Navjivan Rastogi
Navjivan Rastogi | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 21, 1939 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Sanskrit scholar, academic |
| Known for | Research on Kashmir Shaivism |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024) |
Navjivan Rastogi (born 21 February 1939) [1] is an Indian Sanskrit scholar and academic. He is known for his research on Kashmir Shaivism and his studies of Indian philosophical traditions. In 2024, he was awarded the Padma Shri, in recognition of his contributions to literature and education.[1]
Career
[edit]Rastogi served as the Head of the Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages at the University of Lucknow. His scholarly work has focused on the philosophy of Abhinavagupta and the Pratyabhijna school . He has published books and articles examining aspects of Kashmir Shaivism, Tantra, and related areas of Indian philosophy.[2]
Rastogi has also participated in academic conferences and contributed to critical editions of Sanskrit texts.[3]
Recognition
[edit]The Government of India conferred the Padma Shri on Rastogi in 2024 for his work in literature and education.[4][5][6]
Selected works
[edit]- Introduction to the Tantraloka: A Study in Kashmir Shaivism[1]
- The Krama Tantricism of Kashmir: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Padma Awards 2024 Citation – Navjivan Rastogi" (PDF). Padma Awards Portal. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Padma Shri Navjivan Rastogi an inspiration to Sanskrit scholars". The Times of India. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Navjivan Rastogi – Academia.edu". Academia.edu. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2024 Announced". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "PGI director among 12 from UP to get Padma Shri". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2024: Here is the full list of 132 awardees". CNBC TV18. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2025.