ^ Proceedings of Research Papers, IX Sessional Conference, 2000, All Orissa Association of College Teachers in Sanskrit, Page-45 16. ^ Vasundharaa, Research Journal, Orissa Sanskrit Academy, Bhubaneswar, Vol-II, Page-46, 2003 17. ^ Dharitri, XXXth Annual Edition, 2003, page-25 18. ^ The Samaj, Oriya Daily, Dt.10.08.2003 19. ^ Published by K.Mohapatra, Advocate, Orissa High Court, Cuttack, 2005 20. ^ Souvenir, XXXIIth All India Oriental Conference, Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi, 2004 21. ^ Proceedings of U.G.C. 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