The Sanskrit Philatelist

Saṃskṛtam (Sanskrit) known as “Divine Speech” and “Language of the Gods” in Indian tradition is the source of later languages of India. Precision is its beauty. “Philately” (Fr: Philatélie) is the study of postage stamps. The legacy that Sanskrit has left to us is India's legacy. Displayed here are Stamps, Covers, Post Cards & Postmarks which have a bearing on Sanskrit. Translators and Promoters of Institutions are included. However, holders of a degree in Skt and quoters are excluded.

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Narayana Guru, 1969 - Stamp, First Day Cover, Brochure

On 21.8.1967 a stamp in honour of the great social reformer of Kerala, Sri Narayana Guru, was released by the then P & T Department. An FDC and a brochure too were brought out.

Nārāyaṇa Guru has authored the following Sanskrit works, which are mostly in poetry. Aṣtakas are Stotras comprising eight verses. Pañcakas are in five verses.

Darśanamālā
Ślokattrayī
Brahmavidyā-pañcakam
Nirvṛti-pañcakam
Municaryā-pañcakam
Cidambarāṣtakam
Guhāṣtakam
Bhadrakālyṣtakam
Vināyakāṣtakam
Srīvāsudevāṣtakam
Viṣṇvaṣtakam
Cidambarāṣtakam
Bāhuleyāṣtakam
Vedāntasūtram
Devyaṣtakam

Ṣanmātarastavam

Jātinirṇayam (Ekaślokī)

Āśramaḥ (?)

Dharmaḥ (?)

Homamantraḥ

Īśāvāsyopaniṣad - Translated into Malayāḷam