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
Died4 February 2011(2011-02-04) (aged 87)
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

Life

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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

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Major works

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References

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  1. ^ M.G. Sasibhooshan; Bindu Sasibhooshan (8 April 2011). "Philosopher and guide". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. ^ Sanjeevi, N. (1973). Bibliography on Tirukkural. In First All India Tirukkural Seminar Papers. University of Madras.