Personality Development in Sanskrit Literature

Dr. K.B. Archak, Reader in Sanskrit, Karnataka University, Dharwad is a devoted scholar in the field of Vedanta and classical literature. He has necessary background of traditional studies. He is recipient of the Karnataka State Award, The Chancellor Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Award for having secured I class I rank at M.A. examination during 1977 at state level. He completed Ph.D. degree in 1984. Besides, he possesses the degrees-M.A. (Hindi), Vedanta-Dharmashastra-Acharya, Alankara-Vidwan. He has more than twenty years experience in teaching and research. He is associated with several academic bodies of national and international repute. He has participated in various conferences/seminars/workshops, and delivered special lectures in different Universities. He wields his pen in English, Sanskrit, Hindi and Kannada with equal felicity. He has to his credit several research papers published in various leading journals of India. He has already published eleven works on Vedanta, Dharmashastra and literature. Other Works of the Author:- 1. Sankara and Madhva on the Isavasya Upanisad; 2. Upanisad-Khandarthas of Raghavendrayati-A critical exposition; 3. A Primer of the Advaita Vedanta; 4. Vedantasara and Its teachings; 5. Tattvamasi in Brahmasutra-sankarabhasya; 6. Manusmriti and Stri (Kannada); 7. Satyadharmayati's Gangalahari-A literary study; 8. Manusmriti and woman (English); 9. In praise of Manu; 10. Varatrayam (A Sanskrit play); 11. Upanisat-katha-kaumudi (Kannada).