{"id":619,"date":"2024-09-29T06:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amritavarsham.org\/news\/?p=619"},"modified":"2026-09-24T06:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T06:29:15","slug":"prof-v-madhusoodanan-nair-receives-the-prestigious-amritakeerti-puraskaram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amritavarsham.org\/news\/2024\/09\/29\/prof-v-madhusoodanan-nair-receives-the-prestigious-amritakeerti-puraskaram\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof. V. Madhusoodanan Nair receives the prestigious Amritakeerti Puraskaram"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amma.org\/news\/ammas-71st-birthday-brings-hope-with-her-vision-for-a-peaceful-and-compassionate-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her birthday event<\/a>, Amma awarded this year\u2019s Amritakeerti Puraskaram to the eminent Malayali poet and scholar, Professor V. Madhusoodanan Nair. With a joyful face, he sincerely expressed his gratitude to Amma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2001, the award has honoured distinguished personalities for their significant and inspiring contributions to Indian literature, culture, and Vedic knowledge. It comprises a cash prize of \u20b91,23,456 and a sculpture of Goddess Saraswati crafted by the celebrated artist Namboothiri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis recognition honours Prof. Nair\u2019s exceptional contribution to literature, especially his work in blending Vedic philosophical ideas with modern imagery and symbols in an elegant writing style,\u201d said Swami Turiyamritananda Puri, one of Amma\u2019s Senior Disciples and also an inspiring and exquisite poet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have always felt that love is an ocean of nectar that dissolves the entire universe. When love transforms into nectar, it becomes bliss\u2014ultimate bliss. That\u2019s how this place becomes Amritapuri. In the Taittiriya Aranyaka, the body is described as amritena avritham purim\u2014meaning \u2018a place covered with nectar,&#8217;\u201d Prof. Nair shared in his acceptance speech.<br><br>\u201cAll the bodies seated here are, in that sense, Amritapuri. All living beings in the universe should be Amritapuri as well. All the knowledge, wisdom, and wealth of humanity should be directed toward this objective. Without any distinction, every living being, including humans, is an Amritapuri of the same divine being. The place where such a message is imparted to all is filled with nectar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Nair continued by envisioning a world united in love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf the whole world unites in one music, if the entire universe merges into one symphony of love, there will be no wars, no riots, no conflicts. My prayer is that every human being becomes a glorious soul\u2014someone who carries the most suffering along with them, holding their hand, ensuring even the most wounded and lame lamb reaches the other side. This is what I have attempted to present in my poems.<br><br>\u201cI bow my head in gratitude and humility for the recognition of these efforts, these sincere literary works. I pray that Amma remains with us for ages to come, with her perennial love, teaching the world the many great stories of love. I hope this organisation continues forever, offering solace, happiness, and support to those who suffer. The world will only be truly beautiful when we unite all human beings, without discrimination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He offered a beautiful metaphor, illustrating how one\u2019s perspective shapes their experience of the world:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf my eyes are free of hatred and filled with love, then the whole world will seem sweet to me. If my perspectives are clouded, the world will appear poisonous. My prayer is, \u2018Let the world be sweet.\u2019 If everyone merges into the same melody of love, the whole world will remain beautiful. My prayer is, \u2018May the world be beautiful like this.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Nair served as Professor and Head of the Malayalam Department at St. Xavier\u2019s College, Thiruvananthapuram. He has been recognised with numerous accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award by the Government of India and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His notable works such as Samayaakaashangalil Ramayana teertham, Valmiki Ramayanam (Sanskrit with Malayalam commentary), Vaakkinte Vishwaroopam, and Naaraanathu Bhraantan reflect his profound scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to his academic achievements, Prof. Nair has played key roles in various esteemed organizations, serving as a member of the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Advisory Committee, the governing body of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, and as Chairman of the Kumaran Asan National Cultural Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The award committee was chaired by Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Vice-Chairman of Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MAM), and included Swami Turiyamritananda Puri as Trustee of MAM; Dr. K.S. Radhakrishnan; Dr. Lakshmi Kumari; and Sri P. Narayana Kurup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During&nbsp;her birthday event, Amma awarded this year\u2019s Amritakeerti Puraskaram to the eminent Malayali poet and scholar, Professor V. Madhusoodanan Nair. With a joyful face, he sincerely expressed his gratitude to Amma. Since 2001, the award has honoured distinguished personalities for their significant and inspiring contributions to Indian literature, culture, and Vedic knowledge. It comprises a&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/amritavarsham.org\/news\/2024\/09\/29\/prof-v-madhusoodanan-nair-receives-the-prestigious-amritakeerti-puraskaram\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Prof. V. 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