[INDOLOGY] Obituary of Professor S. Revathy

[Niranjan Saha]

 Dear All,

My heart-felt condolences to the bereaved family of the late Professor
S.Revathy and the lover of Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy as I've heard of
her demise yesterday only. I spoke to her the month before this happened.

Sincerely,

Niranjan, Kol 67

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  Sanskrit students of the late Prof. Dr. S. Revathy pay tribute to a
dedicated educator, scholar and researcher.

Educational institutions require keen teachers, especially in the study of
Sanskrit polemical works. The students of Sanskrit at the University of
Madras were fortunate to have witnessed a rare combination of scholarship
and flair for teaching in the late Professor Dr. S. Revathy (1959-2014),
who was noted for her in-depth knowledge of Advaita Vedanta and Navya-Nyaya.

Armed with a Bachelor's Degree in Sanskrit from Queen Mary's College,
Chennai, she completed her Masters Degree, M.Phil, and Ph.D from Madras
University. An outstanding student and research scholar, Dr. Revathi's
dream to popularise Sanskrit came true when she was appointed a lecturer in
the Sanskrit Department of the Madras University, wherein she served for 27
years - as lecturer from 1987 to 1995, as Reader from 1995 to 2003 and as
Professor of Sanskrit from 2003 onwards.

Hailing from a Vaishnavite family, she believed that religion and
philosophy are twin branches of the same tree. In an illustrious teaching
career spanning over two decades, she had presented over 100 papers at
national and international seminars, published over 50 research articles,
four books and a monograph. Some of her well known, published titles
include ‘Three Little Known Advaitins’ (Doctoral Thesis), A critical
edition of Bhagavad Gita with commentary Padayojana by Ramachandendra, A
critical edition of Upadesa Sahasri of Sankaracarya with commentary
Padayojanika by Rama Tirtha, and a monograph titled, ‘Manamala of
Acyutakrishnandatirtha.’ She co-authored the text Vedanta Samgraha of
Ramaraya Kavi along with Professor Dr. R. Balasubramanian and this was
published in 2012. Her research articles covered some rare topics such as
Criticism of Buddhism by Mimamsaka, Review of Purvamimamsa doctrines by
Jayanta Bhatta.

She always remembered with humility, her guru, Professor Dr. N.
Veezhinathan, and followed in his footsteps as a committed teacher eager to
continue his legacy. She was sought after by other scholars to exchange or
present her views and knowledge, to review and evaluate research works in
the field of Nyaya, Advaita, music, dance, sculpture, philosophy, pure
language. Fluent in Sanskrit, English, Tamil and Telugu, and with a
Siromani degree in Advaita, under her able guidance, 17 students were
awarded Doctorate Degrees in Sanskrit.

A multi-talented person, she was ever willing to devote extra time to help
her students and took on the role of friend, philosopher and guide. The
number of Sanskrit books in her collection was a testimony to her thirst
for knowledge. She set high standards in learning and teaching, and
continued to delve deep into the language -thanks to the unwavering support
she received from her husband, Mr. Sukumar, and two sons.

Her outstanding contribution to Sanskrit research and teaching was
recognised through the 'Ram Krishna Sanskrit Award' in 2002 from Saraswati
Visvas, Canada, followed by 'Krishna Tatacharya Endowment Award' in 2003,
Bangalore. Nominated by the Ministry of Human Resources Development,
Government of India, she attended the 14th World Sanskrit Conference at
Kyoto University, Japan in 2009. In 2010, she received the 'Certificate of
Appreciation' for exemplary contribution to society and preserving India’s
cultural and spiritual heritage from Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati
Theertha Mahaswamigal Sacred 60th Birth Year Celebrations Committee,
Chennai. The University of Madras awarded her the 'Academic Achievement'
award in 2012.

The sudden and untimely demise of Dr. S. Revathy on February 5, is a great
loss to scholars of Sanskrit and scores of students, who had the
opportunity to listen to her deep, resonating voice expounding the
subtleties of Advaita and Nyaya philosophy. Her admirers and well wishers
will always remember her as one whose every breath spelt Sanskrit.

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