K. N. Neelakantan Elayath

Research

Research Areas

Sanskrit · Advaita Vedānta · Indian Philosophy · Modern Western Philosophy · Sanskrit Poetics · Cultural Studies

Books

  • Reflections on Classical Indian Thought. Calicut University Sanskrit Series–63. 2022. 104 pp.
  • The Ethics of Sankara. Calicut University Sanskrit Series No. 4 (rev. 2nd ed.). 2012. 200 pp.
  • Studies in Indology. Adyar Library Series, Vol. 125. 2012. 200 pp.
  • Essentials of Buddhism and Jainism. 2006. 84 pp.
  • Svaritam (Collected Papers). 2001. 80 pp.
  • Advaitadharmam. Rev. 2nd ed. 1992 (orig. 1982). 180 pp.

Book Chapters

  • “Contribution of Malabar to Indian Philosophy.” In Regional Traditions of Sanskrit: Contribution of North Kerala, Vol. 59, 2019, pp. 11–19.
  • “Revisiting Bhartrhari.” In Vyakhyasudha (Felicitation Volume), Calicut University Sanskrit Series 52, 2015, pp. 53–57.

Journal Articles

  • “Advaita on Aesthetic Experience.” Brahmavidyā: The Adyar Library Bulletin, Vol. 87, 2023, pp. 63–71.
  • “Language and Philosophy: New Horizons.” In Sanskrit in the Twenty-First Century (Collection of Seminar Papers), 2015, pp. 82–92.
  • “Ampalavasi.” Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Vol. 1, 2013, Item #905875.
  • “Ampalappuzha.” Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Vol. 1, 2013, Item #120850.
  • “Anjam Madhavan Nambutitri.” Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Vol. 1, 2013, Item #700000.
  • “Vedic and Puranic Narratives.” Narratology: Indian Perspective, Vol. 1, 2010, pp. 36–42.
  • “Language and Reality: Explorations in Patanjalayoga.” Brahmavidyā: The Adyar Library Bulletin, Vol. 72–73, 2009, pp. 297–328.
  • “Purusha Concept: Anthropomorphising the Abstract.” Brahmavidyā: The Adyar Library Bulletin, Vol. 74–75, 2008, pp. 429–448.
  • “Indian Philosophy and Human Resource Management.” Indian Traditions of Management, 2007, pp. 79–92.
  • “Folklore in the Atharvaveda.” Nyaya-Vasishtha (Prof. V. N. Jha Felicitation Volume), 2006, pp. 51–55.
  • “Textual Tradition in Architecture Based on Putayur Bhasha.” Indian Scientific Traditions, Calicut University Sanskrit Series–19, 2003, pp. 267–271.
  • “Structure and Evolution of Matter: Nyaya-Vaisheshika Dichotomy.” Indian Scientific Traditions, Calicut University Sanskrit Series–19 (Felicitation Volume), 2003, pp. 191–96.
  • “Sanskrit Commentaries in Kerala.” Sanskrit Writings in Independent India, Sahitya Akademi Volume, 2003, pp. 9–13.
  • “Krishnanattam: The Sanskrit Dance Drama.” Living Traditions of Natyasastra, 2002, pp. 136–43.
  • “Advaita Philosophy of Language.” Contemporary Approaches to Indian Philosophy, 1999, pp. 139–45.
  • “Advaita Theory of Meaning.” Brahmavidyā: The Adyar Library Bulletin, Vol. 52, 1998, pp. 94–104.
  • “Law and Administration in Kalhana's Rājataraŋgiṇī.” Vidvanmanasahamsa (Dr. M. Sivakumara Swami Felicitation Volume), 1998, pp. 82–98.
  • “Types of Sentence in Advaita Vedanta.” Sri Venkiteswara University Oriental Journal, Vol. XXVIII, 1993, pp. 71–76.
  • “Sankara's System of Karmasanyasa.” Visvesvaranand Indological Journal, Hoshiarpur, Vol. XXVI, 1992, pp. 153–57.
  • “Sankara's Ideal: The Question of Relevance.” Adi Sankaracharya: 12th Century Commemoration Volume, 1992, pp. 146–48.
  • “Philosophical Heritage of South India.” Vijnanakairali, Vol. 68, 1991, pp. 23–29.
  • “The Ethical Interpretation of Tattvamasi.” Perspectives of Sankara: Proceedings of the International Seminar on Sankaracharya, New Delhi, 1991, pp. 291–96.
  • “Advaitadarsana in Kerala.” Samskritakeralam, Vol. 3, 1989, pp. 35–38.
  • “Sentence and Its Meaning in Advaita Vedanta.” Journal of the Oriental Research Institute, Baroda, 1989, pp. 51–56.
  • “Mammata on Sabdavyapara.” Malayalavimarsam, Vol. 5, 1985, pp. 112–20.
  • “Pratyabhijnadarsanam.” Malayalavimarsam, Vol. 3, 1985, pp. 14–19.
  • “Freedom of Will and Action in Sankara's Philosophy.” Journal of the Oriental Research Institute, Baroda, 1979, pp. 36–44.
  • “Evolution and Ethics.” Vijnanakairali, June 1979, pp. 26–29.

Conference Papers

  • “Intention as a Semantic Condition in Panini.” Aspects of Paninian Semantics, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, 2002, pp. 36–43.
  • “Madhusudana's Concept of Aesthetic Experience.” Proceedings of the All India Oriental Conference, Waltair, 1989, pp. 365–66.

Doctoral Theses Guided

  • Shyju O K (2012) — “Karunakara's Kavicintamani commentary on Vrittaratnakara: A Critical Study and Edition,” University of Calicut.
  • Devaky E S (2007) — “Feminist Readings in Kalidasa,” University of Calicut.
  • Prajjwala A K (2006) — “Institution of Marriage in the Mahabharata,” University of Calicut.
  • Ushadevi N (2000) — “Contribution of Brahmanandasvami Sivayogi to Indian Philosophy,” University of Calicut.
  • Sarala K K (1995) — “Contribution of Kerala to Advaitavedanta,” University of Calicut.
  • Ouseph P V (1993) — “Contribution of Kerala to Indian Architecture, with a Critical Edition of Manusyalayachandrika,” University of Calicut.
  • Ramankutty P V (1992) — “Curse as a Motif in the Mahabharata,” University of Calicut.
  • Muralidharan V R (1992) — “Manameyodaya: A Critical Study,” University of Calicut.
  • Vasudevan K V (1989) — “Alankarasekhara of Kesavamisra: A Critical Study,” University of Calicut.
  • V K Vijayan (1987) — “Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara: A Critical Study,” University of Calicut.
  • K T Madhavan (1987) — “A Critical Study and Edition of Vasumathimanavikramam of Damodara Bhatta,” University of Calicut.

Editorial & Committee Roles

  • Member, Editorial Board, Brahmavidyā — The Adyar Library Bulletin (2008–present)
  • Chief Editor, Brahmavidyā (2009–2013)
  • Dean, Faculty of Indian Metaphysics, Sri Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady (2013)
  • Member, Syndicate, Sri Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady (2000–2004)