Thakur Jaidev Singh
| Thakur Jaidev Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jaibhaksa (Birth Name) September 19, 1893 Shoratgarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| Died | May 27, 1986 (aged 92) |
| Children | Smt. Manjushree Singh, daughter |
Thakur Jaideva Singh (September 19, 1893 in [nb 1] Shoratgarh, Uttar Pradesh[2] – May 27, 1986 in [3] Banaras) was an Indian musicologist and philosopher, and played a key role in the development of All India Radio, while he was chief producer at All India Radio, Delhi.[4][5]
Thakur was a leading authority in a number of studies, including that of Kashmir Saivism[6][7] having studied at length at the Ishwar Asharam of Swami Lakshman Joo, translating Shaivite shastras.[8] Thakur was also influenced by the Indian musicologist Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.[9]
Works
- Introduction to Madhyamaka Philosophy, Bharatiya Vidya Prakashan, Varanasi, 1968.
- Pratyabhijnahrdayam: The Secret of Self-Recognition, by Kṣemarāja, translation, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1977.
- Vijnanabhairava or Divine Consciousness: A Treasury of 112 Types of Yoga, translation, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1979.
- Siva Sutras: The Yoga of Supreme Identity, by Vasugupta, translation, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1979.
- Spanda-Karikas: The Divine Creative Pulsation, by Vasugupta, translation, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1980.
- Para-trisika-Vivarana by Abhinavagupta: The Secret of Tantric Mysticism, by Abhinavagupta, translation, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1988.
Notes
References
- ↑ Menon, Rekha (1961). Cultural Profiles. Inter-National Cultural Centre. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ Journal of the Indian Musicological Society. Indian Musicological Society. 1986. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ Misra, Susheela (January 1, 2001). Among contemporary musicians. Harman Pub. House. p. 232. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ Roy, Ashok (February 2, 2004). Music makers: living legends of Indian classical music. Rupa & Co. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ Gowri Ramnarayan (April 17, 2009). "Finding her own voice". The Hindu. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
- ↑ Rastogi, Navjivan (1987). Introduction to the Tantrāloka: a study in structure. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 14. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ Rastogi, Navjivan (January 1, 1979). The krama tantricism of Kashmir: historical and general sources. Motilal Banarsidass. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ Saints and Sages of Kashmir. APH Publishing. January 1, 2004. p. 297. ISBN 978-81-7648-576-0. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ Bakhle, Janaki (September 17, 2005). Two Men and Music : Nationalism in the Making of an Indian Classical Tradition: Nationalism in the Making of an Indian Classical Tradition. Oxford University Press. p. 258. ISBN 978-0-19-534731-9. Retrieved August 4, 2013.