Kanyakubja Brahmins of Prominence

1 Kanyakubja Brahmins of Prominence (Global) BY Hon. Col. (NCC) PROF. DR. RĀM BILĀS MISRÀ Ex Vice Chancellor, Avaḑh University, Faizābāḑ / Ayōḑhyā, U.P. (India); Professor of Mathematics, Lebanese–French University, Erbil, Kurdistan (Iraq) – on leave; rambilas.misra@gmail.com, misrarb1@rediffmail.com HARḐWĀRĪ PUBLICATIONS, ALLĀHĀBĀḐ (INDIA) 2022 2 3 Kanyakubja Brahmins of Prominence BY Hon. Col. (NCC) PROF. DR. RĀM BILĀS MISRÀ Ex Vice Chancellor, Avaḑh University, Faizābāḑ/Ayōḑhyā, U.P. (India); Professor of Mathematics, Lebanese–French University, Erbil, Kurdistan (Iraq) – on leave; rambilas.misra@gmail.com, misrarb1@rediffmail.com Former: Vice Chancellor, Avaḑh University, Faizābāḑ / Ayōḑhyā, U.P.; Dean, Faculty of Science, A.P. Singh University, Rewa, M.P; Prof., Dept. of Maths., Higher College of Edn., Aden University, Aden (Yemen); Professor & Head, Dept. of Maths. & Stats., A.P.S. University, Rewa, M.P; Prof., Dept. of Maths., College of Science, Salahaddin University, Erbil (Iraq); UGC Visiting Prof., Mahatma Gānḑhī Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, U.P.; Professor, Dept. of Maths, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Nigeria) – designate; Prof. & Head, Dept. of Maths. & Comp. Science, University of Asmara, Asmara (Eritrea); Director, Unique Inst. of Business & Technology, Modi Nagar, Ghaziabad, U.P.; Prof. & Head, Dept. of Maths., Phys. & Stats., University of Guyana, Georgetown (Guyana); Prof. & Head, Dept. of Maths., Eritrea Inst. of Technology, Mai Nefhi (Eritrea); Prof.& Head, Dept. of Maths., School of Engg., Amity University, Lucknow, U.P.; Prof. & Head, Dept. of Maths. & Comp. Science, PNG University of Technology, Lae (PNG); Prof. of Maths., College of Engg., Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad, U.P.; Prof., Dept. of Maths, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ile–Ife, Osun State (Nigeria) – designate; Prof., Dept. of Maths, Adama Science & Technology University, Adama (Ethiopia); Prof. & Head, Dept. of Maths. & C.S., Bougainville Inst. of Bus. & Technology, Buka (PNG) – designate; Prof. & Head, Dept. of Maths., J.J.T. University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan; Dean, Faculty of Science, J.J.T. University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan; Professor, Dept. of Maths, Wollo University, Dessie, Wollo (Ethiopia); Professor, Dept. of Appld. Maths., State University of New York, Incheon (S. Korea); Professor, Dept. of Maths. & Computing Science, Divine Word University, Madang (PNG); Director, Maths. Unit, School of Science & Engg., University of Kurdistan Hewler, Erbil (Iraq); DAAD Fellow, University of Bonn, Bonn (Germany); Visiting Professor, University of Turin, Turin (Italy); Visiting Professor, University of Trieste, Trieste (Italy); Visiting Professor, University of Padua, Padua (Italy); Visiting Professor, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste (Italy); Visiting Professor, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw (Poland); Visiting Professor, University of Sopron (Hungary); Reader, Dept. of Maths. & Stats., South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat; Reader, Dept. of Maths. & Stats., University of Allāhābāḑ, Allāhābāḑ, U.P.; Asst. Prof., Dept. of Maths., College of Science, Mosul University, Mosul (Iraq) – designate; Senior most NCC Officer (Naval Wing, Part–time), University of Allāhābāḑ, Allāhābāḑ, U.P. Lecturer, Dept. of Maths., KKV Degree College, Lucknow, U.P. 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ISBN: Printed at: 5 DEDICATED TO Rishi Bharaḑwāj , All Kanyakubja Vipra - Bandhus , My present custodians : Rekha (wife), Rohit (son), Keerti (daughter–in–law), and Grandchildren (Akarshan and Samriddhi) , WHOM I OFTEN IGNORED FOR MY PASSION, And Some of my dearest students : M/S Santosh Kumar Dixit, Onkar Nath Pathak, Dr. Satgur Prasad Khare, Ashok Kumar Singh Yadav, Abdool Razack Azeez (of Guyana); As the torch of learning went global. 6 (Possibly the first treatise on Kānyàkubjà Brahmins – Incidentally written by earlier author from Lakhimpur-Kheri) 7 PREFACE Author‟s arrival at Prayāgrāj on 5.4.1963, as a Mathematics research student, seemed pre– destined. [Quotes from Ref. 4: my father revealed it to me much later in 1973 (after my return from Germany) that I was a gifted child to them by Rishi Bharaḑwāj (of Prayāgrāj), who would summon me to his Ashram (place), blessing me with a teaching job there (in the University of Allāhābāḑ) and providing a shelter for us. My father‟s agony was that like others, having built a house in city (Allāhābāḑ) I too may not be interested any more to build a pucca (concrete) house for them in our native village. Along with fellow villagers, he had made a pilgrimage to Prayāgrāj sometimes in 1940 (before my birth). Naturally, the group visited the Āshram of Rishi Bharaḑwāj (now surrounded within the locality of Colonelganj, Prayāgrāj opposite Anand Bhawan – an ancestral house of „Néhrūs‟ built by late Shrī Mōtī Lāl Nehru). A member of the group (Shrī Chhotey Lāl Kumhār) prostrated before the deity and was taking long. When asked by other members of the group to get up, he protested and demanded that unless the Bābā blesses the young man (Harḑwārī Lāl) with a child, he would not get up. On repeated assurances of the senior members of the visiting group advising him that Bābā has conceded his request, Chhotey Lāl gave up his protest. My father added that after a couple of months, I was born affirming his belief to have been blessed by Rishi Bharaḑwāj. However, my mother ever believed that I was gifted to her by the goddess of Dakōliā, a village near Jarwal Road in Bahrāich district of U.P. on the banks of river Saryu. I really find myself in a fix for varied reasons. Having studied for 4 years at Lucknow, I had developed a liking for Avaḑhī culture. Because of compulsions, I had to migrate to Prayāgrāj for my research career; where I had no near relatives, I always felt secluded there in the beginning. I hardly developed any liking for the place, which is still dominated by a different culture. On several occasions, I left Prayāgrāj and joined other Universities at Surat and Rewa in India and also abroad but my hidden bonds with Prayāgrāj always brought me back there. The area where I built my “Tensor” house (in Rāmānanḑ Nagar locality better known by the old village named „Allahpur‟) was submerged in the belt of Ganges, which used to wash the outskirts of Rishi Bhāraḑwāj Āshram in ancient times. After my superannuation from A.P.S. University, Rewa (M.P.), we moved back to Lucknow in July 2002. Thus, a long association of more than 40 years with Prayāgrāj carved a niche in my heart and mind both]. Though I never composed any poetry after my 12th class but my hidden attachment to the city (Prayāgrāj) unintentionally flew out as: “सुरृद वन्ृ द, सज्जन ऩुरुष, ऺर प्रऩॊच से दयू ! भन ह्वै जात अजौ वह ॊ वा सॊगभ के तीय !!” I have already paid my homage to all the Brahmins at Prayāgrāj in my earlier book [Ref. 7]. The present one (partly extracted from [7]) narrates the saga of the Kānyàkubjà community at large. Naturally, it is extensively supplemented and almost all KKBs of prominence have been included. The information is presented here in 11 chapters. The first one offers a Summary and includes the origin of KKB community, whereas the next one reveals the background of the author shaping his ideas and belief. Chapter 3 (forming the main backbone of the saga) accounts all pioneer KKBs in different walks of life. Arranged in alphabetical order, it includes academicians, administrators, ambassadors, artists, astrologers, chief ministers, recipients of national awards, defence personnel, educationists, freedom fighters, governors, jurists, (Honourable Chief) Justices and Judges of Allāhābāḑ High Court and elsewhere, litterateurs, martyrs, mayors, medicos, politicians (including ministers at both state and central levels), (solitary) Prime Minister, religious & spiritual leaders, rulers, scientists, student leaders, ViceChancellors, (solitary) Vice President from the community etc. and ends with writers mainly in 8 Hindi literature. The next two chapters offer detailed biographical sketches of my two teachers: mentor & Ph.D. supervisor: Paḑmàshrī Prof. Dr. R.S. Mishrà and Prof. D.N. Misrà for his extraordinary roles respectively. Chapter 6 enlists the prominent Brahmin Kings & Rulers all over the world. Great Revolutionaries, social reformers and the record–setters in different spheres are included in the 7th Chapter. Few more brave hearts of Avaḑh Region are included in the Chapter 8, whereas the next chapter (Appendix) includes few brave hearts of my native place and my visionary father. Chapter 10 includes 326 abbreviations used in the text for brevity. Since the internet is freely consulted so gratitude is offered to their authors. However, few additional References also find their mention at the end. Every effort is made to present the factual statements and utmost care is taken yet many entries could not be confirmed. Writing history of the community, that provided excellent leadership to the society, both in ancient and modern times, is now given discredit by biased governments and other agencies. Many historians, especially the colonizers and invaders, did not do justice with our community and presented its distorted image. At times, readers may find more relevant spellings of many (Indian) words wrongly spelt by foreigners and blindly adopted by us. I have purposely replaced the ending „a‟ by „à‟ giving soft sound in the names of deities: „Rāmà‟, „Krishņà‟, „Shivà‟, etc. and in religious epics: „Rāmāyaņà‟. Similarly, the letter „c‟ used for the sound of „ch‟ in the old literature is dropped. The sound of Hindi letter च (cha) is given by „ch‟. The spelling „Vijnan‟ used by the colonizers is deliberately replaced by more appropriate one as „Vigyān‟ that it actually means to. It has become customary to suffix the letter „a‟ to many Hindi words written in English, such as my own surname (Misrà) while the correct pronunciation is without stressing the ending „a‟. To distinguish the soft sound of the ending an accented letter „à‟ is used replacing „a‟ in such words. However, as per Hindi grammar, the ending „a‟ in the same female surname has to be stressed; so, it is retained as „Misrà‟. Non-English words / phrases and few English phrases as well, for distinction, are italicized. At times, readers may get puzzled to note my presentation in mathematical way. Foot-notes are used for brevity, e.g.1 for prefixes “Prof. Dr.” and 2 for prefix „Honourable‟ before Judges. References to entries in Chapter 3 are mentioned elsewhere in the text as “cf. Entry…” while “cf. Chapt…” refers to the entries in rest of the chapters. Though repetitions are avoided but birth details, educational qualifications, life span of persons covered in the text may be exception, when enlisted elsewhere. Any suggestions for improvement of the text and healthy criticism shall be highly welcomed. My sincere thanks are due to my ex-student (Shrī Onkar Nāŝh Pāthak, retd. Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax) and my senior at Lucknow University, turned a close relative (Shrī Uma Shankar Bājpāī ji, retd. I.G. Police, U.P.) for checking the proofs and offering valuable comments. [What a telepathy – today is the 28th death anniversary of my niece (Reenā aka Beetoo) and I had totally forgotten about the sad event. Her soul flashed at 5:15 a.m. when my wife shouted if there is someone trying to enter our bedroom. I am yet to complete a book on her.] Lucknow (India): 1st June, 2022 / 12:27 p.m. Jyéshth Shuklà Pakshà 2, V.S. 2079 _____________ Rām Bilās Misrà 9 CONTENTS Chapter Section 1 SubSection Title Pages Dedication 5 Preface 7 Contents 9 SUMMARY AND HISTORY OF KKB BRAHMINS 13 - 18 1 Summary 13 2 Origin of Kānyàkubjà Brahmins 14 3 Historical facts 16 4 Sri Kānyàkubjà Brahmin Sabhā, Prayagraj 17 5 Sri Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā, Lucknow 18 AUTHOR‟S BACKGROUND 2 19 - 28 1 Introduction 19 2 Latter half of the 19th century 19 3 The only Brahmin martyr from Kheri 20 4 Meeting dignitaries 20 5 Tributes 21 6 Pŝ. Gaņéshī Lāl Misrà 23 3 BRAHMINS IN DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE 29 - 188 1 Academicians / Scholars 29 2 Administrators (ICS / IAS / IFS) 39 3 Administrators (IPS) 48 4 Administrators (Others) 51 5 Ambassadors / High Commissioners 58 6 Artists 58 7 Astrologers / Ţānţrik 61 8 Beauticians 62 9 Businessmen / Contractors / Traders 62 10 Chief Ministers 64 11 Civil / Military Awardees 69 12 Corporate Managers 69 10 13 Defence Officers 70 14 Educationists 70 15 Freedom Fighters 72 16 Governors / Lt. Governors 74 17 Journalists 75 18 Jurists 76 19 Chief Justices of High Courts / Supreme Court 84 20 Kānyàkubjà Brahmin Judges of High Courts (guess) 89 21 Allāhābāḑ High Court Judges of M.P. HC Litterateurs 89 92 93 22 Martyrs 99 23 Mayors 104 24 Medical Practitioners 104 25 Ministers (Union Govt.) 111 26 Ministers (U.P. & M.P.) 113 27 Musicians 120 28 Politicians (M.L.A.) 121 29 Other KK Brahmin MLAs in U.P. (District wise) KK Brahmin MLAs from M.P. / Chhattisgarh Politicians (M.L.C.) 123 128 128 30 Politicians (M.P.) 129 31 Politicians (Others) 136 32 Prime Minister 137 33 Religious leaders 140 34 Rulers 140 35 Saints / Spiritual leaders 142 36 Scientists / Technocrats / Engineers 149 37 Social workers 150 38 Sport persons / Atheletes 151 39 Student leaders 151 40 Vice Chancellors / Chancellors 152 41 Vice President 168 20.1 20.4 28.8 28.9 11 42 Writers 168 43 Picture Gallery 180 PROF. RAŢNÀ SHANKAR MISHRÀ 4 189 - 204 1 Brief Bio-data 189 2 Family and education 189 3 As a teacher 190 4 As a researcher 191 5 As an author 192 6 As administrator 193 7 Recognition to his scholarship 193 8 Nominations to Indian scientific bodies 194 9 Nominations to international organizations 196 10 Prizes and awards won 196 11 Extra-curricular engagements 196 12 List of his Ph.D. and D.Sc. students 197 13 References 198 14 Picture gallery 198 15 International recognition as a mathematician 199 PROF. DR. ḐÉVÉNḐRÀ NĀŢH MISRÀ 5 205 – 218 1 Family background 205 2 Education 207 3 His academic accomplishments and honours received 207 4 Positions held 211 5 Membership of Scientific Bodies 212 6 Author‟s search for his research publications 212 7 Tragedies in his life 213 8 Honoured by Delhi Chapter of Mathl. Assn. of Indiā 215 9 Profile on Lucknow University‟s Who‟s Who, 1994 216 10 His appreciation of the author‟s works 217 6 PROMINENT BRAHMIN KINGS 219 - 220 7 GREAT REVOLUTIONARIES / SOCIO–RELIGIOUS REFORMERS / FIRSTS IN INDIA 221 - 224 1 Revolutionaries 221 12 2 Social reformer 223 3 First timer Kkbs. / record setters 223 8 FEW MORE BRAVE HEARTS OF LUCKNOW 225 - 234 1 Rāi Bahāḑur Pŝ. Jai Nārāiņ Misrà 225 2 Prof. Dr. Shiv Shekhar Mishrà 226 3 Miscellaneous 228 4 Dr. Shiv Kumār Pāndéy 229 5 Picture gallery 230 FEW MORE BRAVE HEARTS FROM SÈMRAĪ 9 235 - 238 1 Introduction 235 2 Some brave & remarkable people from author‟s village 235 3 Sh. Harḑwārī Lāl Misrà 236 AUTHOR‟S GENERAL ARTICLES AND BOOKS 10 239 - 274 1 Short articles 239 2 Books 240 3 Cover pages of books 242 AUTHOR‟S MATHEMATICAL WORKS 11 275 - 326 1 Research Papers 275 2 Books 279 3 Research Monographs 281 4 Papers Presented at Conferences 281 5 Teaching Materials 282 6 Expository Articles 282 7 Reviews written by me for Mathematical Reviews 283 8 Reviews written by me for Zentralblatt für Mathematik 287 9 Cover pages of books published by the author 291 10 Some unforgettable moments 319 12 ABBREVIATIONS 327 - 334 REFERENCES 335 APPENDIX 336 - 340 1 My lecture at the Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā 336 2 Messages received _____________ 339 13 CHAPTER 1 SUMMARY AND HISTORY OF KĀNYÀKUBJÀ BRAHMINS § 1. Summary Some 531 KKBs (including 23 from Prayāgrāj) find listing in my narration, which are classified according to 49 categories of their professions: 42 in Chapt. 3 and rest in other chapters. The following table displays the information in an easy access. Figures marked in red fonts indicate the entries in Chapters 4 - 9. It is heartening that KKBs perform excellently in the fields of Administrative Services, Education, Jurisprudence (including Judgeship), Literature and holding VC‟s positions. The only Martyrs in the Defence Services (in Independent India), covered here, are Capt. Manoj Kumār Pāndéy and Flt. Lt. Shankar Dayāl Bājpāī. Ms. Sparsh Bājpāī, a granddaughter of the author is solitary figure to score international recognition for her musical talent. She has completed her Masters studies in Music from Royal College of Music, London (U.K.) and has given her several global musical concerts. The author himself having acquired the knowledge of one of the most challenging disciplines (mathematics) at the seat of „Rishi Bharaḑwāj‟ could spread it globally in 24 Universities: 10 in 4 different States in India + 14 abroad ranging from Latin American to Australian continents covering the continents in between + numerous Research assignments in European Universities, etc. He feels contented for his fruitful contributions to the academia. Most significant is the large percentage of Hon‟ble Judges in Allāhābāḑ High Court and elsewhere. Dr. Raghunandan Swarup Pāthak, Shrī Atal Bihārī Bājpéyī and Dr. Gopal Swarup Pāthak are the solitary heroes of the community to scale the greater heights as: Hon‟ble Judge of the International Court of Justice, Prime Minister and Vice President‟s offices in the country. Protagonists of caste–based reservations may derive an inspiration from our community‟s intellect. A wrong signal is flashed in the country to condemn and set aside the sacrifices of our community made for the welfare of the mankind. Who else other than our ancestors could preach the Universal Prayer: “सवे बवन्तु सखु िन् सवे सन्तु ननयाभमा ! सवे बद्राखि ऩश्मन्त,ु भा कश्श्चद द्ु ि-बाग बवेत ् !!” (O Lord ! In Thee, may all be happy, may all be free from miseries. May all realize goodness and may no one suffer from pain). Equally dangerous signal of ungratefulness has flashed in diminishing the selfless efforts and sufferings of the great Heroes of the Freedom Struggle. We are enjoying the fruits of liberty and independence at the cost of sacrifices of the great Freedom Fighters. The brutalities for which even the most rated tyrant rulers: Aurangzeb and Entry (temporary Brigadier General) Reginald Edward Harry Dyer could have felt ashamed for the assassinations of the „Father of The Nation‟ and Smţ. Inḑirā Gānḑhī. Deriving an inspiration from an intelligent response of Swami Vivekanand to have sketched a longer line by the side to shorten the one drawn by a School Inspector, an effort has been made to present the good deeds of our community heroes, about whom the most of the younger generation may be ignorant. I would appreciate if they read my narration about their great contributions. 14 “असतो भा सद्गभम, तभसो भा ज्मोनतगगभम !” [(O Lord) Keep them not in the Unreality of the bondage of the Phenomenal World; but lead them towards the Reality of the Eternal Self]. Category KKBs Category KKBs Category KKBs Academicians 13 Governors 7 Prime Minister 1 Admn. (IAS/ICS/IFS) 21 IPS 8 Record Setters 7 Administrators (Others) 11 Journalists 3 Reformers 1 Ambassadors 3 Jurists 23 Religion 1+1 Artists 3 Justices 75 Revolutionaries 2 Astrologers 2 Litterateurs 4 Rishis / Saints 5 Beauticians 1 Martyrs 3 Rulers 1 + 36 Brave People 2+2 Mayor 1 Scientists 1 Businessmen 1 Ministers (State) 10 workers Social 3 C.J. 5 Ministers (Union) 5 Spiritual leaders 3 CJI 3 MLAs 99 Sports 2 C.Ms. 3 MLCs 7 Student Leaders 10 Defence Officers 3 MPs 26 VCs 25 Doctors 13 Musician 1 Vice President 1 Educationists 11 + 2 Padmà Awards 9 Writers 8 FFs 17 2 Appendix (Farmer) 1 Total 116 Politicians (Others) Total 283 Total 109 Grand Total (KKBs): 508 + others (non-Brahmins): 4 § 2. Origin of Kānyàkubjà Brahmins Kush was also one of sons of Lord Brahmā – the mythical creator God in Hinduism. He had 4 sons: Kushabh, Kushnābh, Ashrutrajās and Vāsu. The 2nd son (Kushnābh) married a fairy (Ghriŝāchhee) and was blessed with100 extremely beautiful daughters. The god Vaayu (Wind) got enticed by the beauty of these girls and wished to marry them. These virgins told god Vaayu that being born in a Rishi‟s family they would marry the person recommended by their father only and very humbly turned the proposal of god Vaayu. This annoyed god Vaayu who, in turn, cursed all these beautiful virgins. They got hunchbacked (Kubjà). The virgin and hunchbacked daughters of Kushnābh were later married to Brahmà Ḑuŝŝà, the noble king of Kāmpilyà Kingdom (now exists in Dist. Farukhābāḑ, U.P. with distorted name Kāmpil) who was the son of Choolie Rishi and Somaḑā Ganḑhārvee. The moment these virgin daughters of Kushnābh were 15 touched by their husband, all of them got free from the „curse‟ of god Vaayu and regained their normal shape of body and original charm. In due course of time, the kingdom Kāmpilyà was named after the „kubjà‟ daughters of Kushnābh as „Kānyàkubjà‟. Nowadays, the region is known as Kannauj and it recently got a district of its own in the most populous State (Uttar Pradesh) of India. The native Brahmins of this land were later called „Kānyàkubjà Brahmins‟. 2.1. Gōţràs of Kānyàkubjà Brahmins: The disciples of great Vedic Rishis were grouped in certain classes for the purpose of distinction. These classes were termed as Gōŝràs. There are 16 Gōŝràs of Kānyàkubjà Brahmins: Kashyap, Bharaḑwāj, Shāndilyà, Saankriţ, Kāţyāyan, Upmanyu, Kaashyap, Ḑhananjay, Kavisţhà, Gauţam, Garg, Bhāraḑwāj, Kaushik, Vashishthà, Vaţsà and Pārāshar. Among these, the group of 6 Gōţràs: Kāţyāyan, Sānkriţ, Kashyap, Shandilyà, Upmanyu and Bhāraḑwāj is known as Khatkul. The marital relations amongst them were allowed within their group only. The Kānyàkubjà Brahmins are of highest class and breed as they perform their duties and Sanskāras as per Véḑās. They are humble only if they have any daughter else they never bowed down while following their Ḑharmà and Karmà even at the time of Pralay – the annihilation. In Sanskriŝ it is quoted as: “Kānyàkubjà ḑwija shreshthā, Ḑharmà - Karmà parāyaņā ! Pralaye naapi seeḑanti, yaḑi kanyaa na jaayate !!” 2.2. Some definitions: (1) Kulà: The Kulà may be known as sub-sect. There are 8 components of Kulà; Learning of Véḑās, conduct as per Véḑās, attachment to saintly fellows, dwelling at holy-places, performing daily Yajnas, following Dharma as defined in Véḑās, follower of Truth, and forgiveness. Kulà of Kānyàkubjà Brahmin is rated superior if the person abodes by these 8 components. (2) Āspaḑ: It refers to Title (Status). Brahmins had specialized in performing different types of Yajnas. They acquired title according to their expertise in Yajnas. Thus, those performing Mishrà Yajna were titled as Mishrà. In the same way, performers of Vajpeyi Yajna as Vajpeyi, etc. (3) Those who gave Ḑeekshā were titled as Ḑīxiţ. Those involved in teaching were called Ḑwivéḑī, Ţrivéḑī and Chaţurvéḑī. Those who were involved in learning (Aḑhyàyan) were titled as Upāḑhyāy, Pāthak, Pāndéy and Bhattāchāryà. (4) Ţiwārīs are also known as Ţripāthī as well. (5) Shikhā, Shākhā, Paaḑ and Deity: The Kashyap, Kaushik, Ḑhananjay, Kaashyap, Vaţsà and Shāndilyà specialize as follows: Véḑ Upàvéḑ Deity Shākhā Sūţrà Saamvéḑ Gaanḑharvà Vishņu Kauthumī Gobhil Shikhā Paaḑ Vaam Vaam Explanation: Twisting and knotting their Shikhā (a bunch of longer hairs in the head) leftwise (alternately right-wise) are put in Vaam (alternately Ḑakshiņ) Shikhā category. Kānyàkubjà 16 Brahmins washing their left (alternately right) foot first, on all auspicious occasions, are characterized by Vaam (alternately Ḑakshiņ) Paaḑ. (6) KKBs of rest Gōţràs: They prepare themselves as per the following table: Véḑ Upàvéḑ Deity Shākhā Sūţrà Shikhā Paaḑ Yajurvéḑ Dhanurvéḑ Shivà Maḑhyānḑinee Kāţyāyan Ḑakshiņ Ḑakshiņ (7) Kanyàkubjà surnames: Agnihōŝrī, Awasŝhī/Awasŝhy, Bājpaī / Bājpéyī/Vājpayee, Bhattāchāryà, Chaŝurvéḑī/Chaubé/ Chaubéy, Ḑīkshiŝ / Ḑīxiŝ, Ḑubé / Ḑubéy / Ḑwivéḑī / Ḑwivéḑy, Mishrà / Misir / Misrà, Pāndé / Pāndéy, Pārāshar, Pāthak, Shuklà, Ŝewārī / Ŝiwārī / Ŝiwāry / Ŝripāthī, Ŝrivéḑī, Upāḑhyāy. (8) KKBs are thickly populated in the Dists. of (partly in) Bahrāich & BBK, Farukhābāḑ, Faŝéhpur (adjoining Kānpur), Harḑōī, Kannauj, Kānpur City, Kānpur Rural, Lmp-Khérī, Lucknow, Pīlībhīŝ, Rāe Barélī, Shāhjahānpur, Sīŝāpur, Unnāo, many Dists. of M.P. and Chhaŝŝīsgarh. (9) Other Brahmins: Bèngālī, Gaud / Gaur, Gujarāŝī, Iyer, Kāshmīrī, Mahārāshtrian, Maiŝhil, Ōriyā (originally Kkbs.), Sanadhyà / Sāraswaŝ, Sarayupāreeņ (offshoots of Kkbs.), Ŝamil, etc. § 3. Historical facts According to „Vālmīki Rāmāyaņ‟ the ancient name of Kānyàkubjà territory was Mahodya and Kushnābh was its ruler. He was the Chandravansheey Kshatriyà. After his death his son „Gāḑhi‟ was crowned who ruled the kingdom. Its territory was stretching up to the border of Vidisha. The Brahmin community of this region was thickly populated between Agra and Ayōḑhyā. They controlled a vast empire especially after the decline of Mauryà dynasty. Big landlords in this territory were the rulers of Ayōḑhyā, Raja Sisedani Maharaja of old Kānpur, and many big landlords in Western Bihar etc. They all belonged to the KKB community. According to an inscription found in Ayōḑhyā its ruler (Raja Dhandev) belonging to the family of Pushyàmitrà Shunga. Pushyàmitra was a great king of Pataliputra. During his reign, KKBs spread all over India. He was of Acharya clan, which is the synonym of Upāḑhyāy. Pushyàmitra Shung performed the Ashwamedh Yajna which, in Vedic era, was done by Upāḑhyāyas amongst KKBs. He hailed from Vidisha belt of KKBs. In Bihar, the Brahmins with Upāḑhyāy surname are KKBs. They are thickly populated near present day‟s Patna, Ḑānāpur region, Bhōjpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Dehri-on-Sone, Sāsārām etc.). They migrated from Ayōḑhyā, Kannauj regions of U.P., M.P. and Chhaŝŝīsgarh. Some historians believe that Pushyàmitra Shung belonged to Ujjain and his Gōţrà was Kashyap. But, Brahmins from Malwa region (where Ujjain lies), called Malviya, do not exist in Bihar and Jharkhand. Their belief is based on a statement of Kalidas (a Sanskrit scholar during the reign of emperor Vikramāḑiţyà). The fact is that Kalidas (4th – 5th centuries A.D.) was not born during Pushyàmitra Shung‟s (c. 185 – c. 149 B.C.) time, instead Maharshi Panini existed that time and his Gōţrà was Bharaḑwāj. He was the Guru of Maharshi Patanjali – the Purōhiţ (priest) of King Pushyàmitra Shung. 17 The great historian Dr. (honoris causa) Kashi Prasāḑ Jayaswal (27.11.1881 – 4.8.1937) concludes that the rulers of Shung dynasty were KKBs of Bhāraḑwāj Gōţrà. Some historians also believe that KKBs and Saryūpāreen Brahmins both are same. The Brahmins of latter sect are concentrated within the districts of Bahrāich, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur and around and have no connection to Kannauj. KKBs are found in the central India: region between Agra and Ayōḑhyā in U.P., also in M.P., Chhaŝŝīsgarh, West Bengal, Bihar, Nepal, in the Uŝkal region of Orissa and in some regions of Bhojpuri speaking belt of Bihar and Jharkhand, West Indies, Mauritius, Surinam, Singapore, etc. The Saryūpāreen Brahmins mostly belong to Eastern part of U.P. and some adjoining districts of Bihar and M.P. Other important sub-groups of KKBs are: (i) Jujhautiya Brahmins mostly found in the Bundelkhand regions of U.P. and M.P.; (ii) Sanadhyà Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeņ Brahmins found in Panjab, Haryana, Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh; (iii) Parvateey Brahmins in Uttarakhand. In both the National Conventions of KKBs held at: Prayag (19th in 1926) and Lucknow (20th in 1927), it was appealed by Kānyàkubjà Mahati Sabhā for unity of all the sects of Brahmins. § 4. Sri Kānyàkubjà Brahmin Sabhā, Prayāgrāj The august Body was established under the President ship of (late) Pt. Shiv Rākhan Shuklà in 1885 at Prayāgrāj. Presidents: Sr. No. Name 1. Dr. Rama Shankar Shuklà 2. Dr. Rām Rasāl Nārāiņ Mishrà 3. Justice Uma Shankar Bājpāī 4. Pt. Dévī Dutt Shuklà 5. Profession / Position held Period Professor, Hindi, UoAlld. 1924 1931-35 Judge, Alld. HC Active Leader ” Sh. Anandi Prasāḑ Ḑubé Editor, Sanadhyà Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeni Hindi Patrika & Spiritual Leader Adv., Alld. HC; HoD, Law, UoAlld. 6. Sh. Shiv Shankar Ŝiwārī Businessman 1959-70 7. Pt. Rama Dutt Shuklà Employee, GEC, Naini & Ţānţrik Active Leader 8. Sh. Ramésh Chandra Shuklà Adv., Alld. HC ” 9. Dr. Shiva Nand Awasŝhī Assoc. Prof., KA P-G College, Alld. ” 10. Sh. Vishwa Nāŝh Pāndéy Principal, ITI, Naini, Prayāgrāj ” 11. Sh. Onkar Nāŝh Mishrà IAS Offr., MD, BPCL, Alld. 1975-81 12. Sh. Rām Prakash Agnihōŝrī Manager, LIC, Alld. / Kānpur 1981-85 13. Prof. Ishwar Chandra Shuklà Prof., Chemistry, UoAlld. 1985-87 ” 18 14. Sh. Babu Rām Ŝripāthī Adv., Alld. HC 1987-89 15. Justice B.N. Mishrà Judge, Alld. HC 1989-91 16. Sh. Om Prakash Misrà Retd. Dy. S.P., U.P. Police Service 1993-97 17. Sh. Kaushal Kishore Ŝripāthī 1997-2000 18. Sh. Hari Charaņ Mishrà Principal, Colonelganj Intermediate College, Prayāgrāj Retd. from Govt. Service 19. Sh. Shailénḑrà Kumār Awasŝhī Adv. Alld. HC 2007-11 20. Justice Mahésh Nārāiņ Shuklà Retd. Chief Justice, Alld. HC 2011-13 21. Sh. Satish Ŝrivéḑī 22. Sh. Girija Shankar Mishrà 23. Sh. Vijay Ŝiwārī 2003-07 2013 Alld. Development Authority 2013-20 Businessman 2020 - onward Note: The author is a Life Member of above Body since 1985. § 5. Sri Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā, Lucknow It was rejuvenated by Justice Jai Shankar Ŝrivéḑī in 1973 of which he remained a Patron till his end on 16.4.2010. Thereafter, his illustrious son (Justice Dinésh Kumār Ŝrivéḑī) is looking after the august Body. Present office bearers: Name Position / KKB Sabhā Previous Profession 1. Justice Dinésh Kumār Ŝrivéḑī President Retd. Judge, Alld. HC 2. Dr. Durga Shankar Shuklà Retd. Medical Offr., Lko. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sh. Nishith Ḑwivéḑī Sh. Anand Shuklà Sh. Ramésh Prasāḑ Awasŝhī Ms Prem Prakashini Mishrà Sh. Kripa Shankar Ḑīxiŝ Vice President & Editor of the Magazine ” ” General Secy. Secy. (Ladies Wing) Dy. Secy. 8. Sh. Rākésh Kumār Shuklà ” Journalist 9. Sh. A.K. Ŝripāthī Treasurer Adv., Civil Courts, Lko. 10. Sh. Harénḑrà Mishrà Executive Member Auditor, U.P. Govt. 11. 12. Sh. Dhīrénḑrà Kumār Ḑīxiŝ Dr. V.K. Mishrà 13. Dr. Anurāg Ḑīxiŝ Sr. No. ” Co-editor, Magazine of Sabhā ” ____________ Adv., Alld. HC Auditor, U.P. Govt. Retd. Addl. Director, U.P. Medical & Hlth. Services 19 CHAPTER 2: AUTHOR‟S BACKGROUND § 1. Introduction Academic attainments, global interactions and a long journey of his up-bringing from the most primitive stage to this level have been detailed on page 3 and in Entry 40.12 of the Chapter 3. However, at 80, the author wishes to expose some miraculous hidden superpower acquired from his family genes that always helped the author to supersede in spite of many shortcomings. Right from my childhood, I passed through many turmoils and encounters leading to a close shave of shortening my life-span but some superpower always protected me and in most of the situations turned me victorious. I carry no legacy of my ancestors‟ prudence except their rare bravery acts, ferocious attitude and muscle power. All such deeds of my great grandfather (Pt. Ganeshi Lāl) and his 5 brothers have been detailed in Chapter 26 of Ref. [4]. Taking out a bull on his shoulders from the well, capturing a live crocodile from the lake and chopping off the head of a (Hindu) priest performing some rituals at Bijua (on Indo-Nepal border) for unnatural death of Raja of Mahewa Estate (Balbhadrà Singh) just project some of his daring acts. I was thrilled to know more hilarious act of my great grandfather when he along with his 2 brothers (Shankar Lāl and Maiku Lāl) chased out a big mob of the minority community gathered to damage the Sankata Dévī Temple at Lakhimpur Town on the call of Raja of Mahewa. [Quote from Ref. 4: It was apprehended that some frenzy people of Muslim community were forcibly trying to trespass through the premises of the temple taking their Tajias (mausoleums) procession to the burial site. They were intending to chop off low lying branches of an old Neem tree planted in the temple premises for their uninterrupted march. Ganeshi Lāl accompanied by his two brothers came forward. Risking their own lives they firmly remained there protecting the temple premises. Under their patronage and protection the boundary wall surrounding the temple complex was erected, which is still located there in the same form. Deriving full confidence for the great patronage of the Misrà brothers, Raja of Mahewa warned the District Collector that the members of the minority community will be butchered equally in number they destroy the leaves of the Neem tree. For their extraordinary bravely act, the Raja of Mahewa rewarded them with some agricultural land in their native village Semrai for plantation of a mango grove.] § 2. Latter half of the 19th century That era was full of adventurous brave hearts in our community. Those with educational background shined in the field of education, grabbed coveted positions by aligning with the colonizers else joined the Freedom Movement on the call of Mahatma Gānḑhī. Rest of the real sturdy ones because of their limitations of varied nature were confined within their local surroundings only. My ancestors fall into this category and could access up to then local rulers only. Protecting the interests of the ruling class they derived petty favours. [Quotes from Ref. 5: British forces had been expelled from the border of Kheri district even a year before the famous revolt of 1857. Lone Singh, King of Mitauli State, King Indrà Vikram Singh of Ḑhaurahrā and his younger brother Surendrà Vikram Singh sacrificed their lives in the battle for independence. For some time, the Hqrs. of the district were shifted to Mohammadi, where James Thomson was appointed as the 1st collector. In June 1856, the revolutionaries looted Rs. 1,10,000 from British Treasury at Mohammadi. On 5.6.1856, the British troops made 20 a futile effort to escape from Mohammadi but, were captured and killed by the revolutionaries near Aurangabad (Dist. Lmp-Khérī). Dy. Collector Capt. Patrick Ore was captured alive and was handed over to Raja Lone Singh, who gave a shelter to him at the nearby village Kachiyani. On increasing pressure of the revolutionaries, Ore had to be sent to Lko. in Oct. 1856. Both the Collector and S.P. of Mallapur State (in the district) had to flee seeking refuge in Ḑhaurahrā State of Raja Indrà Vikram Singh. However, here also on the pressure of the revolutionaries, it was planned to transfer them to Lko. When the British officials were being taken to Lko. as warprisoners, some of them tried to flee via Nepal, but they were captured by the revolutionaries in the village Banbirpur (near Nighāsan). Only John Hirsch and Capt. Hastings escaped via Nepal. Thus, for 29+ mths., Kheri was free from British slavery till 8.11.1858. In Oct. 1858, the British army hit back Kheri with a large military contingent, regained Mohammadi and attacked the Mitauli State. Raja Lone Singh became a martyr while fighting against the British forces, King Indrà Vikram Singh was captured alive and was imprisoned in Cellular Jail in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, where he later died. His brother was incarcerated on the main land.] § 3. The only Brahmin martyr from Kheri On 26.8.1920, the Dy. Commr. (Sir Robert William Douglas Willoughby) of Kheri district was killed by some revolutionaries. Nasīruḑḑīn Mauji (of Naurangabad, Lakhimpur) and Raj Nārāiņ Misrà (author‟s distant relative) of village Bhikhampur, suspected as assassinators, were executed on 26.4.1936. In the memory of the late Dy. Commr., the British Govt. constructed Willoughby Memorial Bldg. Complex at Lakhimpur in 1924 in the immediate vicinity of the attacking point. Recently, the bldg. is renamed after Nasīruḑḑīn by the Government. Above few instances might project the author‟s background where philosophy of „Vir Bhogya Vasundhara‟ (i.e. the Brave shall inherit the Earth) finds an edge over the philosophy of Gita (Yogah karmashu kaushlam). Till 12th class the author could not know that it is not enough to pass any educational exam. rather to pass it in flying colours with distinction. Thanks to an ex classmate (Gōkeran Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiŝ) at KK Degree College, now renamed after its founder, Jai Nārāiņ (Misrà) and upgraded as P-G Coll., Lko. the author could realize the importance of flying colours. It is interesting to mention that the author could supersede his mentor (GPD) after 2 yrs. (in M.Sc. class). It is heartening to note that GPD (a retd. Prof./HoD, Maths. & Astronomy, Lucknow University) shall rejoice to read it. Down with many rural proverbs like: “Purai–purwa bhootanaam, Grām vasanti manushyanaam, Nagar vasanti devanaam !”, when the author moved amongst the 3rd category of so-called elite class, it was not always encouraging. Most of them are hypocrite and worse than even the “bhootanaams”. § 4. Meeting dignitaries Author could access right up to 6 P.Ms. (Smţ. Inḑirā Gānḑhī, Mōrārjī Désāī, Rājīv Gānḑhī, Atal Bihārī Bājpéyī, Vishwà Nāŝh Pratāp Singh and Chandrà Shekhar), President (Smţ. Praŝibhā Tāī Pātil), Vice President (Dr. Shankar Ḑayāl Sharmā, Dévī Lāl), many Governors (including Sh. Umā Shankar Ḑīkshiŝ, Thakur Rām Lāl, Mohd. Usman Arif, B. Saŝyà Nārāiņ Reddy, Mōtī Lāl Borā, Romésh Bhandāri, Dr. Suraj Bhān, Vishņu Kānŝ Shāsŝrī, Rām Nāik, Kunwar Mahmuḑ Alī 21 Khān, Dr. Govinḑ Nārāiņ Singh, Bhāi Mahāvīr, Rām Krishņà Ŝrivéḑī, Mahipāl Shāsŝrī, Dr. Akhlāqur Rahmān Kiḑwai, Keshari Nāŝh Ŝripāthī), several C.Ms. (Chandra Bhānu Gupŝà, Pt. Ḑwārkā Prasād Misrà, Kamlā Paŝi Ŝripāthī, Sheilā Ḑīkshiŝ, V.P. Singh, N.D. Ŝiwārī, Vir Bahādur Singh, Kalyāņ Singh, Rām Prakāsh Gupŝà, Mulāyam Singh, Shyāmā Charaņ Shuklà, Arjun Singh), several Ministers of both Union & State Govts. especially Vidya Charaņ Shuklà, Madhav Rao Scindia, Dr. M.M. Joshi etc., ex–Chief Justice of India (later, First Chairman, Natl. Human Rights Commn.) Sh. Rang Nāŝh Misrà, ICS Officers (Néţājī Subhās Chandrà Bose, Dharm Virà, P.N. Haksar), Cabinet Secretaries (Surendrà Singh, T.S.R. Subramanian, Prabhāŝ Kumār, B.K. Chaŝurvéḑī) and other notable politicians (Sanjay Gānḑhī, Maneka Gānḑhī, Sonia Gānḑhī, Sunil Shāsŝrī, Anil Shāsŝrī, Jiŝénḑrà Prasāḑ, Sūraŝh Bahadur Shah), and scientist Nobel Laureate (Prof. Abdus Salam), business tycoon (Kumār Manglam Birla) etc. Not only I mustered courage to face them boldly, rather could witness even tears in the eyes of one-time „Iron Lady‟ of India (Smţ. Inḑirā Gānḑhī) on 4.10.1977 at Circuit House, Surat and could make Arjun Singh and Mulāyam Singh nervous. Prof. Salam too burst into tears not because of author‟s boldness but because of his great affection for the author at his Research Centre (ICTP), Trieste (Italy) during his last meeting on 17.1.1992. Few politicians of very low profile (not worth mentioning here), bureaucrats and other petty officials did cause some embarrassment to me. Narrating all this irrelevant information, I want to emphasize that it cannot be my physical structure (which has always been frail) or my intellect but some invisible hidden power inside me providing inner strength. I must confess that chanting of Gayatri Mantrà: and Navārņà Manţrà: “Ōm bhoor-bhuvah swah, ţaţ saviţur varéņyam, Bhargō dévasya dheemahi dhiyō yōnah prachō dayāţ !” “Ōm aing hreeng kleeng Chāmundāyae vichché !” also helped me to develop self-confidence. It may seem unbelievable but I could make myself fearless even before hard core criminals. Having contested Parliamentary election twice: first as independent candidate from Shahabad Const. in 1980 and later from Kheri Const. in 1991, I came across many ruffians. Thanks God! I was never dragged into serious circumstances but it did involve risk to life especially in certain border areas of Shahabad Const. Mincing words and duality in life could never influence me and so had been the status of the VIPs but their simplicity and magnanimity always impressed me. There is a long list of truly great people of different walks of life who were not only great because of their position but because of their humility and humane values. I have been always impressed by the philosophy of Lord Ramà: § 5. Tributes “सभ-शीतर नहहॊ त्मागहहॊ नीती ! सयर सब ु ाउ सफहहॊ सन प्रीती !!” Finally, I offer my tributes to all those included in my narration especially the departed noble souls. The author could get blessings of many of them without having paid any compensation. Today, out of fashion or for personal clout, non-Brahmins derive unique (malicious) pleasure when some “Viprà” bows down to them. On contrary, the author also witnessed rare exceptions: Sh. Dharm Virà (ICS, ex–Governor of Panjab & W.B. supposedly from Vaishyà community) and Dr. Govind Nārāiņ Singh, ex-C.M. of M.P. & ex-Governor, Bihar did not allow the author to do so. It is so sad to note about the passing away of Dr. A.R. Kidwai 22 on 24.8.2016, who after relinquishing the Office of Governor of Bihar drove the author to an Ice cafe in India Islamic Centre, New Delhi. Quoting a self-composed Hindi verse from Ref. [4], I also offer humble homage to my ancestors: “Ma karti hai Ichhā kaee Hazārōn saal ! Tab ata hai „Sūryàkund‟ mein „Mannoo‟ ghar „Brij Lāl‟!! „Hansi‟ ma ki yuti paakar paida hue „Ganeshi Lāl‟! „Khardahiya‟ kee mataon se janme „Surya Prasāḑ‟ – „Rām Dayāl‟!! „Surya Prasāḑ‟ sang ma „Gomti‟ ne janma sut „Harḑwārī Lāl‟!! Sab janmo kee hui tapasya poori tab prakata ek dhruvtara ! Wah anāţh, karmath ek Yogi tha baap hamaara !! Kathin tapasya phaleebhoot hui jab, jagee tab ek aas ! „Harḑwārī‟ aur „Rām Kali‟ ghar aya „Rām Bilas‟!! Ma kee bauddhik pratibha pai, „Harḑwārī‟ kee karmathata ! Saitalish varshon mein hee naapee, Kulpati tak kee maryada !! Vishwà vijay karne nikla wah „Harḑwārī‟ ka Lāl ! Sangini „Rekha‟ ne bhee jana bhoomandal ka hal !! Hui kritarth kokh maata kee, phailaya chahun-or prakash ! Sare jag ko ganit padhai, pooran ho gayee aas !! „Bharaḑwāj‟ aur ma „Dakolia‟ ka aisa hua kamaal ! „Harḑwārī‟ ke Lāl se unnat huva vansh ka bhaal !! „Aankini‟ vansheeya Arya Jano ko jis par naaz ho ! Ma „Dakolia‟ aur „Rishi Bharaḑwāj‟ ka Prasāḑ amar ho !!” [A mother desires for thousands of years to have great people like „Braj Lāl‟ as their child at Sūryàkund. „Ganeshi‟ Lāl was born to Braj Lāl and „Hansi‟ (of Semrai), who got illustrious sons: „Surya Prasāḑ‟ and „Rām Dayāl‟ from two wives from village Khardahiya (Dist. Pilibhit). „Surya Prasāḑ‟ and „Gomti‟ gave birth to their son (Harḑwārī Lāl). When sacrifices and penance of all the previous lives get accumulated there appeared the brightest star and a real saint - who led his early life as an orphan; but, had been a crusader throughout his life: such was my father (Harḑwārī Lāl). After most difficult tribulations of „Harḑwārī Lāl‟ and „Rām Kali‟ (to see their surviving child) a ray of hope appeared in the name of „Rām Bilas‟ as their son. Inheriting talent from his mother and acquiring habit of strenuous life from his father, he could elevate his (academic) career up to a Vice-Chancellor‟s level at 47 years only and upheld the dignity of the coveted post. He came forward to explore the world, while his better half (Rekha) joined him in exploring the globe. He credited his birth, illuminated all his surroundings and taught mathematics to the entire world, fulfilling his long cherished ambition. The blessings of Rishi „Bharaḑwāj‟ and the Goddess of „Dakōliā‟ (Dist. Bahrāich) created a miracle that their blessed child upheld the name of the family. People of „Ankini‟ clan of „Misràs‟ would always derive a pride for his contribution to the world. Let the blessed child of „Bharaḑwāj‟ and „Mother Dakōliā‟ be immortal. 23 § 6. Pţ. Gaņéshī Lāl Misrà (great grandfather of the author) Was born as the 2nd son to Shrī Brāj Lāl of village Sūryà Kund, presently in Dist. Sīŝāpur (U.P.) in the latter half of the 19th century. He was a great fighter and a trusted man of Rājā Balbhaḑrà Singh of Mahéwā Estate (Lakhīmpur-Khérī). [Extracted from the Chapters 25 - 26 of Ref. 4]: 6.1. Early history: My father was a moving encyclopedia. He used to remember a lot of stories and events, of which some are still in my mind. I quote a few of these here, allowing the future generation to be conversant with their ancestors‟ extraordinary courage and expositions. I never questioned him, where he got all such valued and vivid information of several generations. According to him, our clan „Misrà‟ originated from Aankini village on the banks of river Ganges near (today‟s) Brihmāvarŝ or Bithoor in Kānpur Ḑéhāţ district of U.P. centuries back. Some of them migrated from there to a place named Ganj Morādābād and Bānger Maū in Unnāo district on way to Harḑōī. Their migration further continued towards many villages in Sīŝāpur and Harḑōī districts such as Nérī, Kārī Pākari, Lilsī, Sūryà Kund, Chaŝuraiyā etc. Nérī and Kārī Pākari are situated on the main Lucknow - Delhi National Highway No. 24 on the east of Mahōlī while Sūryà Kund is in the interior of Mahōlī on the north. From these ancestors, settled at Sūryà Kund, two brothers: Mannoo and Āḑināŝh emerged sometimes in the end of 18th century A.D. As per my father, Mannoo was the grandfather of his grandfather (Shrī Gaņéshī Lāl). Mannoo (tentatively born around 1790 A.D.) had three sons: Brij Lāl, Bilāsī and Boḑal. Brij Lāl got married to daughter (Hansī) of Shrī Gōvarḑhan alias Gōbréy Awasŝhī of Sèmraī, who was the forefather (grandfather of grandfather) of present day‟s Rām Ḑās Awasŝhī. As such, Rām Ḑās is a distant cousin of my father. Out of six sons of Brij Lāl (Shankar Lāl, Gaņéshī Lāl, Jagnū, Kālikā, Mishree Lāl and Maikū Lāl) four of them migrated from Sūryà Kund to Sèmraī leaving Jagnū and Kālikā with their father at Sūryà Kund. Jagnū and Kālikā had no children. 6.2. Marriage: Gaņéshī Lāl was married in a Shuklà family of Kharḑahāī, near Bīsalpur, Dist. Pīlībhīŝ (U.P.); and was blessed with 2 sons: Sūryà Prasāḑ and another, who died untimely soon after his marriage in Ŝrivéḑī family at Bilahrī (Dist. Lakhīmpur-Khérī) and 2 daughters: both married in Shuklà families of Gōlā and Khāgī Ōèl, Dist. Lmp-Khérī. One of the 2 nephews of my grandfather (Sūryà Prasāḑ), from his elder sister at Gōlā nicknamed Bhōlā and Satalléy, was Pŝ. Chhōtéy Lāl, who took part in the Freedom Struggle of the country. The author saw him for the first time in 1953-54, when he visited his school (Junior High School, Gōlā) on a National Day (either 15th August, 1953 or 26th January, 1954) as a Chief Guest and sang a folk song: “Ḑèorā rotiyae nāhī khāi hō chataniyā binā …” Gaņéshī Lāl also proposed to marry his one-eyed younger sister-in-law. He briefed his father-in-law that no Brahmin of higher status (so-called kuleen) would prefer to marry his oneeyed daughter and ultimately succeeded in his plans. The second wife of Gaņéshī Lāl could have only one issue and was forced to return to her parents with her male child (Rām Ḑayāl alias Lālloo) of 6 months only, as the two sisters turned Sauţan (co-wife) could not adjust together. [The author is fortunate to have seen Lālloo Bābā during his childhood.] It is believed that one of the ancestors remained as a vagabond throughout his life and he 24 married 21 times. He was staying for 2 – 3 years at one place after marriage, breeding a few children and exploring his newer and newer destinations. This is how the clan of „Misràs‟ of Ankini got widely spread in several districts of U.P. (Kānpur, Unnāo, Lucknow, Sīŝāpur, Harḑōī, Lakhīmpur, Pīlībhīŝ etc.) I have personally met people of my clan in many of these districts. For the first time, I was thrilled to meet an old and infirm man, who was a clerk attending a small library of Subhāsh Hall of Lucknow University in 1960-61, when I was a student there and an inmate of the Hall. When asked by me, he confessed to being from our clan. Recently, I also met another junior officer (Shrī Vīrésh Misrà) when he was posted in the New Hyderābāḑ Branch of Syndicate Bank, Aryà Kanyà Intermediate College Building, New Hyderābāḑ, Lucknow. Later, he was promoted as a Branch Manager of the same Bank in Mōhanlāl Ganj. A very senior officer (Pt. S.N. Misrà) once posted as the Chairman, U.P. State Electricity Board, Ashōk Mārg, Lucknow in 1980, was also from our clan. His younger daughter (Geeŝā) was married to ENT specialist Dr. Rākésh Shuklà of Jabalpur (M.P.), a real nephew of M/S Shyāmā Charaņ (ex-Chief Minister of united M.P.) and Viḑyā Charaņ Shuklà (ex-Union Minister, Govt. of Indiā). Pŝ. S.N. Misrà got settled at Hyderābāḑ (now in Ŝélānganā). Rākésh Shuklà was my colleague at Aden during 1983-84. 6.3. His bravery and daring acts: My ancestors had thrilling encounters, and often demonstrated their extraordinary courage. Few of the adventures of my great grandfather (Shrī Gaņéshī Lāl) and his brothers are presented here. (i) Once, Gaņéshī Lāl along with his 3 brothers went to some marriage party. It may be noted that in those days marriage parties in the Brahmins community used to stay for 5 days at the bride‟s place. On the very first day, the 2 vessels (ghadā) full of sherbaţ were brought by the bride side to serve as drinks for the whole Baraaţ. The bridegroom‟s father informed them that there are 4 such people in the Baraaţ and each of them alone could consume the entire drink of both the vessels in one go. As such, a large clay pot (matkā) full of Raab or Khandsārī was supplied exclusively for those 4 brothers and in addition, the rest of Barāţees were served with additional sherbaţ. As per my father, those four brothers (including my great grandfather) finished the entire matkā in 5 days. They also had an exceptionally very heavy diet as well. The ladies on the bride‟s side (who were cooking Barāţees‟ dinner) were very much tired of feeding them. It may be noted that in those days, lunch used to be cooked by Baratees only from the ration supplied by the bride‟s side. One day an ox of the bride‟s family accidentally fell into a well and no one was ready to take the risk of taking the ox out. My great grandfather (Gaņéshī Lāl) alone went down inside the well, got the ox on his shoulders and asked his 3 brothers outside the well to give a hand in pulling out them (the ox and him). Obviously, the ladies who were cursing them for their heavy diet became their admirers. (ii) Another story of his extraordinary courage is much more adventurous. Being a nonvegetarian, Gaņéshī Lāl went into the Sèmraī Lake for fishing using a device called Ţāpō (in the shape of frustum of a circular cone made up of straws). The larger open end of ţāpō is kept down completely immersed in the water and the fisherman puts one‟ hand in the ţāpō from top of the smaller open end to pick up the fish, if held within the ţāpō. To the surprise of Gaņéshī Lāl, he got a crocodile inside the ţāpō, may be at least the mouth of the crocodile, if not the whole. As can be anticipated the crocodile caught his hand. My great grandfather was so energetic that he lifted the crocodile up with the support of his other arm and took it out of the waters. His hand was, of course, damaged but the crocodile was killed and its belly was operated on and 2 golden 25 bangles were found inside. It might have swallowed some child with the golden bangles earlier? (iii) The Estates of Mahéwā and Oèl were often involved in litigation concerning some issue of boundary disputes or alike. Sèmraī was under the jurisdiction of the former one. The author has seen vast premises and a large built up area having more than 20 rooms in a quadrangle shaped building covered on 3 sides with only entrance on the east of the Hqrs. of Mahéwā Estate at Sèmraī. As per verbal information revealed by (late) Shrī Pyarey Lāl Awasŝhī of Sèmraī, the huge structure made up of clay was a creation of Shrī Jai Indrà Bahāḑur Singh around 1925 on the banks of the lake in the north of village and used to be called a Kōthār. [The author found, on the internet, a Judgment on an appeal from the Court of Judicial Commissioner for Ouḑh (Province) delivered by J. Phillimore on 29th July, 1919 in the case Rājā Raghubar Singh versus Thākur Jai Inḑrà Bahāḑur Singh. It is stated that Thākur Balbhaḑrà Singh, Tālukḑār of Mahéwā died in December 1898 issueless and did not make any will before his death. His younger brother Thākur Shiv Singh took over the possession of the Estate that was challenged by the widow (Rānī Raghuvansh Kunwari) of Balbhaḑrà Singh, first in the Court of Subordinate Judge at Sīŝāpur, and later at the Court of Judicial Commissioner of Ouḑh (presumably at Lucknow). Without going into details of the Court case, the author speculates that it could be any one of these three persons: Balbhaḑrà Singh, Shiv Singh or Jai Inḑrà Bahāḑur Singh to whom my great grandfather might have been closely associated to, as he lived during that era. It is more likely that it could be the last one because he built Kōthār at Sèmraī]. My great grandfather‟s extraordinary courage and his combat attitude were known to the rulers of Mahéwā Estate. The Estate was about to loose a Civil Case in a Court at Lakhīmpur. A night before the crucial date fixed for argumentation, a personal messenger of the Estate approached Gaņéshī Lāl and assigned to him a heinous job to kill the counsel of the opposite party at Lakhīmpur, and thus gaining time, at least, for a day to plan a further strategy. Those days Barristers (the senior pleaders of standing) were available at the Allāhābāḑ High Court only and Lucknow Bench of the High Court did not then exist. It was planned that a Barrister could not be brought to Lakhīmpur the next day on such a short notice. Gaņéshī Lāl had a very trusted mare and used to keep a small dragon (gōh) tied with a rope. He took his trusted companions (mare and the reptile) and accompanied the messenger to report in the Estate covering a distance of at least 30 kms. The double storied building of the counsel of Oèl Estate at Lakhīmpur was shown to him. He climbed over it with the assistance of his pet. The counsel was still working for the next day‟s hearing. My father said that his grandfather squeezed the counsel‟s neck to death, collected all the papers available there, jumped from the top on the back of his mare and returned back to the Estate‟s Palace at Mahéwā, about 5 kms. away from the scene. Collected his honorarium and returned back to Sèmraī. The whole exercise was over within a single fateful night. (iv) Another story of his daring act was told to me directly by one of his lieutenants (Kunwar Singh), who led a single life and lived for a long time till I was in my teens. He owned a big open compound which was sold to two neighboring Mauryà brothers: Pancham and Gōḑhan, whose grandchildren used to do vegetation in the field. Later, our eldest son (Rākésh Mishrà, Advocate) purchased it to convert it into an open park in the memory of my father. There used to be some clash with the Pāsī community in the village, who were encroaching upon our ancestral land. Gaņéshī Lāl got a puccā well built on the east of Rāméshwar Prasāḑ Mishrà‟s house (now 26 purchased by Jalim Pāsī only). The Pāsī community was trying to abandon the well and grab the land for making a passage to the lake on the north. This community made a complaint to some authorities during British regime alleging atrocities committed by Gaņéshī Lāl and his brothers. Some visiting British administrator camped in the east of old Bāgh-Mannā and summoned Gaņéshī Lāl. Instead of anticipated punishment the authority threw a challenging task of stealing a small cash box stored in their camp in the forthcoming night. Kunwar Singh told me that my great grandfather accepted the challenge. Taking Kunwar Singh (who may be then in his teens) with him went to the vicinity of the Camp. Kunwar Singh helped him to cover Gaņéshī Lāl‟s body by green straw (paţwār) and he rolled like a pack of straw reaching nearby trees. He climbed from tree to tree and could reach down to the tent from its top. He tied the cash box along with his body and came out safely in the same way. The security guards were alert throughout and on patrol, but they could not suspect that a rolling pack could contain a living human body within. Next morning, the theft of the box was noticed. Gaņéshī Lāl was again summoned to the camp that he attended to only after finishing his daily prayers. The Officer leveled the charge of stealing his cash box that was initially denied by Gaņéshī Lāl. Later, he returned the box intact to the Officer who was extremely impressed by his daring act for which he was awarded a befitting compensation. (v) According to my elder cousin (Shrī Bālak Rām Misrà) the Rājā of Mahéwā became suspicious of ill designs of Rājā of Bijuā Estate that the latter had engaged some priest to perform rituals for his unnatural death. He called Gaņéshī Lāl to resolve the problem, who immediately proceeded to Bijuā on his mare. On arrival there, he found a priest doing some rituals. Gaņéshī Lāl chopped off his head with his sword and brought it to the Rājā of Mahéwā displaying it openly for a distance of over 50 kms. For this act, he received a lifetime pension from Mahéwā Estate. (vi) On another occasion, the Rājā of Mahéwā again called Gaņéshī Lāl and his brothers to intervene in a religious issue of public interest. It was apprehended that some frenzied people of Muslim community were forcibly trying to trespass through the premises of famous Sankatā Ḑévī Temple taking their Ţājiās (mausoleums made up of bamboo and paper structures of considerable heights) procession to the burial site. They were also intending to chop off low lying branches of an old Neem tree planted in the temple premises for their uninterrupted march. Gaņéshī Lāl accompanied by his two brothers (Shankar Lāl and Maikū Lāl) came forward. Risking their own lives, they firmly remained there protecting the temple premises. Under their patronage and protection, the boundary wall surrounding the temple complex was erected, which is still located there in the same shape. Deriving full confidence for the great cooperation and nice gesture of these Misrà brothers, Rājā of Mahéwā warned the Collector of the District (an Englishman) that as many people of the minority community will be butchered equally in the number they destroy the leaves of the Neem tree. For their extraordinarily brave act, the Rājā of Mahéwā rewarded these brothers with a vast agricultural land in the west of the village (Sèmraī) for plantation of a mango grove. [In the present times, this field is cultivated by the Mauryà family of the village.] It is possible that the mango trees found in the threshing place in the west of the village might have been planted by our ancestors. The author had witnessed at least 3 – 4 old mango trees around a well and the water-pool, called Chuhuri, in his childhood. There were an equal number of additional mango trees and one old Jāmun (black berry) tree planted sparingly throughout the vast threshing land. There was also a huge mango tree at the extreme northern end of Khalihān, which was then owned by the family of Samaliā Prasāḑ Pāndéy. The 27 author also recalls an old single Jāmun tree on the south-east corner of this grove seen during his childhood. My father had a possession of this tree. 6.4. A pleasant speculation: I guess that some of the genes of my great grandfather are inherited by our second son (Dr. Rājīv Misrà, a Veterinarian); who, before encountering through two severe accidents (in 1997 and 2014) injuring him seriously, was very aggressive and physically stout. He also has similar eating habits like our ancestors. Sometimes, I also wonder if I could be the incarnation of that (crazy) ancestor, who went for 21 matrimonies. However, I married once only, but have set up another record of serving 24 Universities all over the world ranging from the Latin American continent to Australian continent and covering all continents within (Africa, Middle East, Far East and Asia). Within Indiā, visited 21 States: Āndhrà Praḑésh, Āssām, Bihār, Chandīgarh, Chhaŝŝīsgarh, Delhi, Gōā, Gujarāŝ, Haryānā, Jammū and Kāshmīr, Kéralà, Nāgāland, Maḑhyà Praḑésh, Mahārāshtrà, Ōrissā, Panjāb, Rājasŝhān, Ŝamil Nādu, Uŝŝarākhand, Uŝŝar Praḑésh and West Béngāl) and 39 countries abroad. Eleven countries are inscribed on the cover page of the book, where I had been employed and others are listed below, where I was on short visits either as a tourist or in transit: (1) Africa - Djibouti; (2) America - Barbados, United States, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago; (3) Asia - Bahrain, People‟s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Népāl, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Yemen (North); (4) Europe - Austria, Belgium, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Luxembourg, Rumania, Russia, Switzerland, Uzbekistan and Vatican. 28 ____________ 29 CHAPTER 3: BRAHMINS IN DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE § 1. Academicians / Scholars 1.1. Prof. Dr. Rama Shankar Shuklà Rasal 1 (24.3.1898 – 19.5.1980), M.A. (Hindi), UoA, 1927; D. Litt., UoA, 1936 (under supervision of Prof. Ḑhīrénḑrà Varma). He was the 1st such degree holder in Hindi in UoA. Family details: Born on Chaitra Shuklà Paksha 2, Thursday, VS 1955 at village Chheenwa, Dist. Banda. Father: Kunj Bihārī, a teacher; grandfather: Mahadev, great grandfather: Sukh Nandan, Brothers: Shiv Gopal (elder) and Rām Chandrà Saras (younger). Had early Edn. at home that proved a boon to him in future. Setbacks at UoA: Being ignored in Reader‟s selection at UoA, had to move to Gorakhpur Univ. as Reader and to Jodhpur Univ. as Prof. Retd. from Jodhpur in 1965 and returned back to Alld. Died at home in Mumfordganj. Hindi literature lost this illustrious son forever. [Author met him during his retd. life. Also, met his brother Rām Chandrà and his (teacher) daughter.] Appointments held: Lecturer, Hindi & Logic, Kanya Kubjà College, Lko., 1927 – 36; Lecturer, Hindi Dept., UoA, 1937–51; Reader in Oct./Nov., 1951, Gorakhpur Univ.; Prof. & Head, Hindi, Gorakhpur & Jodhpur Univ., till 1965. A unique & multifaceted scholar of Hindi literature, gifted with sharp memory & wisdom. According to him a real scholar is the one who can instantly recall and exhibit one‟s knowledge. He often used to quote Rabindra Nāŝh Tagore: „ऩछ ू े कहह आवै, औ कहे ऩै गहह आवै वेगग; सो कवव कहावै, छबफ ऩावै दयफाय भें ।‟ Gifted with superb memory both in literature & astrology, students used to admire his teaching skill supported by excellent memory to deliver extempore lectures on any topic for hours with relevant quotations from other languages. Publications: Books - 39, „Kavyà–Purush‟ (Hindi Khadee Boli), 1955; Uddhav– Vrijangawa, i.e. „Uddhav–Shatak‟ (Brij literature), 1970; Alankar–Peeyush, Antkaar Kaumudi, Bhasha Shabdkosh (Dictionary), „Hindi Sahityà–ka–Itihas‟, etc. He was admirer of Reeti-kaal & strong supporter of Brij literature, was a unique scholar of Brij literature and „alankar‟ (figure of speech) in contemporary times. He used to term alankar as the soul of poetry while the „ras‟ (style) as the soul of drama. He used to appreciate miracles in poetry. According to him a real poet is the one who can instantly supplement an incomplete verse called „samasya–poorti‟. Dr. Jagdish Guptà (one of his worthy students) recalled an instance of his B.A. Pt. 1 class at UoA when his teacher gave an incomplete verse to him: „सेस भमॊक रयैं, झयैं सम्ऩा‟! The student completed it like: „नाचनत भीया लरमे भयु र कय, जाॉचनत भोहन की अनक ु म्ऩा ! याग बफरोक बफयाग हू राजनत, गात रिे सकैगचत चम्ऩा !! आवन सौं अरुझैं–बफरुझैं रटैं, रेनत जफैं झुकक झूलभ कै झम्ऩा ! टूहट ऩयैं रयैं ह यन की, जनु सेस भमॊक रयैं, झयैं सम्ऩा !!‟ 30 that pleased the teacher. This brought Jagdish closer to Rasal. He founded an organization „Rasik Mandal‟ under the patronage of a fellow colleague (Dr. Rām Prasāḑ Ŝripāthī) in 1927. He also used to present his poems in the meetings of another literary organization „Parimal‟ of Alld. He often showed his anguish when some of his students deserting from Brij literature started opting a „New (Hindi) Poetry‟. To quote another instance, Rasal was watching the race of women athletes in University Stadium with other colleagues. An incomplete verse „फेगग चलरफे कौ चन्द चाफक ु चरावै है ।‟ had been hunting his mind for quite some time. So there only, on a small chit of paper, he composed the poem: „एक हदन दौरयफे की होड़ भैं कुभारयन कै, भॊजु सक ु ु भारयन के हौंस हहम छावै है ! दौयन रगीॊ सि ॊ ृ भॊद धावै है !! ु ी भमॊक–भि ु ी केककक ज्मौं, भानौ धयाधाभ ऩय वद ये सभ के तायन सौं, फायन की फेनी फनी, उन्नत ननतॊफनन ऩै ऐसी रहयावै है ! भॊजु गजगालभनी भयार बालभनी ऩै भानौ, फेगग चलरफे कौ चन्द चाफक ु चरावै हैं !!‟ A quotation from his Uddhav–Shatak depicts his talent: „एक रव राए त्मों जगाए फस ज्मोनत एक, एकै आन तेजो रूऩ औय रहते नह ॊ ! यािै जो स्नेह–नेह कयत उजेयो ताकौ, य तौ नेह ऩात्र रै कदावऩ यहते नह ॊ !! जगत भहातभ को टारयसु भहातभ सौं, दोष हू भहातभा कौ गहते नह ॊ ! द ऩनत है द ऩनत हभाय हो „यसार‟ हभ, प्रेभ के प्रद ऩ फात तीिी सहते नह ॊ !!‟ His famous literary work „Uddhav–Shatak‟ placed him very high in Hindi literature. 1.2. Prof. Ramésh Chandra Mishrà (1913 - 7.6.2002), ex-HoD, Geology & Dean, Sci., L.U., F.N.A. (1970). Education: (1) Univ. of Lucknow, Ph.D. (Geology), 1944. Positions held: (1) Founder Prof. HoD, Geology, L.U.; (2) Dean, Faculty of Sci., L.U.; (3) President, Wadia Inst. of Himalayan Geology. Specialization: Himalayan Geology, Economic Geology, and Rock Petrology. Achievements: (1) His discoveries in Bundelkhand for the 1st time: the existence of minerals pyrophyllite and diaspora of great economic importance in refractory, glass and ceramic industries. Same are being mined now. (2) He suggested, for the first time, Rihand dam as a site for aluminium production, and sites for cement factories in Mirzapur Dist. (U.P.). Such sites were formerly known to exist only in the Salt Range in Pakistan. (3) He discovered a volcanic bomb from agglomeratic slates of Kashmir. 31 (4) Contributed to the geology and stratigraphy of the Kumaun range of Himalayas and worked extensively on economic mineral deposits such as glass sands, copper and iron there. Memberships of academic bodies: (1) Member, National Committee for Intl. Geology Correlation Programme; (2) Member, INSA Council, New Delhi, 1980-82. Awards / Honours recd.: (1) President, Geology & Geography Section, Indian Science Congress, 1969; (2) Was elected an F.N.A.Sc., Prayāgrāj (U.P.); (3) Member, Geological Soc. of India, and Paleobotanical Society. 1.3. Prof. Uma Kant Shuklà, Ph.D. (Maths.), Lucknow, Visiting Prof. to America Univ. of Beirut, Beiruŝ (Lebanon), twice. During his second tenure he collapsed there only around 1965. Family hailed Barabanki Dist. of U.P. His research stdt.(Prof. Krishņà Mohan Garg), became an Emeritus Prof. of Maths. in a US Univ. [Author attended his only one class at M.Sc. (Maths.), 1961-62 and got highly impressed by his lucid presentation. Unfortunately, under wrong advice, left his optional course and opted for Topology.] 1.4. Prof. Dr. S.N. Shuklà (), HoD, Chemistry, L.U. 1.5. Prof. Dr. V.N. Shuklà, ex-Dean, Faculty of Law, L.U., a well-known authority on Constitutional Law, First LL.M. of the Univ. His book on the Constitution is an authoritative volume. Was invited to frame the Constitution of Banglāḑésh in 1972, but collapsed due to severe heart stroke prematurely. Wife: Mrs. Krishņà Shuklà, Ag. Principal, Mahila Degree College, Aminabad, Lucknow, 2 sister of Sh. G.K. Bājpéyī, IPS (also cf. Entries 3.1, 18.5). nd Son: Dr. Āshīsh Shuklà, retd. as the HoD, Law, DAV P-G College, Lucknow. Daughter: Dr. Mrs. Sadhna Bhattāchāryà, retd. HoD, Anct. Indian History, AND Girls P-G College, Kānpur (U.P.). Alas! she lost her husband (Dr. Ashōk Bhattāchāryà - a private medical practioner at Kānpur) early. Brothers: (i) Sh. Raj Nārāiņ Shuklà, Sr. Adv., Lucknow Bench, Alld. HC, Lucknow; (ii) Prof. Dr. S.N. Shuklà, ex-Dean, Fac. of Law, Univ. of Alld. (cf. Entry 14.7 below). 1.6. Prof. Dr. Vinay Shankar Misrà (26.2.1926 – 24.9.2000), Ph.D. (Organic Chem.), L.U.; Served L.U. since 1948. Retd. as Prof. & HoD, Chemistry, L.U. in 1986. Co-authored a text-book on Organic Chemistry jointed with Prof. A.B. Sen. His younger son (Dr. Neeraj Misra) is a Prof. of Phys. at L.U. 32 1.7. Prof. Dr. Umésh Shuklà 1, M.A. (Maths.), UoA, 1950; Dr. ès Sc. (Paris), HoD, Maths., Kurukshetra Univ. and Univ. of Mumbai, Mumbai. Younger brother: Sh. G.S. Shuklà, IAS (cf. Entry 2.10 below). Author of a text-book “Elements of Algebra”, Prakashan Kénḑrà, Sīŝāpur Road, Daliganj, Lucknow. 1.8. Prof. Dr. Kripa Shankar Shuklà (10.7.1918–22.9.2007), B.A., UoA, 1938; M.A. (Maths.), UoA, 1941, 1st div.; D.Litt. (Astronomy in 7th century in India: Bhaskarà I & his works), LU, 1955. Family details: Born as the only child to Pt. Shyam Manohar Shuklà and Smţ. Tulsa Dévī at Lko. Father died young in 1918, when KSS was only 3 mths. old. He was brought up by his mother & grandfather Sh. Suraj Deen Shuklà, Manager, Nawal Kishore Press, Lko. KSS married Smţ. Kanti Dévī d/o Sh. Lajja Rām Bājpāī of Shahabad, Dist. Harḑōī. Sons: 6 (Dr. Hari Shankar, retd. Medical Offr., U.P. Govt.; Prakash Shankar, retd. Lecturer, Civil Engg.; Dinésh Shankar, retd. Bank Offr.; Engr. Ratan Shankar; Surésh Chandrà, Bank Offr. & Ramésh Chandrà, Programme Offr., Door Darshan, Lko. Centre) and daughter: Smţ. Suman married to Narayan Pd. Ŝripāthī, retd. Regional Mngr., Indian Overseas Bank, Kānpur. Interestingly, an obituary note on Prof. Shuklà‟s demise was written by his Japanese res. stdt.: Prof. Yukio Ohashi of Tokyo, published in Ganità Res. Jour. of LU. Jobs: Joined as Lecturer, Maths., LU on 10.7.1944. Retd. as Prof. of Maths. on 30.6.1979 from there only. Research interests: Systematic study of History of Indian Astronomy and Maths. was carried on by Shankar Balkrishņà Ḑīkshiŝ (1853–98), Suḑhākar Ḑwivéḑī (1860–1922), Prabodh Chandrà Senguptà (1876–1962), Bibhuti Bhushan Dattà (1888–1958), Awadhésh Narayan Singh (1901–54) etc. in the end of 19th century and in the 1st half of the 20th century. The monumental work on the History of Hindu Maths. was carried on by Singh and Dattà. Prof. Shuklà revised the draft of its subsequent parts left by Dattà and Singh, and published them in Indian Jour. of Hist. of Sci., 1980-93. Writes Ohashi that Prof. Shuklà, in collaboration with K.V. Sarma (1919–2005) of Kerala, made great contributions to the study of the history of Kerala astronomy. He wrote in such a lucid style that reading his notes makes one feel to be taught directly by him in the class. Quoting referral statements in Sans. texts in the foot-notes of his English narrations presents annotated index of Sans. astronom. & mathl. texts which only Prof. Shuklà could do. Res. positions: Editorial Secy., Res. Jour. Ganità, B.G.P., for 25 yrs.; Editor, Panchang published by Tej Kumār Press (formerly Nawal Kishore Press), Lko. (for many yrs.). Member: (1) Advisory Committee (Medieval Period), INSA, New Delhi; (2) Intl. Acad. of History of Sci., Oxford (U.K.); (3) Intl. Astronomical Union; 33 (4) Editorial Bd., Indian Jour. of Hist. of Sci.; (5) Natl. Commsn. for compilation of Hist. of Sci. in India on the eve of 1500 th Birth Anniversary of Aryabhattà; (6) Expert Committees of the Central Hindi Directorate, GoI; (7) Scientific & Technological Exchange b/n Soviet Central Asia & India during Medieval period. Reviewer: (1) Panchà-Siddhantika of Varahmihir, edited by Prof. O. Neugebauer, Brown Univ., Providence (USA) & Prof. D. Pingree, Harvard Univ., Jour. Amer. Oriental Soc., 1973; (2) Census of Exact Sci. in Sans. vol. 3 by D. Pingree, Indian Jour. of Hist. of Sci., 13 (1), 1978; (3) Census of Exact Sci. in Sans. vol. 4 by D. Pingree, Jour. for Hist. of Astronomy, Cambridge (USA). Examiner of foreign Ph.D. thesis: The dvlpmt. of Hindu-Arabic arithmetic‟, UoKhartoum, 1966. Invitations recd.: (1) Spl. invitee to Meeting of Maths. Directory, U.P. Hindi Granth Acad., Gorakhpur, 27.12.1970; (2) Invited by the Founder Chairman, UGC (Prof. D.S. Kothari) to complete the mss of 3rd vol. of Hist. of Hindu Maths. left incomplete by Prof. A.N. Singh, vide letter dated 3.10.1961. Dedication: Prof. Shuklà‟s dedication to his job was personally witnessed by his res. stdt. (Prof. Ohashi at the Dept. of Maths. & Astronomy, LU, 1983–87), during printing of his works: Vateshvar–Siddhant and Gōlā of Vateshvar. He used to visit the press almost daily and read its proofs very carefully assuring his edition most reliable. Ohashi‟s 1st stay abroad (at Lko.) proved to be the most exciting period in his life. A superannuated Prof. Shuklà taught Ohashi to read Sanskrit astronomical texts: both in printed and manuscripts forms. Prof. Shuklà used to receive several visitors seeking academic guidance from him. Though, he did not create any so-called school and made his works available to anybody. [The author was highly impressed to see two of his ex-teacher‟s books in collaboration with Prof. A.N. Singh in the personal library of the Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Abdus Salam at his ICTP, Trieste, Italy in 1981. It asserts the author‟ belief that any knowledge created will find its inquisitive readers somewhere on someday. Alas! the author could not see his ex-teacher possibly after migration from LU to UoA in 1963; but, derives consolation of remembering him in this way only]. Prof. Ohashi recommends reading of Prof. Shuklà‟s works repeatedly in order to extend it further. Literary works: [All the books at Sr. Nos. 5–12 were demanded by David Singmaster of Computing, Infn. Systems & Maths. Dept., South Bank Univ., London vide his Order dated 10.2.1997]. 34 (1) The „Surya–siddhant with the commentary of Parameshvar (1432 A.D.)‟, Hindu Astronom. & Mathl. Texts, Series 1, Dept. of Maths. & Astronomy, LU, 1957; (2) The „Paati–Ganit‟ of Shrīdharacharyà, ibid 2, 1959; (3) „Maha–Bhaskariyà‟: Bhaskar I & his Works, Pt. 2, ibid 3, 1960, ; (4) „Laghu–Bhaskariyà‟: Bhaskar I & his Works, Pt. 3, ibid 4, 1963; (5) „The Dhikotidà–karan of Shrīpaŝi (originally published in RTAM 1, 1969), Akhil Bhāraţīyà Sanskrit Parishad, Lko., 1969. (6) „Narayan Pandit‟s Bija-ganitvatans, Pt. 1 (originally published in RTAM 1, 1969/70), ibid, 1970; (7) „Aryabhatiyà of Aryabhattà‟: A critical edn. with translation & notes (with K.V. Sarma), Aryabhatiyà Critical Edn. Series, Pt. 1, INSA, New Delhi, 1976. [This series was published on the occasion of the 1500th birth anniversary celebration of Aryabhattà on 2.11.1976.] (8) „Aryabhatiyà of Aryabhattà‟ with the commentary of Bhaskar I & Someshvar, ibid, Pt. 2, 1976; (9) „The Karan–Ratnà of Devacharyà‟, Hindu Astronom. & Mathl. Texts Series 5, Dept. of Maths. & Astronomy, LU, 1979; (10) „Vateshvar–siddhant‟ and Gōlā of Vateshvar, Pt. 1 (Sans. text), Pt. 2 (English Translation), INSA, New Delhi, 1985-86; (11) „A Critical Study of the Laghumanas of Manjula‟, Indian Jour. of Hist. of Sci. 25, 1990; Supplement to above work, ibid, 1990; (12) Handbook Aryabhattà: Indian Mathematician & Astronomer (5th century A.D.), INSA, New Delhi, 1976; (13) 28 Res. Papers (in English) + 4 in Hindi; (14) 9 Book Reviews; (15) Hindi Translation of Prof. A.N. Singh & B.B. Duttà‟s book: „Hindu Ganit-shastrà ka Itihas‟, Pt. 1, U.P. Hindi Samiti, Lko., 1956; 2nd edn., 1974; (16) 7 Revised Res. Papers of Prof. A.N. Singh & B.B. Dattà; (17) 2 Text-bks.: Trigonometry (with Prof. R.S. Varma), Pothishala Pvt. Ltd., Alld., 1951; 9 edn.,1980; th (18) Algebra (with Prof. R.P. Agarwal), The City Book House, Kānpur, 1959; 8th revised & enlarged edn., 1983; (19) Two editorial works: „History of Astronomy in India‟ (with S.N. Sen), originally published in Indian Jour. of Hist. of Sci. 20, 1985); later by INSA, New Delhi, 1985; 2 nd revised edn., 2000. English Translations by Prof. Shuklà: (20) Chap. 21 (Astronomical Instruments) in Bina Chatterjee‟s book: „Shishyàdhi-vrddhita Tantrà of Lallā, Pt. 2‟, INSA, New Delhi, 1981; 35 (21) Chapter 14 (Graphical Methods & Astronomical Instruments) in T.S. Kuppanna Sastry‟s „Panch–siddhantika of Varahmihir‟ (posthumously edited by K.V. Sarma), P.P.S.T. Foundation, Madras, 1993. Awards: Life time achievement award given by B.G.P., Dept. of Maths. & Astronomy, LU, 18.11.2006; Banerjee Res. Prize, LU; F.N.A.Sc. Legacy: The Mathl. Assn. of India, Delhi Chapter, published his profile on 13.4.1989 under their series „A date with Mathematicians‟; Ganità–Bharati, Bull. of Indian Soc. for Hist. of Maths., brought out its commemoration vol. 20 (1998) on 80th birthday of its editorial member (Prof. Shuklà). Bibliography: Kolāchanā A., Mahésh K., Rāmāsubrāmaņian K.: Dr. Kripā Shankar Shuklà, veteran historian of Hinḑū astronomy and mathematics. Studies in Indian Mathematics and Astronomy. Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Springer, Singapore, 2019; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7326-8-2. 36 37 1.9. Prof. Dr. Gōkeran Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiţ, born 6.9.1942 (actual) / 1.1.1944 (recorded), HoD, Maths. & Astronomy, L.U. Retd. on 30.6.2006. Born: at village Dateli, Dist. Lmp-Khérī (U.P.). Lost his parents in early days. Was brought up by his elder brother (Sh. Sri Kant Ḑīkshiŝ, B.Sc., L.T.). Also, has a younger brother (Engr. Suḑhākar Ḑīkshiŝ). In spite of being throughout a I class stdt., Gōkeran wasted his youth, sacrificed his research career in giving private tuitions but made Suḑhākar an engineering graduate from MLN Regional Engg. College (now upgraded to a National Inst. of Technology), Prayāgrāj. Married the younger sister of his sister-in-law at Chava Begampur, Dist. Sīŝāpur (U.P.). Had 2 sons and a daughter. Unfortunately, he lost his elder son (while taking up his B.Sc. I yr. exam. of L.U.) in 1985. His younger son is working in Kolkata (W.B.) and the daughter is a teacher. 1.10. Prof. Narénḑrà Dev Shuklà, HoD, Statistics, L.U. ND Shuklà (born 10.1.1943 / actually in 1939), retd. HoD, Stats., L.U., Commonwealth Fellow, London (U.K.). Father: Pt. Kanhaiya Lāl Shuklà, Teacher. Born at Bawan, Dist. Harḑōī in a dignified KKB family. Married Km. Manju Laŝā Ŝiwārī d/o a leading Advocate (Sh. Shyam Bihārī Ŝiwārī) of Sīŝāpur (U.P.) in 1967. Sons: M/S Samir Shuklà, B.E. (Roorkee Univ.), MBA; and Saurabh Shuklà, M.Sc. (Stats.), MBA working as a Bank Offr.; Granddaughter: Ms Dakshata Shuklà, B.Tech. (I.T.) working in Bengaluru (Karnataka). Education: (1) Primary and Junior High School at Bawan; (2) High School and Intermediate at KKC, Lucknow; (3) B.Sc. (1960), M.Sc. (1962) and Ph.D. (1976) at L.U., Lucknow. Profession: Soon after passing his Master exam., he got a Lecturer‟ job at his own alma mater in November 1962; and got superannuated from there only as the HoD in June 2003. Fellowships: He was awarded a Commonwealth Research Fellowship tenable at the Univ. College, London (U.K.) and pursued his post-doctoral researches there in Stats. for 2 yrs. (197476). Publications: He published 15 valuable research papers on various topics in Stats. 1.11. Prof. Dr. Shiv Nandan Mishrà, HoD, Anct. Indian History, L.U. Wife: Principal, Navyug Girls P-G College, Lucknow. 38 1.12. Prof. Dr. Brij Kishore Shuklà (1.10.1962 - ), HoD, Sanskrit & Prakrit Languages, Dean, Faculty of Arts, L.U., Paḑmàshrī, 2019 (also cf. Entry 11.8). Education (received at Lucknow Univ.): (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) M.A. (Sanskrit), 1984, I div. & I position; Qualified in UGC NET, 1985; Sahityacharya, 1986, I div. & I position; Proficiency in Tamil Language, 1987; Ph.D. (Sanskrit), 1990; D.Litt. (Sanskrit), 2003; D.Litt. (Jyotirvijnan), 2009; Professional courses attended at Academic Staff College: (1) Orientation Programme (One); (2) Refresher courses (6) in Sanskrit; (2) Engaged for educational project advice in orientation programme, Lucknow. Positions held: (1) Joined L.U. as a Lecturer on 21.10.1989, promoted as a Reader on 11.4.2001 and to a Professorship on 25.9.2004; (2) HoD, Sanskrit & Prakrit Languages, L.U., for 3 yrs.; (3) Director, Abhinavagupta Inst. of Aesthetics & Shaiva Philo., L.U., Lucknow, for 7 yrs.; (4) Convener, Jyotirvijnana Dept., L.U., Lucknow, for 17 yrs. Foreign Visits: Thailand (Bangkok): Presented a Paper in 16th World Sanskrit Conf., 2015. Research activities: (1) Research supervision: Guided the following research works: (i) M.Phil. Theses: 20; (ii) Ph.D. Theses: 50; (iii) D.Litt. thesis: 1; (iv) Guided the research work of a US National (Dr. David P. Lawrence) on “Translation and Studies of Monistic Saiva Philosophy; (2) Publications: Books (24) + 6 (under publication); Research Papers (85); Lectures delivered (34); Poems, stories and Reviews (551); Papers on Astrology (21), Papers on Ţanţrà (3). (3) Edited Journals; (4) Convened seven National Seminars: (i) „On Puranas‟, organized by „Ma Anandamayee Inst. for Puranic & Vedic Studies and Research, Naimishāraņyà, Dist. Sīŝāpur (U.P.), December 11 -13, 2009; (ii) „On Human Rights in Sanskrit Literature‟, organized by „Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Parishad‟, Lucknow, June 19 - 20, 2010; (iii) „On …‟, organized by the Dept. of Sanskrit & Prakrit Languages, L.U., Lucknow, , December 23 - 24, 2012; (iv) „On …‟, organized by „Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Parishad‟, Lucknow, August 23 – 24, 39 2015; (v) „On …‟, 2016, sponsored by „Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan‟, GoI, New Delhi and organized by „Jyōţirvigyān Dept., L.U., Lucknow, January 22 - 23; (vi) „On …‟, sponsored by „Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan‟, GoI, New Delhi and organized by „Abhinavagupta Inst. of Aesthetics and Shaiva Philosophy‟, L.U., Lucknow, March 25 - 26, 2017; (vii) „On …‟, sponsored by „Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan‟ GoI, New Delhi organized by Jyotirvigyan Dept., L.U., Lucknow, 31.1.2018 – 2.2.2018. (4) Conferences & Seminars attended: National (84), International (21). (5) Memberships of several academic bodies. Awards: Gold Medals (5), Prizes & Honours (23), Paḑmashrī, 2019. § 2. Administrators (ICS / IAS / IFS) 2.1. Sir Girija Shankar Bājpāī (3.4.1891 – 5.12.1954), B.A., 1913 (Oxford); ICS, 1915; CBE, 1923, CIE,1926, KBE, 1935, KCSI, 1941. An eminent Indian Civil Servant, Diplomat & Governor, a King‟s Scholar at Merton College, Oxford. Beginning with Civil Services job in 2015, and working in various capacities, rose as Secy., Dept. of Edn., Health & Lands (1932–35). One of the 6 members of the Viceroy‟s Executive Council (the colonial version of a Cabinet): 1935–36, March 1940. After independence, P.M. Nehru retained him as his Principal Foreign Affairs Adviser, appointing him as the First Secy.-General, Ministry of External Affairs. Served as Governor of Bombay State (1952 – till death). Family details: Born at Alld. as the 2nd son of Rai Bahadur Pt. Sir Sheetla Prasāḑ Bājpāī (1865 – 1947), CIE & Smŝ. Rukmiņī Shuklà (18.. –1945). Father, CJ & Minister of Justice in Jaipur State, was granted knighthood in 1939. Postings abroad: South Africa, Dec. 1931–Aug. 1932; Agent–General (i.e. Ambassador) to USA for (British) India, Oct. 1941. As Secy. led a GoI delegation to South Africa. Member, British Indian delegation to First Round Table Conference, London, Nov. 1930 – Jan. 1931; Represented India in numerous international forums during 1930 – 40 including Kashmir debate in U.N. With high ethics, oratory, strong will & far-reaching vision, he cautioned P.M. (Nehru) about a possible Chinese aggression a decade in advance. His corps wrapped in the tri-colour Indian Flag was laid in in the audience hall of Raj Bhavan of the State. Thousands of people lining in the streets paid their tributes, when his corpse was taken to the crematorium in a gun carriage drawn by all the forces (Army, Navy, Air force) and Mumbai State Police. He was cremated with full ceremonial honours, including 17–gun salute. Eldest son, Uma Shankar, lit the pyre. Dr. S. Radhakrishņàn, then Vice President of India cited that Bājpāī‟s life had been an example of devotion & dedication and shall be long remembered. He was known for his wealth & lifestyle: always dressed impeccably, was considered authority on dresses, fine wines and carpets. His ethics and strong sense of family liability repeatedly led him to pay off his brother‟s debts, some of which were taken in his name in order to preserve family‟s reputation. He left 4 40 daughters & 3 sons: Uma Shankar, Durga Shankar & Karuņā Shankar – who all, later, became diplomats. Kanti Bājpāī, the son of Uma Shankar, is a noted academician (cf. Entries 5.1, 16.1). 2.2. Pt. Onkar Nāţh Misrà, IAS, DM, Alld.; Lokayukt, H.P.; Founding Managing Director, BPCL, Naini, Alld.; President, Kānyàkubjà (Brahmin) Sabhā, Prayāgrāj. 2.3. Sh. J.D. Shuklà, ICS, D.M., Sultanpur, 19.9.1946–24.7.1947; D.M., Badaun, 1947–49; Commr., Alld. Division & Chairman, ADA (1970). Author of „Indianization of All India Services and its Impact on Admin.‟, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, 1982. 2.4. Sh. Rām Krishņà Ţrivéḑī (1.1.1921 – 19.11.2015), IAS, educated at Rangoon & LU, had a brilliant Academic record. Chief Election Commr. (18.6.1982 – 31.12.1985). Worked in different capacities both in State & Central, Govt., 14.7.1943 – 1979. Ex-Governor, Gujarat, 26.2.1986 – 2.5.1990. Family details: Born in Myingyan (Burma), died at Lucknow. Apptmts. in U.P.: D.M., Alld. & Kānpur; Commr., Alld. Div.; Planning & Dvlpmt., Financial Admin., Edn., Mgmt. of Public Enterprises, Personnel Admin.; Secy., Medical & Hlth. Dept.; Commr. & Secy., Finance, Power and Home Depts.; Addl. Director of Edn.; Member, Governor‟s Advisory Council twice (1968, 1970) during President‟s Rule in U.P., Adviser to Governor, M.P. (1980); Chairman, U.P. State Electricity Board; Chairman, State Textile Corpn. & British India Corpn., Kānpur, 1980; Vice President, U.P. Sangeet Natak Acad.; Member, U.P. State Planning Commn., 1979–80. Central Govt.: Vice Principal, IAS Training School (Natl. Acad. of Admin.); Addl. Secy. in charge, Dept. of Civil Supplies & Cooperation, Planning Commn.; Vice President, Indian Inst. of Public Admin., New Delhi; Member, Advisory Board, Asian Centre for Dvlpmt. & Admin., Kuala Lumpur; Secy., Dept. of Personnel & Administrative Reforms; Central Vigilance Commn., 1980. Also, cf. Entries 11.3, 16.2, 40.7. 2.5. Dr. Ramésh Narayan Ţrivéḑī, IAS (retd.), 1972 batch, U.P. Cadre, Ex-Commr. & Director of Industries, U.P. Govt., 6.7.1993 15.12.1994, 14.3.2001 - 13.6.2002. Positions held: (1) (2) (3) (4) D.M., Lakhimpur-Kheri, 1979-81; Chairman, Ganna Sansthan, Lucknow; D.M., Lucknow, 21.7.1983 – 4.7.986; D-G, D.D.U. State Rural Dvlpmt. Inst., Rajapur Indaura, near BKT, Dist. Lucknow. His main contributions: Due to his efforts only Petrochemical Complex at Pata, Dist. Auraiya (U.P.) was established. It is the biggest investment in U.P. since independence. 41 He breathed his last at Méḑānŝā Hospital, New Delhi on 20.8.2019. 2.6. Shrī Lāl Shuklà (31.12.1925 – 28.10.2011), Paḑmà Bhūshaņ, 2008, Joined U.P. PCS in 1949, later worked in many positions in U.P. Govt. (in promoted IAS cadre) till 1983. Hindi writer, notable for satire Raag Ḑarbārī. Family details: Born in village Ajraulī, Lko. Dist. Died in Lko. after prolonged illness. Literary assignments: Director, Bhārţénḑu Nātyà Acad., Lko., 1979– 80; Represented Indiā at International Writers‟ Meet, Belgrade, 1981; Member, Advisory Board, Sāhiţyà Acad., 1982-86; Emeritus Fellow, ICCR, GoI, 1987–90. Visits abroad: Yugoslavia, Germany, U.K., Poland, Surinam attending literary seminars, conferences and led a delegation of Indian writers to China. Literary works: Sūnī Ghātī-kā-Sūraj, 1957; Angaḑ-kā-Pānv, 1958; Agyāţvās, 1962; Raag Ḑarbārī, 1968 (novel / Hinḑī), English Version (1993), Penguin Books; also translation in 15 other Indian languages published by NBT, Indiā; Yahān Sé Vahān, 1970; Aaḑmī-kā-Zahar, 1972; Seemāyéin Tootaţī Hain, 1973; Makān, 1976 (in Hinḑī), Bèngālī translation (1970); Mérī Shréshthà Vyangyà Rachnāyéin, 1979; Yèh Ghar Mérā Nahīn, 1979; Umrāo Nagar Méin Kuchh Ḑin, 1986; Pehlā Paḏāv, 1987 (Hinḑī), English version as Opening Moves, Penguin International, 1993; Kuchh Zamīn Méin Kuchh Havā Méin, 1990; Surakshā Ţaţhā Anyà Kahāniyān, 1991; Aaō Baith Léin Kuchh Dér, 1995; Aglī Shaţābdī-kā-Shàhàr, 1996; Bisrāmpur-kā-Sanţ, 1998; Babbar Singh Aur Uské Sāţhī, 1999 (Hinḑī), English version, Scholastic Inc., New York, 2000; (Edited) Hinḑī Hāsyà Vyangyà Sankalan, 2000; Rāg Virāg, 2001; Méré Sākshāţkār, 2002; Jahālaţ-kéPachās Sāl, 2003; Iss Umrà Méin, 2003; Ḑas Praţiniḑhi Kahāniyān, 2003; Khabrōn-kī-Jugālī, 2005; Kuchh Sāhiţyà Charchā Bhī, 2008; His writings depicted society‟s falling moral values in the post–independence era exposing the negative aspects of life in rural & urban Indiā in a satirical manner. Unfinished work: Legal system in Indiā. Awards: Sāhiţyà Acad. Award (for Raag Ḑarbārī), 1969; M.P. Hinḑī Sāhiţyà Parishaḑ Award for Makān), 1978; Sāhiţyà Bhūshaņ Award of U.P. Hinḑī Sansţhān, 1988; Gōyal Sāhiţyà Puraskār of Kalyānī Univ., 1991; Lōhiā Sammān of U.P. Hinḑī Sansţhān, Lko., 1994; Sharaḑ Jōshī Sammān of M.P. Govt., 1996; Maiŝhilī Sharan Gupŝà Sammān of M.P. Govt., 1997; Yash Bhārţī Sammān of U.P. Govt., 2005; Gyānpīth Award (highest Indian literary award), 2011, Vyās Sammān of Birlā Foundation, 1999 for Bisrāmpur-kā-Sanţ, Paḑmà Bhūshaņ, 2008. A literary & cultural event was organized on his 80th birthday in December 2005 in New Delhi and a commemoration volume „Shrī Lāl Shuklà - Jeevan Hī Jeevan‟ was issued depicting the writings of eminent literary personality (also cf. Entry 11.4.) 2.7. Sh. Karuņā Shankar Bājpāī (born on 30.3.1928 at Jaipur), IFS, 1952, is a veteran Indian diplomat and expert in security issues. Education: St Albans School, Washington D.C. (USA), 1944 (Cum Laude with prize for Engl.); B.A. (Hons.) in History, 1949, Merton College, Oxford (U.K.); M.A. 1954, Ecole des 42 Hautes Etudes Universīŝāire, Geneva (Switzerland). Family details: Father Sir G.S. Bājpāī (cf. Entry 2.1). Assignments (External Affairs Ministry, GoI): Under Secy., Arab Affairs, Dy. Secy. (U.N. Affairs), Spl. Offr. for Disarmament, 1958-62; Spl. Offr. for Pakistan Affairs & Director Americas, 1966-67; Secy., Ministry of External Affairs, 1982-83. Abroad: Political Offr., Indian High Commn., Pakistan, 1962-65; Head of Mission (Consul General), San Francisco (USA), 1967-70; GoI Representative in Sikkim, 1970-74. Ambassador to: Holland (1975), Pakistan (1976-80), China (1980-82) & USA (1984-86). Academic: After retirement from GoI service in 1986, he joined as: Distinguished Vstg. Fellow, Netherlands Inst. for Advanced Studies, 1987; Regents Prof., UoCalifornia, 1987-88; Vstg. Prof., UoCalifornia, Berkeley, 1989-92. First Prof. of Non-Western Studies, Brandeis Univ., 1992-93; Sr. Intl. Adviser, Merrill Lynch, New York, 1995-2000; Vstg. Fellow, Center for Intl. Security & Cooperation, Stanford (USA), 2002. Social service: Editor, School Year Book; Co-chairman, Govt. Club; President of Indian Club, Film Soc. and Cosmos Soc., Ecole des Hautes Etudes Universīŝāire, Geneva; Co-founder and Emeritus Chairman, Delhi Policy Group, an independent think tank in India, 1994. Involved in various „track-two‟ interactions with USA and Pakistan. Language skill: Hindi, English, French & German (Also, cf. Entry 5.2). 2.8. Sh. S.K. Misrà (Born in 1932), M.A. (Pol. Sci.), UoA; IAS, 1956, Haryana cadre. Family details: Father Dr. Misrà, ex Acting Vice-Chancellor, CSM Kānpur Univ.; Wife: Smţ. Sukhḑā Mishrà, ex-Minister, U.P. Govt. and M.P.; Younger brothers: Prof. K.K. Misrà, Sh. Anoop Mishrà, IAS and had a younger sister. Apptmts. held: Lecturer, UoA; VC, PAU, Ludhiana. Haryana Govt. Service: Starting with a job at Patiala & East Panjab States‟ Union rose as Principal Secy. (1968–75, 1979–87) serving 3 C.Ms. and Secy. in other ministries. Contributed to the setting up of PAU, Ludhiana; Haryana Agricultural Univ., Hisar & National Inst. of Fashion Tech., Panchkula (Haryana). National Jobs: Principal Secy., Ministry of Defence, GoI. Retd. as P.S. to 8th P.M. (Sh. Chandrà Shekhar); Member, UPSC, New Delhi; Founder Member, M.L. Nehru School of Sports, Rai; Founder Chairman, Indian Trust for Rural Heritage & Dvlpmt., D-G, Festival of India, a series of cultural festivals held in France, USA, erstwhile Soviet Union and Japan. Social worker, writer, Vice Chairman (1994–2004) and Chairman (2004–10), INTACH, New Delhi. 43 Social service: Formed a new organization The Indian Trust for Rural Heritage & Dvlpmt. in 2011 running a school at village Hariharpur, Dist. Azamgarh in collaboration with Lutyens Trust, U.K.; Co–educational Institution, Sonipat. Authored a book Flying in High Winds, 2016 detailing his tenure as Principal Secy. Also, cf. Entries 11.5, 40.11. 2.9. Sh. Ramésh Chandrà Ţripāthī (Born in 1939 in Jalaun District), M.A. (Anct. Hist.), UoA, 1960; IAS, 19.. (U.P. cadre). Apptmts. held: Secy.-General, Rajya Sabhā (3.10.1997–31.8. 2002). Conference attended: 6th Natl. Conf. on Electoral & Political Reforms, April 10–11, 2010, Samanvay Bhavan, Ŝāŝyā Tope Nagar, Bhopal (M.P.). Reference: Indian Culture and Art: Continuity & Change: Sh. R.C. Ŝripāthī Felicitation vol. 2, edited by Agam Prasāḑ & Prashant Srivastava, 2015. 2.10. Sh. Gopal Sharan Shuklà, M.Sc. (Maths.), UoA, 1961; IAS, 1964, M.P. cadre. Chief Election Commr., M.P. Govt. Elder brother: Prof. Dr. Umésh Shuklà (cf. Entry 1.8). 2.11. Sh. Navīn Chandra Bājpāī (born ), IAS, retd. Chief Secy., Chairman, State Planning Commn., U.P. Govt. 2.12. Dr. V.K. Agnihōţrī (Born on 25.8.1945), M.A. (Engl.), M.A. (Pol. Sci.), UoA; Lecturer, Engl. Dept., UoA; Ph.D. (Public Policy Analysis & Design), IIT / Delhi; IAS, 1968, AP Cadre. Family Details: Married the youngest daughter of Pt. Shambhu Nārāiņ Misrà, ex-M.P. (Farukhābāḑ), Sr. Adv., Alld. HC (cf. Entry 18.7). Previous Function: Secretary-General, Rajya Sabhā, 15.9.2007–30.9.2012; Vstg. Fellow, Queen Elizabeth House, UoOxford, 1991–92. Collector, Visakhapatnam Dist.; Director, Handlooms & Textiles, Govt. of A.P.; Dvlpmt. Commr., Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, GoI; Joint Director & Prof. of Public Admin., LBS Natl. Acad. of Admin., Mussoorie, 1992–98, Addl. Secy., Dept. of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions), GoI. Specialization: Public Service Quality, Public Policy, AR, e–Governance, Rural & Cottage Industries, Panchayati Raj and Primary Edn. Books: Environment & Dvlpmt., Skills for Effective Administrators, Public Policy Analysis & Design, Dimensions of the New Economic Policy. 2.13. Sh. Anoop Misrà (Born on 16.5.1955), M.A (Pol. Sci.), UoA; IAS, 1978 (U.P. cadre), 44 Secy., Lok Sabhā, 1.12.2014–continuing on one year‟s extension. Family details: (Father) Dr. Mishrà, ex Acting VC, CSM Kānpur Univ.; Brothers: Dr. S.K. Mishrà, IAS (cf. Entry 2.8 above) & Prof. K.K. Mishrà, UoA. Had a younger sister (now deceased). Previous apptmts. held: Chief Secy., U.P. Govt.; Chairman, U.P. State Road Transport Corpn. Govt. of India: Joint Secy., Cabinet Secy., looking for strategic ministries: Home, Defence, External Affairs, Atomic Energy & Space; Finance and Planning Commn. 2.14. Sh. Pradeep Shuklà (Born on 3.1.1957), M.Sc. (Stats.), UoA, 1979; IAS, 1981, Topper. Family details: Father – a Radiologist in Kamla Nehru Hospital, Alld. Married Aradhana Shuklà (later became an IAS Offr., cf. Entry 2.17 below) d/o I.T. Commr. Sh. Dharnidhar Ŝripāthī. Daughters: Poulomi, Pavini Shuklà Apptmts. held: P.S., Health & Family Welfare, U.P. Govt.; P.S., Dept. of General Admin., U.P. Govt. Highly talented man landed in Ghaziabad Jail on accusations in NRHM scam (irony of fate). Recently released on bail on Health grounds. 2.15. Sh. Rājénḑrà Kumār Ţiwārī (b. February 4.2.1963), B.Tech., IIT, Kānpur; I.A.S., 1985, U.P. cadre, M.A. (U.K.). He served as the Chief Secretary of U.P. during August 2019 – April 2022. Career: (1) Served in several bureaucratic positions at the U.P. State Govt. level as well as in the Govt. of India such as: (2) In several capacities at the Higher & Secondary Education, Industrial Dvlpmt., Agriculture, Infrastructure, Commercial Tax, Labour, I.T. & Electronics, etc. at the U.P. Govt.; (3) D.M. & Collector in the districts of Agra, Sultanpur and Mirzapur; (4) He was the Additional Chief Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, U.P. (5) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Co-operation, Govt. of India; (6) Commr. (Agriculture Production), of U.P. Govt. (7) In August 2019, he was appointed as the 53rd Chief Secretary of U.P. Govt. 45 [Author guesses if he hails from Mahoba, now a Dist. of its own, earlier a part of Hamirpur Dist. of U.P. At the time of his qualifying to the IAS, his name was referred to the author by Shrī Babu Lāl Ŝiwārī, M.L.A. (INC) from Mahoba. Possibly his father was a school teacher. But, the author has never met him.] 2.16. Sh. Avanish Awasţhī (born 19.8.1962), B.Tech. (Electrical Engg., IIT, Kānpur, 1985). IAS, 1987, U.P. cadre, Paḑmàshrī, 2016, currently Addl. Chief Secretary (Home), since 31.7.2019. Currently: Addl. Chief Secretary, U.P. Govt. - a dynamic, honest, courageous and dedicated officer, particularly known for his pioneering work done for the uplift of disabled persons during his stint as Joint Secretary, Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Sept. 2005 January 2009). Family details: Father (Sh. Aditya Kumār Awasŝhī, Kānpur, an alumnus of I.T., BHU); Mother: Smŝ. Ushā Awasŝhī; Married Smŝ. Malini Awasŝhī of Kannauj – a noted folk singer. Education: IIT, Kānpur, B. Tech. (Electrical Engg.), 1985. After his graduation he qualified in the Civil Services Exam. in 1987. Previous apptmts. (U.P. Govt.): Principal Secretary (Home), U.P. Govt.; D.M. in districts of Lālitpur, Badaun, Azamgarh, Varanasi, Faizābāḑ, Meerut and Gorakhpur; Chairman-cum-Managing Director, U.P. Power Corpn. Ltd.; Joint Secy., Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities; Secy., U.P. Tourism; Spl. Secy., Infn. & Tech.; Spl. Secy., Industries; Principal Secy. to Chief Minister (9.4.2017 – 30.7.2019). (Govt. of India): Joint Secy., Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dept. of Disability Affairs (April 2013 - ). Played a pivotal role introducing several new schemes and programmes including the scholarship programme, training programme for sensitization of several government offices. Upgraded the already existing ADIP scheme under which modern aids and assistive devices are distributed to the disabled persons. Within three years, he has been able to reach close to five lakh plus beneficiaries in UP through ADIP scheme. He also launched another significant programme known as the Accessible India Campaign during his stint as the Joint Secretary. 2.17. Smţ. Aradhana Shuklà (Born on 17.2.1963), B.A., Avaḑh Girls Degree College (LU), 1981; IAS, 1989, U.P. cadre. Currently, she is a Principal Secy. and Addl. Chief Secy., U.P. Govt. 46 Family details: Father (Sh. Dharnidhar Ŝripāthī, IRS, I.T. Commr., Lko.); Mother: a sister of M.P. based famous politicians Shyāmā Charaņ Shuklà, Vidya Charaņ Shuklà, Prof. Dr. Īshwarī Charaņ Shuklà etc. Married Pradeep Shuklà, IAS (cf. Entry 2.14 above). Early Edn.: Convent of Jesus & Mary, New Delhi; 12th exam., Loreto Convent Inter College, Lko., 1979. Previous apptmts. (U.P. Govt.): M.D., Land Dvlpmt., PS, Food & Civil Supplies, 2015; Secy., Urban Dvlpmt., Collector & D.M., Nainital, Ghaziabad, Haridwar, Lko. During her posting as D.M., Nainital, she made it a point to cleanse the lake there with firm determination. Water, stored 1,935 m. above sea level in Nainital Lake too, symbolizes the rebellious Aquarian as claims Aradhana. Her struggles: She reveals in an interview at her Haldwani camp office how she could make her own entry into the IAS, although late and much after the marriage. On the behest of her strict father, soon after her graduation, she was married at the tender age of 18 yrs. to a IAS topper. A suppressed rebel as her horoscope displays Quintessential Aquarian, while Saturn, the ruling planet of Aquarians, symbolizes rebellion. After marriage she joined M.A. in UoA during posting of her husband. The a/c session being late, she could not make it. Her mother made her to fill up a form for LL.B. as she was keen for her to continue studies. While she was studying in LL.B. 2nd year, she had an unfortunate miscarriage. To get rid of the tension of having lost her 1st child, her parents & husband encouraged her to fill in an application form for the IAS exam. She was not too serious for that. It was her birthday in that year when her husband chided her for neglecting her studies. That shook her up and since then it was just a roller–coaster ride. She resumed her studies, went on trying in her (IAS) exams. Never expected to make it but then pleasant surprises to sail through with flying colours, appearing in the next and pass it and start preparing for the next one! Finally, when the result was declared, none including she herself, could believe, that she made it in her first attempt. She also qualified for the IPS cadre but opted for the Income Tax Dept. that too she had cleared. So making it through IAS was like a hat trick of her achievements. Family first: She was offered a very senior position in the P.M. Office, and she made up her mind to go through; but, later she changed her mind for the career of her 2 children (then 13 & 10 yrs. old) avoiding the possible busier life in a new city, where she may not be able to give them all her attention. Ultimately, she declined it the next day. Many of her well-wishers called it her stupidity for having refused the coveted assignment. She felt relieved to have given much extra time to her kids. She recalls her days at Loreto Convent School and gives due credit to her teachers: placing her Maths. Teacher (Mrs. Chatterjee) on the top to encourage her for building a confidence for future. [Arrogant bureaucrats may take a lesson from her modesty.] 47 2.18. Dr. Rajneésh Ḑubé, M.B.B.S., BHU, IAS, 1988 U.P. cadre, Principal Secy., Urban Dvlpmt. Dept., U.P. Govt. and Chairman, Governing Council of Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies, Lucknow. He had been a D.M. of Faŝéhpur too in the past. Family: Born in a Kānyàkubjà Brahmin family of medical doctors. His both father and mother were Professors in Inst. of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi. The family is related to the famous Kānyàkubjà family of Pt. Ravi Shankar Shuklà of M.P. (cf. Entry 3.1 below). Education: He himself studied medical sciences but turned a bureaucrat. His wife is also a medical doctor. To give her company at Varanasi, once he accepted job of Registrar, MGKV, Varanasi where the author was a UGC Visiting Professor of Maths. during 1995-96. 2.19. Sh. Chandra Prakash Ţripāthī (born ), M.Sc. (Phys.), L.U., 19 , PCS, 19 , promoted to IAS, 20.., retd. as Divisional Commr., Saharanpur; Member, Labour Tribunal, U.P. 2.20. Sh. Rishi Keshav Pāndéy, M.A. (Sanskrit), L.U., PCS, 19.., promoted to IAS, 19.. , D.M., Sant Kabir Nagar (Khalilabad), 2002. 2.21. Sh. Umésh Ţewārī (born 12.3.1949), IAS, retd. Collector, Mahrājganj (U.P.). Family details: Born in Bhinga (Dist. Bahrāich, now the Hqrs. of Dist. Shravasti of U.P.) in an elite political family of rich culture. Father Shrī Rāméshwar Dutt Ŝewārī was the first citizen of Bhinga as the Chairman of Bhinga Municipal Board. He was a freedom fighter, led the famous „Quit India Movement‟ of Indian Freedom Struggle in 1942 in Bhinga. He was popularly known as Raja Pandit. Married Smŝ. Indu Ŝewārī on 6.2.1972. Children: His elder son (Mr. Sandeep Ŝewārī) is an Adv. at Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC; while the younger one (Mr. Andleep Ŝewārī) is working as the Dist. & Sessions Judge at Ahmedabad (Gujarat). He had scored the highest position at the Higher Judicial Service Exam. in the past. Brother: His elder brother (Sh. Ramésh Ŝewārī) was an Addl. Dist. & Sessions Judge, U.P. He died as a Judge in the „Family Court, Lucknow‟. Education: (i) Initial schooling at Bhinga only; (ii) Univ. of Alld., B.A. (Philosophy, Anct. Indian History & Culture, and English), 1969. Professional exams. passed: (i) U.P. PCS (Police Service), 1973; (ii) Qualified to PCS (Executive Branch) in 1974; (iii) Promoted to IAS cadre in 1992. Positions held: (i) Posted as a Dy. S.P. in Dist. Faŝéhpur (U.P.); (ii) Dy. Collector, Dist. Rai Bareilly; 48 (iii) Addl. Collector, Meerut, Pilibhit and Faizābāḑ (now called Ayōḑhyā), U.P.; (iv) The posting at Faizābāḑ was in most critical times during the historical period of „Rām Janma-Bhoomi Karsévā Movement‟ right from the laying down of foundation of the proposed temple for Lord Rama (so-called Shilanyas) to demolition of the ill-fated and disputed structure of „Babri Mosque‟. (v) Under the orders of the Hon‟ble Alld. High Court, he was appointed as the „Receiver of the Rām Janma-Bhoomi‟ and the disputed temple premises. As such, he gained a wide and global publicity as the „Natural Guardian of all Rām Lalā and disputed land‟. He was popularly called as „A.D.M. Rām Lalā‟. (vi) Acting Collector at Pilibhit, Faizābāḑ and Ghazipur; (vii) Municipal Commr., Lucknow, 1995-96; (viii) Collector in the districts of: Sant Kabir Nagar (at Khalilabad), Shāhjahānpur, Hathras, Kushinagar, Mahrājganj; (ix) He retd. as the Collector, Mahrājganj (U.P.) on 28.2.2009. Community service: Ran a Coaching Center in Prayāgrāj for High School students in Lūkerganj area. § 3. Administrators (IPS) 3.1. Sh. Gopal Krishņà Bājpéyī aka Babboo, IPS (promote) - the eldest son of Sh. Gangā Prasāḑ Bājpéyī (Advocate of Lakhimpur-Kheri and Lucknow) was born in a semi-feudal family. During his posting as the Superintendent of Police at Shāhjahānpur he proceeded to hunt in the forests around Mailānī (Dist. Lakhimpur-Kheri) along with his maternal cousin Sh. Shyam Bihārī Lāl Ḑīkshiŝ of village Seluha (Dist. Shāhjahānpur) in 1966. He wounded a tigress and returned back to the spot the next day. He fired again but missed the shot. The wounded tigress first attacked Shyam Bihārī Lāl and killed him instantly. While GKB was trying to climb a tree the lioness dragged him down. Both GKB and the tigress were involved in the fierce physical battle for hours and later both became silent. Suspecting the death of tigress the escort party led by GKB fired few shots on the corps of the tigress and picked up the officer and his cousin. On way back to the headquarters GKB gained consciousness, asked for water which was not available. Later, when enquired about his cousin, someone revealed his death. This caused a severe stroke to GKB and he too collapsed. GKB had shot many tigers in his life. Once some older (lady) relative had enquired how he kills the deadly wild beasts. GKB had replied to her that only a “sher” (brave fighter) kills the other (sher). What a coincidence – his words became true afterwards. He left his widow mother, wife (Smŝ. Kishōrī Bājpéyī), Head, Department of Hindi, Isabella Thoburn P-G College, Lucknow; four sons (Vishwa Nāŝh aka „Kunwar ji‟, Anupam, Uŝŝam and Ashutosh; and many other relatives to mourn his loss forever. It is sad that Ashutosh met his fatal loss due to some wrong medication while his mother (Kishōrī) was alive. Vishwa Nāŝh retired as the Director, Geological Survey of India from its Patna office and Uŝŝam Bājpéyī retired as the Principal of a College in Bijnor. Whole family is settled at Nirala Nagar, Lucknow. 3.2. Sh. Krishņà Dutt Ḑīkshiţ, IPS. Born at Lakhimpur-Kheri, retired as D.I.G. (Police) 49 from Bareilly. [Author met him during his posting as S.P. City, Allāhābāḑ in 1964.] 3.3. Shrīsh Chandra Ḑīkshiţ (born on 3.1.1926 – died on 8.4.2014 at Rāe Barélī), retd. D.G.P. turned politician, ex-M.P. (Varanasi) nominated by BJP (also cf. Entry 30.18). Family: Born in Raebareli, formerly in the United Provinces of Agra & Avaḑh (British India) but now in the Indian state of U.P. Married Mrs. Uma Ḑīxiŝ. Had 2 sons and 3 daughters. Brothers: Hon‟ble Justice Bīrénḑrà Ḑīkshiŝ (cf. Entry 20.1) and his wife: Hon‟ble Justice Shōbhā Ḑīxiŝ, Judge, Alld. HC (cf. Entry 20.1). Education: Attended Lucknow Univ., Lucknow and took M.A., LL.B. degrees. Profession: (i) Qualified in I.P.S.; (ii) Received I.P.S training at the Central Police Training College, Mount Abu (Rajasthan). (iii) Served as the I Class Magistrate, SDM, S.P., I.G. of CID Branch, D-G of Home Guards; (iv) Held the post of D-G of U.P., from 1982 - 84. Post superannuation: After active service as the police officer, he joined the Indian politics in 1984 and got elected as a Member of Lok Sabhā from Varanasi on BJP nomination in 1984. Awards: Received the following awards during his police service: (i) Indian Police Medal for long and meritorious service, 1973; (ii) President‟s Police Medal for distinguished service, 1980. Community service: In 1984, he joined the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (a right-wing Hindu organization based on Hindu nationalism founded on 29.8.1964 by M.S. Golwalkar, S.S. Apte and Swami Chinmaya-nanda). Incarceration: For his association with VHP and involvement with the „Rām Janma Bhoomi movement‟, he was arrested and detained in 1990. Died at Rāe Barélī and was given full Police honours at his cremation; (i) As per his wish he was cremated in an electric crematorium avoiding wastage of wood; (ii) Also, his ashes were not immersed in the Ganges avoiding pollution of the river. 3.4. Shrī Vīrénḑrà Nāţh Misrà, M.A. (English), Lucknow Univ., I.P.S., ex-DGP, U.P. Shrī V.N. Misrà passed his M.A. (English) examination of Lucknow University in 1960 and 50 qualified for the All-Indiā Indian Police Services (I.P.S.) in 1963. After a long career as a Police Officer, he got superannuated as the Director-General, U.P. Police. Currently, he is nominated as the President of the Management Committee of Srī Jai Nārāiņ P-G College. He was married to the daughter of Ḑīwān Bahāḑur Pt. Sīŝā Charaņ Ḑubé of Hōshangābāḑ (M.P.) in … It is sad that he lost his spouse (Smţ. Laŝikā Misrà) in 2020 after a long sickness. She is survived by a daughter (Mrs. ….) and …. It is interesting to note that Shrī Misrà was a classmate of the author‟s Samaḑhī (Shrī Umā Shankar Bājpāī, IPS, retd. I.G. Police, U.P. Govt.) during his degree courses at Lucknow University. 3.5. Sh. Mahésh Chandrà Ḑéwéḑy, M.Sc. (Phys.), LU, 1961, topper; IPS, 1963. Retd. as D-G, Police, Lko., 2001. Family details: Born on 7.7.1941. Father: a Police offr. Married Dr. Neeraja Ḑéwéḑy; Sons: 2. She is a well-recognized writer and has authored more than 2 dozens of books. She runs a school for the poor children since 2003. Previous jobs: Lecturer, Phys., Isabella Thoburn Degree College, Lko. before joining IPS. First posting as Circle Offr, Rural Area, Alld. in 1964. S.P., Shāhjahānpur, etc. Literary activities: Creative mind of a science stream turns as a litterateur. Published several Books in Hindi. Novels: Urmi, Bhige Pankh & Manila-ki-Yogini; Poetry: Sarjana- keSwar and Anjane Akash Me; Stories: Ek Bauna Manav, Satyàbodh, Love–Jihad and Imrana Hāzir Ho, Satires: Clear Funda, Bhajji-ka-Juta, Veerappan-ki-Moonchhen & „Mahésh Chandrà Ḑéwéḑy-ke-51 Shreshtha Vyangya, Memoirs: Prashasnik Prasang, English Translation: Interesting exposures of Admin., Prabhat Prakashan, ISO 9001, 2008. His articles appeared in leading Indian Hindi/Engl. Newspapers & Magazines: Dainik Jagran, H.T., Amar Ujala, Rashtriya Sahara, Manohar Kahaniyan, Times of India etc. Chairman, Bhartiyà Bhasha Praţisţhān Rashtriya Parishad, U.P. Visits abroad: Attended a 21 days‟ residency in Chateau de Lavigny (Switzerland); Participated in Vishwà Hindi Sammelan, New York; Antarrashtriya Hindi Sammelan, Dubai; and Intl. Hindi Meet, China. 3.6. Sh. Uma Shankar Bājpāī (born on 28.11.1937), I.G. Police (retd.); M.A. (Maths.), LU, 1960 – scored a 1st div. & 1st rank; Got a UGC Research Fellowship to pursue Res. in Abstract Algebra; Lecturer in Maths., LU. Joined U.P. Police Service in 1963. Later, promoted to IPS cadre. Retired as I.G. Police in 1995. Previous jobs: Served in different positions including SSP, Alld.; DIG Police, Kānpur & Faizābāḑ Ranges. Earned the trust of State Govts. to undertake several hazardous tasks of encountering a number of dreaded criminals / dacoits. 51 Awards: 3 Gallantry Awards given by President of India for his proven extraordinary courage & deliberation of duties with grit and valour in 1981 & 1983. Family details: Born in village Munḏérī, Dist. Barabanki in a vaishnavite family of Sh. Rāméshwar Prasāḑ Bājpāī & Smŝ. Pran Pyari. Married Mōhinī Shuklà d/o Sh. Anant Rām Shuklà of village Bhauli, near BKT, Dist. Lucknow on 10.3.1953. Sons: 2 (Mr. Narendrà Bājpāī, Asso. Prof. & Sh. Virendrà Bājpāī, Commandant, BSF) and daughter: Mrs. Mithilésh Misrà (married to Dr. R.K. Misrà, Lko.); grandchildren: 6 (also, cf. Entry 35.6). 3.7. Sh. Om Prakash Ḑīkshiţ, IPS (b. 6.6.1953), retired as D.G. (Police), M.Sc. (Phys.), LU, 1971; Proficiency in German language, Joined IPS in 1977. Father: Pt. Kanhaiya Lāl Ḑīkshiŝ, M.A. (Maths.), topper, Agra Univ., Head, Maths., and Principal, KKC, Lucknow – family hailing from Harḑōī. [Author‟s ex-teacher at KKC, Lucknow during 1958-60]. Elder brother: Shrī Chandra Prakash Ḑīkshiŝ, IRS (retd.), Income Tax Commr., Mumbai. Previous jobs: Manager, U.P. Cooperative Bank; Indian Forest Service (Trainee Officer); S.P. - Railways (Gorakhpur), Ballia, Gonda, Hamirpur; S.S.P. – Etah and Varanasi; D.I.G. Police (Lucknow Range); I.G. Police (Allāhābāḑ Range); A.D.G. Police: U.P. Power Corpn., S.I.B. Cooperative and Home Guards; D.G. Police: Prosecution, S.I.B. Cooperative and Vigilance. Awards: (1) Police Medal for gallantry in 1994, (2) Police Medal for long and meritorious services in 1996, (3) President Police Medal for distinguished services in 2005. Social obligations: Member, Management Committee, JN P-G College, Lucknow; Advisor / Expert, Selection Committees: U.P. PSC and U.P.S.C., New Delhi. Current assignment: Member, U.P. State Human Rights Commn., Lucknow. Address: 5/45, Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow – 226010. 3.8. Sh. Ramésh Chandra Ḑīkshiţ, IPS, retired as D.G. (Police). Married the elder daughter of Sh. Rāméshwar Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiŝ – Registrar, Alld. High Court (cf. Entry 18.8). § 4. Administrators (Others) 4.1. Shrī Raghubar Dayāl Misrà, Deputy Collector during British regime, born in a clan of upper status in KKB family migrated from Lmp-Khérī to Lucknow. 52 Father: Sh. Mewa Rām was also a Dy. Collector. Raghubar Dayāl had 8 sons: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Sh. Kailash Shankar Misrà, Landlord, ex-Municipal Commr., Lmp-Khérī, died in 1983; Sh. Girija Shankar Mishrà, retd. as a District & Sessions Judge; Sh. Krishņà Shankar Mishrà, ex-Principal, KKV Intermediate College, Lucknow; Sh. Jagdish Shankar Mishrà, retd. as a Welfare Offr. from the Railways; Sh. Rama Shankar Mishrà, retd. as a Tehsīlḑār; Sh. Pratap Shankar Mishrà, is a businessman, etc. Grandsons: (i) Sh. Gajénḑrà Nāŝh Misrà, M.Sc. (Maths.), L.U., 1970; LL.B., L.U., 1975; retd. as a Sr. Auditor, Directorate of Medical & Health Services, U.P. Govt., Lucknow; (ii) Dr. R.N. Mishrà, MBBS, retd. from KGMC, Lucknow. Legacy: A road is named after him in Narahī (Old area), Hazraŝganj, Lucknow. 4.2. Dr. Rām Dhar Misrà, M.A. (Maths.), Ph.D. (Maths.), LU; HoD, Maths. & Astronomy, Proctor, LU; Member & Chairman, U.P. PSC, Alld. (during 1962-66). Man of strict discipline and principles – never yielding to pressures to anybody. On the posting of PAC by then U.P. Govt. Home Minister (Sh. Chandrà Bhanu Guptà) in LU without having sought a necessary permission from the LU authorities, Dr. Misrà protested against the Police Entry. C.B. Guptà being equally obstinate did not care the sentiments of the Proctor. In retaliation, Dr. Misrà resigned not only from the Proctorship but also from his academic position in the Univ. A chronic bachelor (living with brother Pt. Shrīḑhar Misrà, a leading Adv. at Lko. Bench of Alld. HC) donated all his personal belongings (those days hardly clothes, books etc.) including pen to anyone seen on the road and joined Vinoba Bhave‟s Movement. Lived for many yrs. in Varanasi in isolation. When Guptà became a C.M. (of U.P.) in 1961, he re-called back (possibly his old contemporary in LU) to accept a Membership of U.P. PSC, Alld. Dr. Misrà did not disappoint his old friend and accepted the offer. Later, Dr. Misrà rose to the Chairmanship of the Commn. During the regime of Chaudhary Charaņ Singh as C.M. of U.P. his trusted politician colleague (Kunwar Mahmud Ali Khan) was appointed as a Member of the Commn. Again, the old story: without having consulted the Chairman who protested. C.M. requested him to allow the Member to join and promised to consult him for future appointments. Equally egoist Singh did not honour his words and appointed one medical doctor (Bishwambhar Singh) from Meerut as a Member of the Commn. Surely, this would have hurt the Chairman and, in protest, he resigned from the Chairmanship and went in oblivion. [However, the author, a grand stdt. of Dr. Misrà, was very much disappointed by his outright rejection of his humble request to intervene when one of his Office employees was harassing the author in 1965 living as a tenant in employee‟s premises. It could have been a simple matter for Dr. Misrà to speak to his office employee. Instead, another elderly fellow Brahmin (Pt. Bhàwa Nāŝh Bājpāī, cf. Entries 4.3 and 7.1 below), residing in same locality came forward to rescue the young man, who was completely a stranger to him and spoke in strong words to the house owner warning him that his tenant may not be an easy fish to swallow. Owner‟s existence in the locality may be in trouble if he does not mend his ways. At 76 now, the author concludes a harsh fact: “Protectors of Law, not always framed by right people for honest causes, without applying their own conscience go to oblivion; while law breakers for a right cause become immortal like our revolutionary heroes of Freedom struggle”]. Dr. Misrà‟s nephew (Jyōŝīndrà Misrà) became an Adv.-General in U.P. Govt. during BSP rule. 53 4.3. Sh. Bhàwā Nāţh Bājpéyī, Collector, Central Customs & Excise, Alld.; Astrologer and Social worker. Children: One son (medical doctor settled abroad) and 2 daughters: Dr. Mrs. Rama Mishrà and Dr. Mrs. Jaya Naithani (running her own Nursing Home) in Alld. (also, cf. Entries 7.1, 24.2, 24.9). 4.4. Engr. Sri Nārāiņ Misrà, Chairman, U.P.S.E.B., Lucknow, 1977. Daughters: Smŝ. Sīŝā Misrà, Officer in Indian Airlines and Smŝ. Geeta Misrà married to Dr. Rākésh Kumār Shuklà, M.D., retd. Prof. of ENT, Medical College, Jabalpur (M.P.). 4.5. Prof. Dr. Shyāmā Charaņ Ḑubé (25.7.1922 - 4.2.1996) was an Indian Anthropologist, Sociologist, VC, Jammu Univ., and former President of the Indian Sociological Society. He was an orator both in English and Hindi. Family: Born at Narsinghpur (M.P.). Married Dr. Leela Ḑubé (born in a Marathi Brahmin Family). Education: (i) Nagpur Univ., M.A. (Political Sci.), Ph.D.; (ii) School of Oriental & African Studies and the London School of Economics. Professional career: 54 (i) Lecturer, Hislop College, Nagpur (Maharashtra); (i) Lecturer, Dept. of Political Sci., Lucknow Univ., Lucknow; (ii) Reader, Dept. of Sociology, Osmania Univ., Hyderabad (now in Telangana); (iii) Deputy Director, Anthropological Survey of India, Nagpur; (iv) Professor of Anthropology, Dr. H.S. Gour Univ., Sagar (M.P.); (iii) Director, Indian Inst. of Advanced Study, Shimla (H.P.), 1972 – 77; (v) VC, Jammu Univ., Jammu (J. & K.), 1978 – 80; (vi) Chairman, M.P. Uchcha Shiksha Anudan Ayog (U.G.C.), Bhopal (M.P.). Other offices held: (i) President, Indian Sociological Society, 1975 – 76; (ii) National Fellow, Indian Council of Social Sciences Research, 1980 – 83. Books authored: Field Songs of Chhaŝŝīsgarh (1947), The Kamar (1951), Indian Village (1955), India‟s Changing Villages (1958), The Study of Complex Cultures (1965), Explanation and Management of Changes (1971), Contemporary India and its Modernization (1974), Contemporary India & Its Modernization (1974), Public Services & Social Responsibility (1979), On Crisis & Commitment in Social Sciences (1983), Secularization in Multi-Religious Societies (1983), Dvlpmt. Perspective for the 1980s (1983), Modernization & Development: The Search for Alternative Paradigms (1988), Tradition and Dvlpmt. (1990), Understanding Change: Anthropological & Sociological Perspectives (1992), Antiquity to Modernity in Tribal India (1998). Books (in Hindi): Manav evam Sanskriţi, Bhartiya Gram, Vikas ka Samaj Shāsţrà and Sankraman ki Peeda. General editor: Bhartiya Samaj Parichay Mala, etc. Research Papers: Nearly 2 dozen in national and international sociologists and anthropology journals. Mission: (i) He is known for his researches on Indian villages and tribal societies. He made extensive studies on the Kamar tribe - an aboriginal group in M.P.; (ii) He was a firm believer in focusing on the larger ideas in anthropology rather than just the words or concepts forming those ideas; (iii) He also emphasized the malleability of anthropological concepts and their ability to change over time. 4.6. Sh. Vinod Kumār Misrà, M.A. (Med. Hist.), UoA, IRS. Retd. as Income Tax Commr. Settled in Lucknow. Family: Born in Gōlā, Dist. Lmp-Khérī, U.P. Youngest s/o Pt. Rām Bhajan Misrà amongst 5 brothers: …, Satish, Sushil & Pramod. Vinod married a niece of Sh. B.K. Awasŝhī, exLecturer, Pol. Sci., Raņveer Raņanjay P-G Coll., Amethi (earlier in Dist. Sultanpur). Brothers: (1) Sh. Satish passed M.A. (Prev.) exam. with Engl. from UoA in 1956, worked 55 as a teacher in PIC, Gōlā for a while and joined UPSC, New Delhi (in lower ranks). Finally, he retd. from there only and settled at Lko. It was so pathetic for paralytic & bedridden Satish to watch killing of his wife by a Newspaper hawker at his own residence on some petty payment issue. He could not even raise alarm for help. (2) Pramod‟s wife (now late) was a niece of 10th P.M. of India (Sh. A.B. Bājpéyī). Pramod had been a classmate of the author in High school. 4.7. Dr. Pradeep Mishrà (born 5.2.1958), M.A. (Stats.), BHU, 1979, I div.; Ph.D. (Stats.), Kānpur (now CSM Kānpur) Univ., 1983; ex-Addl. Director, Population Studies, L.U. Family details: Father - Paḑmàshrī Prof. Dr. Ratna Shankar Mishrà (cf. Chapt. 3), Mother: Smŝ. Shanti Mishrà; Married Mrs. Ranjana Mishrà (nie Shuklà) at Kānpur on ; Daughter: Dr. Ms Shāmbhavī Mishrà (Asst. Prof. of Stats., L.U.) Education: (1) BHU, Varanasi, M.A. (Stats.), 1979, I div.; (2) Kānpur (now CSM Kānpur) Univ., Ph.D. (Stats.), 1983, Administrative Experience: About 34 Years. Professional activities: (1) Social Scientist, Population Res. Centre, Patna Univ., Patna (Bihar), 9.4.1981-4.3.1984; (2) Joint Director, ”, ”, Patna (Bihar), 5.3.1984 - 14.10.1991; (3) Addl. Director, Population Res. Centre, L.U., Lucknow, 15.10.1991- 28.2.2018. Special achievements: He collected more than 75 primary data based studies on population related issues, in general, and programme evaluation, in particular, during his entire 37 yrs.‟ career. The study was sponsored by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI, Intl. Inst. for Population Sci., Mumbai, UNICEF, New Delhi and Lucknow, State Innovations in Family Planning Services Agency, Lucknow and Directorate of Family Welfare, U.P. Govt. Academic exposure: Taught as a Guest Faculty at: (1) Dept. of Social Work, L.U., Lucknow, 2003-15 in P-G classes; (2) Dept. of Stats., L.U., Lucknow, 2008 – onward in P-G classes. Community service: (1) Project Coordinator for „Longitudinal Aging Study in India‟. The study was carried on in 2 districts of Rajasthan: (2) Project Coordinator for Natl. Family Health Survey in Western U.P. (West), 2016-17; (3) Contributed in the National Family Health Surveys: (i) Survey 1: Made in Lucknow and Mumbai, 1992-93; (ii) Survey 2: Made at Intl. Inst. for Population Sci., Mumbai and ORC Macro (USA). Publications: (1) Res. Papers: 20, Survey reports: 104. 56 4.8. Sh. Onkar Nāţh Pāthak (born 201.2.1959), M.Sc. Maths.), UoAlld., 1980, UGC NET, 1983; Joined Indian Revenue Services as Inspector on 23.12.1985; retd. as Addl. Commissioner, Income Tax on 31.12.2019. Father: Pt. Rāméshwar Dayāl Pāthak, Teacher in Jalālābād Tehsil, Dist. Shāhjahānpur (U.P.). His father was a Zamindar before abolition of Zamindari. Pt. Rāméshwar Dayāl was well-versed in the Indian system of Astrology and had fairly good knowledge of Urdu language, Hindu religious scriptures and herbal medicines. He also had expertise in Legal issues particularly pertaining to land revenue administration. He demonstrated his valour on several occasions. Unfortunately, Rāméshwar Dayāl passed away early leaving the child (Onkar) of 5 yrs. only to be brought up by his mother and an elder brother. Onkar married Km. Madhuri Agnihōŝrī and they have 2 children: 1 son and 1 daughter. Education: (i) Initially in his native Village Primary School; (ii) Kakori Shaheed Intermediate College, Miranpur Katra, where his elder brother was a teacher; (iii) LBJP Intermediate College, Tilhar, Dist. Shāhjahānpur; (iv) Univ. of Alld., B.Sc., 1978; M.Sc. (Maths.), 1980. He had been throughout first class and position holder in all the classes and bagged National Scholarships. Professional activities: Worked in several capacities at different locations in U.P. and due to his sheer hard work and honesty could get his promotion upto Addl. Commissioner of Income tax. [With his highly cultured background and brought up in a teachers‟ family, he had been a sober and cultured student of the author and the credit goes to him that he still maintains the same norms.] 4.9. Sh. Virendrà Bājpāī (born on 26.2.1966), B.Sc., UoA; MCA, Amity Univ., Lucknow. Working as Commandant, BSF. Family details: Born at Muzaffarnagar during posting of his father (Sh. U.S. Bājpāī, IPS, retd. I.G. Police). Siblings: youngest amongst sister (Smţ. Mithilésh Misrà) and brother (Sh. Narendrà Bājpāī, Asso. Prof., Pol. Sci., ADC, Alld. Married Ranjana Misrà, younger d/o the author. Children: daughter (Sparsh) and son (Aman). Also, cf. Entries 3.6, 27.1, 35.6, 35.7, 38.2. 4.10. Shrī Ashvinī Kumār Ţiwārī (born 1967), B.E. (Electrical), 1989, M.B.A., Certified Assoc. of Indian Inst. of Bankers, Certified Financial Planner. Served on the board of Intl. Inst. of Bankers, New York (USA), and the Board of Univ of Washington Global Bankers Programme. Currently: Managing Director (Intl. Banking Tech. & Subsidiaries), SBI and Director on the Board of the Bank, Mumbai. 57 Father: Sh. Beni Madho Ŝiwārī, retd. as an Officer from GSI, GoI, Mother: Smŝ. Ushā Ŝiwārī; Married Smŝ. Poonam Ŝiwārī, M.Sc. (Maths.), Topper, IIT, Kānpur, M.B.A., Dy. G-M, SBI, Mumbai. [Also cf. next entry.] Education: (i) B.I.T., Mesra, Dist. Ranchi (now in Jharkhand); (ii) XLRI (now called Xavier Inst. of Mgmt.), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), MBA. Professional expertise: Qualified as a Probationary Offr. in SBI in 1991. Joined the Bank Services, served at many places including senior positions at Hong Kong, New York (USA). Remarkable performance: (1) A seasoned and decisive banker with a proven track record of delivering top and bottom line growth; (2) Member, Boards of SBI Group companies: Life Insurance Ltd, Cards Ltd, Mutual Fund, General Insurance, Capital Markets, Pension Fund, S.G. Custodial Services, Global Factors, DHFI, Payment Services, Infra Mgmt. etc. (3) He has been an integral part of SBI (India‟s oldest and largest banking group), for almost 3 decades; (4) Managed diverse critical assignments in various locations across India and international markets; (5) Was the Managing Director and CEO of SBI Card located at Gurugrām (Haryana); (6) The Country Head, SBI, New York (USA), U.S Operations for SBI for offices at New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and Sao Paulo (Brazil); (7) Was the Regional Head and G.M. of SBI in East Asia: based in Hong Kong, he oversaw the business Dvlpmt. and control of the Bank in Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea and the neighboring regions. 4.11. Mrs. Poonam Ţiwārī (born 1967), M.Sc. (Maths.), Topper, IIT, Kānpur, M.B.A., Dy. General Manager, SBI, Mumbai (cf. previous entry). Father: Dr. M.L. Ŝrivéḑī, M.A. (English), Ph.D. (English), HoD, English, Pt. Priŝhī Nāŝh PG College, Kānpur. Mother: Smŝ. 58 Education: (1) M.Sc. (Maths.), IIT, Kānpur, 1988; (2) Lucknow Univ., M.B.A., 1990. Profession: Qualified as a Probationary offr. in SBI in 1991. Worked as Manager, SBI at many places within the country and for 5 yrs. in Singapore. Currently, posted in Mumbai. Professional expertise: (1) Sr. Banking Professional with 30+ yrs. of experience in banking; (2) Strong expertise in managing operations, audit, compliance, governance & controls, lending & deposits, and technology; (3) Chief Operating officer with excellent track record of driving large teams responsible for branch operations, monitoring controls, conducting risk assessment, managing bank internal audit, and implementing framework & policies for process & IT changes to meet regulatory and control requirements; improve operational efficiency; (4) Excellent leadership, coaching and team building capabilities with strong problem solving abilities, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. (5) Currently working in the digital space handling Debit Cards for SBI; (6) Specialties AML / KYC Policy and Process Design, Digital Banking Operations & IT management, Operational Risk Management, General Mgmt. & Admn. § 5. Ambassadors / High Commissioners 5.1. Sir Girija Shankar Bājpāī (3.4.1891 - 5.12.1954), Ambassador to USA, Oct. 1941. Also cf. Entries 2.1, 16.1. 5.2. Sh. K.S. Bājpāī, IFS, Holland (1975), Pakistan (1976-80), China (1980-82) and USA (1984-86). Also cf. Entries 2.1, 2.7. 5.3. Smţ. Ruchi Ghanshyām (nie Shukla), IFS, granddaughter of Pt. Sri Dhar Misrà (cf. Entry 18.6) and niece of Shrī Jyōŝīndrà Misrà (cf. Entry 18.18) retd. as India‟s High Commr. to U.K. § 6. Artists 6.1. Sh. A.N. Shuklà „Kunwar ji‟ (Magician), Advocate, Alld. HC. 6.2. Sh. Ajay Mishrà (born 24.8.1986), B.A., L.U., 2009; Diploma in Acting, BNA (Univ.), Lucknow, 2011. Advance Training recd. at: Saŝyàjeeŝ Roy Film Training Inst., Kolkata (W.B.), 2011-12. Family details: (i) Born at: Village Rampur Datpur, near Gōlā Gōkarņànāŝh, Dist. Lmp-Khérī (U.P.); 59 (ii) Parents: Sh. Rāḑhéy Shyam & Smŝ. Rama Mishrà; (iii) Grandparents: Sh. Shivà Ḑhar Mishrà & Smŝ. Savitri Devi; (iv) Great grandfather: Pt. Chhéḑammī Lāl Mishrà s/o Sh. Baldev Prasāḑ (whose 2nd wife Smŝ. Jugura was the eldest Bua of the author); (v) Siblings: Sh. Vijay Mishrà and Smŝ. Pushpa Laŝā Mishrà (both elder); (vi) Wife: Mrs. Jyoti Mishrà d/o Sh. Sobaran Lāl Ŝiwārī, Banda, Dist. Shāhjahānpur, Son: (Master) Virat; (vii) Uncles: M/S Shyam Mohan Mishrà, Teacher & poet, and Rām Prakash Mishrà. Hobbies: Acting, reading. Award: „Gōlā Gaurav‟. Web pages: https://g.co/kgs/W7AhY3, https://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/tv-actor/ajay-Mishrà Acted in the following TV serials / Films: Sr. No. TV Show Role played Channel 1. Mahabharat Sanjay Star Plus 2. Suryà Puŝrà Karņà Sanjay Sony TV 3. Baal Krishņà Nand Bābā (Lead role) Big Magic 4. Rām – Siyā ke Lav Kush Vibheeshan Colours TV 5. Dévī Adi Parashakti Nāraḑ Dangal Film: Yahan Sabhi Gyani Hain, 2020, character of Rāghav is played. 6.3. Shrī Suḑhīr Misrà (born …), Film director, Screen writer and Actor. Suḑhīr is the only (surviving) and the elder son of Prof. D.N. Misrà (cf. Chapt. 5). He was born at Nāgpur but brought up in Lucknow. He is the grandson of former Madhyà Praḑésh Chief Minister Pt. Ḑwārkā Prasāḑ Mishrà (cf. Entry 10.2). His father, an Indian academician-cumeducational administrator was a founding member of Lucknow Film Society. After a year and a half with Bāḑal Sircār, Suḑhīr Misrà left for Pune. He is a self-proclaimed Ghālib fan who makes non-sensational films which talk to people. Ahead of his upcoming urban relationship fable Inkaar, he talks to Bombay Times about his edgy brother, his complicated wife and why he finds Chiŝrāngaḑā Singh interesting. Education: (i) Graduated from Delhi Univ., earned M. Phil. degree in Psychology from there; (ii) He spent time at the FTII, Pune, where his younger brother (Mr. Suḑhānshu Mishrà) was a regular student. Suḑhīr himself never studied at the Inst.. Profession: 60 (i) During his studies at Delhi, he met Sh. Bāḑal Sircār and formed a theatre group called Workshop Theatre and worked on several plays with him. (ii) In 1980, he relocated to Mumbaī and started working as an Assistant Director; (iii) He started off by writing script of the classic comedy film “Jaané Bhī Ḑō Yaarōn” in the year 1983; (iv) Later, he worked with Mr. Sayeeḑ Akhŝar Mirzā in the satire film „Mōhan Jōshī Hāzir Hō!‟ in 1984 and with Mr. Viḑhu Vinōḑ Chōprā in the film „Khāmōsh‟ in 1985; (v) He then made his directorial debut through Bollywood super hit film „Yéh Woh Manzil Ţō Nahīn‟ in 1987; (vi) He ended up winning the Inḑirā Gānḑhī Award for Best Debut Film of a Director. The following year, he won a National film award for his film “Main Zinḑā Hoon” in 1988. (vii) His film Ḑhārāvī also won a National Award in 1991; (viii) He also made „Is Raaţ-kī-Subah Nahīn‟ in 1996, „Chamélī‟ in 2003, and a sensational movie „Hazaaron Khwāhishein Aisī‟ on the Naxalite movement in 2005; (ix) This was followed by „Khōyā Khōyā Chānḑ‟ in December 2007; (x) Off late, he has directed and wrote screen play of films: “Yéh Saalī Zinḑagī” (2011), “Inkaar” (2013) with the starring of Arjun Rāmpāl and Chiŝrāngaḑā Singh, and “Ḑaas Ḑév”; (xi) He has also served as the director of Hotstar web series Hostages in 2019. Reading habits: He loves reading Hans, a Hinḑī literary journal. It has brave stories that keep him abreast with regional literature and also make reading enjoyable feat. He hopes that they would begin English translations. Sight and Sound and American Cinematographer would also be some of his favourite, as they never fail to educate him about his profession. Of the ones that are discontinued, he loved Hinḑī Weekly Ḑharmyug and Illustrated Weekly Magazines. [ Cf. Fotocorp: Outlook Issue 02 November 2015 ] Awards: In his career of 30 years, he bagged with: 1. Three National Awards given by the President of Indiā; 2. „Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres‟ from the French Government; 3. Yash Bharti Award given by the govt. of U.P.; 4. „Yéh Woh Manzil Ţō Nahīn‟ made in 1987 won the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director. Films made: Sr. No. Year of release Films 1. 1983 Jaané Bhī Ḑō Yaarōn 2. 1984 Mōhan Jōshī Hāzir Hō ! Jobs done as Screenwriter Yes ” Actor Director Remark / Awards 61 ” 3. 1985 Khāmōsh 4. 1987 5. 1988 Yéh Woh Manzil Ţō Nahīn Main Zinḑā Hoon Yes ” 3 National awards; Inḑirā Gānḑhī Award National Film Award 6. 1991 Ḑhārāvī ” ” ” 7. 1996 Is Raaţ-kī-Subah Nahīn ” ” 8. 1999 Arjun Pandit Co-writer Yes Yes Nyāy (TV series) 9. Yes Screenwriter ” ” ” ” 2007 Hazaaron Khwāhishein Aisī (on Naxalite movement) Traffic Signal 14. 2007 Khōyā - Khōyā Chānḑ ” ” 15. 2010 Térā Kyā Hōgā Johnny ” ” 16. 2010 Raaţ Gayī, Baaţ Gayī 17. 2011 Yéh Saalī Zinḑāgī ” ” 18. 2011 Mumbaī Cutting ” Co-director 19. 2013 Inkaar ” Director 20. 2013 Kirchiyaan (short film) Co-writer ” 21. 2017 Life Support (short film) Writer ” 22. 2018 Ḑaas Ḑév ” ” 23. 2019 24. 2020 Hostages (Telefilm for Hotstar) Serious Men 25. 2013 Méhrunissā (with Amiŝābh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor & Chiŝrāngaḑā Singh) Pahlé Aap Janāb (with Vipin Sharmā of Taaré Zameen Par fame) 10. 2003 Calcutta Mail 11. 2003 Chamélī 12. 2005 13. 26. ” Filmfare Best Story Award Actor Actor § 7. Astrologers / Ţānţrik 7.1. Pt. Bhàwā Nāţh Bājpéyī (cf. Entries 4.2 and 4.3 above). ” ” Planned only Working 62 7.2. Sh. Yōgénḑrà Nāţh Ḑīxiţ, Maḑhyàmā (Sansk.); B.Sc.; M.Sc. (Maths.), UoA; 10th exam. of U.P. Board of HS Edn. (with Russian Language); Astrologer, Lecturer, Maths., Kālī Prasāḑ Intermediate College, Prayāgrāj. Family details: Born in village Baḏee Sarhan, near Amauli, Dist. Faŝéhpur (U.P.) Brother: Pt. Baij Nāŝh Ḑīxiŝ, a senior of Prof. Dr. R.D. Ŝiwārī (cf. Entry 14.6). Children: 5 sons (Sanŝōsh Kumār, Dr. Shankar Dayāl, Ashōk, Aruņ & Ŝaruņ) and 3 daughters (Smŝ. Sukanyā Shukla aka Muniyā, Mōhinī Ŝrivéḑī and Suḑhā Shukla aka Bitiyā). Grandchildren: Abu, Robin, etc. Ashōk ended his life as 11th class stdt. Sanŝōsh is in roaring printing business at Alld.: SD retd. as Prof. of Appld. Phys., UoA; Aruņ is an offr. in RAW, GoI; Robin runs a Comp. Training Centre at Alld. and is married to a medical doctor. [Author could not fulfill YND‟s ambition for a doctoral degree, instead developed interest in Indian astrology through him. However, the old father-like valuable colleague (addressed as Kaka meaning uncle), sitting on hours together in his off-time, copied in his own hand-writing several res. papers from the Micro-Film reader installed in Maths. Dept., UoA on the author‟s advice for future needs in his res. career]. Also, cf. Entry 9.2. Education: First studied in Sanskrit Pāthshālā and passed Maḑhyàmā exam. (equivalent to 10th grade of U.P. Bd. of HS Edn.). Later, switched over to European system of edn. He used to admire his ex-teacher Sh. Pyare Mohan, Reader in Maths., UoA and his spiritual Guru Pt. Dévī Dutt Shuklà (cf. Entry 33.1). § 8. Beauticians 8.1. Ms. Prāchī Mishrà, Recipient of award „Femina‟s Miss India (Earth)‟. § 9. Businessmen / Contractors / Traders 9.1. Pt. Nanak Chand Agnihōţrī Pt. Nanak Chand migrated from a village Roshan Nagar situated in the south of Gōlā Gōkaraņànāŝh and established himself in Gōlā and as a leading businessman of the neighboring districts. He is credited with many records: established the first petrol pump in Gōlā, was a stockist of cement, kerosene oil etc. His only son (Sh. Prem Chand) married a younger sister (Km. Karuņā) of Sh. Prem Datt Ŝiwārī, Advocate at Faŝéhpur and, later, a 3-time Congress MLA from Jahānābād, Dist. Faŝéhpur. Author‟s father became a business partner of Pt. Nanak Chand in his later years. One of his distant younger cousins also got married to my father‟s elder cousin (Sh. Chheda Lāl Misrà in Semrai around 1932. Nanak Chand‟s nephew (Sh. Rām Nāŝh) was author‟s classmate from 12th class to B.Sc. He became a Lecturer in Physics at Krishak Samaj Intermediate College, Gōlā and retired from there as the Acting Principal of the College. Rām Nāŝh could not sustain the untimely deaths of two of his young sons (Jai Kumār and Pawan) and went into depression due to his wife‟s mental agony. Later, he himself passed away untimely. Unfortunately, Premchand became a drug addict in his youth and died as young on 9.9.1979 leaving his widow and 3 sons (Suḑīpŝà aka Akshay, Praḑīpŝà aka Raja Babu and Nav Ḑīpŝà aka 63 Chaŝur Babu). Nanak Chand jī got deeply hurt by the loss of his only son. Somehow, he managed the family, struggled hard to re-establish his lost empire and brought up his grandsons. After his death on 29.1.1985, his grandsons once again established an alternate Petrol Pump at Gōlā and named it after their grandfather as „Nanak Bābā‟. Nanak Chand Ji‟s another nephew (Sh. Surénḑrà Agnihōŝrī) had also died young. His son (Navneet) came in my association during the election campaign of Mr. Ravi Verma in the year 1984. Another younger cousin (Sh. Rām Murti) of Nanak Chand jī was a senior classmate of mine. He graduated from the Univ. of Allāhābāḑ in law and was appointed as an Asst. Consolidation Officer in Muzaffar Nagar Dist., but after the untimely death of his uncle, he resigned and assisted his aggrieved father. [Quotes from Ref. 4, Chap. 32: Once my father complained of some Officer with surname Agnihōŝrī acting as the Secretary, Cane Development Union, an organization for facilitating the sugarcane farmers‟ job and managing the supply of their sugarcane to the Hindustan (now called Bajaj) Sugar Mills Private Ltd., Gōlā Gōkaraņànāŝh. My father was late in bringing his sugarcane to the Mill and wanted to get the date on Sugarcane Supply Ticket (so called Purchi in local colloquial language) extended, for which he went to above officer. He sought his permission to enter his room, the officer asked him to wait outside for some time. After lapse of few minutes, my father again wanted to approach him at this point the officer snubbed him having already asked to wait for some time. Father replied that according to him enough time has already elapsed as the officer did not specify any time for wait. Someone sitting in the Secretary‟s Office commented that my father is unnecessarily arguing with the officer and he threatened him of the dire consequences. Recently, Mr. Rām Murti Agnihōŝrī, a Law Graduate from Univ. of Allāhābāḑ, few years senior to me in his student career and a resident of village Roshan Nagar disclosed to me about some unpleasant dialogue with my father. I now suspect that either he himself may be acting on behalf of the Secretary in the capacity of a Director of the Cane Union or the additional man sitting there who threatened my father. I knew Mr. Rām Murti more closely since 1991 during my election campaign contesting Parliamentary Election from Kheri Constituency on nomination of Jan Morcha Political Party. Also, being a close relative of Navneet, I avoided discussing the issue at length with Mr. Rām Murti. Socio - Political activities: Nanak Chand jī rendered his services as Honorary Treasurer of the Managing Committee of Public Intermediate College, Gōlā for many years. He was considered a very senior member of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in Gōlā. 9.2. Sanţōsh Kumār Ḑīxiţ (1942 - 25.4.2021), M.Sc. (Maths.), UoA, 1969; Printers, J.L. Nehru Marg, Alld. Family details: Born in Alld. Father: Sh. Y.N. Ḑīxiŝ (cf. Entry 7.2). Married Dr. Urmilā Dévī aka Munnī granddaughter of the elder brother (Shrī Mohan Lāl) of the Natl. Poet (Pt. Sohan Lāl Ḑwivéḑī) of Bindki, Dist. Faŝéhpur. [Author‟s ex-stdt. at UoA at both graduate & PG levels.] Profession: Printing Business. Established a good empire in Prayāgrāj. Became a victim of the present Covid-19 pandemic and left the world untimely on 25.4.2021. 64 § 10. Chief Ministers 10.1. Pt. Ravi Shankar Shuklà (2.8.1877 - 31.12.1956), Freedom Fighter, one of old INC stalwarts Premier of the „Central Provinces & Berar‟ (27.4.1946 - 25.1.1950), 1st C.M. of M.P. (including Chhatisgarh), 1.11.1956 - till death. Represented Sarāipalī Assembly constituency (now in Chhaŝŝīsgarh State). Family details: Born in a wealthy and scholarly family of Pt. Jagannāŝh Shuklà (1854–1924) and Ŝulsī Dévī (1856 – 1941) at Sagar (then in the Central Provinces of British India now in M.P.). Marriage: Married 16 yrs. old Bhawānī Dévī in June 1902 at Jabalpur. Children: 9 (3 daughters and 6 illustrious sons starting with a daughter, Rām Pyārī Bāī); Sons: M/S Ambika Charaņ, Bhagwati Charaņ, Girija Charaņ, Dr. Īshwarī Charaņ, Shyāmā Charaņ, and Vidya Charaņ. Daughters: (i) Smŝ. Rām Pyārī Bai, married to Sh. Vishwà Paŝi Ŝrivéḑī, IAS in Munger (Bihar). Their daughter, Dr. Mrs. Rājénḑrà Kumāri Bājpāī (cf. Entries 16.1, 25.3, 26.3, 28.2), retd. as a Lt. Governor of Pondicherry; (ii) Smŝ. ...Ŝripāthī (the mother of Raja Vijay Kumār Ŝripāthī (cf. Entries 26.4, 28.8) of Sisendi Estate, Dist. Lucknow, ex-Minister, U.P. Govt.); and (iii) Smŝ. Kranti Ŝrivéḑī w/o Sh. Dharni Dhar Ŝrivéḑī, IRS, Income Tax Commr., Lucknow. Kranti‟ s daughter (Smŝ. Aradhana Shuklà, IAS, is still serving as a Principal Secy. in the U.P. Govt. Her husband (Mr. Pradeep Shuklà topped in IAS and has recently retd. from U.P. Govt., cf. Entries 2.17 and 2.14). (iv) Grandchildren: Mr. Amitésh Shuklà, Engr. Akhilésh Shuklà, Dr. Rākésh Pratibha Pāndéy, Uma Ŝiwārī, etc. Shuklà, Childhood: His family had resisted British rulers for 3 generations. Young Ravi Shankar spent his childhood in a scholarly environment influenced by religious scriptures: Sri Rāmchariţ Manas and Gita. He was admitted to „Sunder Lāl Guru‟s Pathshala‟ in Sagar - one of the 6 Pāthshālās established by the British Govt. On every lunar fortnight of Amāvasyā and Purnima, the disciples would offer their Guru cereals (wheat flour, rice and salt), as the Gurus were paid only a token salary from the Govt. At the age of 8 yrs., Ravi Shankar completed his primary education in 1885. Pt. Jagannāŝh Shuklà and his cousin (Pt. Gajāḑhar Shuklà) moved to Rājnanḑgāon as partners in Central Provinces & Bengal Cotton Mills. They embraced a strenuous life: both were gifted with good physique and used to enjoy wrestling bouts in the Akharas. Later, Pt. Jagannāŝh moved to Raipur. Continuing his schooling Ravi Shankar studied at: (1) Rājnanḑgāon and subsequently at Raipur High School; 65 (2) Thereafter, he joined the Robertson College, Jubbulpore (now spelt as Jabalpur), which was located in today‟s „Model High School‟ opposite the High Court of M.P. (3) He passed the XII class from there in 1895 at the age of 18 yrs. (4) Joined the Hislop College, Nagpur (then affiliated to Calcutta Univ.) and graduated in 1899. (5) Took admission in Law classes at the same College but for 6 months only. (6) Passed B.L. exams. of Calcutta Univ., conducted at Allāhābāḑ Centre, as a private candidate in 1906-07. Here, he was influenced by the „Ganésh Festival‟, which was not just a religious ritual but had become a great social movement full of patriotism displayed by singing patriotic songs in the processions going round the town. Displaying Shivaji‟s patriotism the devotees used to unite youngsters for the „National Awakening‟ Early life and career: When the 13th Congress Session took place in 1898 in the nearby town of Amrāvaŝī one of his professors, Bhagīraŝh Prasāḑ decided to attend it and took along with him his student Ravi Shankar to the Congress. This was the first contact between Pt. Shuklà and the Congress. Later Prof. Bhagīraŝh Prasāḑ was penalized and his services were terminated from the College for attending the said Congress. In 1900 famine broke out in Central Provinces. The young Ravi Shankar of 23 yrs. expressed his desire to serve in some way, the famine-affected people of the area. The Chief Commr. got his letter on Saturday. The next day, during YMCA meeting with the Principal (Rev. Bitton) Shuklà was deputed to work as a famine officer at Borda camp (44 miles from Raipur towards Sarāipalī). By his sincere service rendered to the famine-affected people, the young Shuklà became a hero for the people of Sarāipalī. He would earn their love and gratitude for many years to come. The plague epidemic broke out after 6 months after their marriage, and his young wife also became a victim of the dreaded pandemic. Ravi Shankar treated her with both the systems: Ayurvedic and allopathic. She was advised to take meat juice. Born in a strong Vaishnav family of practicing vegetarian meals only for generations, to save her life, he decided to abide by doctor‟s advice. He served her essence of mutton and chicken. The Ayurvedic Vaidya advised him to administer her mica-ash. The epidemic swallowed everybody and the entire neighborhood was empty. Ravi Shankar continued nursing her round the clock for over a month and could finally save her life. Thereafter, they decided to move to Rājnanḑgāon on 20.1.1903. Chhaŝŝīsgarh State Agency asked Pt. Shuklà to coach Maharaja Rudra Pratap Deo of Bastar and Raja Thakur Yadu Nāŝh Singh of Kawardha State during the period 1904 - 06. For a brief period he also taught Raja Lāl Bahadur Singh of Khairagarh Estate. Here, he joined the Theosophical Society of India, founded by Madam Annie Besant, to ponder the ancient heritage of Hindu religion. He was greatly influenced by the monthly magazine of the Society: „Arya Bal Bōḑhinī‟. He took a membership of the Society in 1903. Madam Besant‟s article „Idea of Hindu Univ.‟ provided him a new scientific perspective of Hindu philosophy. The aura of Pt. Shuklà‟s personality equipped with pure character, cultural introspection and teachings greatly benefited 66 the Royal Princes of the States of Central Provinces. He inspired the Maharaja of Bastar to attend the Congress Session at Bombay (now called Mumbai), where he saw Mahatma Gānḑhī for the first time, who had just arrived from South Africa. Due to lack of microphones the voice of Gānḑhī jī was not audible. Professional career: After passing the Law exams. he came back to Rājnanḑgāon and started practicing law in 1906. His father bought a spacious house at Raipur in 1907 near the lake at „Burhapara‟. Soon it became the hectic nerve centre of the town and whole of Central India where the freedom struggle against the British was fought. The British Govt. imprisoned many volunteers and visitors to this house, put them into solitary confinements and tortured them for their anti-British stance. Within a short time, Pt. Shuklà earned a great goodwill of the people and became a great pleader in the courts of Raipur. His courteous attitude, clear expression and a clean record of legal service earned him good clientage at all levels of society throughout the Central Provinces and Berar. He greatly influenced the Bar Assn. of Raipur. Before arguing against the leading lawyers he would thoroughly prepare the case and would assemble his arguments with tact and facts. His talent, extraordinary intellect and will to fight turned him the leading lawyer of the State. Many a times he would take up cases without charging any fee from poor people and fight for them against prominent lawyers. The light went out: He breathed last on 31.12.1956 after prolonged illness at the age of 79 at New Delhi. He was survived by his wife and all the 9 children, Pt. Shuklà dominated the Indian political scenario not only before 10 yrs. of his Premiership rather for decades even after his death. Legacy: Pt. Ravi Shankar Shuklà Univ., Raipur (Chhaŝŝīsgarh). 10.2. Pt. Dwarka Prasāḑ Misrà (1901–1988), M.A., LL.B., UoA. FF, journalist & author. M.L.A. / Minister (1937 – Oct. 1939); 5th C.M., M.P. (including Chhatisgarh), 30.9.1963 –8.3.1967, 9.3.1967 – 30.7.1967. Family details: Born at village Padari in Unnāo Dist. of U.P. Children: 3 sons (Brajesh, Awadhésh& Hriḑayésh) and one daughter (married to Devendrà Nārāiņ Misrà1, Dr. ès Sc. (Maths.), Paris s/o Dr. S.S. Misrà, Prof., K.G. Medical Coll. (now a University), Lko. Prof. D.N. Misrà finally retd. as VC, BHU) and settled in Mumbai with his son, Sudhir Misrà, a celebrity in Bollywood for having produced many notable films. Brajésh Mishrà, IFS, had been India‟s Permanent Representative to U.N. and India‟s 1st Natl. Security Advisor during Atal Bihārī Bājpéyī‟s regime (1998 – 2004). He was also instrumental for U.S. President Bill Clintons‟ visit to India. Jailed: at 19 in 1920 for taking part in India‟s Freedom Struggle. Political debacles: First time, he was elected as INC MLA in the British India‟s State of Central Provinces (including Berar Div.) in 1937, joined cabinet under the C.M.: N.B. Khare; but, on the recommendation of the C.M., he (along with 2 other senior Members of the cabinet: Pt. Ravi Shankar Shuklà and D.S. Mehta) were sacked by the Governor in June 1938. However, INC took disciplinary action against Khare and replaced him by R.S. Shuklà as the new C.M. Mishrà again joined his cabinet till Oct. 1939. As C.M., he got discredited for having ordered the 67 M.P. Police to have invaded the palace of ruler of Princely State of Bastar at Jagdalpur in 1966, in which the Maharaja Pravir Chandrà Bhanjdeo (12.3.1929 – 25.3.1966) was also killed. Maharaja had supported INC till 1957, but withdrew his support to Cong. in 1962 elections allowing the local tribals to defeat the Cong. candidates en-mass. Out of 10 seats in Bastar, Cong. could win only one seat. Political strategy: D.P. was regarded as the Chanakyà of Indian politics in the post Nehruera. He, along with Chandrà Bhanu Guptà, then C.M. of U.P. motivated P.M. Inḑirā Gānḑhī to share power with Mōrārjī Désāī accommodating the latter as the Dy. P.M. in 1967 – the agreement lasted up to 1969 only and the Congress got split thereafter. Author was told by Samadhi of D.P. Misrà (Pt. S.N. Misrà, cf. Entries 18.7, 30.9) that Inḑirā jī used to seek his blessings by touching his feet in reverence. What a setback, the political wizard was thrown out by his own (political) disciple Dr. Govind Nārāiņ Singh, who on instigation of Vijaya Rājé Scindia (then a M.P. from Guna on Swatantrà Party‟s nomination), defected with few MLAs from Cong. to form a new political front (Lok Sewak Dal) and became C.M. of M.P. with political support of Opposition Sanyukt Vidhayak Dal (United Legislators Party) and became the Chief Minister of M.P. on 30.7.1967 till 12.3.1969. Literary works: (1) Living an Era: India‟s March to freedom (Pt. 1: Memoirs covering period up to 1947); (2) The Nehru Epoch: From Democracy to Monocracy (Pt. 2: Memoirs reviewing time from 1947-64); (3) The Post Nehru Era: Political Memoirs (Pt. 3– concluding part: Memoirs showing India in post Nehru era up to 1980s); (4) The search for „Lanka‟ hypothesizing that Rāmāyaņ‟s Lanka was very much located within M.P. instead of „Sri Lanka‟; (5) Author of Krishņàntty; (6) Edited 3 Hindi journals Lokmat, Sharda & Saarthi. His memoirs aroused controversy for having included a (personal) letter recd. from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in July 1946 criticizing J.L. Nehru for Juvenile Mistakes. Authenticity of the letter was questioned and D.P.‟s Motives & timing of revelation was not taken in good esteem by many Congressmen. Legacy: The GoI established an IIT at Jabalpur (where Pt. D.P. Misrà lived in his lost days) is named after him. References: (1) Pt. Dwarka Prasāḑ Misrà: Selected Speeches in Central & Provincial Legislative Assembly (ed. Jai Prakash Mishrà et al), Shree Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi, 2009, ISBN: 978-81-8329-333-4. (2) Select correspondence of Pt. Dwarka Prasāḑ Misrà (ed. Jai Prakash Mishrà et al), Agam Kala Prakashan, Delhi, 2009, ISBN: 978-81-7320-084-7. [Author met him during his last days at his residence carrying extremely frail body as if God cursed him for some of his deeds.] 68 10.3. Sh. Shyāmā Charaņ Shuklà (27.2.1925 – 14.2.2007), 3-time C.M. of M.P., ever remained an active member of Indian National Congress; lastly, an elected Member of Lok Sabhā also from Mahasamund constituency, Dist. Raipur. Family details: Born at Raipur. Father: Pt. Ravi Shankar Shuklà (cf. Entry 10.1). Married Padmini Shuklà in 1949 and had children. His son (Amitésh) also became an MLA from the same constituency (Rajim) held by the father for more than 4 decades. Education: (i) Early education at Raipur; (ii) BHU, Varanasi, B.Tech.; (iii) Nagpur Univ. (now called after Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj), Nagpur, LL.B. Brothers: One of his brothers (Sh. Vidya Charaņ Shuklà, also was a Union Minister, and a 9-time elected M.P. (Lok Sabhā). Cf. Entries 10.1, 25.2. Political career: (1) Got inspired by the freedom movement and participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942; (2) He was the founder editor of “Mahākaushal” - the first Hindi daily from Raipur. (3) He was first elected an MLA from Rājīm, Dist. Raipur in 1957. (4) Thereafter also got re-elected from the same constituency in 1962, 1967, 1972, 1990, 1993 and 1998. (5) In 1977, during anti-Congress wave throughout North India, he too lost from Rājīm. (6) First time he got a Ministerial berth as the State Minister for Irrigation in 1967; (7) Served as the C.M. of M.P. thrice: 26.3.1969 – 28.1.1972, 23.12.1975 – 30.4.1977, 9.12.1989 – 1.3.1990; (8) In 1999, he was elected as a Member of Lok Sabhā from Mahasamund, and served till 2004. Legacy: Sh. Shuklà will be remembered for his contribution towards: (i) Irrigation, Dvlpmt. of agriculture, tribal welfares, urban planning and environmental conservation. (ii) Made special efforts for the expansion of canals as well as small irrigation projects, rural electrification, land consolidation, recognition and protection of farmers‟ rights over land, distribution of surplus land to the landless. This made „Green Revolution‟ a success in M.P. (iii)Also will be remembered for his contribution to the field of professional education; Introduced Pre-Entrance Exam. for Medical education, and emphasized the importance of research and Dvlpmt. in medical education. (iv) He was also a pioneer in implementing „Panchayati Raj‟ system in the State of M.P. 69 (v) His public life spanning over 5 decades was marked by simplicity, ethical conduct, integrity and discipline. (vi) Indian Postal Dept. issued a postage stamp depicting his photo in 2012 as a memorial. [The author met him thrice when he was not a C.M. He recommended me to the H.E. the President (Dr. Shankar Dayāl Sharma) to consider me for the coveted position of VC of BHU in 1995.] § 11. Civilian / Military Award Recipients 11.1. Ratnà Shankar Mishrà1 (10.8.1918–23.8.1999), M.Sc. (Maths.), L.U., 1942; Ph.D., D.U., 1947; D.Sc., L.U., 1952. Prof. & HoD, Maths., Gorakhpur Univ. (now called after DDU), UoA & BHU; Born at Ajgain, Unnāo (actually on 26.9.1919, Vijayadashmi but recorded 10.8.1918–23.8.1999). Padmàshree, 1975. Also, cf. Entries 40.6 and Chapt. 4. 11.2. Sh. Bishambhar Nāţh Pāndéy (23.12.1906–1.6.1998), FF, MLA, M.P.; President, UPCC, 1980–82; Governor, Orissa, 1984–88. Padmàshree, 1976. Also, cf. Entries 15.1, 16.3, 23.1, 25.3, 28.1, 28.8, 29.1, 30.13. 11.3. Sh. Rām Krishņà Ţrivéḑī (1.1.1921–19.11.2015), IAS. Padmà Bhushan, 1986. Also, cf. Entries 2.4, 16.2, 40.7. 11.4. Pt. Uma Shankar Ḑīkshiţ (12.1.1901 – 30.5.1991), Padmà Vibhushan, 1989 (also cf. Entries 16.2 & 25.1). 11.5. Sh. Shrī Lāl Shuklà (31.12.1925 – 28.10.2011), B.A., UoA, 1947; Padmà Bhushan, 2008 (also cf. Entry 2.6). 11.6. Sh. S.K. Misrà (born in 1932), IAS. Padmà Bhushan, 2009. Cf. Entries 2.8, 40.11. 11.7. Capt. Manōj Kumār Pāndéy, PVC (25.6.1975 – 3.7.1999), an Indian Army Officer, posthumously conferred Indiā‟s highest military honour (Param Vir Chakra), for his audacious courage and leadership during the Kārgil War in 1999 (cf. Entries 13.1 and 22.2 below). 11.8. Sh. Avanish Awasţhī (born 19.8.1962), Paḑmàshrī, 2016 (cf. Entry 2.16). 11.9. Prof. Brij Kishore Shuklà, HoD, Sanskrit, L.U., Paḑmàshrī, 2021 (cf. Entry 1.13). § 12. Corporate Managers 70 § 13. Defence Officers 13.1. Capt. Manōj Kumār Pāndéy, PVC (25.6.1975 – 3.7.1999), an Indian Army Officer (cf. Entries 11.6 above and 22.2 below). 13.2. Colonel Vinod Kumār Shuklà 13.3. Major Manish Shuklà (), (also cf. Entry 24.11). § 14. Educationists 14.1. Sh. Shiv Govind Ţiwārī, M.A. (Maths.), Head, Dept. of Military Sci., UoA; Supdt., Sir Gangā Nāŝh Jha Hostel, till 15.8.1945. 14.2. Dr. Rām Nāţh Ḑubéy, B.Com., M.A., D.Litt., Commerce Dept., UoA 14.3. Prof. Anandi Prasāḑ Ḑubé, M.A., B.C.L. (Oxon.), Bar–at–Law, Head, Law Dept., UoA; Secy., Governing Body & Executive Committee, The MacDonnell Univ. Hindu Boarding House Society, 1943–44. Social service: On horse used to lead Dasehra Procession. Prof. Ḑubéy was a prominent Advocate in the Allāhābāḑ High Court. While working in that position he simultaneously held the post of HoD, Law in Univ. of Allāhābāḑ. In the year 194344, he served as the Secy. of the Governing Body of the McDonnell Univ. Hindu Boarding House Society and of its Executive Committee. He was the last part-time teacher of Law at the Univ. of Allāhābāḑ to retain his headship. Family: Prof. Ḑubéy‟s father was a Judge in the court of Maharaja of Indore. He had only 2 daughters. The younger one was married to a leading Advocate (Sh. Shree Shankar Ŝiwārī) hailing from Etāwāh, who had been a Congress M.P. from Etāwāh during 1971-77. This couple remained issueless but adopted their niece (a medical graduate) born to elder daughter of Prof. Ḑubéy. Author met her in 1985. Social service: He used to lead the Dussehra procession in Prayāgrāj as an equestrian. Some other memoirs: Prof. Ḑubéy got constructed a 2-storey grand residential building in Prayāgrāj, where the famous Hindi poet Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan had been a tenant. The great artist of the millennium (Amitabh Bachchan) was born there only on 11.10.1942. It is said that after getting elected as a Congress M.P. from Prayāgrāj in 1980, Amitabh made a proposal to Pt. Shrī Shankar Ŝiwārī to buy the building. Shrī Ŝiwārī did not honour his proposal and turned it down. 14.4. Dr. R.S. Awasţhī, M.A., D.Phil., Lecturer, History Dept., UoA. 14.5. Capt. Mahésh Prasāḑ Shuklà (6.10.1906–13.11.1990), M.A. (Engl.), UoA, 1935. Head, Dept. of English, UoA till 1968. Family details: Born in Katnī (M.P). Father (Pt. Bhairon Prasāḑ Shuklà). He was the 2nd 71 child amongst 4 brothers & a sister. Lost both his mother and sister quite early in life. Two of his brothers: eldest (Brij Vilas) & one younger (Vishwà Nāŝh Prasāḑ) were Advocates at Jabalpur HC. Married Karuņā Bājpāī, the eldest daughter of Sh. Gangā Prasāḑ Bājpāī, Advocate of Lko. in 1936. Children: 5 (Rashmi, Manju, Jyoti, Dr. Mukti, Engr. Alok aka Rajan). Mukti retd. as Head, Dept. of Psychology, Govt. College, Bilaspur; while Alok retired from BHEL, BPL. Early Edn. at: Jabalpur. After graduation from there he moved to UoA. Profession: Beginning his professional career from NREC College, Khurjā & Agra College, Agra; he, finally, joined as Lecturer in English, UoA, in 1942. Some of his contemporary colleagues in the Dept. were Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Raghupati Sahai „Firaq Gorakhpuri‟, Dr. S.C. Deb etc. & Dr. Amar Nāŝh Jha as the VC. He also worked as Warden of SSL Hostel & the Chief Proctor in UoA for few years. Finally, he retired in 1968. In January 1978, he was hit by a Military truck from behind while riding a Moped back home. Met a deadly accident. Military personnel took him in unconscious state & got him admitted in Military Hospital, Alld. for treatment. He had serious head injury & suffered memory loss for quite some time but gradually regained long term memory but not the short term one. 14.6. Prof. Dr. Rām Das Ţiwārī, M.Sc., D.Phil., UoA, HoD, Chemistry & Dean, Fac. of Sci., UoA Author of several standard texts in Organic Chem. both in Hindi & English. Family details: Born at Amauli in Faŝéhpur Dist. Son: Prof. Dr. Hanuman Pd. Ŝiwārī, who also chaired his father‟s Dept. later (cf. Entry 40.22). Specialization: Natural Products. Guided a no. of Ph.D. and D.Sc. stdts. His many students are highly placed in India and abroad. Survived in a plane crash in 1971. Highly cultured man with etiquettes and good humour. Once he showed a book on „Natural Products‟ authored by some foreigner who had dedicated his book to his children with the comment “My most natural products”. 14.7. Prof. Dr. S.N. Shuklà, LL.D., First LL.D. degree holder at Alld.; Dean, Law, UoA. Family details: Younger brother (Prof. Dr. V.N. Shuklà), Dean. Fac. of Law, LU (cf. Entry st 1.6); Sons: 5 (the 1 son Aruņ and the last Anupam taught Law in UoA and ADC respectively). Aruņ died untimely due to wrong medical treatment. Second son is an Adv. at Lko., 3rd a Bank employee. Aruņ‟s son is a PCS Offr. in UK cadre. Dr. Shuklà always maintained his low voice, a supporter of the community and a simple man of high intellect. He was distantly related to author‟s res. supervisor (Prof. R.S. Mishrà) and Capt. M.P. Shuklà (cf. Entries 11.1 & 14.5 above). 14.8. Prof. Dr. Devendrà Nāţh Shuklà1, M.A., D.Phil., UoA, 1943; HoD, Medieval & Modern History; 1st Brahmin teacher from Lmp–Kheri at UoA. 72 14.9. Prof. Lakshmi Kant Ḑīkshiţ, M.A. (Sans.), UoA, retired as Prof. of Sans., UoA. A great Sanskrit Scholar, gifted with highly impressive sweet lyrical speech. He started his career as Lecturer, Yuvraj Dutt P-G College, Lakhimpur-Kheri. Family details: Father – a School teacher, Kasmanda Estate, Kamlapur, Dist. Sīŝāpur, U.P. Brothers: 3 (One younger brother, Dr. Karuņā Shankar, retired as Prof. of English, LU and another as B.D.O., Dist. Sīŝāpur). Children: 4 daughters and the last son. The eldest daughter (Dr. Bharti Raj) worked as a Lecturer of Anct. History in Alld. and at Kalakankar. She met a fatal road accident. Son worked as a Programme Offr. in Akashvani, Delhi but preferred to resign from his Central Govt. job in order to look after his widow (old) mother and a sick sister staying at Lko. 14.10. Prof. Dr. Harsh Nāţh Misrà, Head, Dept. of Political sci., UoA. 14.11. Prof. Dr. Mohan Awasţhī (20.1.1929-), M.A. (Hindi), UoA, 1st rank; D.Phil. (Hindi), UoA; D.Litt. (Hindi), UoA; ex Prof. & HoD, Hindi, UoA and a Hindi poet. Authored 10 collections of poems, 7 proses & edited 6 books in his 5 decades‟ of career. Family details: Born in a KKB family of Farukhābāḑ Dist. Works: Maharathi, 1953; Halchal-ke-pankh, 1995; Tempo high hai, 2000; Shaheendo-ke-prati badloon kise main; Hua kya raat bhar. § 15. Freedom Fighters 15.1. Sh. Bishambhar Nāţh Pāndéy (23.12.1906–1.6.1998), Freedom Fighter, Social worker, eminent parliamentarian. Devoted life to the cause of National Integration, spread Gānḑhīan way of life, lifelong member of INC till death. Vice Chairman, Gānḑhī Smriti & Darshan Samiti for 18 years. Family details: Born in Rāe Barélī district. Married Shanta Pande, a former freedom fighter. Their only child (Nanḑitā) married Major General Joginder Singh Rao, VSM. BNP died in Delhi. Visited Japan, Russia, Germany & Canada to lecture on life & ideals of M.K. Gānḑhī. Was awarded Padmà Shrī in 1976 for social work, Inḑirā Gānḑhī Award for National Integration, 1996 for his lifetime achievements in the field of Hindu–Muslim unity in India, Khuda Baksh Award for his work on composite culture of India. Worked on secularism. Books: Centenary Hist. of INC (1885–1985); A Concise Hist. of INC (1947–86); Inḑirā Gānḑhī; Islam & Indian culture; Aurangzeb (also, cf. Entries 11.2, 16.3, 23.1, 25.3, 28.1, 28.8, 29.1, 30.13). 15.2. Pt. Bhudev Mishrà, born in Kānpur dist. Died in 1986 at Alld. Worked as BDO in Alld. Sisters: 2 (both elder), the eldest sister worked as a School teacher in Rishīkésh, settled 73 with her 3rd niece (Mrs. Amita Mishrà, Asso. Prof., Zoology, Alld. State Univ.) after retirement and died at Alld. in 2010. Children: 3 daughters from the 1st wife (including Amita aka Neelū) and one daughter (Sheelū) & 2 sons (Anant aka Atul and Anadi) from the 2nd wife. Anant is an Engr. in Delhi while Sheelū and Anadi settled at Kota (Rajasthan). Sheelū is also a teacher. Amita married the author‟s eldest son (Rākésh Mishrà), Adv., Alld. HC (cf. Entry 18.22). 15.3. Other KK Brahmin Freedom Fighters: (i) Dist. Lakhīmpur-Kheri: Sr. No. Name Education 4. Pt. Ayōḑhyā Prasāḑ Mishra (cousin of author‟ grandfather) Sh. Chhotey Lāl Shuklà (Author‟s uncle) Pt. Jagannāŝh Prasāḑ Pāndéy Sh. Bhagwan Das Mishra 5. Sh. Raj Narayan Mishra 6. 7. Sh. Uma Shankar Ŝripāthī „All India‟ Sh. Sadhau Rām Shuklà 8. Pt. Samaliā Prasāḑ 9. Sh. Triveni Dutt Ŝiwārī aka „Chanchareek‟ 1. 2. 3. Profession Unknown Agriculture ” ” ” Priest ” Class 8 Unknown Residence Died Ref. Semrai / Mamri May 1955 4, 5, 10 Baida / Gōlā Semrai 10 3.2.1978 5, 10 Agriculture Bhikhampur Teacher 10 ” 26.4.1936 Ch. 2, 3; Ref.10 Agriculture Aurangabad 10 ” ” Bhikhampur 10 ” ” Saunthan 10 B.A., L.T. Teacher Gōlā 10 Education Profession Residence Unknown Agriculture ” ” Jamuniyā (Near Sūryàkund) Nimchaina (ii) Dist. Sīţāpur: Sr. No. 1. Name 2. Pt. Balbhadra Misrà (of author‟s clan) Pt. Chandra Bhal Ŝripāthī 3. 4. 5. Pt. Yamunā Prasāḑ Misrà Pt. Kishōrī Lāl Shuklà Pt. Lakshmī Nārāiņ Tripāthī 6. Dr. Shyam Sundar Mishrà 7. Pt. Sukh Dev Misrà (of author‟s clan) ” Chaturaiya ” ” Nimchaina BMS Medical Sīŝāpur Unknown Agriculture Sūryà Kund 74 § 16. Governors / Lt. Governors 16.1. Sir Girija Shankar Bājpāī (3.4.1891 – 5.12.1954), Maharashtra (30.5.1952 – 5.12.1954). Also, cf. Entry 2.1. 16.2. Pt. Uma Shankar Ḑīkshiţ (12.1.1901 – 30.5.1991), He was an Indian politician, a cabinet minister in the Union Govt. of India and a Governor of 2 Indian States: West Bengal and Karnataka. Family: Born to Shrī Rām Swaroop and Smŝ. Shiv Pyari3 Ḑīkshiŝ, r/o village Ugoo, Dist. Unnāo. Married to Mrs. … The couple had a son (Sh. Vinod Kumār), who became an IAS Officer. Vinod married his College mate (Smŝ. Sheilā Ḑīkshiŝ) of Delhi. They were blessed with a son (Sandeep) and daughter (Latika). Smŝ. Sheilā Ḑīkshiŝ was elected an M.P. from the Kannauj Parliamentary Constituency in 1984. She was continuously elected to the Delhi Legislative Assembly thrice and made a hat-trick as the Chief Minister of Delhi State during the period 3.12.1998 - 28.12.2013. Shrī Vinod Ḑīkshiŝ was found dead on 13.1.1986 during Lucknow - Delhi train journey. Shrī Sandeep Ḑīkshiŝ too was elected as a Congress M.P. from East Delhi Parliamentary Constituency in 2009. In 2014 General Elections to the Lok Sabhā he lost to a popular Bhojpuri singer-cum-film actor (Sh. Manoj Ŝiwārī). Education: Sh. Uma Shankar Ḑīkshiŝ studied at Christ Church College, Kānpur. There only, he got actively engaged in the freedom struggle. Political activities: Sh. Ganésh Shankar „Viḑyārţhī‟ was elected as the President of District Congress Committee, Kānpur in 1929. Along with him Sh. Ḑīkshiŝ too got elected as the Secy. of DCC. He was imprisoned 4 times during the freedom struggle. In independent India, he was in close touch of Pt. Jawāharlāl Nehru and Mrs. Inḑirā Gānḑhī. He joined Mrs. Gānḑhī during the split of the Indian National Congress in 1969. In the year 1971, he joined Mrs. Gānḑhī‟s cabinet and became a Union Minister. Administrative responsibilities: He served the country with dignity and held the following positions: (1) Union Minister for Works & Housing, GoI, 1971 - 72; (2) Additional charge of the Ministry of Health & Family Planning, 1971 - 72; (3) Union Home Minister (1973 - 74); (4) Minister of Shipping and Transport (1975); (6) Governor: Karnataka (10.1.1976 - 2.8.1977), West Bengal (2.10.1984 - 12.8.1986). Other responsibilities: (1) Treasurer, All India Congress Committee, 1970 – 75; (2) The Managing Director, Associated Journals, Lucknow. Social Service: Established a girls‟ Secondary School in his home town (Ugoo) in the 75 memory of his mother. Awards: Was awarded the 2nd highest civilian award: Paḑmà Vibhushan of the GoI in the year 1989. Departed for the heavenly abode on 30.5.1991 in New Delhi due to prolonged illness at the age of 90. [The author came in his contact at the end of the year 1979, when he was admitted for treatment at Dr. Rām Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi.] 3 According to „Wikipedia‟. However, his foster daughter and a former student of the author (Mrs. Jayshree Pāndéy) claims that it was his wife‟s name and could not tell his mother‟s name. 16.3. Sh. Bishambhar Nāţh Pāndéy (23.12.1906 – 1.6.1998), Orissa (17.8.1983 – 20.11.1988). Also, cf. Entries 11.2, 15.1, 23.1, 25.3, 28.1, 28.8, 29.1, 30.13. 16.4. Sh. Tribhuvan Prasāḑ Ţiwārī, IAS (retd.), Chief Secy., U.P. Govt., Lt. Governor, Pondicherry (1.10. 1984 – 21.6.1988). 16.5. Sh. Lokà Nāţh Misrà (21.11.1921 - 27.5.2009) was a M.P. (Rajya Sabhā), ex-Governor of Assam (17.3.1991 – 1.9.1997), also held addl. charge as Governor of Nagaland (13.4.1992 – 1.10.1993) and Arunachal Pradésh for a week in March 17 – 25, 1991. Family: Born at Bānāpur, Dist. Khordha (Orissa). He was the eldest amongst 3 sons of Ōriyā poet and notable socialist leader Sh. Godabarish Misrà. Brothers: Hon‟ble Justice Sh. Rangà Nāŝh Misrà (ex CJI and the 1st Chairman, Human Rights Commn.) and Sh. Raghu Nāŝh Misrà, ex-MLA, Orissa (cf. Entries 19.2 & 28.3). Son: Sh. Pinaki Misrà is a 4-time Member of Parliament (Lok Sabhā) representing Puri Constituency (cf. Entry 30.22) and a Senior Adv. in the Supreme Court of India. Other positions held: M.P. (Rajya Sabhā), 3.4.1960- 2.4.1978 from Orissa. Breathed last at Bhubaneswar (Orissa) on 27.5.2009. 16.1. Dr. Mrs. Rajendrà Kumāri Bājpāī (1925 – 1999), Lieutenant Governor, Pondicherry (2.5.1995 – 23.4.1998). Also, cf. Entries 25.3, 26.3, 28.2, 30.12. 16.2. Sh. Rām Krishņà Ţrivéḑī (1.1.1921 –19.11.2015), IAS, Governor, Gujarat (26.2.1986 – 2.5.1990). Also, cf. Entries 2.4, 11.3, 40.7. § 17. Journalists 17.1. Sh. Roop Nārāiņ Pāndéy, 76 17.2. Sh. Ambika Prasāḑ Bājpāī, Journalist & Editor. 17.3. Sh. Vijay Prakash Misrà (born 14.5.1966), Sr. Journalist, Rashtriya Sahara, Dehradun (UK). Father: Engr. Sh. Rām Swarup Misrà, Mother: Smŝ. Paḑmà aka Muniā Misrà (nie Bājpāī). Married ; Children: 1 daughter. Education: (1) Lucknow Univ., B.A., 1986; M.A. (History), 1988; (2) Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, P-G Diploma (Mass Commn.), 1989; (3) UPTRON ACL, Lucknow, P-G Diploma (Comp. Infn. in Mgmt.), 1990. Advance Training recd.: Dainik Jagran Press, Lucknow, Apprenticeship for 1 year, 1991; Jobs dome: Sub-editor, Dainik Jagran Hindi Daily, Delhi, 1993; Later, joined Rashtriya Sahara, New Delhi as a Sub-editor. Published in different newspapers as well. § 18. Jurists 18.1. Mr. L. S. Misrà (b. 1895 - ), M.A., Barrister-at-Law. He was called to the Bar by the Inner Temple in 1919. On return, he was enrolled in Judicial Commissioner‟s Court in 1920. He was appointed; (i) Judge of the Chief Court in May, 1943 and on amalgamation of the two Courts, became a Judge of the amalgamated High Court; (ii) Senior Judge of the Lucknow Bench; (iii) Chief Justice of the Hyderābāḑ High Court. After retirement as Chief Justice, he got himself enrolled as a senior Advocate of the Supreme Court. He was a member of the Law Commission for some time. 18.2. Justice Gōkarņà Nāţh Misrà (c. 1875 - 5.7.1929) Pt. Gōkarņà Nāŝh Misrà became an Advocate in 1914 as a Civil Law practitioner and was a distinguished member of the Bar. He was named as an Advocate for Judicial Commissioner‟s Court, Chief Court and Allāhābāḑ High Court (1925 - 29). He also officiated as an Additional Judicial Commissioner in 1925 and was one of the first 4 puisne Judges of the Chief Court, established in 1925. Unfortunately, he died early on 5th July, 1929, but left his mark in some reported Cases, both in Civil and Criminal matters. He was an active member of the Bar and held its office of Secretary for some time. There is a road in Dāliganj (Lucknow) named after him. He was associated with many political and social organizations and founded Lucknow Mahilā Viḑyālay (College). He was a Congressman of the old School and was a Secretary of the Reception Committee of the Congress Session held in Lucknow in 1916. He was one of the founders of the Lucknow University and was an Executive Council member until his death. Legacy: Gōkarņànāŝh Road, Bābūganj, Hasanganj, Lucknow, U.P. 77 18.3. Shrī K.P. Misrà (22.10.1895 – 25.1.1949), M.A. (Oxford), Bar-at-Law, was the elder son of the late Hon‟ble Pŝ. Gōkarņànāŝh Misrà, temporary Additional Judicial Commissioner of Avaḑh (then spelt as Ouḑh) and later one of the first Judges of the Chief Court of Ouḑh. Had his first education in St. Francis School, Lucknow and later in the Govt. Jubilee High School, Lucknow. Went to England in 1914 and entered Merton College, Oxford, and studied Law. At the same time, he entered the Hon‟ble Society of the Inner Temple, where he was called to the Bar in 1920. After return to Indiā, he got enrolled as an Advocate in the Allḑ. H.C. early in 1921 and started practicing law in Lucknow under the guidance of his distinguished father. He gradually picked up a very good practice first as a junior and later as a senior advocate. He would have been elevated to the Bench but for his sudden untimely death on 25.1.1949 he was deprived of that opportunity. He also taught Law in Lucknow Univ. for a number of years from 1934 onward. He took keen interest in civil cases and was a member of the Lucknow Municipal Board for a number of years. He has a son Shrī S.P. Misrà practicing law in Lucknow. 18.4. Dr. Jaikarņà Nāţh Misrà (c. 1890 - 5.10.1943), M. A., LL. D. (Dublin); Barristerat-Law, was called to the Bar by the Inner Temple in 1916. On return, he got enrolled in the High Court at Allāhābāḑ in 1917 and worked as junior to the eminent jurist Dr. Sunḑer Lāl and had a thorough grounding in Civil Law. In 1920, he came back to his hometown (Lucknow) and set up his law practice. He got severe stroke suddenly after arguing a very difficult criminal appeal (Ganj Morāḑābāḑ Case) and died immediately. [As per Shrī Vishwà Nāŝh Bājpāī, retired Director, Geological Survey of Indiā, he could be an uncle or cousin of Justice Gōkarņà Nāŝh Misrà.] 18.5. Sh. Gangā Prasāḑ Bājpéyī, Sr. Advocate, Avaḑh Courts, Lucknow. Father: Pt. Lālŝā Prasāḑ Bājpéyī, Landlord, Lakhimpur-Kheri (U.P.). Brothers: Rai Bahadur Pt. Sankata Prasāḑ Bājpéyī (elder), Landlord, Chairman, Municipality, Lmp-Khérī; and Pt. Chhotey Lāl Bājpéyī, Businessman, Lmp-Khérī (U.P.). Married Km. Vinḑhyàvasinī Dévī d/o Sh. Chhotey Lāl Ḑīkshiŝ of a feudal family of village Selhua, near Khutar, Dist. Shāhjahānpur (U.P.). Children: 6 daughters and 3 sons in the following order: (i) Km. Karuņā aka Gunni married Sh. Mahésh Prasāḑ Shuklà (cf. Entry 14.5); (ii) Sh. Gopal Krishņà aka Babboo (cf. Entry 3.1) married Dr. Kishōrī Bājpéyī, HoD, Hindi, I.T. P-G College, Lucknow; (iii) Km. Krishņà aka Munnī married Prof. V.N. Shuklà (cf. Entry 1.6); (iv) Km. Shanti Dévī aka Bitōlī married Dr. R.S. Mishrà (cf. Chapt. 4); (v) Sh. Rām Krishņà Bājpéyī, Dy. Secy. (Health), U.P. Secretariat, Lucknow; (vi) Km. Maheshwari married Sh. V.K. Ŝiwārī, A/c Offr., CDA, Jabalpur (M.P.); (vii) Km. Savitri (cf. Chapt. 8, § 2) married Sh. Baikunth Nāŝh Shuklà, Adv., Rājnanḑgāon (Chhaŝŝīsgarh) – became widow within 2 yrs.; (viii) Sh. Hari Krishņà Bājpéyī aka Lallan, B.D.O., Lucknow; 78 (ix) Km. Madhuri married Dr. Girish Chandra Shuklà, Scientist, IARI, New Delhi. Bua of Sh. Gangā Prasāḑ was married to Sh. Raja Rām Shuklà of village Nevada, Dist. Sīŝāpur (U.P.). After her death, Raja Rām married Bitana (nie Misrà) of village Bhikhampur, Dist. Lmp-Khérī (cf. Ch. 2, § 3 & Ch. 3, Entry 22.1) whose only daughter (Jai Devi, a School Mistress) married Rām Avatar Ŝiwārī of village Devkali, near Gōlā Gōkaraņànāŝh, Dist. LmpKhérī. Rām Avtar was the real maternal uncle of the author. Thus, Shanti Dévī was a distant cousin of the author. Grandsons: (i) Engr. Alok Shuklà, B.E., IIT, Kānpur, retd. Engr., BHEL, Piplānī, Bhopal (M.P.) s/o Karunā & Mahésh Shuklà; (ii) Sh. Vishwànāŝh Bājpéyī aka „Kunwar ji‟, retd. Scientist, GSI, Nirālā Nagar, Lucknow s/o Gopal Krishņà & Kishōrī Bājpéyī; (iii) M/S Anupam, Uŝŝam and Ashutosh Bājpéyī, Oil Business, also s/o Gopal & Kishōrī – unfortunately, Ashutosh died young and prematurely; (iv) Dr. Āshīsh Shuklà (cf. Entry 1.6) s/o Krishņà and Dr. V.N. Shuklà; (v) Engr. Hari Niwās aka Moon Bājpéyī s/o Rām Krishņà, died during service at G.E.C., Naini, Prayāgrāj; (vi) Prof. Anil Bājpéyī s/o Rām Krishņà, retd. as HoD, Economics, Lucknow Univ.; (vii) Mr. Ravi Kumār Bājpéyī s/o Rām Krishņà, Adv., Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC; (viii) Mr. Rākésh Bājpéyī s/o Rām Krishņà retd. as the Bank Manager from PNB; (ix) M/S Ajit, Vinit (Engr.), Sujit and Sanjay Ŝiwārī s/o Maheshwari & V.K. Ŝiwārī; (x) Dr. Rahul Shuklà aka Chukkoo s/o Savitri & Baikunth Nāŝh, retd as HoD, Anct. Indian History, Christian P-G College, Lucknow; Granddaughters: (i) Dr. Divya Shuklà d/o Gopal & Kishōrī married Sh. D.K. Shuklà, B.E., IIT, Kānpur turned a Bank Offr. in SBI; (ii) Smŝ. Rashmi d/o Karuņā & Mahésh married Sh. R.N. Ḑīkshiŝ, ex-G.M. (Planning), SBI, Kolkata; (iii) Smŝ. Manju d/o Karuņā & Mahésh married Brigadier Dr. Chandra Prakash Bājpéyī, Indian Army (Medical Corps); (iv) Smŝ. Jyoti, M.A., UoAlld., d/o Karuņā & Mahésh married Entry Jayanŝī Bājpéyī; (v) Dr. Mukti Misrà, M.A., Ph.D. (Psychology), UoAlld., d/o Karuņā & Mahésh married Dr. … aka Rām Misrà, retd. as Prof. from Inḑirā Gānḑhī Agriculture Univ., Raipur (Chhaŝŝīsgarh). Mukti also retd. as HoD, Psychology, Govt. Autonomous P-G College, Bilaspur (Chhaŝŝīsgarh). Nephews: (i) Hon‟ble Justice Daya Shankar Bājpéyī, M.A., LLB., Adv., Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC, became a Judge at the same Court (cf. Entry 20.1); 79 (ii) Dr. Jay Shankar Bājpéyī, MBBS, Physician, and a prominent BJP Leader, Lmp-Khérī. Contested unsuccessfully the Parliamentary Bye-election on Janta Party‟s nomination in 1980. His son (Engr. Sharad Bājpéyī) is the President of district unit of BJP; (iii) Sh. Mohan Bājpéyī s/o Pt. Chhotey Lāl, a businessman died prematurely. 18.6. Pt. Sri Dhar Misrà (8.7.1904-7.12.1988), Senior Advocate, Lucknow Bench, Alld. HC. Family: Father: Engr. Kamta Nāŝh Misrà (alumnus of India‟s 1st Technical College at Roorkee, Dist. Hardwar (now in Uttarakhand) Younger brother – Dr. Rama Dhar Misrà (cf. Entry 4.2), Sons: Sh. Shailénḑrà Misra, Adv. (died young in his lifetime only), Mr. Jyōŝīndrà Misrà (cf. Entry 18.18). Profession: Got enrolled to practice Law in the Chief Court of Oudh (now spelt as Avadh) in 1926, became an Advocate there in 1928. Later, he also got enrolled in S.C., New Delhi. Was appointed as the Sr. Standing Counsel of U.P. Govt. in the High Court in 1959 and continued till 1964 when he attained the age of superannuation. A man of strong convictions and commitment to his profession he earned admiration of the Adv.-General (Pt. Kanhaiya Lal Misra). He dealt with both civil and criminal cases with equal competence and was duty bound towards his clients and honoured the Court as well. He held many offices in the Avadh Bar Assn. and was also elected as its President. Social service: He was a Member of the Executive Council of L.U. for long time. In spite of his busy legal schedule, he used to find time to attend his social obligations as well. A fond of playing Bridge on every Saturday evening he had a good company of elite class of the society. He was associated to many other educational institutions in the city like KKC, Loreto Convent Girls College, Avadh Girls College, National Intermediate College, Kasturba Balika Viḑyālay, Deaf & Dumb School, etc. 18.7. Pt. Shambhu Nārāiņ Misrà (28.2.1911 - 29.10.1995), B.A., V.S.S.D. College, Kānpur (affiliated to Agra Univ.); LL.B., UoA. Sr. Adv. at SC and Alld. HC; M.P. (Lok Sabhā), Farukhābāḑ. Family details: Born at Kānpur; Father Pt. Tej Nārāiņ Misrà; Married Hemlata Bājpāī on 4.5.1927; Sons 2 (Pratap Nārāiņ Misrà, Sr. Adv., Alld. HC & …); Daughters: 5 (one daughter was married to Sh. Awadhésh Misrà, s/o Pt. D.P. Misrà of Jabalpur, ex C.M. of M.P. (cf. Entry 3.2) and the youngest to Dr. V.K. Agnihōŝrī, IAS, cf. Entry 2.12); Grandson (Hon‟ble Manoj Misrà) is a sitting Judge at Alld. HC (cf. Entry 20.1). Early edn.: Coronation Hindu High School, Moradabad. Legal career: A celebrated legal practitioner of long standing. 80 Honours recd.: President of: U.P. Lawyers‟ Conf., 1961-62; U.P. Advocates‟ Assn.; All India Federation of Natl. Lawyers; All India Lawyers‟ Anti-corruption Bd.; All India Rly. Legal men‟s Assn.; Indian Arm of Intl. Assn. of Penal Law; All India Civil Rights & Legal Aid Soc.; Alld. HC Readers‟ Assn.; Vice President, Alld. HC Employees Assn.; Secy.-Counsel, Aid for the Crippled & Handicapped, New Delhi; Member, U.P. Bar Council and Governing Body of Alld. HC Bar Assn. for 20 yrs. President of: All India Anti-smokers‟Assn.; All India Res. Centre in Palmistry; Citizens‟ Natl. Welfare Front; Rly. Passengers‟ Safety & Amenities Assn. of India; All India A-G Off. 4th Grade Employees Assn.; Postal Union, Alld.; All India President, Rly. Coach Attendants & 4th Class Employees; Delhi Volleyball Assn.; All India Kānyàkubjà (Brahmin) Mahāsabhā; Managing Director of: Commercial & Financial Corpn. Ltd.; Power & Products Ltd.; Director, Popular Bank of India Ltd.; Gen.-Secy., Alld. Homeopathic Medical Coll. & Hosp.; Patron, President, Vice President & Member, Governing Bodies of numerous educational & religious institutions; Cultural, Sports Assns.; Vice President, U.P. Volleyball Assn.; Treasurer, Alld. HC Cricket Club; Member of: Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club, Lions Intl., Prayag Sangeet Samiti and Gymkhana Club, Alld. etc. Role in freedom struggle & political career: Joined Non-Cooperation Movement of Congress launched by Mahatma Gānḑhī in 1921. Took active part in „Quit India Movement‟ in 1942 and remained an active Congress worker since then. Was foisted by Rām Rajya Parishad political party (formed by Swami Karpatri jī Maharaj) to contest Parliamentary election in 1952. Later, contested Parliamentary election on Cong. nomination against Socialist leader Dr. Rām Manohar Lohia in 1967 and won the election through a Petition filed at Alld. HC. Also, won the next election held in 1971 and remained a M.P. till 1977. Interests: (i) Study of Laws & Social condns., (ii) Works on Gānḑhīan Phil.; (iii) Spl. Studies on against caste-based reservations causing class conflict and nullifying the efforts to create casteless society, (iv) Challenges for reducing poverty without economic uplift of all sections of economically weaker & backward sections in the country. Motto: 5 P‟s: Parity, Peace, Prayer, Purity & Production for uplift & Prosperity of country. Hobbies & pastime: Architecture, composing poetry, gardening, homeopathy, palmistry, pets. Publications: 5 Fundamental principles: 5 P‟s (cf. above) for Natl. Prosperity as dreamed by Mahatma Gānḑhī; Roots & Branches of Corruption; My Political Letters to Inḑirā Gānḑhī. Travels abroad: Australia, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Nepal, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Also, cf. Entry 30.9. 18.8. Sh. Rāméshwar Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiţ, Born in Faŝéhpur Dist. of U.P. Retd. as Registrar, Alld. HC; earlier worked as Dist. & Session Judge. His father was a Tehsīlḑār during British regime and his family hailed from Faŝéhpur. Sons: 4 (Govind Pd., Mahésh Pd., Hanuman Pd. & Jagḑambā Pd.) and one daughter Uma (who remained unmarried). Breathed last at Gita Niketan, Gorakhpur. Grandsons: (from Govind Pd.) Maḑhusūḑan & Purushottam; and one son from Mahé sh who met a fatal motorcycle accident few yrs. back. The family suffered many tragedies. 81 Both Jagdambā & Uma died of sickness although prematurely; while the young & only grandson of Mahésh also met a car accident and was drowned in a sudden current of River Yamuna along with a friend. The latest had been the death of Hanuman on 29.4.2017. He preferred to breathe last at Gita Niketan, Gkp. Also, cf. Entries 18.12, 40.9. 18.9. Pt. Shree Shankar Ţiwārī, was elected as M.P. from Etāwāh in 1971 on INC nomination. 18.10. Sh. Vimal Kumār Ţiwārī, Advocate, Alld. HC. Was related to Shyāmā Charaņ Shuklà, ex C.M., M.P. and Vidya Charaņ Shuklà, ex Union Minister from Chhatisgarh. 18.11. Sh. Jagat Nārāiņ Ţiwārī, born at Bānkéganj, Dist. Lakhimpur-Kheri. Son: Hon. Rākésh Ŝiwārī, Judge, Alld. HC (retd.). Assisted the Sr. Counsel (Sh. Satish Chandrà Khare) standing for Smţ. Inḑirā Gānḑhī in an election petition filed against her victory in L.S. election from Rāe Barélī in 1971. Cf. Entry 20.1. 18.12. Sh. Govind Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiţ, LL.B., UoA; Sr. Adv., Alld. HC. Cf. Entry 18.8 above. 18.13. Sh. Vinay Chand Misrà, Chairman, U.P. Bar Council, 2.4.2014 – 28.7.2014; ex Advocate-General, U.P. Govt. 18.14. Dr. Rām Shankar Ḑwivéḑī, M.A., LL.B., D.Phil., Univ. of Alld., Sr. Adv., Alld. HC; President, Kānyàkubjà Brahmin Sabhā, Prayāgrāj. 18.15. Sh. Babu Rām Ţripāthī, Adv., Alld. HC, President, Kānyàkubjà Brahmin Sabhā, Prayāgrāj. 18.16. Sh. Ramésh Chandrà Shuklà (late), Advocate, Alld. HC. Family: Born in an illustrious family of his grandfather Pt. Purushottam Dev Shuklà, Raj Vaidya of Gōlā Gōkarņànāŝh, Dist. Lmp-Khérī. Ramesh‟s father was the middle amongst 3 sons of Pt. Purushottam Dev and was possibly the first M.B.B.S. degree holder doctor of the town. Unfortunately, he died young around 1950. Ramésh could be the only issue to his mother and was brought up in his maternal house at Kānpur. As a result, he studied at Kānpur only. Author came in his contact very late around 1980s when he was disposing off his inherited agricultural land (grabbed by his grandfather by hook and crook means) by that time, he had established his roaring practice at Alld. HC. As usual, 3 Ws spoil the man and he too could not be an exception. He virtually killed himself untimely by his addiction to liquor. Being younger to me, he always extended a fraternal love for me. At times, he often tried (though unsuccessfully) to drag me too to his way of life. Thanks God! my traditional upbringing in a humble family of high moral values and a noble teaching profession I could never be influenced by any wrong-doers till now. He left his widow, a grown-up son and a daughter. The leftover family disposed of their house at Prayāgrāj and moved to Mumbai after the death of Ramesh. 18.17. Sh. R.N. Ţrivéḑī served as the Advocate-General for a year in U.P. Govt. 18.18. Sh. Jyōţīndrà Misrà (born 20.4.1953), designated Sr. Adv., Alld. HC, ex-Advocate 82 General, U.P. Govt., 2007-12. Family details: Father: Pt. Shrī Dhar Misrà (designated Sr. Adv.); Wife: Smŝ. Antaja Misrà. Sons: Two (Entry Mārŝand Misrà, Indian Army and Mr. Kapil Misrà, Adv.); Daughters-in-law: Smŝ. Pankhuri Misrà (elder) and Anupama Misrà. Grandchildren: Aradhya and Avighn (s/o Mārŝand & Pankhuri) and Km. Adya (d/o Kapil & Anupama). Brothers (3): Two Advocates (M/S Shailénḑrà Misrà and Jiténḑrà Misrà); and Sh. Upénḑrà Misrà, retd. Marine Engineer; Sisters (3): (i) Dr. Ushā Shuklà w/o Sh. Anand Nārāiņ Shuklà, ex-Chairman, Rly. Board; (ii) Smŝ. Pushpa Shuklà w/o Engr. Rajénḑrà Deo Shuklà, G.M., BHEL, Piplānī, Bhopal, M.P. (an elder brother of a classmate Mahénḑrà Nāŝh Shuklà of the author at Gōlā GokarnaNāŝh, Dist. Lmp-Khérī); (iii) Smŝ. Sushma Shuklà w/o Dr. Yogénḑrà Nāŝh Shuklà. Nieces (3 all from Engr. R.D. Shuklà & Pushpa): (i) Mrs. Ruchi Ghanashyam (nie Shuklà), retd. as the India‟s High Commissioner of U.K. (cf. Entry 5.3); (ii) Mrs. Prāchī Sinha (nie Shuklà), took VRS as Commr. of Income Tax; (iii) Mrs. Engr. Gunjan Sharma (nie Shuklà), Addl. G.M., Corporate Learning & Dvlpmt., BHEL, G.B. Nagar (NOIDA), U.P. Grandfather: Engr. Kamta Prasāḑ Misrà, B.E., Thomason College of Civil Engg. (founded as the 1st Technical College in British India in 1854, later upgraded as the 1st Engg. Univ. of Roorkee in 1949; and further upgraded as an IIT on 21.9.2001), 1897. Education: B.A., L.U., 1975; LL.B., L.U., 1977. Profession: Got enrolled as an Adv. on 1.2.1978 and received the requisite legal training as an Advocate under the able guidance of his father. (1) Started legal practice at Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC (mainly the Criminal cases); (2) Was appointed as an Addl. Govt. Adv., 1990; (3) Govt. Adv., 2002; (4) Was elected as the President of Avaḑh Bar Assn., Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC, 2006; (5) Was appointed as the Adv.- General of U.P. Govt., 2007-12. Relations: 83 (1) Uncles: Sh. Vidya Dhar Misrà, Prof. of English, L.U.; (2) Dr. Rām Dhar Misrà, Prof. of Maths., & Proctor, L.U., Chairman, U.P. PSC, Prayāgrāj (cf. Entry 4.2); (3) Sh. Gangā Dhar Misrà, Adv., Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC; (4) Sh. Dev Dhar Misrà, Head, Metallurgy Dept., Bokaro Steel Plant, Bokaro (Jharkhand). 18.19. Dr. Gopal Nārāiņ Misrà, Adv., Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC, Member & Chairman, Executive Committee of the Bar Council of India, ex-MLC, U.P. 18.20. Sh. Ramésh Prasāḑ Awasţhī (born 8.8.1951), Adv., Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC; Secy., Sri Kānyàkubjà Praŝiniḑhi Sabhā, Lucknow. Family details: Mother: Smŝ. Girija Devi, Father: Sh. Govind Sahai Awasŝhī; Wife: Smŝ. Rajneésh awasŝhī M.A (Sociology). Children: (i) Sh. Anīlénḑrà Awasŝhī, Sr. Auditor, A.G. (General & Social Sector Audit), Gwalior (M.P.); (ii) Smŝ. Aparna Mishrà & Asij Mishrà (both teachers), Lucknow. Born at: Village - Ḑhanāwā, Post - Itahā, Dist. Bahrāich (U.P.). Education: Lucknow Univ., Lucknow, B.A., 1976, LL.B., 1979. Professional expertise: (1) Practicing law in: (i) U.P. Board of Revenue, State Consumer Forum, Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC; (ii) Delhi High Court, and Supreme Court of India for the last 37 years; (2) Also took up the Legal cases of L.D.A. & other Institutions. Held offices: (i) Ex-President, Rajasva Bar Assn., Lucknow, 2014 – 15; (ii) Patron, „Sanāţan Mahāţsabhā‟ - a spiritual & religious body of National Youths working towards proliferation of the Supreme Principles of „Adi Sanāţan Dharma‟ organizing „Adi Gangā Maa Gomti Maha-Arti every Poornima on the banks of historical River Gomti in Lucknow; (iii) Chairman, „Sanāţan Vidhi Sabhā‟, (iv) President, „Bharat Raksha Manch, Avaḑh Prant‟, Lucknow. Awards received: (i) „Shaan-e-Uttar Pradesh‟ given by „Srijan Foundation‟ for working in the field of National Unity on the Occasion of U.P. Day; 84 (ii) Honoured by „Rashtriya Ekta Mission‟ for working towards Social, Political, & Educational Services for the Nation and National Unity. 18.21. Sh. Rākésh Ḑwivéḑī, Senior Adv., SC, New Delhi. Standing Counsel for Gujarat in the Supreme Court, Expert in Constitutional Law. Father: Hon‟ble S.N. Ḑwivéḑī (cf. Entry 20.1). 18.22. Sh. Rākésh Mishrà (actually born on 30.11.1960), M.Sc. (Organic Chem.), UoA, LL.B., UoA; Expert in cases at Debt Recovery Tribunal. Family details: Author‟s eldest son (cf. Entry 40.12). Married Amita Mishrà, M.Sc. (Zoology), M.Ed., UoA; Asso. Prof., M.D. P-G College, Pratapgarh (affiliated to Alld. State Govt. Univ.). Children: Rahul (son), B.A.–LL.B., UoA, 2014, MBA, and Vasundhara (daughter), B.A.–LL.B. (integrated course), 2018. Visits abroad: Attended a Course in Neurophysics at ICTP, Trieste (Italy), 1991. 18.23. Sh. Sharad Pāthak, General Secy., Awaḑh Bar Assn. § 19. (Hon‟ble) Chief Justices of High Courts / Supreme Court 19.1. Dr. Raghu Nanḑan Swarūp Pāthak, LL.D. (Hon.), Panjāb Univ., 1988; Judge, Allḑ. HC (1.10.1962 – 14.3.1972); Chief Justice, H.P. HC (15.3.1972-19.2.1978); CJI, Supreme Court (20.2.1978 –18.6.1989); Judge in International Court of Justice. 19.2. Rangà Nāţh Misrà (25.11.1926 - 13.9.2012), M.A., LL.B., UoA; LL.M., was as the 21st CJI, 25.9.1990 - 24.11.1991; Governor, Odisha, 25.6.1982–31.8.1982; First Chairman, Natl. Human Rights Commn. of India, 12.10.1993–24.11.1996; Cong. M.P. (R.S.), 1998 – 2004. Family: Born at Bānāpur, Dist. Khurda (now Khordah), Orissa (now spelt as Odisha) as the youngest amongst 3 sons (LokaNāŝh, RaghuNāŝh & Rangà Nāŝh) of Pt. Godabarish Misrà in an Odia Brahmin family. Father was a litterateur, Congressman and Edn. Minister, Orissa State (in British India) in 1941. He was instrumental in establishing Uŝkal Univ. at BBSR. LokaNāŝh Misrà, was a prominent politician of Swatantrà Party (led by Rājājī) & later of Janta Party, served as M.P. (R.S.) for several terms and a Governor, Assam & Nagaland (cf. Entry 16.5). His son, Pinaki Misrà (cf. Entry 30.22), is a 4-time M.P. (L.S.) of Biju Janta Dal. RaghuNāŝh Misrà (cf. Entry 28.3), was a Congress M.L.A. in Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bānāpur Const. His nephew, Dipak Misrà (cf. Entry 19.3) has been the 45th CJI (Aug. 2017 - ). Married Sumitra Misrà in young age and was blessed with a son (Ḑévānanḑ) in 1950. Ḑévānanḑ turned a lawyer and was a senior Adv. at Orissa HC as well as at SC. Unfortunately; he died in 2009 prematurely leaving both his parents aggrieved. 85 Edn.: Bānāpur High School; Pyare Mohan Acharyà Acad., Cuttack; Ravenshaw College (now University), Cuttack and UoA. Legal career: He got enrolled as Adv. of Orissa HC, Cuttack on 18.9.1950 and practiced Law there till 1969; Permanent Judge, Orissa HC, 6.11.1980–16.1.1981; CJ, Orissa HC, 16.1.1981–1983; Judge, SC, 1983–25.9.1990; CJI, 25.9.1990–24.11.1991. Social service: Chief Scout of the All India Boys Scouts Assn. since 1992. Painful ending: After prolonged illness, Rangà Nāŝh Misrà died at a pvt. hosp. in BBSR leaving his wife and a grandson (Anand) to mourn his loss forever. [Author feels highly indebted to great humanitarian who, in the capacity of the Chairman, VC Search Committee for BHU appointed by the President of India, empanelled him 4 times including thrice at the top of the panel and even the President was inclined to appoint the author but the then HRD Minister (Arjun Singh) never approved the panels. Finally, the president had to turn down the panels repeatedly. The deadlock lasted for long till the removal of Arjun Singh from Narasimha Rao‟s Cabinet in 1995. A diamond helps to cut the glass, likewise axe becomes able to cut the wood when it gets wooden handle. One time best (Brahmin) friend of the author succeeded in influencing the mind of the Minister against the author. Alas! all concerned are gone while the author is still blessed to recall them. 19.3. Hon‟ble Justice Dipak Misrà (born 3.10.1953), retd. as the 45th CJI (28.8.2017 2.10.2018); Judge, SCI (10.10.2011 - 27.8. 2017), former CJ, Patna and Delhi HCs, Judge, M.P. HC. Family details: Father: Sh. Raghu Nāŝh Misrà - ex INC MLA in the Orissa Legislative Assembly from the Banpur constituency (cf. Entry 28.3). His uncle (Justice Rangà Nāŝh Misrà) was the 21st CJI and the 1st Chairman of Human Rights Commn. of India (cf. Entry 19.2). Education: Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack (Orissa). Professional Training: (1) Got enrolled as an Adv. at the Orissa HC, Cuttack (Orissa) on 14.2.1977; (2) Also practiced at the Service Tribunal. Positions held: (1) Addl. Judge, Orissa HC, Cuttack (Orissa), 1996; (2) Was transferred to the M.P. HC, Jabalpur (M.P.); (3) Permanent Judge, M.P. HC, Jabalpur, 19.12.1997 – Dec. 2009; (4) Chief Justice of the Patna HC, Patna (Bihar), 1.12.2009 – 23.5.2010; (5) Chief Justice of the Delhi HC, New Delhi, 24.5.2010 – 10.10.2011; (6) Was elevated to SCI on 10.10.2011 till 28.8.2017; (7) CJI, SCI, 28.8.2017 - 2.10.2018. Remarkable judgments: 86 (1) Passed a judgment on a Mōŝīon moved by himself against the State Govt. of Delhi, requiring Delhi Police to upload FIR on their website within 24 hrs. of the FIRs lodged with them; (2) He led the bench which rejected the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Memon‟s appeal to stop his execution. Thereafter, he recd. an anonymous letter threatening him to be eliminated. Yet, he showed his guts and in an unprecedented overnight hearing at 3:20 a.m. on 30.7.2015, a 3-judge bench of the SCI led by him dismissed Memon‟s last-minute petition confirming his death warrant. (3) A 3-judge bench led by him has upheld the death sentence awarded to the 4 convicts of the most publicized „Nirbhaya‟ (an anonymous name given to the victim) rape case on 5.5.2017. He authored the landmark judgement confirming the death penalty of 4 convicts in the brutal 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder case which shook the nation and spurred the genesis of a stringent anti-rape law. In his verdict, Justice Misrà termed the convicts as those who “found an object for enjoyment in her... for their gross, sadistic and beastly pleasures... for the devilish manner in which they played with her dignity and identity is humanly inconceivable”. (4) In a bench of SCI, he also settled the 120-year old water dispute over the Cauvery River (attributed as the South Gangā) and regarded as the lifeline for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The judgment laid down important principles to the effect that rivers are a national resource and not the property of any State and the sharing of waters must be on equitable basis and further placed the requirement of drinking water at the highest pedestal. (5) The first progress made in over a half century old „Ayōḑhyā dispute‟ was made during his tenure: the Bench led by him restricted the dispute only to the title suit and rejected 3 rd party interventions. (6) Presiding over a Constitution Bench of SCI, he partially struck down Section 377 of IPC citing it as irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary in a historic unanimous ruling. He quoted (the Germany‟s greatest writer Johann Wolfgang von) Goethe: “I am what I am, so take me as I am” and emphasized on the universal concepts of individuality, liberty and dignity of the individual, right to privacy, equality of rights and freedom of expression, and highlighted the constitutional principles of transformative constitution- alism and constitutional morality and the doctrines of progressive realization and non-retrogression of rights. (7) Hailing the right to freedom of speech and expression while staying the ban on the Indian cine movie “Paḑmàvaat” by certain States, he held that cinemas, as an art form, are an inseparable part of right to free speech and expression. (8) While upholding the marriage of Kerala girl (Akhila Ashōkan) converted to Islam and adopting the name (Hadiya) with a Muslim (Mr. Shafin Jahan) in the Hadiya court case, he observed that the right to marry a person of one‟s choice is integral to right to life and liberty. (9) In Shakti Vahini vs. Union of India, deprecating honour killing and honour crimes, he wrote that honour killing guillotines individual liberty and freedom of choice and that assertion of choice is an insegregable facet of liberty and dignity. Any kind of torture or torment or illtreatment in the name of honour that tantamount to atrophy of choice of an individual relating to love and marriage by an assembly is illegal and cannot be allowed a moment of existence. (10) In his judgment on mob vigilantism and lynching, he condemned the horrendous acts of mobocracy and observed that it cannot be allowed to become the “new normal”. It has to be 87 curbed with an iron hand and that no citizen can be allowed to take the law into own hands or become law unto himself and further issued a slew of directions, including preventive, punitive and remedial measures, to deal with the crime. (11) He was a part of the Bench headed by the 7 senior-most judges of SCI, convicting the Calcutta HC judge (C.S. Karnan) of contempt of court and sentenced him to 6 mths.‟ imprisonment. (12) He will be always hailed as a „warrior of gender equality‟ for his historic judgements upholding equal rights for women and the LGBT community, like the scrapping of Section 497 of the IPC and allowing entry for women of menstruating age group into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. 19.4. Hon‟ble Justice Mahésh Nārāiņ Shuklà, M.A., LL.B., UoA, Chief Justice, Alld. HC (29.11.1983–5.10.1985), Justice, Alld. HC (14.3.1969 – 29.11.1983). Was a strong believer of „Gayatri Mantrà‟, meditation & prayers. Led an Indian delegation to Monrovia (Liberia), Africa: represented India in World Conference on Religion. Authored a booklet on the miracles of regular recitation of Gaytri Mantrà. A leading lawyer of Kānpur. For his Higher Edn. he moved to UoA in 1942, getting a coveted berth in the most prestigious hostel of the University (Muir Hostel – now called after its Warden–cum–VC Dr. A.N. Jha), regarded as a nursery for the future ICS officers He recalled an anecdote about Dr. Jha (a great scholar, consummate speaker & an administrator par excellence). On a reaction of English daily National Herald on a linguistic criticism of Pt. J.L. Nehru, by Dr. Jha, for having used some erroneous language, Dr. Jha reacted to the editorial of the Paper in a highly dignified manner: „Protestantism breeds an attitude of mind which can at best be called militant.‟ Shuklà started his legal career at Kānpur but, after 3 yrs., he shifted to Alld. to practice law at HC. Simultaneous- ly, he taught Law at UoA. He gave credit to his unexpected and rapid success in his profession due to his proficiency in English. He appeared in Dr. Rām Manohar Lohia‟s case against Advocate–General (Pt. Kanhaiya Lāl Mishrà). Was elevated as Judge just after 15 yrs. of practice. He used to dictate judgements in the open court both as a Judge & CJ. His judgements evoked comments from scholars of India and abroad. After retirement, he uttered a Hindi couplet: “ककसी के योकने से कफ तेया द वाना रुकता है | फहाय आई, चरा भैं, मह धय हैं फेड़ड़माॉ भेय ||” (Kisi ke rokane se kab tera deewana rukta hai; Bahaar aai, chala main, yeh dhari hain bediyan meri.) at his farewell and turned his back upon the HC forever. Father: Pt. Prem Nārāiņ Shuklà, Educaton: (1) 10th exam., DAV College, Kānpur, 1st div & distinction in English; (2) 12th exam., BNSD College, Kānpur, 1st Div. & 4th position in U.P. Bd. It was a golden period of his life. BNSD shaped his bright future career. He was elected as a speaker in the College Parliament having a privilege to preside over all functions of the College and met some of the greatest luminaries of the country: Dr. S. RadhaKrishņàn, Sarojini Naidu, Dr. HridayNāŝh Kunzru, Dr. AmarNāŝh Jha & Pt. MakhanLāl Chaŝurvéḑī. He used to introduce the guests, delivering a short speech that setting a pattern of his future speeches, winning wide 88 acclaim. The College Principal (Sh. Heera Lāl Khanna) & Mr. P.K. Ray, an Engl. teacher impressed him most furnishing a solid foundation for erecting an edifice. 19.4. Hon‟ble Dr. Justice Braja Nāţh Mishrà (9.11. 1930 - 6.10.2018), LL.M. (London), Ph.D. (London) and Bar-at-Law, Chief Justice (20.1.1990 - 9.11.1992), Judge at Alld. HC (10.7.1986 – 19.1.1990), Judge at Orissa HC (6.1.1981 – 9.7.1986). Education: B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. (London), and also took a Ph.D. degree in Law from there only. Became Bar-at-Law. Profession: (1) Got enrolled as Advocate in 1952 at Orissa High Court, Cuttack; 64; (2) Was called to the English Bar and practiced there during 1960 – (3) Was appointed as a Research Officer in the Commonwealth Law at London; (4) Joined as a Principal-cum-Professor of. Law at M.S. Law College, Cuttack, 1966 – 30.7.1968; (5) Joined Orissa Superior Judicial Services (Senior Bench) on 18.3.1968; (6) Was appointed as Addl. District & Sessions Judge on 31.7.1968: (7) Worked as Supdt. & Legal Remembrancer and ex-Officio Addl. Secy. to the Law Dept. of Govt. of Orissa, 18.5.1970 - 21.4.1972; 23.6.1977 - 31.8.1979; (8) Promoted as the District & Session Judge, 1.5.1972 - 25.7.1975, 10.9.1979 - 14.5.1980; (9) Also worked as the Administrator of Berhampur Univ., Berhampur, 14.5.1980; (10) Was appointed as a Judge of Orissa High Court on 5.1.1981 and took oath on the next day; (11) Was transferred as Judge of Allāhābāḑ High Court on 10.7.1986; (12) Was appointed as the Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court on 20.1.1990, where he served till 9.11.1992; Breathed last on 6.10.2018. 19.5. Hon‟ble Justice Shrī Ritu Raj Awasţhī (since 11.10.2021), Chief Justice, Karnataka HC, Justice, Alld. HC (13.4.2009 -10.10.2021). Born on 3.7.1960, he graduated in Law from Lucknow Univ. in the year 1986. Family: Daughter Poorva Awasŝhī married Mr. Shashank Khare on 22.2.2016 at Lucknow. Profession: Got enrolled as an Advocate on 1.2.1987, he practised in Civil, Service and Educational matters at Lucknow Bench of Alld. High Court. Worked as Asst. Solicitor General of India at Lucknow before elevation. Elevated as Addl. Judge of Alld. High Court on 13.4.2009 and was made permanent on 24.12.2010. Became the Chief Justice of 89 Karnataka High Court on 11.10.2021. 19.6. Hon'ble Justice Shrī P. V. Ḑīxiţ (22.09.1959 - 18.03.1969), Chief Justice, M.P. HC § 20. Kānyàkubjà Brahmin Justices of High Courts (guess) 20.1. Allāhābāḑ High Court Sr. No. Name (2 Honourable) Tenure at Alld. HC Elevated to SC 1. 2 Uma Shanker Bājpāī 1937 – 43 2. 2 Tika Rām Misrà 1938 3. 2 Gopal Swarup Pāthak 1945 – 46 4. 2 Lakshmi Shankar Misrà 26.7.1948– 30.1.1952 31.1.1952 (Hybd. HC) 5. 2 Surendrà Nārāiņ Ḑwivéḑī 12.5.1959–14.8.1972 14.8.1972–8.12.1974 6. 2 Rām Asrey Misrà 14.7.1959–15.6.1969 7. 2 Jai Shanker Ŝrivéḑī 3.4.1967 – 15.9.1973 8. 2 Banii Bilās Misrà 29.4.1968 – 11.4.1971 9. 2 Om Prakash Ŝrivéḑī 31.12.1968 – 3.9.1971 10. 2 Tribeni Sahai Misrà 3.9.1971 – 15.11.1984 11. 2 V.N. Misrà 30.3.1978-1.7.1983 12. 2 Kailash Nāŝh Misrà 24.3.1981–15.7.1988 13. 2 R.A. Misrà 4.10.1982–19.11.1987 14. 2 Ayōḑhyā Nāŝh Ḑīkshiŝ 24.5.1984–27.11.1989 15. 2 J.N. Ḑubéy 24.5.1984–15.7.1999 16. 2 Daya Shankar Bājpāī 9.1.1986 – 31.10.1989 17. 2 Dr. R.R. Misrà 21.7.1986 – 2.7.1992 18. 2 Dinésh Kumār Ŝrivéḑī 23.6.1989 – 26.8.2001 19. 2 G.D. Ḑubé 23.6.1989 – 13.3.1993 20. 2 R.R.K. Ŝrivéḑī 23.8.1990–13.11.2000 21. 2 Birendrà Ḑīkshiŝ 24.1.1991 – 10.1.2000 22. 2 Ms. Shobha Ḑīkshiŝ 27.11.1991–24.3.1998 23. 2 Ashish Nārāiņ Ŝrivéḑī 17.12.1999–18.2.2002 24. 2 Shrīsh Nāŝh Ŝiwārī 22.3.1996 – 15.3.2000 90 25. 2 Dev Kant Ŝrivéḑī 3.2.1997 – 14.1.2001 26. 2 Uma Shankar Ŝripāthī 5.2.1999 – 3.7.2004 27. 2 Ramésh Dutt Shuklà 5.2.1999 – 15.5.2003 28. 2 Rākésh Ŝiwārī (Sr. Judge) 14.2.2002 – 20.3.2016 29. 2 Vijai Shankar Bājpāī 5.7.2002 – 14.1.2007 30. 2 Radhey Shyam Ŝripāthī 21.12.2002–14.2.2005 31. 2 Uméshwar Pāndéy 21.12.2002–31.3.2007 Vinod Chandrà Misrà 7.1.2004 – 29.1.2008 32. 2 33. 2 Ravindra Nāŝh Misrà 16.1.2006 – 16.7.2009 34. 2 Brahma Nand Shuklà 21.7.2008 – 4.5.2011 35. 2 Shyam Shankar Ŝiwārī 13.4.2009 – 14.1.2012 36. 2 Shrī Kant Ŝripāthī 13.4.2009–14.12.2011 37. 2 Virendrà Kumār Ḑīxiŝ 13.4.2009 – 11.3.2013 38. 2 Shrī Narayan Shuklà 39. 2 Manoj Misrà 40. 2 Karuņā Nand Bajpayee 41. 2 Vinod Kumār Misrà 42. 2 Ravindra Nāŝh Mishrà – II 43. 2 Prabhat Chandrà Ŝripāthī 44. 2 Daya Shankar Ŝripāthī (Addl.) 45. 2 Mrs. Rekha Ḑīkshiŝ (Addl.) 46. 2 Satyà Nārāiņ Agnihōŝrī (Addl.) 47. 2 Umésh Chandrà Ŝripāthī (Addl.) Since 21.11.2011 (up to 1.6.2027) 20.2. Justice Sh. Jai Shankar Ţrivéḑī (born 1911 - 16.4. 2010) at Korauna, Dist. Sīŝāpur (U.P.), ex-Judge, Alld. HC, President of „Sri Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā‟, Lucknow Father: Pt. … Ŝrivéḑī, Leading Advocate, Civil Courts, Sīŝāpur (U.P.); Married Km. Durgawati d/o Sh. Mool Chand Ŝiwārī, the Chief Judge of Jaipur Maharaja‟s Court. Educaton: (1) Raja Raghubar Dayāl Intermediate College, Sīŝāpur (U.P.); (2) BHU, Varanasi, B.A., LL.B. Professional activities: 91 (1) Started practicing law at the Civil Courts, Sīŝāpur; (2) Moved to the Chief Court of Avaḑh (currently Alld. HC at Lucknow) as an Advocate on 25.1.1947. Started his practice under the guidance of a leading Counsel Sh. S.C.Das and Sh. Ŝrivéḑī successfully handled a famlous case of Estate of Sisendi, Dist. Lucknow concerning the Privy Purse issue of Raja Vijay Kumār Ŝripāthī (cf. Entries 26.4, 28.8). (3) Got enrolled as an Advocate at the Supreme Court, New Delhi on 11.11.1954; (4) Was appointed an Addl. Judge of Alld. HC on 3.3.1967, and was confirmed on 13.3. 1969. (5) He retired from the august position on 15.9.1973. The crucial end: After his lunch he went for a snap on 16th April, 2010 at his Lucknow residence and never got up thereafter forever. Legacy: Earned goodwill of fellow Counsels, colleagues at the Judiciary, clients and all others who came into his conatcts. After his retirement he rejuvenated the „Sri Kānyàkubjà Praŝiniḑhi Sabhā, Lucknow‟ and remained a Patron of this august Body till his end. [What a pleasant surprise ! the author himself witnessed his courtesy. Being even lesser than half of his age, I ventured in going to him on his elevation as an Hon‟ble Justice of Alld. HC and congratulated him at his residence in Church Lane, Prayāgrāj. He very kindly granted an anudience to me. Without knowing this fact, his illustrious son, Justice D.K. Ŝrivéḑī jī is felicitating me.] 20.3. Justice Sh. Dinésh Kumār Ţrivéḑī (born 27.8. 1939), B.A., L.U., 1958, LL.B., L.U., 1961, ex-Judge, Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC (23.6.1989 – 26.8.2001). Family details: Born at Village Korauna (on Sidhauli – Misrikh Road), Dist. Sīŝāpur, U.P. in an illustrious feudal Ŝrivéḑī family. Father: Justice Sh. Jai Shankar Ŝrivéḑī (cf. Entry 20.2). Education: (1) Raja Raghubar Dayāl Intermediate College, Sīŝāpur, Class XII, 1957; (2) Lucknow Univ., B.A., 1959, LL.B., 1961. Legal profession: (1) Got registered in the Avaḑh Bar in 1961; (2) Started legal practice as an Adv. at Lucknow Bench of Alld. HC; (3) Govt. Adv.: 5 yrs.; (4) Having worked as a public prosecutor for 28 yrs., he was elevated as Hon‟ble Justice in the Alld. HC on 23.6.1989; 92 (5) He also acted as the Chairman of NSA for 4 yrs., and the Executive Chairman of the U.P. Judicial Authority for 3 yrs.; (6) He was one of those few contemporary lawyers who were equally proficient in conducting all types of criminal, civil and constitutional matters; (7) He retired on 26.8.2001 while working as a settled judge. Crucial cases handled by him: He presided over as a judge of the largest constitutional bench to decide a dispute of most complicated issue („Rām Janma Bhoomi‟) of the century. Post-retirement period: (1) Chairman, „Savarna Ayog Bihar‟, 2011 – 14; (2) President, „All India Sri Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā‟, Lucknow, since 2010. Community service: (1) For the last many generations, his native place (Korauna) has been the 1st stop of Hindu pilgrims undertaking the „84 Kosi Naimish Parikrama‟. His family has been providing shelter to millions of pilgrims during such occasions. (2) Active cooperation in the upliftment of the Temple Ghats of „Naimish Chakra Tirtha‟, cleanliness of the Tirtha, and taking personal interest in the welfare of tourists and pilgrims to Naimish and Misrikh Shrīnes. (3) Establishment and construction of a spiritual meditation center at „Kalibari Temple‟ in Naimish. Legacy: „All India Shrī Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā‟, Lucknow established in 1930 by reputed Kānyàkubjà Brahmins of Avaḑh Region, was revived by his father Justice Pt. Jai Shankar Ŝrivéḑī under his President-ship. After his father‟s demise, Sh. Dinésh Kumār jī raised the institution to greater heights. He worked strenuously for the systematic functioning of the body in a disciplined manner. 20.4. Judges of M.P. HC: Sr. No. Name Took oath on Retd. on 1. Shrī K.L. Pāndéy 26.9.1958 20.9.1971 2. Shrī K.K. Ḑubé 11.12,1970 1.5.1982 3. Shrī N.C. Ḑwivéḑī 15.2.1971 2.9.1981 4. Shrī B.R. Ḑubé 5.2.1974 21.8.1979 5. Shrī J.P. Bājpāī 7.7.1975 2.10.1991 6. Shrī H.G. Mishrà 1.12,1977 23.7.1982 7. Shrī K.N. Shuklà 2.11.1979 25.1.1989 Remark 93 8. Shrī P.C. Pāthak 14.5.1984 8.1.1992 9. Shrī Sachchida Nand Awasŝhy 14.5.1984 12.8.1990 10. Shrī S.K. Ḑubéy 2.3.1988 14.8.1998 11. Shrī Shacheénḑrà Ḑwivéḑī 28.7.1990 25.1.1999 12. Shrī R.D. Shuklà 28.7.1990 9.5.1998 13. Shrī A.S. Ŝripāthī 28.4.1994 15.7.1998 14. Shrī R.P. Awasŝhy 1.7.1992 3.7.1996 15. Shrī S.K. Ŝiwārī 27.9.1994 28.9.1994 16. Shrī S.C.Pāndéy 6.9.1995 9.9.2001 17. Shrī Deepak Misrà 17.1.1996 21.12.2009 18. Miss Usha Shuklà 24.1.1996 21.9.2003 19. Shrī R.B. Ḑīxiŝ 26.4.1999 22.6.2003 20. Shrī A.K. Mishrà 25.10.1999 9.9.2010 21. Shrī S.K. Pande 21.3.2003 4.8.2006 22. Shrī A.K. Awasŝhy 21.3.2003 20.2.2006 23. Shrī Ashōk Kumār Ŝiwārī 8.9.2003 6.6.2006 24. Shrī Shyam Sunder Ḑwivéḑī 18.10.2005 31.8.2010 25. Shrī R.C. Mishrà 11.9.2006 3.6.2013 26. Shrī B.K. Ḑubé 03.5.2010 20.1.2014 27. Shrī K.K. Ŝrivéḑī 27.5.2011 10.1.2016 28. Shrī Sunil Kumār Awasŝhī 13.10.2016 Resigned on 2.1.2021 21. Litteratures 21.1. Shrīharsh or Śrīharṣà (c. 1156 - 1193 A.D.) - a 12th century Sanskriŝ poet, philosopher, and scholar born in Kānyàkubjà region (Kannauj) of Northern Indiā. Being confident of his prudence, he challenged even the goddess, Saraswaţī, to trace a mistake in his poetry. His aḑvaiţ-véḑanţic text „Khandan-Khānd-Khāḑyà‟, i.e. „Refutation of sugar-candy pieces‟, is superb and has no match. He criticized „Shivà-bhakţi-siḑḑhi‟ written by Uḑayan - the philosopher of Nyāy doctrine of Indian philosophy refuting his principles. Born to Śrīheer (father) and Māmallā Ḑévālī (mother). His father was a poet in the kingddom of Rājā Vijay Chanḑrà and his son (Jay Chanḑrà) of Gahadaval (गहड़वार) dynasty. The kings of this dynasty were called Kānyà-kubjéshwar with their capital at Kannauj but later kings shifted to Kāshī (Vārāņasī). Father was also a learned man and preaching towards god with doctrines of Véḑàs, Bhagvaḑ Gīţā, etc. At the time of his death, the father asked Shrīharsh to master the scriptures and become a pundiţ. He advised him to use his knowledge driving the 94 commoners towards divinity. Shrīharsh got education in gurukul and studied under Guru‟s guidance. He mastered all scriptures and all schools of philosophical thoughts prevailing at that time. Believably, the poet „Mammat‟ was his maternal uncle who cautioned Shrīharsh to some of the defects in the „Naishaḑhà‟ epic. His scholarly works: (i) Naishḑhīy Chariţam: Shrīharsh composed the epic in 1174 A.D., during the reign of the king Jay Chanḑrà for which he was dignified with the title Naràbharţī. It contains erotic themes. According to the Jain scholar Nayà Chanḑrà Suri of 15th century, Shrīharsh was actually a celibate and had “conquered his sense of organs” (so-called jīţénḑriyà). It is a poetic description of the courtship relationship between the ruler of Nishadh country (Nalà) and Ḑamyanŝī, the daughter of the ruler of Viḑarbhà (Bhīmà) eventually ending in their marriage. The story is depicted from the Mahābhāraţ period. (ii) Spent his later life in ascetic serenity on the banks of river Ganges and composed several other works (some of which are not available): Vijay-prasasţi, Chinḑā-prasasţi, Gaudō-vinshàkul-prasasţi, Nav-Sahasānk-chariţ, Arņav chariţ, Arņav-varņan and Amar-khandan. Honour: Like Vālmīki, Kāliḑās, etc., he has his own special importance and place as a poet due to his erudition and skill of art, despite the absence of special affection in the design of Bhāv-lōk. For this reason, he has got a high reputation among the poets of Brihaţrayī. [ Being a student of mathematics and not an expert in History, the author heard about the epic Naishḑhīy Chariţam and its writer (Shrī-harshà), for the first time, in Germany on 28.5.1973, where the visiting Indologist scholar (Prof. Aruņōḑay Natwar Jānī, ex Director, Oriental Inst., Mahārājā Sayājī Rāo Univ.,Vadōḑarā, Gujarāŝ chose this theme for his lecture. Since then the author has derived high reverence to the intellect of Shrī-harshà but is able to pay his homage to the scholar now only.] 21.2. Shrī Narōţţam Ḑās (1550 – 1605 A.D.), a poet of Brāj Bhāshā from Baḏī Sinḑhaulī, Dist. Sīŝāpur, U.P., best known for his epic “Suḑāmā chariţrà” - rated as an invaluable creation of Hinḑī literature. He was a contemporary of Hinḑī poet-cum-saint Ŝulsīḑās. According to a study of Sir George Abraham Grierson (7.1.1851 – 9.3.1941) - an Irish administrator and linguist in British Indiā, the birth year of the great poet is considered to be 1610 A.D. He was a Kānyàkubjà Brahmin. Nothing is traceable about his family. His works: There are diverse opinions about his works. According to the 1900 discovery of Pŝ. Gaņésh Bihārī Mishrà, some compositions of Narōŝŝam Ḑās jī are mentioned, amongst which„Vichār Mālā‟, „Ḑhruv-Chariţ‟ and „Nām-Sankīrţan‟ are prominent. But still there is no 95 proof in this regard. In a report of Nāgarī Prachāriņī Sabhā, Vārāņasī, there is also a description of the absence of „Vichār Mālā‟ and „Nām-Sankīrţan‟ compositions. There is incompleteness in the availability of „Ḑhruv-Chariţ‟, 28 verses of which were published in „Rasvaţī‟ magazine in 1968 issue. The poet has used poetic theatrical style in his compositions comprising of Dōhā, Kaviţţà, Sawaiyā and Kundalī lyrics in his verses. Legacy: (1) Claims Dr. Nagénḑrà in his book „Reeţi-kāleen kaviyon-kī-sāmānyà vishéshţāén‟, Pŝ. 2, Chapt. 4, that Narōŝŝam Ḑās is the first Hinḑī poet who used Sawaiyà lyric in Hinḑī poetry. The use of Kaviţţà (Ghanāksharī) lyric was also first used by Narōŝŝam Ḑās. Later on, this lyric was followed by the contemporary poets of Emperor Jalāluḑḑīn Muhammaḑ Akbar (15.10.1542 – 25.10.1605 A.D.). 21.3. Mahakavi Pt. Surya Kant Ţripāthī ‘Nirala’ (21.2.1896–15.10.1961). Most significant poet of modern Hinḑī, and scholar of Bèngālī, English, Sanskriŝ and Hinḑī. Wrote Hinḑī poetry, novels, stories, essays, prose and translated many books from Bèngālī to Hinḑī. Led miserable life, wife died at 20 years, later a widowed daughter also died at 18 only. Lived at Lucknow, native village Gadhākōlā in Unnāo Dist. and finally died at Allḑ. He is considered as one of the four major pillars of the Chhāyāvāḑī era of Hinḑī poetry (Jai Shankar Prasāḑ, Sumiŝrā Nanḑan Panŝ, Smţ. Mahā Ḑévī Vermā and he himself). Nirālā is one of the very few people in Hinḑī literature who are admired and respected by almost all, across all divisions. Born on Māgh Shuklà Pakshà Ekāḑashī, Vikramī Samvaţ 1955 (i.e. 21.2.1899 A.D.), Tues- 96 day in the Mahishāḑal Estate, Dist. Méḑinīpur (now called Miḑnāpur) in Bèngāl State of British Indiā. His father (Pt. Rām Sahāy Ŝiwārī), originally a resident of Gadhākōlā village of Baiswārā area in Unnāo district, was posted as a Security Guard there. The astrologer, who made his horoscope, named the child as „Surjà Kumār‟. Elementary Education: Sūryà Kānŝ got educated up to High School. Later, he himself studied Hinḑī, Sanskriŝ and Bèngālī languages. A life full of struggles: His childhood was full of financial constraints. As a result, the feeling of sympathy towards the downtrodden and oppressed sections of the society was reflected on his innocent mind since childhood. The destiny also put him in miserable situations – lost his mother at the tender age of 3 years, and by the time he became 20, his father also died. In the meantime, he got married to Ms Manōharā Ḑévī and had a daughter. After the death of the father, the responsibility of protecting the joint family also fell upon him. His wife, uncle, elder brother and sister-in-law also died in the epidemic after the First World War. The income received from the Estate service proved insufficient to meet the expenses of the rest of the family. His whole life was spent in economic struggle and storms. But, even in the dire circumstances, he remained firm on the principles and continued to struggle. In the latter part of his life, he lived in a room built on the back of Rāi Sāhèb‟s palatial mansion in the Ḑārāganj locality of Prayāgrāj city. His life ceased on 15th October, 1961 there only. Career: Started serving the „Mahishaḑal Estate', from 1918 till 1922. Thereafter, he turned to editing, freelance writing and translation work, and during 1922-23 he edited a literary magazine „Samanvay‟ published from Calcutta (now called Kōlkāŝā), from August 1923 working in the editorial board of „Maţwālā‟. Later, he got an appointment in the Gangā Pusţak Mālā office in Lucknow where he was associated with the organization‟s monthly magazine „Suḑhā‟ till the middle of 1935. He remained unemployed in Lucknow from 1935 to 1940. Returned back to Allāhābāḑ (Prayāgrāj) in the year 1942 and stayed there only till the end of his life. He became a freelance writer and a translator. His first poem „Janma-bhoomi‟ appeared in the monthly magazine „Prabhā‟ in June 1920, the first collection of poems „Anamika‟ in 1923 and the first essay „Pronunciation of Bangà Bhāshā‟ (Bèngālī language) in October 1920 in the monthly magazine „Saraswaţī‟ published by the „Indian Press, Prayāgrāj‟. Unlike other contemporary poets, he portrayed reality prominently in poetry, without resorting to imagination. He is also considered the originator of free verse in Hinḑī. The poem titled „Jūhī-kī-Kalī‟, which Nirālā himself claimed to have composed in 1916 A.D., was actually written in 1921, and was first published one year after. Published works: Poems: Jāgō phir ék bār (1922), Anāmikā (1923), Parimal (1930), Geeţikā (1936), Anāmikā II (1939 - the collection contains famous poems like Sarōj Smriţi and Shakţi Pujā of Rām), Ŝulsīḑās (1939), Kukur-muţţā (1942), Aņimā (1943), Bélā (1946), Nayé Paţţé (New 97 Leaves, 1946), Archanā (1950), Ārāḑhanā (1953), Geeţ-kunj (1954), Sānḑhyà-Kākalī, Aparā (collection), Bhikshuk. Novel: Apsarā (1931), Alkā (1933), Prabhā-vaţī (1936), Nirupamā (1936), Kullī Bhāt (1938 – 39), Billésur Bakrihā (1942), Chotee-kī-pakad (Peak‟s catch - 1946), Kālé Kār-naamé (Black exploits - 1950) - incomplete, Chamélī (Jasmine - incomplete), Inḑu-lékhā (incomplete). Story Collections: Lily (1934), Sakhī (1935), Sukul-kī-Bīwī (1941), Chaţurī Chamār (1945), Ḑévī (1948) - literally a compilation of previously published collections having only new story „Jānkī‟. Essay-Criticism: Rabīnḑrà Kaviţā Kānan (1929), Prabanḑhà Paḑmà (1934), Prabanḑhà Praţimā (1940), Chābuk (Whip - 1942), Chayan (Selection - 1957), Sangrah (1963). Purānīc stories: Mahābhāraţ (1939), Inter-tales of Rāmāyan (1956). Children‟s literature: Bhakţà Ḑhruv (1926), Bhakţà Prahlāḑ (1926), Bhīshmà (1926), Mahārānā Praţāp (1927), Didactic stories (Aesop‟s Fables, 1969). Translations: Rām-chariţ-mānas (Part - Vinay), 1948 (Verses in Khadī Bōlī Hinḑī), Ānanḑ Math (prose translation from Béngālī), Vish-Vrikshà (Poison-tree), Will deed (Testament) of Krishņà Kānŝ, Kapāl-kundalā, Ḑurgésh Nanḑinī, Rāj Singh, Rāj-rānī, Ḑévī Chauḑharānī, Yugalānguliyà, Chanḑrà Shékhar, Rajanī, Shrī Rām Krishņà Vachanāmriţ (in 3 volumes), Pari-vrājak, Vivékānanḑ in Indiā, Rāj Yōgà (excerpts), Rachnāvalī. [Complete compositions previously published and unpublished in 8 volumes under the name Nirālā Rachnāvalī, 1st ed., 1983] Some of his selected poems: (i) Beggar man – “वह आता, दो टूक करेजे के कयता । ऩछताता ऩथ ऩय आता ।। ऩेट-ऩीठ दोनों लभरकय हैं एक । चर यहा रकुहटमा टे क ।।” (“He comes. Making us repentant with remorseful remarks, He comes on path. His stomach and back seems one, A stick in hand, Asking for alms and grain, To satisfy his hunger. He spreads forward His torn satchel, Making us repentant with remorseful remarks, He comes on path.”) (ii) Breaking stone – “वह तोड़ती ऩत्थय, दे िा उसे भैंने इराहाफाद के ऩथ ऩय - वह तोड़ती ऩत्थय । कोई न छामादाय ऩेड़, वह श्जसके तरे फैठी हुई स्वीकाय । श्माभ तन बय, फॉधा मौवन, ... ” (Beside a road in Allāhābāḑ, I saw her breaking stones. Not any shady tree, the one sitting under which accepts. Dark complexion, blossoming youth, ...) 98 “द:ु ि ह जीवन की कथा यह । क्मा कहूॉ आज, जो नह ॊ कह ।।” (Agony alone remained my life. What should I reveal today, which I never did so.) Legacy: (i) Many of his poems have been translated by the American author, David Rubin, available in the collections: 1. A Season on the Earth: Selected Poems of Nirālā. Columbia Univ. Press, 1977, pp. 1-152, ISBN 0231041608); 2. The Return of Sarasvaţī: Four Hinḑī Poets. Oxford Univ. Press, 1993; 3. Of Love and War: A Chhāyāvāḑ Anthology. Oxford Univ. Press, 2005; (ii) The greatest honour to the intellectual: The then P.M. Pŝ. Jawāhar Lāl Nèhrū had just returned from a visit to China. He was addressing a public meeting in Allāhābāḑ, where revered Hinḑī poet Sūryà Kānŝ Ŝripāthī „Nirālā‟ then lived. Nèhrū accepted a few garlands from fans in the crowd and said, “I have come from China and heard there a story of a great king who had two sons. One was wise, the other stupid. When the boys reached adulthood, the king told the stupid one that he could have his throne, for he was fit only to be a ruler. But the wise one, he said, was destined for far greater things - he would be a poet”. With these words, Nèhrū took the garland off his head and placed it as an offering at Nirālā‟s feet. (iii) Films Division of Indiā produced a short documentary film: Sūryà Kānŝ Ŝripāthī Nirālā, directed by Rājīv Kumār covering his works and achievements. (iv) At Unnāo: A park (Nirālā Uḑḑyān), an auditorium (Nirālā Prékshā-grah), and a college (Mahāprāņ Nirālā Degree College, Osiyā Bīghāpur) are named after him. (v) At Allāhābāḑ: His life-size bust is installed at the main market square of Ḑārāganj, Prayāgrāj, a place where he lived for most of his life. His family still lives there. (vi) The road on which his modest house was situated in Ḑārāganj is now named as “Nirālā Mārg”. (vii) Roads, localities in many Indian cities (including Lucknow) are named after him. A bust is also installed in Nirālā Market (near I.T. College Crossing) in Lucknow. Bibliography: 1. Famous Personalities at the Wayback Machine, Unnāo District Official website. 2. “How literature has helped us make sense of pandemics.” 3. “Mahishadal Rāj College”. College Admission. 4. “Nirālā” at Kaviţā Kōsh – A large collection of Hinḑī Poetry. 5. “References to death and disease in Hinḑī literature”. 6. Singh, Dooḑh Nāŝh: „Nirālā: Āţmà-hanţā Āsţhā‟. Nilābh Prakāshan, Allāhābāḑ 1972, pp. 361; Lōk Bhārţī Prakāshan, Allāhābāḑ, 2000, pp. 280. 7. “Suryà Kānŝ Ŝripāthī Nirālā”. Filmsdivision.org 8. Vanina, Eugenia: Blackened face: Emotional Community and the Hindu Nationalist 99 Interpretation of History. Emotions: History, Culture, Society 4 (1), Sept. 2020, pp. 66– 90. https://doi:10.1163/2208522X-02010078. ISSN 2206-7485. [Shrī Bābū Lāl Shuklà, a former classmate of the author at Kanyà Kubjà Degree College, Lucknow (now upgraded and renamed as „Shrī Jai Nārāiaņ P-G College‟ after its founder), married the granddaughter of „Nirālā‟ jī.] 21.4. Pţ. Sōhan Lāl Ḑwivéḑī (22.2.1906 / 5.3.1906 - 1.3.1988) was an Indian poet, Gānḑhīan and freedom fighter, known for his patriotic poems. Born at village Sijaulī, Téhsīl Binḑkī, Dist. Faŝéhpur, U.P. in a Kānyàkubjà Brahmin family. Education: Univ. of Allāhābāḑ, M.A. (Hinḑī). Works: Ţumhé Naman (a poem on Mahāŝmā Gānḑhī), Alī Rachō Chanḑ, Khāḑī Geeţ, Girirāj, Nayanōn-kī-Résham Dōrī Sé, Māţri-bhūmi, Prakriţi Sandésh, Jay Rāshtrà Nishān, Ré Man, Vanḑanā and Himālay, Bhairavī, Poojā Geeţ, Prabhāţī, Yugāḑhar, Kunāl, Chéţnā, Bāsurī, Hum Balveer and Anḑhérī Raaţ. Philosophy: Deeply influenced by Mahāŝmā Gānḑhī and in the following lines he described Gānḑhī jī‟s popularity: “ चर ऩड़े श्जधय दो डग भग भें, चर ऩड़े कोहट ऩग उसी ओय ।” (Wherever two steps go on the path, there are millions of followers.) Honours: Govt. of Indiā honoured him with Paḑmà Shrī award in 1970. Legacy: His granddaughter Ms Ākānkshā Ḑwivéḑī is proMōŝīng his literature through social media and Kavi Sammélāns. Bibliography: (i) Pānchāl, Paramānanḑ: Gānḑhī in Sōhan Lāl Ḑwivéḑī‟s Poems. Ḑésh Banḑhu, October 2010. (ii) Singhvi, Rājéndrà: Poems of Sōhan Lāl Ḑwivéḑī - A Nationalistic Perspective. § 22. Martyrs 22.1. Shrī Rāj Nārāiņ Misrà (c. - 9.12.1944), an Indian freedom fighter whose elder brother Pŝ. Bābū Rām Misrà aka Jatāi was sentenced for 38 years for fighting against the British govt., led raids on the British establishments with his group during the Quit Indiā Movement, 1942. Born at the village Bhīkhampur near Sikandrābāḑ (Dist. Lakhīmpur-Khérī) in a highly cultured Kānyà-kubjà Brahmin family of Shāndilyà Gōţrà. He was the 4th and last son of Pŝ. Balḑév Prasāḑ Misrà. Before turning as a revolutionary in Indiā‟s Freedom struggle, he was a teacher. He had a son Shrī Banārsī Lāl Misrà, who died a couple of years back at his native place (Bhīkhampur). 100 The only Brahmin martyr of Dist. Lmp-Khérī: On 26.8.1920, the Deputy Commissioner of Khérī (Sir Robert William Douglas Willoughby) was killed by some revolutionaries of Khérī District. In the year 1924, in the memory of the Deputy Commissioner, the British Govt. constructed the Willoughby Memorial Building at the same place in Lakhīmpur. Considering the perpetrators of the attack, Nasīruḑḑīn Maujī (of Naurangābāḑ, Lakhīmpur) and Rāj Nārāyaņ Misrà as suspects, they were executed on 26.4.1936 in Lucknow Central Jail. Above building is now renamed in the name of Nasīruḑḑīn. There is a contradictory mention about the date of execution of Rāj Nārāiņ Misrà on 9.12.1944. His socialistic approach: Before his hanging, Misrà wrote a letter to his brother Lālan Misrà, who was also in Faŝéhgarh jail for fighting against the British Govt. “Dear brother, As per your wish, I sent a message to Sagḑarpur for telling beads, but so far my letter has not been acknowledged. To tell you the real truth I have no faith in prayers. The reformists and middle class Congressmen cannot take advantage of my sacrifice, because I stand for a classless society. I want to have socialism leading to a classless society. I want the liquidation of the middle class reformists. A few reformists of the bourgeoisie should not be allowed to benefit from it. I am dying for the poor. We should put an end to class distinctions. A socialist and a classless society is our objective. Although Kunwar Khushvakŝà Rāi is defending me and he belongs to the higher class, I have not minced matters and have told him of the cause which is dearest to me. It is good that he has not spent a single penny from his pocket, but has taken all the money for my defence from the poor peasants. Being my immediate family member, you may benefit if you should expand the family and explain to the people what for I am dying. Please make use of my sacrifice properly, expand the work for which I am being hanged, I have also written to Bhāraŝ. Greetings to all my family comrades. Yours affectionately, Rāj Nārāiņ Misrà” He wrote another letter to a fellow-revolutionary, Jhārkhandé Rāi; “Please leave no stone unturned to wipe away the capitalists, even if they are in the Congress Party. Along with foreign capitalists they are sucking our blood.” While being taken to the gallows he told the people: “I am dying for the country. I shall be reborn and shall die again” and went to the gallows 101 shouting “Inquilāb Zindābāḑ” on his lips. He attained martyrdom on 9th December 1944 in Lucknow Central Jail but very few people knew about this great son of the soil. [Author is distantly related to him. His real nephew (Shrī Baḑrī Prasāḑ Misrà) from his eldest brother (Shrī Baij Nāŝh Misrà), M. Arch., retd. Professor of Architecture, Copperbelt Univ., Kitwe (Zāmbiā) had been author‟s classmate at Public Intermediate College, Gōlā Gōkarņànāŝh, Dist. Lakhīmpur-Khérī during 1956-58. BPM is settled in Kitwe only and is soon becoming nonagenarian. Incidentally, the author has also met Rāj Nārāiņ‟s another brother Shrī Bābū Rām Misrà during his numerous visits to Bhīkhampur in early days. The author had several other family relatives in the village and had once (in 1980) contested the Parliamentary election from the Shāhābāḑ constituency including the village Bhīkhampur.] 22.2. Capt. Manōj Kumār Pāndéy, PVC (25.6.1975 – 3.7.1999), an Indian Army Officer, posthumously conferred Indiā‟s highest military honour (Param Vir Chakra), for his audacious courage and leadership during the Kārgil War in 1999. The Officer of the 1st Battalion, 11 Gōrkhā Rifles, he was killed in a battle on Jubar Top of the Khālubār Hills in Batālik Sector of Kārgil. Born to Shrī Gōpī Chanḑ Pāndéy (a small-time businessman living in Lucknow) and Smţ. Mōhinī in Rūdhā village, Dist. Sīŝāpur as the eldest child. Had education at U.P. Sainik School, Lucknow and Rānī Laxmī Bāī Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chinhat, Lko. Achievements as student: Had a keen interest in sports, boxing and bodybuilding in particular. He was adjudged the Best Cadet of Junior Division, U.P. NCC Directorate in 1990. During his Services Selection Board‟s interview, when asked “Why do you want to join the Army?” he instantly replied, “to win the PVC”. Alas! he did win the country‟s highest gallantry honour but posthumously. Military career: Graduated from the National Defence Academy in the 90th course and belonged to Mike Squadron (Mustangs); was commissioned a Lt. on 7.6.1997. Kārgil War: In early May 1999, an intrusion by Pākisŝānī Forces in the Kārgil sector was reported. His battalion after completing an 18 months‟ tenure in the Siachen Glacier was on-themove to its peace-time location in Puņé. Instead, the battalion was asked to move to the Batālik sector in Kārgil where it was among the first units inducted into this sector. The unit, commanded by Entry Lāliŝ Rāi, was assigned responsibility of the Jubar, Kukarŝham and Khālubār areas with their Hqrs. in Yeldor. Manōj, as part of the battalion, was involved in a series of boldly led attacks. He took part in a series of actions leading to the capture of Jubar Top. In early July 1999, his Company was assigned the task to capture Khālubār top. Manōj was commanding a Platoon in this company, led his platoon along a narrow, treacherous ridge that led to the enemy‟s position who fired upon the Indian soldiers effectively stalling the Indian attack. Displaying great courage, he surged ahead of his troops and charged at the enemy with a full-throated battle cry through a hail of bullets. Fearlessly assaulting the first enemy position, he killed two enemy personnel and destroyed the second position by killing two more. Wounded in the shoulder and leg, he pressed on his solitary charge with grim determination, until he closed in 102 on the first bunker. The two armies engaged in a ferocious, hand-to-hand combat, and without caring for his grievous injuries, he continued to lead the assault on the 4 th position urging his men and destroyed the same with a grenade, even as he got a fatal burst on his forehead. He collapsed at the final bunker and succumbed to his injuries. Gallantry award ceremony: On Independence Day (1999), a month after the war ended, the President of Indiā approved the award of the PVC to Pāndéy and 3 others: Capt. Vikram Baŝrā, Rifleman Sanjay Kumār and Grenadier Yōgénḑrà Singh Yāḑav. Manōj‟s father received the award from the President (K.R. Nārāyaņan) during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on 26.1.2000. Honours & legacy: (i) Pāndéy‟s statue at Param Yoḑhā Sţhal, National War Memorial, New Delhi; (ii) He is one of the 21 personnel decorated with Indiā‟s highest military honour (PVC) After his greatest sacrifice, multiple places have been named after him including his almae matres; (iii) Rānī Laxmī Bāī Memorial Senior Secondary School, Lucknow built an auditorium in his name, that was inaugurated by his parents; (iv) U.P. Sainik School, Lucknow was renamed after its most illustrious alumnus and is now called „Capt. Manōj Kumār Pāndéy U.P. Sainik School‟, Lucknow. An auditorium in the school was named after him. Its foundation stone was laid by General V.K. Singh in 2011. The school conducts an inter-school football tournament annually – „Late Capt. Manōj Kumār Pāndéy PVC Football Tournament Trophy‟. The main gate of the school is also named after him; (v) The National Defence Academy named the science block as the “Manōj Pāndéy Block”. His portrait hangs at the Mike squadron of the academy; (vi) Services Selection Board, Allḑ. made a Hall in his name as “Manōj Pāndéy Block”; 103 (vii) Roads and buildings: 1. The Army Welfare Housing Organization built a residential complex for veterans in Ghāziābāḑ, U.P. “Manōj Vihār”; 2. The Army Quarters near the Cardio Thoracic Center Hospital in Puņé is named as “Capt. Manōj Pāndéy Enclave”; 3. Roundabouts are named in his honour as “Lt. Manōj Pāndéy Chowk” in his home district (Sīŝāpur) and in Gōmŝī Nagar locality in Lucknow city; 4. A gallery in the Kārgil War Museum at Ḑrās is named after him; 5. Officers‟ Training Academy Cadets (dining) Mess is named after him. 22.3. Flt. Lt. Shankar Ḑayāl Bājpāī (25.1.1960 10.12.1987) comes to the fore among the gallant sons of Bārābankī, who laid down his life while keeping vigil on the frontiers of the nation. Born as the eldest child to Shrī Shyām Lāl Bājpāī of village Sharīfābād, near Saŝrikh (distorted form of Sapŝàriṣhi = 7 Saints), Dist. Bārābankī, U.P. Brother: Sarvésh Bājpāī. Career: Joined the Indian Air Force in the Course No. 127 and was commissioned on 11.6.1981. After several rigorous training courses, he was entrusted to fly the Jaguār fighter aircraft, a very sophisticated and latest machine of that period. His greatest sacrifice: Bājpāī was posted at the highly sensitive Indo-Pak border post of Naliyā in Gujarāŝ, where 24-hour air vigil is maintained by MiG, Mirage and Jaguār fighter aircrafts. On the fateful day, around 07:35 p.m., he took off in his Jaguār for the routine vigil sortie. He was to keep an eye on the military activities of the neighbouring (hostile) country on the border and to maintain security. In a few minutes, his Jaguār, fully loaded with ammunition, was at an altitude of 20,000 feet. The Air Force Control room at Naliyà was getting signals from his aircraft; but, suddenly just after 5 minutes, the screen showed a big flame on the radar screen and everything turned into ashes in just 2 seconds in the dark night. A bright star had exploded and a great son of Indiā was no more. Father: Shrī Shyām Lāl Bājpāī, ex Minister, U.P. Govt. (1980) and ex-President, Lucknow Univ. Students Union (1960-61). When the World‟s first cosmonaut Major Ūrī Gāgārin and his wife visited Indiā and the Lucknow Univ. Campus in 1961, Shyām Lāl was the President of the Students Union. The fearless tiger-like bold personality of Shyām Lāl embarrassed the visitors. Local Newspapers published the photograph on their first page in their next edition. Alas! The jackals in real political life never gave that much share to this brave man which he richly deserved. Had he not suffered due to loss of his beloved son (Shankar Ḑayāl); he might have retained his past glamour even in his advanced age. Legacy: His full statue is installed in front of the Dist. Collectorate in Bārābankī town. 104 [The author has been a junior classmate of Shrī Shyām Lāl and met him the last time in 1989 at the residence of Shrī Shiv Praŝāp Mishrà, M.P. (R.S.), North Avenue, New Delhi.] § 23. Mayor (Party affiliation) 23.1. Sh. Bishwambhar Nāţh Pāndéy (23.12.1906–1.6.1998), Congress Mayor, . One of the Founders of Hindu Hostel, UoA (also, cf. Entries 11.2, 15.1, 16.3, 25.3, 28.1, 28.8, 29.1, 30.13). § 24. Medical Practitioners 24.1. Pt. Kāmnāţh Misrà, Homeopath, Founder of Mōŝī Lāl Homeo Hospital, Station Road, Lucknow. 24.2. Dr. Mrs. Rama Misrà, Gynecologist, MLN Medical College, Prayāgrāj. Collapsed on 25.4.2022, exactly after one year after losing her beloved on the same date (25.4.2021), when the first death anniversary of her husband (cf. next entry) was in progress. She was the elder d/o Pt. Bhawa Nāŝh Bājpāī (cf. Entries 4.3 and 7.1). 24.3. Dr. Jagdish Kumār Misrà, Pediatrician, MLN Medical College, Prayāgrāj, died on 25.4.2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic. He was a doctor with humanistic touch. Being even a stranger, he obliged us as early as in 1977, and operated our younger daughter (Ranjana) of her appendicitis. The appendix was coiled around her navel and no one else other than him could diagnose it earlier. Dr. Misrà had a personal experience of a similar case with his own son so took no time to diagnose her problem. After the operation, he showed the appendix which was ripe enough and could have burst at any moment. Thanks God! he saved our child (cf. Ref. 4). When it was his turn he was badly neglected by the medical staff of the Hospital, where he himself along with his wife had served for nearly 5 decades. His wife, also a patient and admitted in the same ward requested everyone but her request was turned down and she watched her beloved dying. So was the pathetic scene witnessed there. 24.4. Dr. Bābu Rām Bājpéyī, Surgeon, P.M.S., Alld. 24.5. Dr. A. K. Pāndéy, General Practitioner, University Clinic, Alld. 24.6. Prof. Dr. R.N. Misrà, Ophthalmology, MLN Medical College, Alld. 24.7. Dr. Tatsat Misrà, Plastic Surgeon, MLN Medical College, Alld. Born in … . Died in Alld. Brothers: 2 (Harihar Misrà 1, Prof. of Chem., UoA & Dr. Om Misrà, general physician, Provincial Medical Service); Married at Lko. in Ḑīkshiŝ family with roots in village Dateli, near Kasta, Dist. Lmp-Khérī; Daughter: one. 24.8. Dr. S.K. Shuklà, Naphrology Dept., MLN Medical College, Alld. 24.9. Dr. Anand Misrà, Private General Physician, Tagore Town, Alld. Father: Prof. H.N. 105 Misrà, HoD, Pol. Sci., UoA (cf. Entry 14.10). 24.10. Dr. Mrs. Jaya Naithani, Gynecologist, Private, Ashōk Nagar, Alld. Younger d/o Pt. Bhawa Nāŝh Bājpāī (cf. Entries 4.3 and 7.1). Married s/o Dr. Y.P. Naithani, retd. Principal, MLN Medical College, Alld. 24.11. Dr. Rām Prakash Misrà, retd. C.M.S., Dist. Civil (Govt.) Hospital, Meerut (U.P.). 24.12. Dr. Rajésh Kumār Misrà (24.3.1948 - 20.1.2021), (last appointment) Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, Forrd Hospital, Gomti Nagar, Lko. 1. Born at: Sanda, near Biswan, Dist. Sīŝāpur, U.P. 2. Married Mithilésh D/o Shrī Uma Shankar Bājpāī, I.P.S. (cf. Entry 3.6), on 5.2.1976 (Thursday) at Rudrapur, Dist. Nanital. 3. Breathed last on 20.1.2021 (Wednesday), 8:00 p.m. at Forrd / Nova Hospital, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. 4. Cremated on 21.1.2021 (Thursday), 1:30 p.m. at Baikunth Dham, Gomti Banks, Lucknow (by elder nephew Swarna Shekhar). 5. Father: Dr. Vishņu Prasāḑ Misrà, Sānḏā, near Biswan, Dist. Sīŝāpur, U.P. 6. Mother: Smŝ. Jai Dévī Misrà. 7. Uncles (Paternal): (i) Shrī Krishņà Kumār Misrà (late) – married in Chowk, Lucknow; (ii) Shrī Shirvénḑrà Prasāḑ Misrà, retd. Medical Officer. 8. Aunts (Paternal): (i) Smŝ. Sunita Misrà w/o Sh. Krishņà Kumār Misrà, who brought up Rajesh; (ii) Smŝ. Sneh Lata Misrà w/o Sh. Shirvénḑrà Prasāḑ Misrà. 9. Bua: Smŝ. Pushpa Dévī married to Shrī Shivanand Awasŝhī r/o Shalpur, near Biswan, Dist. Sīŝāpur. She was bitten by a cobra in her parent‟s home. 10. Uncles (Maternal) / Mama: Shrī Gaya Prasāḑ Ŝiwārī, Village Baldipurva, Near Haidargarh, Dist. Barabanki, U.P. (still alive along with his wife). 11. Brothers: M/S Rākésh Kumār Misrà and Vikas Misrà. 12. Sisters: (i) Smŝ. Rajani Awasŝhī, (ii) Smŝ. Rekha Misrà, (iii) Dr. Mridula Ŝripāthī aka Baby, Principal, Higher secondary School, Pant Nagar, Dist. Nainital (UK), w/o Prof. Sarvésh Ŝripāthī; (iv) Smŝ. Madhu Ŝripāthī, M.A., LL.B., w/o Shrī Rākésh Ŝripāthī; and (v) Smŝ. Vidhu Misrà w/o Shrī Arvind Mishrà, Lakhimpur-Kheri, U.P. 106 13. Cousins (Paternal): (i) Shrī Maneésh Misrà, Computer Specialist, Health Dept., U.P. Govt., Lucknow. Married in Bhira, Dist. Lakhimpur-Kheri, U.P.; (ii) Shrī Ashish Misrà, Senior Research Offr., Alcohol Factory, Chandigarh. 14. Cousines (from Bua): Shrī Atul, Anjneya Awasŝhī and Smŝ. Anchita Mishrà, Prayāgrāj. 15. Cousins (Maternal): (i) Dr. Ayōḑhyā Sharan Ŝiwārī, retd. Assoc. Professor, J.N. P-G College, Lucknow; (ii) M/S Satish Ŝiwārī and Subhash Ŝiwārī, Baldipurva, Dist. Barabanki; (iii) Shrī Sunil Ŝiwārī. 16. Daughters (3): (i) Smŝ. Pallavi Shuklà, B.Sc. (Lucknow), M.A., Teacher, Army Higher secondary School; (ii) Ms Sonal Misrà – met a severe road accident while returning back home from her College and died on 23.4.2004 during treatment; (iii) Ms Shweta, M.B.A., Data Sciencist and Analyst, Twickenham, United Kingdom. 17. Son-in-law: Lieutenant Colonel Manish Shuklà, Indian Army (also cf. Entry 13.3). 18. Samadhi (Pallavis father-in-law): Shrī S.S. Shuklà, retd. Engr., Railways, Res.: Ashiana, Lucknow. 19. Brothers-in-law (Bahnoi): (i) Shrī Ramésh Prasāḑ Awasŝhī, Sr. Advocate, High Court, Lucknow; (ii) Shrī Deepak Misrà, retd. Offr., G.I.C. Assurance Co., Lucknow; (iii) Prof. Dr. Sarvésh Ŝripāthī, HoD, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, G.B. Pant Univ., Pant Nagar, Dist. Nainital, U.K.; (iv) Shrī Rākésh Ŝripāthī, Principal, Jawahar Navoday Vidyalay, Datia (M.P.); (v) Shrī Arvind Mishrà, Businessman, Lakhimpur-Kheri, U.P. 20. Nephews (from brothers - 6): (i) M/S Swarn Shekhar and Engr. Kamlésh s/o Shrī Rākésh Misrà; (ii) M/S Vinamra and Vineet s/o Shrī Vikas Misrà; (iii) Mr. Prakhar s/o Shrī Maneésh Misrà; (iv) Mr. Swaraj Shandilya aka Akash s/o Shrī Asheésh Misrà. 107 21. Nieces (from cousins - 3): (i) Ms. Shrīsti and Vasavi d/o Shrī Maneésh Misrà; (ii) Ms. Anushka d/o Shrī Asheésh Misrà. 22. Nephews rom sisters: (i) Shrī Anilénḑrà Awasŝhī, Central Govt. Accounts Offr., Lucknow; (ii) Shrī Abhishek Misrà aka Manu – married in Shahjahnpur, U.P.; (iii) Shrī Tushar Ŝripāthī, M.Tech. (IIT, Mumbai), appointed in Bangalore; (iv) Master Dhairya s/o Smŝ. Vidhu Misrà. 23. Nieces (from sisters): (i) Smŝ. Rani Mishrà (Teacher, Lucknow) and Smŝ. Asij Mishrà d/o Smŝ. Rajani Awasŝhī; (ii) Smŝ. Saumya and Ms. Ananya d/o Dr. Mrs. Mridula Ŝripāthī; (iii) Smŝ. Satakshi d/o Smŝ. Rekha Misrà; (iv) Ms. Chunmun d/o Smŝ. madhu Ŝripāthī; (v) Ms. Vidushi d/o Smŝ. Vidhyu Misrà. 24. Grandchildren: Master Laksh Shuklà (male) and Ms. Sanchi Shuklà. 25. In-laws: Shrī Uma Shankar Bājpāī, I.P.S. and Smŝ. Mōhinī Bājpāī. 26. Grandfathers-in-law) :Late (M/S Raméshwar Prasāḑ Bājpāī, Rām Nāŝh Prasāḑ Bājpāī and BaijNāŝh Prasāḑ Bājpāī, Village - Munderi, Dist. Barabanki. 27. Cousin fathers-in-law: Late (M/S Chandra Mauli Bājpāī and Harish Chandra Bājpāī, Village - Munderi, Dist. Barabanki. 28. Brothers-in-law (wife‟s brothers) : (i) Mr. Narénḑrà Bājpāī, M.A. (Pol. Sci., Allāhābāḑ), Assoc. Prof., Political Sci., Allāhābāḑ P-G College (Univ. of Alld.), Allāhābāḑ; NarénḑràBājpāī@gmail.com; (ii) Mr. Vīrénḑrà Bājpāī, B.Sc. (Maths., Phys., Chem.), M.B.A, M.C.S., Commandant (B.S.F.), Govt. of India. 29. Nephew (wife side): Mr. Aman Bājpāī (s/o Vīrénḑrà and Ranjana). 30. Nieces (wife side): 108 (i) From Narénḑrà - Rītā : Ms. Aparnā Bājpāī, B.B.A., M.A.; and Ms. Swarna Bājpāī, B.B.A., LL.B.; (ii) From Vīrénḑrà – Ranjana: Ms. Sparsh Bājpāī, M.A. (Music), London. 31. Daughter-in-law: Smŝ. Arumita Misrà w/o Shrī Swarna Shekhar. 32. Sisters-in-law (from wife side): (i) Smŝ. Rītā (Misrà), M.A. (History, Allāhābāḑ, I div.) married Narénḑrà on 9.7.1989 at Prayāgrāj; (ii) Smŝ. Ranjana (Misrà), M.Sc. (Maths., I div.), B.Ed. married Vīrénḑrà on 8.4.1992 at Faizābāḑ / Ayōḑhyā, U.P. 33. Other close relatives: (1) Entry Sushant Shuklà, Indian Army (elder brother of son-in-law Maneesh); (2) Shrī K.N. Shuklà, Subedar Major (retd.), Indian Army, Jankipuram, Lucknow; (3) Engr. Shiva Sharma Shuklà, retd. Engr., Jankipuram, Lucknow (brother-in-law); (4) Smŝ. Vimla Shuklà, cousine of Shrī U.S. Bājpāī ; (5) M/S Surésh Chandra, Umésh Chandra, Satish Chandra, Asheesh, Prajésh and Ajay Bājpāī s/o (Late) Shrī Chandra Mauli Bājpāī, Munderi, Dist. Barabanki; (6) Prof. Dr. Rām Bilās Misrà, M.Sc. (Maths., LU, I div., I position), D.Phil. (Allāhābāḑ), ex Vice-Chancellor, Avaḑh Univ., Faizābāḑ (Father of Rītā & Ranjana); (7) Mr. Rākésh Mishrà, M.Sc., LL.B. (Alld.), Advocate, Allāhābāḑ High Court (elder brother of Rītā - Ranjana); (8) Dr. Rājīv Misrà, B.V.Sc., Veterinarian, U.P. Govt. (2nd brother of Rītā - Ranjana); (9) Mr. Rōhiŝ Misrà, M.A. (Previous, Maths.), MBA, Director, Amity University, Lucknow (3rd brother of Rītā - Ranjana). 34. Professional Experience: (1) 30 years rich experience in field of orthopedics; (2) Last job: Nova / Forrd Hospital, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow; (3) Director & Superintendent in chief combined M R P District Hospital Bareilly. (4) Chief Medical Suderintendent, District (Govt.) Hospital, Lakhimpur-Kheri, U.P. (5) Senior Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Shyāmā Prasāḑ Mukherji (District Civil) Hospital, Lucknow. 35. Education &Training: (1) M.B.B.S., King George Medical College (Lucknow University), Lucknow; 109 (2) Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery, K.G. Medical College (Lucknow Univ.), Lucknow; (3) M.S. (Orthopaedics), K.G. Medical College (Lucknow University), Lucknow; (4) M.C.H. (Orthopaedics), University of Seychelles - American Inst. of Medicine. 36. Specialist in: Osteo arthritis/Gouty arthritis; Total Knee Replacement; Dislocation; Total Hip Replacement. 37. Member: Indian Medical Association. 24.13. Dr. Durga Shankar Shuklà (born 8.9.1946), retd. Chief Surgeon, Balrampur Govt. Hospital, Lucknow Family details: Born in a Vaishnaite Kānyàkubjà Brahmins‟ family of jurists in Rāe Barélī district. Father: Sh. U.D. Shuklà, retired as Dist. Judge, Barabanki (U.P.), 1983; Grandfather: Sh. Dwarka Prasāḑ Shuklà, retired as Dist. Judge, Gonda (U.P.), 1943; Brother: Sh. Anand Shankar Shuklà (1945-73) procured 3rd highest rank in order of merit in U.P. PCS (J) exam. held in 1969. Unfortunately, he died young at 28 in 1973 during his first posting only as Munsif Magistrate, Agra. Wife: Smŝ. Neeraj Shuklà of Faŝéhpur Chaurasee, Unnāo (U.P.); Sons: Mr. Gaurav Shuklà, Zonal Manager, Exeltis (Multinational Pharmaceutical Co.), Mumbai;Mr. Vaibhav Shuklà, Sr. Manager, Air Tel (an Indian Multinational Telecommunication Services Co. based in New Delhi), Kolkata (West Bengal). Education: (1) Tilak Dhari Intermediate College, Jaunpur (U.P.), XII class, 1963; (2) G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kānpur, M.B.B.S., 1968; M.S. (General Surgery), 1972. Remarkably enough, he qualified in the CPMT exam. at the age of 16 yrs. and in the first attempt only. “होनहाय बफयवान के होत चीकने ऩात = Promising people cast their shadow ahead” literally goes with him. Profession: (1) Worked as a surgeon under the „Provincial Medical Service‟ at the District Hospitals at: Kānpur, Rāe Barélī; (2) Balrampur Govt. Hospital, Lucknow, 1984 - 2004; (3) Sr. Consultant Surgeon, Dist. (Govt.) Hospital, Faizābāḑ / Ayōḑhyā, 2004-05; (4) Sr. Consultant Surgeon & C.M.S., Dist. (Govt.) Hospital, Sultanpur, 2006; (5) Chief Surgeon, Balrampur (Govt.) Hospital, Lucknow, 2004 - 06. After retirement, he continued his own practice and is also engaged in social work. Community service: (1) Active Member of „All India Shrī Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā‟, Lucknow, U.P. (2) Organizing health fairs through T.B. Assn.; (3) M.M.M. Mission in backward areas of Lucknow city, rural areas, and Naimish; 110 (4) Contributions to nutritious diet plan in T.B. eradication in the children. (5) As the President of Medical Cell of Malviya Mission, organizing medical awareness seminars, providing infn. about prevention and treatment of Covid-19 through webinars; (6) Providing health related infn. through mobile phone and other electronic media to the Covid-19 patients who could not be hospitalized. Literary contributions: Pursuance of the self-study of Sanskrit enlightened him with rich vocabulary and inculcated a pride to be an Indian. As such, interest in creation of Hindi literature fascinated him. Publications: Stories: „Some Untold Stories‟, „Laughter, „Miss Youth‟ and „Budhauti mein Sasural‟ (a satire), „Khagras‟ based on Mahabharata epic; Novels: (1) „Sanskar Kaal‟ - Pt. 1 of a series „Shyāmāl Chhaya Gori Chhaya‟ (based on the historical Lord Rama); (2) ‘Mamma‟ (biographical novel); (3) „Sangharsh Kaal - 1‟ and „Sangharsh Kaal - 2‟ – sequels of „Shyāmāl Kaya Gori Chhaya‟ novel series; (4) „Dushdalan Kaal‟; Reviews: „Kaal Charit Manas (poetry collection), „Ekantvasi Shatrughna‟ (novel), „Bade Saab‟ (story collection), „Khidkiyon-ke-Par‟ (satire); Edited: Website <kanyakubj.in>, Magazine „Kānyàkubjà Vani‟; Essay Collection: „Ego‟. Awards recd.: (1) „Srijan‟ award of U.P. Hindi Sansthan, Lucknow, 2019 (on his 1st volume: „Sanskar Kaal‟ of novel series „Shyāmāl Kaya Gori Chhaya‟; (2) „Pragya Bhushan‟ award of „Pragya Sahitya Parishad‟, U.P., 2021; (3) „MahaDévī Varma Award of „Rajya Karmchari Sahitya Sansthan, U.P.‟, Lucknow; (4) His stories: „Miss Youth‟ and „Nazneen‟ (based on transgender) have earned a good appreciation. Website: https://drdsShuklà.blogspot.com 24.14. Dr. Om Prakash Pāndéy, Sindhauli, BAMS (Pilibhit), practicing since 1970 at Sindhauli; established a big hospital in the memory of his mother Smŝ. Jayshree Pāndéy (nie Misrà) – a matermal cousine of the author‟s wife. Earlier he had established a clinic near Sindhauli Tehsil pemises in the main market of Sindhauli. He handed over this clinic to oher medical doctors in his family and is now looking after the new hospital on Sidhauli – Biswan Road. Smţ. Jayshree Hospital: With strenuous efforts of Dr. Pāndéy, a big hospital could be 111 established on Sindhauli – Biswan Road. The hospital has specialized Physicians offering multitype of medical services including Viral Fever Treatment, Dengue Fever Treatment, Immunization / Vaccination, etc. The clinic is operational from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. § 25. Ministers (Union Govt.) 25.1. Pt. Uma Shankar Ḑīkshiţ (also cf. Entries 11.4 &16.2). 25.2. Sh. Vidya Charaņ Shuklà (2.8.1929 – 11.6.2013), a veteran Indian politician of longest political career spanning for 6 decades and a Union Govt. Cabinet Minister for longest period in different Govts. Predominantly a member of INC also held his Ministerial berths in Jan Morcha, Janata Dal, Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya), Nationalist Congress Party and BJP. Family details: (1) Born at Raipur (in Central Province and Berar, later merged within M.P. in 1956, and now the capital of new State of Chhatisgarh founded on 1.11.2000); (2) Father: Pt. Ravi Shankar Shuklà (cf. Entry 10.1); (3) Brothers: Prof. Dr. Ishwari Charaņ Shuklà (HoD, ENT, Medical college, Jabalpur), Shyāmā Charaņ Shuklà (cf. Entry 10.3), and many other siblings (cf. Entry 10.1). Education: Morris College, Nagpur, B.A., 1951. Political career: (1) In the 1957 general elections, He was first elected to the Lok Sabhā as a Congress nominee from Balodabazar constituency and became one of the youngest MPs in the 2nd Lok Sabhā. (2) Subsequently, he won continuously the Lok Sabhā elections: 6 times from Maha-samund constituency in 1962, 1964 (by poll), 1967, 1980, 1984 and 1989; and (3) Twice he won from Raipur in 1971 and 1991. (4) He had lost in the Lok Sabhā elections from Raipur in 1977 and 1998; and also once from Mahasamund in 2004. (5) Altogether, he won 9 times in the Lok Sabhā elections. (6) He was first appointed a Minister of State by Mdm. Inḑirā Gānḑhī in 1967 to 1977 together with a Minister of State with Independent Charge of Infn. & Broadcasting. Debacles: (1) Despite being credited with a versatile career, his role as Infn. & Broadcasting Minister during the Emergency period brought him critic as Inḑirā Gānḑhī‟s yesman. The Justice Shah Commission of Inquiry examining into the Emergency excesses, Shuklà owned the entire responsibility for the functioning of his ministry and dubbed everybody. (2) Due to Kishore Kumār‟s refusal to sing at a public rally addressed by Smŝ. Inḑirā Gānḑhī, his songs were banned for broadcasting on the AIR. 112 (3) Though he could also get a ministerial berth in Rājīv Gānḑhī‟s Congress Govt., but he left of his own and opted to revolt against Rājīv Gānḑhī in the mid-1980s. (4) Was one of the founders of Jan Morcha Political Party along with others: Arun Nehru, V.P. Singh and Arif Mohammad Khan. (5) Later, he also became a minister in the National Front Govt. of 1989-90 led by Mr. V.P. Singh; (6) After the fall of VP. Singh‟s Govt., he again changed his loyalty to join the subsequent Chandra Shekhar Govt, and served as Minister of External Affairs during 1990-91. (7) He returned back to Congress Party and served as a Cabinet Minister in the P.V. Narasimha Rao‟s Govt. during 1991-96. (8) In 2003, he shifted to the Nationalist Congress Party and headed its Chhaŝŝīsgarh Unit. (9) Bound by his changing colours, he again tried his new political allegiance by joining BJP in the end of 2003. (10) Possibly, the voters got fed up with his ever changing colour, and gave him a big defeat in 2004 Lok Sabhā elections contested on the BJP‟s nomination from his trusted constituency of Mahasamund against Mr. Ajit Jogi of INC. (11) After loosing the election, he resigned from BJP in 2004 and had been trying hard to return to Congress fold. (12) He succeeded in his endeavours in 2007, when Mdm. Sonia Gānḑhī, the Congress leader, permitted him to do so. (13) The wisdom prevailed at the end, and he remained in Congress Party thereafter till his death in 2013. Community services: (1) He started Allwyn Cooper Pvt. Ltd., which organized big-game safari and photo expeditions of wildlife in the forests of central India. (2) 7th President of Indian Olympic Assn., 1984 – 87. Death: The seasoned politician known for great political maneuvering could dodge many naive leaders of lesser political clout but failed miserably by the hands of destiny. While taking an expedition as Congress Party‟s „Parivartan Yatra‟ (a race for the change), in Chhaŝŝīsgarh he was severely injured in Naxal‟s murderous attack committed on 25.5.2013. He succumbed to his grave injuries in Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon (Haryana) on 11.6.2013. He is survived by his wife and 3 daughters. [The author met him several times but got no help from him except a „multicrore‟ advice to see Pt. Kamlapati Ŝripāthī, ex-C.M. of U.P. and Union Railway Minister in 1984 seeking a political entry into Congress fold. Author also recalls an incident when Shuklà escaped his drowning away in Yamuna river at Prayagarj at the time of immersion of Sanjay Gānḑhī‟s ashes in June 1980. The wooden platform erected in the shallow waters of the river got submerged due to heavier load and Shuklà fell down into river. The nearby Congress leaders and the boatmen could save his life. Also cf. Ref. 4., Chapt. 6.] 25.3. Dr. Mrs. Rajendrà Kumāri Bājpāī (8.2.1925–17.7.1999), M.A., UoA; D.Phil., UoA; was a successful Congress leader, Cabinet Minister both in U.P. Govt. & GoI, Lt. Governor. 113 Family details: Born at Lāluchak, Dist. Bhagalpur (Bihar) to Pt. S.K. Mishrà. Her mother was d/o Pt. Ravi Shankar Shuklà, the 1st C.M. of (undivided M.P.). Married a teacher Sh. Devendrà Narayan Bājpāī in 1947, who also took part in the Quit India Movement of 1942. Children: son Ashōk Bājpāī (cf. Entry 28.4) and a daughter (who became a medical doctor). Grandson: Harsh Vardhan (cf. Entry 28.6). Positions held: (1) Started her career as a teacher, later Principal of Arya Kanya Degree College, Alld. (2) Turned to politics and got elected 4 times continuously as Cong. MLA from Alld. City North Const. during 1962–77; (3) Held LSGD Minister & other Cabinet portfolios, U.P. Govt., 1970–77; (4) President, UPCC, 1971–1972, 1990–15.2.1991); (5) 3 times elected as Cong. M.P. Sabhā) from Sīŝāpur Const. in 1980, 1984 & 1989; (Lok (6) Became a Minister of State with independent charge for: Social Welfare (1984–86), Labour (1986–87) and Hlth. (1987–89); (7) She was also appointed Lt. Governor of Pondicherry during 2.5.1995-22.4.1998. She died at Alld. after a prolonged kidney trouble and was survived by her husband, children & grandchildren (also, cf. Entries 16.1, 25.3, 26.3, 28.2, 30.12). 25.4. Sh. B ishwambhar Nāţh Pāndéy (also cf. Entries 11.2, 15.1, 16.3, 23.1, 28.1, 28.8, 29.1, 30.13). 25.5. Sh. Ajai Kumār Mishrà „Teni‟ (also cf. Entries 28.8, 30.25). § 26. Ministers (U.P.) 26.1. Pt. Banshi Dhar Mishrà, Cabinet Minister for Forests, U.P. Govt., 1961 (also cf. Entry 28.8). 26.2.Dr. Rām Nārāiņ Pāndéy, Cabinet Minsiter for Education, U.P. Govt., 1961. 26.3. Dr. Mrs. Rajendrà Kumāri Bājpéyī, LSGD Minister (also, cf. Entries 16.1, 25.3, 26.3, 28.2). 26.4. Raja Vijay Kumār Ţripāthī (cf. Entries 26.4, 28.8). 26.5. Shrī Sacchida Nand Bājpāī was born in an affluent Kānyàkubjà Brahmin family of Unnāo district. Author‟s first acquaintance with him was made in October, 1989, when he was nominated as Higher Education Minister during the Janta Party‟s rule in U.P. and the author was working as the VC of Avaḑh Univ., Ayōḑhyā. Those days it was a matter of hot discussion that 114 the present regime in U.P. may remove all the VCs of State Govt. Universities appointed by the previous regime of the Congress Party. Shrī Bhola Singh (a Janţā Party MLA from Prayāgrāj Dist. took the author to Bājpāī jī and introduced the author to him. Both (M/S Bhola Singh and Bājpāī) had been Congress MLAs in the past. Later, both of them deserted from the Congress and joined „Jan Morcha‟ under the leadership of Shrī VishwaNāŝh Pratap Singh. In the year 1989, all the opposition parties were merged into „Janta Party‟. It is worth mentioning that the Hindu Right-Wing „Bharatiya Jana Sangh‟ had also joined this alliance at that time. Completely ignorant of the author, Shrī Bājpāī displayed great affection and advised to regularize the academic session of the Univ. and conduct the Univ. Exams. according to the predetermined schedule. Never carry the impression that this Govt. is going to fire any VC. Although Shrī Bājpāī did not continue as the Education Minister for long because Shrī VishwaNāŝh Pratap Singh himself resigned from the post of Prime Minister on 10.11.1990. Along with him, all the 16 MLAs from Jan Morcha component of the U.P. Govt. also severed ties with the Janta Party. The State Chief Minister (Shrī Mulayam Singh Yadav) switched sides, overnight: formed a new political Party „Samajwadi Janta Party‟ and saved his Govt. by holding the new Prime Minister (Shrī Chandra Shekhar). Even in the changed circumstances, the relationship of the author with Shrī Bājpāī remained cordial. During a meeting with him in Unnāo, he also introduced a local Congress leader (Sh. Gaya Prasāḑ Singh), whose cousin (Prof. Rām Singh) had been a senior colleague of the author at the Univ. of Allāhābāḑ. It is most unfortunate that Shrī Sacchida Nand jī has died untimely. God bless his virtuous soul and grant him peace in the heaven. Legacy: Sacchida Nand Bājpāī Degree College, Kusumaganj, Near Achalganj, Dist. Unnāo. 26.6. Shrī Hriday Narayan Ḑīxiţ (born 1946) at Village Lauva, Dist. Unnāo. An ex-Speaker, U.P. Legislative Assembly and –time MLA from different constituencies in Unnāo. Education: Kānpur Univ., M.A. Married Mrs. Madhuri Ḑīxiŝ in 1960 and are blessed with 3 sons & 2 daughters. Political career: (i) He has a long political career; regardless of the rule of any political party in the State, for his personal personalities and popular image, he was always elected an MLA from Purwa assembly constituency in Unnāo district on BJP nomination from 1985 to 1996; (ii) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, and Minister for Panchayati Raj, U.P. Govt., 26.6.1995 – 18.10.1995; 115 (iii) Nominated Member of the U.P. Legislative Council, 7.7.2010 – 6.7.2016; (iv) As a seasoned political leader, he was also elected to the 17th Legislative Assembly of U.P. from Bhagwant Nagar Assembly constituency, Dist. Harḑōī, on 11.3.2017; (v) Was elected as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on 30.3.2017. Author: Besides his political vision, he is also a successful writer and keeps presenting his views in many newspapers and magazines. Published around 25 books on vivid topics. Awards / Honours: Was felicitated by the Governor of W.B. for his academic creativity. 26.6. Shrī Brajésh Pāthak (born 25.6.1964), Dy. Chief Minister & Cabinet Minister of Legislative, Justice, Rural Engg. Services in the U.P. Govt. He was also an M.P. from Unnāo during the period 2004-09. In earlier U.P. Govt. he held the charge of Law & Justice Minister, Energy Resources and Political Pension during 2017-21. Early life: He is the 5th child amongst 7 children of Pt. Surésh Pāthak and Mrs. Kamla Pāthak of Mallawan, Dist. Harḑōī (U.P.). Though his childhood was financially poor and fierce struggle yet, he did not succumb to the circumstances. On contrary, being a dedicated student, he always kept the curiosity to learn something new. Right since his childhood, he was also keen to do some social service. Married Mrs. Namrata Pāthak and has 3 children: one son (Trayambak) and 2 daughters (Shambhavi & Vedika). Student politics: (i) Demonstrated his organizational and leadership skills amidst the lathi-charge by the police on the Vasant Utsav for the students of backward classes in 1987; (ii) Was imprisoned in the emergency declared as a result of that incident; (iii) First time, took part in the LUSU elections held in 1988-89 but, he lost; (iv) Again contested the LUSU Elections in 1989 and got elected as the Vice President; (v) Later, in 1990, he got elected as the President of LUSU. (vi) His activities in the Students Union paved the way for him to come forward in the actual politics of the State. He lost the state assembly elections in U.P. by just 130 votes in 2002. Family: Married Mrs. Namrata Pāthak; Children: one son (Trayambak) and 2 daughters (Shambhavi & Vedika). Political mileage: He joined the BSP in 2004, and got elected in the Parliamentary elections from Unnāo in the same year. In the later years, he showed his indomitable courage and political tact and accepted a great challenge to organize the activities of the party at the state level. His organizational skills earned him a good name during the BSP Govt. in U.P. installed in 2007. As a result, he was nominated as a BSP Member of R.S. from U.P. in 2008. 116 Later, there came a time when his suggestions were not given due importance in his party. He felt degraded because of the sole dictatorial attitude of the Party‟s leadership. He could not sustain this humiliation for long, and finally took a high leap forward to join BJP on 23.8.2016, He was highly welcomed in the new political arena. He contested State Assembly election from Lucknow Central constituency on BJP nomination in 2017 and won the election with thumping majority. He was appointed a Cabinet Minister in the Govt. led by Yogi AdityaNāŝh. In February 2022, BJP asked him to contest from Lucknow (Cantt.) area. There too, he won with overwhelmming majority; and, on 25.3.2022, he was appointed as a Dy. Chief Minister of U.P. Positions held: (1) BSP M.P. (Lok Sabhā), 2004 – November 2008; (2) BSP M.P. (Rajya Sabhā), 26.11.2008 – 25.11.2014; (3) MLA, Lucknow Central, 2017 – 22, and got re-elected from Lucknow Cantt. in 2022; (4) Minister of Law & Justice, U.P. Govt., 19.3.2017 – 25.3.2022; (5) Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Medical Education, Maternity & Child Welfare, U.P. Govt., since 25.3.2022. His activities in the Parliament: He actively participated in Lok Sabhā during his tenure: (1) Deputy leader of the Party (BSP) in the Parliament; (2) Member, Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice; Business Advisory Committee; Public Accounts Committee; Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Home Affairs; Delimitation Commission; Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs; Privileges Committee; Standing Committee on Coal and Steel; Standing Committee on Finance Committee; National Committee of N.C.C.; (3) Membership of the following committees during his Rajya Sabhā term (Nov. 2008 - 12): (i) Railway Committee; Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Home Affairs Committee; House Committee; General Purposes Committee; (ii) Chairman, Committee on Health & Family Welfare; (iii) Chairman, Home Affairs Committee; Reference: http://caseleak.com/brajesh-Pāthak-was-behind-joing-of-bramhins-in-up/ 26.7. Dr. Vinod Ţiwārī (born 20.7.1949), BAMS, Kānpur (now called CSM Kānpur) Univ., LL.B., L.U., ex-Minister, U.P. Govt. Father: Pt. Gangā Vishņu Ŝiwārī of Village Gauraiya Khurd, near Puranpur, Dist. Pilibhit. Education: (1) L.H. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Pilibhit (U.P.), BAMS, 19..; (2) Univ. of Lucknow, LL.B., 1979; 117 Socio-political activities: (1) Vice President, Students Union, L.H. Ayurvedic College, Pilibhit, 1969-70; (2) General Secy., Students Union, L.H. Ayurvedic College, Pilibhit, 1972; (3) Founder, The Kisan Cooperative Sugar Factory, Puranpur, Dist. Pilibhit, 1980; (4) MLA, Puranpur, INC (I), 1980-84, 1984-89, 2002-07; (5) State Minister, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, U.P. Govt., 2002-03; (6) Minister I/C, Dist. Lakhimpur-Kheri; (7) State President, Cooperative Cell, BJP, 2005-07; (8) President, World Ayurved Board, 2005-07; (9) I/c, Lok Sabhā, Dist. Shāhjahānpur, 2019; (10) Member, National Centre for Cooperative Education, New Delhi, 2015-20; Significant contributions to Cooperative Sector: (1) Administrator, U.P. Cooperative Federation, Lucknow, 1998-99; (2) President, UPCF, Lucknow, 1999-2002; (3) ”, Inst. of Cooperative Mgmt., Dehradun (Uttarakhand), 1999-2002; (4) ”, Inḑirā Gānḑhī Inst. of Cooperative Mgmt., Lucknow, 1999-2003; (5) Director, Governing Council, Natl. Cooperative Union of India, New Delhi, 2000-01; (6) Member, IFFCO, Kalol Unit, Gujarat , 2011-13. Community Service: (1) Member, U.P. State Executive Body, BJP; (2) National General Secy., National Brahmin Youth Society; (3) I/c, Uttarakhand, National Brahmin Youth Society. 26.8. Pt. Lāla Rām Bājpéyī ( - 23.11.2008), FF, ex-Home Minisiter, M.P. Govt., a great leader from the land of savours of Tikamgarh (M.P.). Born at Village Binwara in the Orchha princely state (now a district of its own in M.P.). On the call of Mahatma Gānḑhī, the flag hoisting campaign all over the country, during the freedom struggle in 1939, was in in full swing. The youths were motivated to participate in the freedom struggle of the country by raising slogans against the British Govt. by taking out 118 processions, hoisting the tricolor (Indian) flag on the offices of the British Govt. and the buildings of the princely states. Pt. Lāla Rām Bājpéyī had challenged through a written letter to the British Govt. on 30.1.1939, to take out a procession along with his companions in Thauna village on 8.2.1939. Along with his 24 companions, he took out a procession and hoisted the tricolor on the government buildings on the declared date. As a consequence, the British police and the soldiers of the princely state surrounded the Satyagrahis and fired lathi-charge mercilessly. All the Satyagrahis were seriously injured. In retaliation, JawaharLāl Nehru protested. Informs Sh. Narayan Singh Gaur who knew the history of the freedom movement that on the firing incident on the Satyagrahis in Thauna, Jawahar Lāl Nehru raised the matter through the newspapers and other media. He had termed the police firing by encircling the agitators passing through a narrow lane as inhuman. The Govt. deputed a Tehsīlḑār to investigate the matter which proved to be a mere formality. Recalls a villager (Sh. Kripa Rām Yadav) that the revolutionaries as per the challenge given to the British Govt., Bājpéyī reached Thauna village with his companions in the afternoon of the said date and he hoisted the tricolor on government buildings and raised slogans against the princely state. The (British) police and the soldiers of the princely state kept watching silently, as Thauna village was surrounded by the princely state of Jhansi (a rebellion state fighting the British Govt. fiercely). The lathi-charge or firing on the Satyagrahis could invoke the revolutionaries of Jhansi to intervene. After the flag hoisting was over, and the Satyagrahis entered the border of Orchha Estate through a narrow road with no access, if sieged from both sides, stopped them and lathi-charged. All the Satyagrahis were seriously injured. Many of them were paralyzed for the whole life. The British Govt. could stop and attacked them, but Bājpéyī‟s commitment definitely challenged the Govt. 119 Remeberance by his son: Four years are gone since you passed away but you are remembered by us every day. You were unique, you were very different than others. Even today, the mind is tempted to get your praise for doing a good deed, even the biggest reward cannot compensate it. You used to pat on our back and the words uttered by you: „Shabash mere Jawan‟. Your whole life is a wonderful saga of courage and struggle, your brilliance like a torch that still shows us the way in the darkness of our life. O Dad! We miss you badly. 26.9. Dr. Narottam Mishrà (born 15.4.1960), M.A, Ph.D., Jiwaji Univ., Gwalior, 1998; Minister for Home Affairs, Law & Legislative Affairs, Prisons, and Parliamentary Affairs, M.P. Govt. He has been representing the Datia Assembly Constituency for the last 3 successive terms. Earlier, he had also won 3 Assembly elections from Dabra constituency in Gwalior Dist. Family details: Father: Dr. Shiv Dutt Mishrà. Education and student life: (1) Jiwaji Univ., Gwalior, M.A, Ph.D., 1998; (2) Was elected as the Secy. of Students‟ Union of J.U., 1977-78; (3) Member, State Executive Body of M.P. Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, 1978–80. Political career: (1) Won the M.P. Assembly Elections six-times; (2) Got elected from Dabra Constituency, Dist. Gwalior in the yrs. 1990, 1998, 2003; and from Datia Assembly constituency in the yrs. 2008, 2013 and 2018; (3) He first became a Minister of State in Shrī BabuLāl Gaur‟s regime on 1.6.2005; (4) Thereafter, he was also inducted in Shrī Shivraj Singh Chouhan‟s Govt. on 4.12.2005 as State Minister, but soon was promoted to a Cabinet Rank; (5) He is a Cabinet Minister in M.P. Govt. for the terms: 2005 - 08, 2009 - 18 and 2020 – till now. His other political tirades: (1) As an MLA, he contested the Parliamentary Election in 2009 but lost to INC candidate Sh. Jyotiraditya Scindia. (2) The Election Commn. had disqualified him on 23.6.2017 for filing wrong accounts of election expenditures incurred in the 2008 Assembly polls and for not furnishing proper accounts of poll expenses. However, he sought a relief from the Supreme Court which set aside the orders of the E.C. providing him relief vide its Judgement dated 18.5.2018. (3) He took Oath on 20.4.2020 as the Minister for Home Affairs, and Health and Family Welfare, M.P. Govt. (4) In addition, he was also appointed as the Minister for Law & Legislative Affairs, Prisons, and Parliamentary Affairs. 120 § 27. Musicians 27.1. Ms. Sparsh Bājpāī (born on 15.2.1996), B.A. (Hons.), DU, 2017. A sociology graduate of Lady Shrī Rām College, DU, M.A. (Music), Royal College of Music, London (U.K.). Family details: Born at Alld. to Mr. Virendrà Bājpāī & Mrs. Ranjana Bājpāī, M.Sc. (Maths.), A.P.S. Univ., 1st div.; Grandfathers (paternal): Sh. U.S. Bājpāī (cf. Entries 3.6, 35.6) and (maternal) the author (cf. Entry 40.12). A gifted child, the first musician from the family / village / district /state to have performed abroad: Paris (France) & Seoul (South Korea) in 2013. Again, selected as a solitary solo singer from the entire country, represented India in South Korea in January 2015. She is a top Opera singer in the country, called the Nightingale from Delhi, who steals the show with her amazing voice. To the western music enthusiasts, one must have witnessed her rendering a beautiful melody at some concerts in Delhi. With a powerful vocal range, a wide–eyed beauty‟s voice can stop time & raise hairs on your back. Her first attempt at singing was purely by chance at 7, when she participated in a competition in her school, giving first preference to card–making category & only second to singing. However, she was only allowed to singing competition. Although, she sang half–heartedly; but, to her surprise, she won. Her parents realized her talent, decided to get her a private tutor (Mr. Rājīv Nigam). Like any other young kid, she too was not very much inclined to take classes. By 10, she began learning Indian classical music & started singing as an alto with the Austrian Embassy‟s Mozart Children‟s Choir in Delhi. By 14, she began singing professionally. Currently, she sings as oprano with the Neemrana Music Foundation, Delhi. A great fan of Korean culture, language & music, she decided to participate in 3rd Edn. of the K–pop Festival organized in Delhi in 2016. Wow! she grabbed the gold in the vocals category for the Korean song, Never Let Me Go by 2 a.m. Stepping upward, she was spotted by the Director, Italian Embassy, Delhi, while performing with Neemrana Music Foundation, Delhi at Cyber Hub, Gurgaon and she was asked for a solo performance at the residence of Italian Ambassador, Delhi; where she performed with one of the Italy‟s best pianist, Stefano Ragni. She also performed at National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai earlier in 2017. Besides, singing, she also enjoys anime role–play & revels in her alter ego‟s name Blayze Alexis Shenzi. She loves acting too. May be one day she may like to combine acting & singing. A poetry enthusiast, she does not write much but attends slam recitals. A believer in social activism, she can be spotted at any protest & peace march taking place in Delhi. This young 21 yr. old sometimes starts singing along with her favourite songs: 80‟s Indie bands, The Smiths, Queen, Cranberry and her recent crush „Adam Lambert‟ in Metro, only to have people staring at her. Best wishes to Sparsh for her future. 121 § 28. Politicians (M.L.A.) 28.1. Sh. Bishambhar Nāţh Pāndé (23.12.1906 – 1.6.1998). Alld. City Central, 1952-57 (also, cf. Entries 11.2, 15.1, 16.3, 23.1, 25.3, 28.8, 29.1, 30.13). 28.2. Dr. Mrs. Rajendrà Kumāri Bājpéyī, Allāhābāḑ North (also, cf. Entries 16.1, 25.3, 26.3. 28.2). 28.3. Sh. Raghu Nāţh Misrà (born 30.6.1916, now age 105 yrs. old), ex-MLA (Congress Party), Orissa Legislative Assembly from Banapur constituency. Father: Sh. Godabarish Misrà, Brothers: Sh. LokaNāŝh Misrà (cf. Entry 16.5) and Hon‟ble Justice Rangà Nāŝh Misrà (cf. Entry 19.2). Son: Hon‟ble Justice Dipak Misrà (cf. Entry 19.3). 28.4. Sh. Ashōk Bājpāī (born on …), B.E., Engg. Coll., UoA; Sr. political leader, businessman, ex-Congress MLA (1980 - 84), ex-Natl. Gen.-Secy., BSP; joined BJP in 2016. Family details: Father (Sh. Devendrà Nārāiņ Bājpāī, a teacher), Mother: Dr. Mrs. Rajendrà Kumāri Bājpāī (cf. Entries 16.1, 25.3, 26.3, 28.2), Sister: Dr. Ḑwivéḑī, M.B.B.S.; Married Dr. Ranjana Bājpāī (cf. Entry 31.1) d/o Hon. M.N. Shuklà, C-J, Alld. HC (cf. Entry 19.4). Son: Harsh Vardhan (cf. Entry 28.6). Political journey: (1) Elected Cong. MLA from Alld. City North Const., 1980-84 (earlier held by his mother till 1977); (2) In 1985, Congress fielded Smţ. Saroj Ḑubéy from Alld. North Const. (who lost to Anugrah Nārāiņ Singh of Lokdal) and Ashōk was victimized by V.P. Singh. His Congress ticket was restored in 1989, but he too lost to Anugrah Nārāiņ Singh (then a Janta Dal nominee); (3) President, Dist. Congress Committee, Prayāgrāj, 1999; (4) In 2007, he again contested Assembly election form Prayāgrāj North Const. as a BSP nominee, but again lost. He was appointed BSP State Gen.- Secy. (5) Contested L.S. election from Alld. on BSP ticket in 2009 and was again a looser. Goodbye to Cong.: The die-hard Congress family had to desert the Party in 2007 on the denial of Cong. ticket to Ashōk from Alld. City North Assembly Const., which remained traditionally with the family. The families of Bājpāī and Bahuguna had always been in the inverse relationship of “pressure” and “volume” of Boyle‟s law. Their chemistry had been rise of „one‟ but fall of „other‟ and vice-versa in Congress. It was at this juncture that BSP offered a ticket from the seat to his son, Harsh Vardhan while Ashōk was appointed a Vice-Chairman of 122 the State Housing Corpn. Funny attitude of Indian voters: Author attended a meeting of representatives of Allahpur Plot Owners‟ Assn. organized by Ashōk during his tenure as MLA with then the Secretary of LSGD in U.P. Govt. (Mr. Khodai Ji, IAS) and presented our case impressively - seeking exemption of our plot-land from the acquisition by the ADA. I was amazed to watch his oratory skills (in English) and pleasing manners. Alas! sometime later, he developed a clash with some Police Inspector at Alld., who was allegedly assaulted by Ashōk‟s political workers. Opposition encashed this episode and tainted his image of a ruffian forever. His political opponents in Congress at Alld. (earlier V.P. Sigh and later Bahuguna family) victimized him. 28.5. Brihmà Ḑuţţ Ḑwivéḑī (- 1997) was a senior BJP leader and a Cabinet Minister, in first full-fledged B.J.P. Govt. in U.P. headed by Sh. Kalyan Singh. Ḑwivéḑī was a bold man of strong convictions and was also I/C of Ram-Janma Bhumi Trust, Ayōḑhyā. Untimely departure: After attending a Tilak ceremony on 10.2.1997, he was shot dead in City Kōŝwālī area of Farrukhabad. His security guard (Mr. B.K. Ŝiwārī) was killed in the attack, while his driver (nicknamed Rinku) suffered severe injuries. Ḑwivéḑī was rushed to the local hospital, but was declared dead on arrival. The senior BJP dignitaries: Shrī Atal Bihārī Bājpéyī, BJP President (Shrī Lāl Krishņà Advani), Home Minister (Shrī Murali Manohar Joshi), Defence Minister (Shrī Rāj Nāŝh Singh), Chief Minister of U.P. (Shrī Kalyan Singh) and U.P. State BJP President (Shrī Kalrāj Mishrà) attended his funeral. His bold and humane persona: He protected Km. Mayawati against a physical assault on her on 2.6.1995 in the State Guest House, Meerabai Marg, Lucknow. Later, his widow (Smŝ. Prabha Ḑwivéḑī) contested the election from the same Assembly constituency and won the election. [The author personally feels indebted to him for having patiently heard in the late night in the above mentioned Guest House, where he was staying in a family suit. He had returned from Ayōḑhyā around midnight and our meeting lasted for nearly 3 hrs. thereafter. It may be recalled that the BJP Govt. in U.P. had restricted me to discharge my duties wef. 19.11.1991 on the mere allegations of having hit a teacher, who was illegally withholding the answer-scripts of the Univ. exams. and was delaying declaration of the exam. results. It is sad that a senior BJP leader conniving for my unceremonious ouster is yet to be summoned by the divine forces while many are “gone with the wind” including the complainant.] 28.6. Sh. Harsh Vardhan Bājpāī (born on 30.7.1980), B.Tech. (Software Engg.), UoSheffield (England); Master (Fin. & Control), Dept. of Financial Studies, DU. BJP M.L.A. from Alld. City North Const. since 2017. Earlier, both in 2007 and 2012, as a BSP nominee he lost to Cong. Candidate Sh. Anugrah Nārāiņ Singh. 123 Family details: Harsh hails from the family of educationist turned politician Dr. (Mrs.) R ajendrà Kumāri Bājpāī (cf. Entries 16.1, 25.3, 26.3, 28.2, 3012) – his (paternal) grandmother. His father (Engr. Ashōk Bājpāī, cf. Entry 28.4) also represented the same Const. for one term, 198084 as a Cong. M.L.A. Harsh‟ mother (Ranjana Bājpāī1, Sr., cf. Entry 31.1) hailing from a prominent jurists‟ family of Hon‟ble C-J of Alld. HC (M.N. Shuklà, cf. Entry 19.4) has basically been an academician. She retd. as a Prof. of Anct. History from UoA. However, joining the illustrious political (Bājpāī) family‟s daughterin-law, she tempted to ride double horses: retaining her academic post at UoA and simultaneously becoming active in politics she failed to pioneer in either. [Author had a privilege of having seen Harsh‟s grandfather (Sh. Devendrà Nārāiņ Bājpāī – a teacher) as well as his great grandfather in late 1970s. What a surprise, the nonagenarian great grandfather was looking more charming than his own son with a pox ridden face. Magnanimity of the then Bahu (Rajendri jī as called by her well-wishers) was that she, in spite of her busy schedule as a Sr. Congress leader of Alld. in her time, always cared both: her aged husband and father-in-law. Author was moved by her rare moral values. She asked me to bring a milk bottle from Budapest, where I was going to represent the nation in an Intl. Colloquium on Differential Geometry as a sole invitee in Aug. 1979, possibly for Harsh‟s (elder) sister. Because of my tight schedule of 5 days, I failed to oblige her and lost a good opportunity to have come in her closed circle. There were many occasions when both of us reached 12, Wellingdon Crescent, New Delhi – the official residence of Mrs. Inḑirā Gānḑhī during her non-P.M. period but she never introduced me to Mrs. Gānḑhī.] Education: St. Joseph‟s College, Alld. Later, moved to U.K. 28.7. Sh. Amitabh Bājpāī (b. 31.7.1974), B.Sc., M.B. A., Samajwadi Party M.L.A. (Arya Nagar, Dist. Kānpur Nagar), 2017. He defeated 3-times winning BJP MLA Salil Vishnoi, A. Hasim (of B.S.P.), and Pramod Kumār Jāiswal (of Congress Party). Arya Nagar is a Brahmin dominated constituency. In 2012, the B.J.P. candidate had defeated the Samajwadi Party (SP) in the Assembly Polls by over 15,000 Votes. Family details: Married Vandana Bājpāī in 1997. They have one son and one daughter. Education: (1) Pandit Prithi Nāŝh College, Kānpur; (2) Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. Profession: Besides politics, Amitabh does agriculture and business. 28.8. Other KK Brahmin MLAs in U.P. (District wise) Sr. No. 1. District Allāhābāḑ Name Bishambhar Nāŝh Pāndéy Party Affiliation INC Constituency Allāhābāḑ City Central Won in yrs. 1952 124 Shyam Manohar Misrà ” ” ” Bhagwati Prasāḑ Shuklà Uma Shankar Misrà ” Sundar Lāl Ḑīxiŝ 2. Barabanki 3. ” 4. 5. Barabanki NorthWest Faŝéhpur South ” ” Independent Haiḑergarh – R.S, Ghat Haiḑergarh 1977 BJP ” 1989, 1993 INC ” 1980 ” ” 1985 BJP ” 1991, 1997 Gopi Nāŝh Ḑīxiŝ INC Etāwāh South 1952 G.C. Ŝiwārī BJS Kaimganj 1967 (Major) Sunil Dutt Ḑwivéḑī Rām Pyare Pāndéy BJP Farrukhabad 2017 INC (I) Bindki 1980 Uma Kant Bājpāī Jan Sangh Faŝéhpur 1969 Prem Datt Ŝiwārī INC Jahanabad 1974 Surénḑrà Dutta Bājpāī ” Hamirpur 1962 J.P. Mishrà ” Mallawan 1962 Independent ” 1967 INC ” 1969 Independent 1989 S.P. BilgramMallawan ” BSP ” 2007 ” ” JNP Pihānī 2008 (By Poll) 1977, 1985 Janta Dal ” 1989 S.P. ” INC Harḑōī 1993, 1996, 2002 1985 Janta Dal Sandila 1980, 1989 INC (Inḑirā) Shahabad 1980 INC ” 1985 6. ” Shyam Lāl Bājpāī 7. ” Surénḑrà Nāŝh Awasŝhī 8. Etāwāh 9. Farrukhabad 10. ” 11. Faţéhpur 12. 13. ” 14. Hamirpur 15. Harḑōī 16. ” 17. ” Lālan Sharma Dharmagya Pd. Mishrà 18. ” Upénḑrà Ŝiwārī 19. ” Smŝ. Rajni Ŝiwārī 20. ” Ashōk Bājpéyī 21. ” Surénḑrà Kumār Ḑubéy 22. 23. Smŝ. Uma Ŝripāthī ” Rām Avtar Ḑīxiŝ ” ” 1996 125 24. ” 25. Kannauj 26. ” Smŝ. Rajni Ŝiwārī BJP ” 2017, 2022 R.P. Ŝripāthī BJS Chhibramau 1967 Satya Narayan Mishrà INC Kannauj 1971 ” Akbarpur South 1952 27. Kānpur Dehat Rām Dulare Misrà 28. ” Raj Nārāiņ Misrà ” Bhognipur 1962 29. ” Nityanand Pāndéy ” Derapur 1962, 1967 30. ” Smŝ. Pratibha Shuklà BJP Akbarpur -Rania 2017, 2022 31. ” Munindra Shuklà S.P. Bithoor 2012 32. ” Rām Asrey Agnihōŝrī Janta Dal Ghatampur 1977, 1989 33. ” Rām Narayan Pāthak INC (I) Kalyanpur 1980 INC ” 1985 Janta Dal ” 1989 INC 1952 INC Kānpur City North Kānpur City South Kānpur City Central-West Generalganj INC (I) ” 1980 INC ” 1985 Bhūḑhar Narayan Mishrà 35. Kānpur Nagar Surya Prasāḑ Awasŝhī 34. ” 36. ” Brihma Dutt Ḑīxiŝ ” 37. ” Basudev Prasāḑ Misrà ” Ganésh Dutt Bājpāī 38. ” ” 1969 39. ” Mrs. Suman Laŝā Ḑīxiŝ 40. ” Vīrénḑrà Nāŝh Ḑīxiŝ 41. ” ” Janta Dal ” 1989 42. ” Neeraj Chaŝurvéḑī BJP ” 43. ” Brahma Dutt Ḑīxiŝ INC Govindpur 1991, 1993, 1996 1952, 1957 44. ” Prabhakar Ŝripāthī ” ” 1967, 1969 45. ” Ganésh Dutt Bājpéyī Janta Party ” 1977 46. ” Bal Chandra Mishrà BJP ” 47. ” Dévī Sahay Bājpéyī INC Kānpur Cantt. 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996 1967 48. ” Shyam Mishrà ” ” 1974 49. ” Babu Rām Shuklà Janta Party ” 1977 50. ” INC (I) ” 1980 51. ” Bhūḑhar Narayan Mishrà Ganésh Ḑīxiŝ Janta Dal ” 1989 126 52. Lmp-Khérī 53. ” Pt. Rām Bhajan Sharma Raj Rājéshwar Shuklà INC Haiḑerābāḑ B.J.S. ” 1952, 1962, 1980, 1985 1967 54. ” Makhan Lāl Mishrà INC ” 1969, 1974 55. ” Banshi Dhar Mishrà ” Lakhimpur South 1952 ” Srinagar 1962 ” Phool Bèhaḏ 1967, 1969 56. ” Banshi Dhar Shuklà PSP Srinagar 1957 57. ” Tej Nārāiņ Ŝrivéḑī INC Ḑhaurahrā 1962 ” Lakhimpur 1969, 1974 Independent Ḑhaurahrā 1980 ” Srinagar 1991 Independent Nighasan 1989, 1991 S.P. ” 1993 BJP ” 2012 BJP Ḑhaurahrā 1991, 2017 BSP ” 2007 ” Mohammadi 2012 Vinay Kumār Ŝiwārī S.P. 2012 Rām Pal Ŝrivéḑī INC Gōlā GokarnaNāŝh Malihābāḑ ” Mohan 1967, 1974 Independent Lucknow Cantt. 1967 ” ” Bakshi-ka-Talab ” 2017 2022 2007, 2017 58. ” 59. 60. ” 61. ” 62. Lucknow Nirvéndrà Kumār Mishrà Ajai Kumār Mishrà „Teni‟ Bala Prasāḑ Awasŝhī 1962 63. ” B.P. Awasŝhī 64. 65. ” ” Avinash Ŝrivéḑī Yogésh Shuklà 66. ” Surésh Chandra Ŝiwārī BJP Lucknow (Cantt.) 67. ” Brajésh Pāthak 68. ” Rām Kumār Shuklà BJP ” BJP 69. ” Surésh Kumār Shuklà INC 70. ” Nakul Ḑubé BSP Lucknow (Central) 2017 Lucknow (Cantt.) 2022 Lucknow (West) 1989, 1991, 1993 Lucknow (West) 2009 (By Poll) Mohan 2007 71. ” Sharda Pratap Shuklà Independent Janta Dal Sarojini Nagar ” 1985 1989 127 72. 73. ” Mahoba S.P. ” 2012 (Raja) Vijay Kumār Ŝripāthī INC (I) ” 1980 INC ” 1991 Babu Lāl Ŝiwārī INC (I) Mahoba 1971 INC ” 1980 INC ” 1984 M.M. Misrà ” Rāe Barélī 1967 ” ” 1977 INC (I) ” 1980 INC ” 1985 S.P. Unchāhār INC Tilhar North 2012, 2017, 2022 1952 ” Nigohi 1969 74. Rāe Barélī 75. ” Mohan Lāl Ŝripāthī 76. ” Ramésh Chandra Shuklà 77. 78. ” Manoj Kumār Pāndéy Shāhjahānpur Shiv Kumār Misrà 79. ” Uma Shankar Shuklà BJS Shāhjahānpur ” 80. Prem Prakash Ŝiwārī aka Jippi Bipin Bihārī Ŝiwārī BJP Dumariyaganj 81. Siddharth Nagar Sīţāpur BJS Laharpur 1989, 1991, 1993 1962, 1967 82. ” Shashank Ŝrivéḑī BJP Maholi 2017, 2022 83. ” Gyan Ŝiwārī ” Sevaŝā 2017 INC Sīŝāpur 1969, 1974 INC Purwā South 1952 ” Safipur 1962 INC (I) Bāngarmaū 1980 INC ” 1985, 1991 84. 85. Unnāo 86. ” Dr. Shyam Kishore Mishrà Dev Dutt Misrà Gopi Nāŝh Ḑīxiŝ 87. ” Jagdish Prasāḑ Ŝrivéḑī JNP Bāngarmaū 1977 88. ” Chandra Shekhar Ŝrivéḑī INC (I) Mohan 1980 89. ” Independent Purwā 1985 Janta Dal ” 1989 Janta Party ” 1991 S.P. ” 1993 BJP Bhagwanŝ Nagar 2010, 2012 Hriday Nārāiņ Ḑīxiŝ 128 ” 90. Ashutosh Shuklà ” ” 2017 ” ” 2022 28.9. KK Brahmin MLAs from M.P. / Chhattisgarh Sr. No. District Name 1. Gwalior ” 2. Raipur 3. Party Affiliation Constituency Won in yrs. Balendu Shuklà (Minister for 13 yrs.) INC Gird ” 1980, 1985, 1993 1989, 1993 Anoop Mishrà BJP ” 1990, 2008 ” ” 1985 BJP ” 1991, 1997 INC Rajim 2008, 2018 Amitésh Shuklà § 29. Politicians (M.L.Cs.) 29.1. Sh. Bishambhar Nāţh Pāndé (23.12.1906–1.6.1998). One of the Founders of Hindu Hostel, UoA (also, cf. Entries 11.2, 15.1, 16.3, 23.1, 25.3, 28.1, 28.8, 30.13). 29.2. Some more MLCs (District wise) Sr. No. District Name Education Period 1. Barabanki Sh. Surénḑrà Nāŝh Awasŝhī Party Affiliation M.A., LL.B. BJP 2006 2. Harḑōī 3. Lmp-Khérī Sh. Lālan Sharma Sh. Shiv Chandra Ḑīxiŝ INC M.A., LL.B. Sh. Bhagwati Pd. Shuklà 4. Lucknow 5. Sīŝāpur 6. ” Dr. Hari Krishņà Awasŝhī ” BJP M.A., Ph.D. INC Mrs. Vidyawati Bājpéyī ” Mrs. Premwati Ŝiwārī ” Sh. Chandra Sekhar Ŝrivéḑī Dr. Gopal Nārāiņ Misrà ” Sh. Rām Sagar Mishrà Sh. Harish Ŝrivéḑī M.A., Ph.D., LL.B. BSP ” ” 129 § 30. Politicians (M.P.) 30.1. Sh. Mool Chanḑ Ḑubéy, M.P, Farukhābāḑ (North), INC, 1952-57, 1957-62, won in 1962 also but died afterwards. 30.2. Sh. Vénkatésh Nārāyaņ Ţiwārī, M.P., Farrukhabad (South), INC, 1952. 30.3. Sh. Bābū Lāl Ţiwārī (1895 - ), M.P. (Lok Sabhā), INC, Khāndwā (M.P.), 1952, 1957, 1962. 30.4. Sh. Raghubar Dayāl Misrà (14.9.1898- ), was elected to Indian Parliament (Lok Sabhā) from Bulandshahr on Congress nomination successively for 2 terms in 1952-57 and 1957-62. Father: Sh. Har Dayāl Singh Sharma; Raghubar Dayāl was born at Sikandrabad. Married Smŝ. Chameli Dévī in 1917, Children: 2 sons and 2 daughters. Education: (1) C.M. School, Firozabad; (2) Anglo Vedic High School, Sikandrabad; (3) Govt. High School, Bulandshahr; (4) Maharaja‟s College, Jaipur. Profession: Legal Practitioner, Courts at Sikandrabad; (2) Municipal Commr., Municipal Board, Sikandrabad, 1926-29, 1932-45; (3) Hon. Secretary, Municipal Board, Sikandrabad; Socio-political activities: (1) Member, Indian National Congress, 1921-48; (2) Member, Socialist Party, April 1948 - July, 1950; (3) Rejoined INC, July 1950; (4) President, Bulandshahr D.C.C., 1924-26, 1929-31, 1938 and again October 1950 onward; (5) Was imprisoned several times; (6) Elected Member to 1st Lok Sabhā, 1952-57. Hobbies/Interests: (1) Astrology and Research in Vedic literature, (2) Constitutional Law and Education. Publications: (i) System of Government (Urdu), (ii) New Scheme of National Edn. (Hindi). Permanent address: Mohallā Khatriwara, Sikandrabad, Dist. Bulandshahr (U.P.). 30.5. Sh. Mahésh Duttà Chandrà Gopal Mishrà (born 1916), M.P. (Lok Sabhā), PSP, Khāndwā (M.P.), 1957. Father: His father Pt. Chandra Gopal Mishrà was a prominent Freedom Fighter. Social/political activities: An INC activist since his childhood and a close associate of Mahatma Gānḑhī from 1941 onwards, he worked as his private secretary at the time of Gānḑhī's 130 death. (1) He was first elected to M.P. State Assembly from Harḑā (M.P.) constituency in 1952 on Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party nomination; (2) Later, he contested in the Parliamentary Elections from Jabalpur (M.P.) in 1957 as a PSP candidate and polled the second highest number of votes in the constituency; (3) He was elected to the Lok Sabhā (Lower house of the Indian Parliament) from Khāndwā (M.P.) in 1962 on the Congress nomination; (4) Earlier, he has worked for 13 yrs. as a teacher in Political Science at Univ. of Alld.; (5) He joined as Prof. & HoD, Political Science, Univ. of Jabalpur, in 1976. 30.6. Shrī Jagdish Awasţhī (born 13.3.1923 - ), M.A., M.P., Congress (I), Bilhaur, U.P., 1957-62, 1984. Family details: Son of (late) Pt. Shankar Dayāl Awasŝhī; born at Village Sithmara, Dist. Kānpur (Rural). Married Smţ. Véḑvaŝī Awasŝhī on 19.2.1949 and has 4 sons and 2 daughters. Education: D.A.V. P-G College, Kānpur, then affiliated to Agra Univ. (now called after Dr. Bheemrāo Ambedkar). Profession: Teacher. Social-cum political activities: (1) Got associated with Socialist Party from 1948 to 1971; (2) Member of: i) National Executive Committee, All India Socialist Party, 1960-62; ii) Co-operative Milk Board, Kānpur, 1973-75; iii) Khadi and Gramodyog Board, U.P., 1973-75; iv) Uttar PradéshLegislative Assembly, 1974-77. (3) Secretary of: i) Hind Kisan Panchāyaţ, Kānpur, 1950-57; ii) Parliamentary Party, All India Socialist Party, 1960-62. (4) Chairman of: i) ii) iii) iv) Māḑhyàmik Shikshak Sangh, Kānpur Branch, 1958-60; Advisory Committee, ITI, Kānpur, 1967-69 and 1980-81; Managing Committee, MaKānpur Higher Secondary School, Kānpur Dehat; District Co-operative Bank, Kānpur, since 1984. Social activities: Participated in Students‟ Union from 1938 to 1948 and worked for the expansion of Adult Education; relief to the flood affected people and construction of a dam and a road through shramdan (voluntary service). Favourite pastime and recreation: Reading 131 biographies and spiritual magazines; attending spiritual gatherings. Publications: Editor of an English magazine „Mankind‟, 1959-62. Permanent address: 111/110, Ashōk Nagar, Kānpur, U.P. 30.7. Sh. LokaNāţh Misrà (21.11.1921 - 27.5.2009) was a M.P. (Rajya Sabhā) from Orissa, 3.4.1960 - 2.4.1978 (also cf. Entry 16.5). 30.8. Pt. Jagdish Chandra Ḑīxiţ, Cong. M.P., Sīŝāpur, 1971 - 77. 30.9. Pt. Shambhu Nārāiņ Misrà, M.P., INC, Farukhābāḑ, 1971 – 77 (cf. Entry 18.7). 30.10. Sh. Satya Narayan Mishrà, M.P., Kannauj, INC, 1971. 30.11. Rām Prakash Ţripāthī, M.P., Kannauj, BLD, 1977. 30.12. Dr. Mrs. Rajendrà Kumāri Bājpāī, Cong. M.P., Sīŝāpur (1980–84, 1984-89, 198991). Also, cf. Entries 16.1, 25.3, 26.3, 28.2, 30.12. 30.13. Sh. Bishambhar Nāţh Pāndéy (23.12.1906–1.6.1998), Cong. M.P., R.S. (1976–84, 3.4.1982–2.4.1988, 1989–98). Also, cf. Entries 11.2, 15.1, 16.3, 23.1, 25.3, 28.1, 28.8, 29.1. 30.14. Smţ. Kamla Bahuguna (nie Ŝripāthī), BLD M.P., Phulpur, Dist. Prayāgrāj, 1977. Initially an INC leader but changed her loyalty (along with her husband) to many other political parties. Won Phulpur L.S. election in 1977 on BLD nomination defeating Rām Pujan Patel of INC; but lost in 1980 to Janta (S) candidate B.D. Singh. She again contested Alld. L.S. election held in 1989 on Congress nomination but lost to Janéshwar Mishrà of Janta Dal. Family details: Eldest d/o Prof. Dr. Rām Prasāḑ Ŝripāthī (cf. Entry 40.2) became the 2nd wife of Sh. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna. Mother of M/S Vijay Bahuguna, Shekhar Bahuguna & Prof. Dr. Rītā Bahuguna Joshi. 30.15. Sh. Brij Bhushan Ţiwārī (13.10.1941 - 25.4.2012), M.A., LL.B, UoAlld., 3-time M.P. (Lok Sabhā), Dumariyaganj, Dist. Siddharth Nagar, S.P., 1977, 1989, 1996; Took oath twice as M.P. (Rajya Sabhā): first term Dec. 2006 – July 2010, and for 2nd term on 24.4.2012. Most tragic was that he collapsed the same night in Delhi after having taken oath second time. Father: Sh. Rām Surat Ŝiwārī, Mother: Smŝ. Gayatri Devi. Education: Univ. of Alld. He was also an elected Office Bearer in the Alld. University Students‟ Union: General Secy., 1961-62; President, 1964-65 (as claimed by his son). 132 Son: Shrī Alok Ŝiwārī also became a Member of Rajya Sabhā on S.P. nomination after his father‟s death during 2012-18 (cf. Entry 30.23). He was also jailed for 19 mths. During the National Emergency imposed in the country: 1975-77. Position held: The National Vice President of Samajwadi Party. 30.16. Sh. Narésh Chandra Chaţurvéḑī, Congress M.P., Kānpur Lok Sabhā, 1984-89. 30.17. Smţ. Sheilā Ḑīxiţ, M.P., Kannauj, INC (I), 1984-89 (cf. Entries 11.4, 16.2, 25.1). 30.18. Shrīsh Chandra Ḑīkshiţ (3.1.1926 –8.4.2014), retd. D.G.P. turned politician, exM.P. (Varanasi) nominated by BJP, 1984 (also cf. Entry 3.3). 30.19. Sh. Satish Chandra Misrà (born 9.11.1952), B.A., LL.B., UoAlld., ex-Advocate General, Cabinet Minister, U.P. Govt., during BSP Govt. headed by Km. Mayawati. Member of Rajya Sabhā, July 2004 - 2.4.2022. Family details: Second son of Justice Ŝrivéņī Sahai Misrà & Dr. Shakuntala Misrà. He was born on 9.11.1952 in Kānpur. Married Kalpanā Misrà on 4.12.1980. The couple has 4 daughters and a son. Education: (1) Pandit Prithi Nāŝh College, Kānpur, B.A.; (2) Univ. of Alld., LL.B. Positions held: (1) Chairman, Bar Council of U.P., January 1998 – February 1999; (2) Advocate General, U.P. Govt., May 2002 Sept. 2003; (3) All India General Secy., B.S.P., since January 2004; (4) Elected as a M.P. (R.S.), July 2004, July 2010 and July 2016 (3rd term); (5) Leader of the Party in the R.S., 5.7.2004 – 2.4.2022. Membership of various Parliamentary Bodies: (1) Since August 2004: Committee on Home Affairs; Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas; Business Advisory Committee; (2) Since Sept. 2004: Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Dvlpmt. Scheme (Rajya Sabhā); (3) Since October 2004: Consultative Committee for the Ministry of External Affairs; (4) Since January 2006: Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wakf; 133 (5) Since June 2006: Parliamentary Forum on Youth. 30.20. Sh. Surénḑrà Pal Pāthak (b. 1.7.1942), BJP M.P., Shahabad, Dist. Harḑōī, 1991-96. (1) Born: July 1, 1942, Village - Maḑhavāpur, Dist. Harḑoi; (2) Father: Shrī Shiv Narayan Lāl Pāthak; (3) Married Smŝ. Leela Pāthak in the year 1977; (4) Children: 1 son (Sunny Pāthak) and 2 daughters; (5) Education: M.A., V.S.S.D. College, Kānpur. (6) Socio - Political activities: (a) President, Students‟ Union, V.S.S.D. College, Kānpur; (b) President, Lok Dal, Harḑōī, 1986-89; (c) President, Maa Anand Mai Ashram, Naimishāraņyà, Dist. Sīŝāpur (U.P.); (d) Foreign trips: Canada and USA; (7) Interests: Studying and played hockey (in student life). 30.21. Sh. Janārḑan Prasāḑ Misrà (born 7.6.1939), B.Sc., LL.B., D.P.A., M.P. (Sīŝāpur), BJP, 1991, 1998. Father: Shrī Rām Dularey Mishrà, born at Hargāon, Dist. Sīŝāpur (U.P.). Married Smŝ. Mithilésh Kumāri on 21.6.1961; Children: 2 sons and 2 daughters. Education: Kanya Kubjà Degree College, B.Sc.; Lucknow Univ., Lucknow, LL.B., D.P.A. Profession: Agriculture, Lawyer, Social Worker. Held party positions: (1) Secretary, General Secy. & President of BJS, J.P. and BJP since 1964; (2) Twice got elected to Lok Sabhā first time in 1991 and later in 1998; (3) He was also a Member of several Parliamentary Committees during 1998-99. (4) President, Deen Dayāl Sewa Dham Samiti, Sīŝāpur; (5) Member, BJS, Sīŝāpur 1962-64; (6) Member, Sanādhya Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeni Shishu Mandir, Sīŝāpur and Hargāon, 1968-75; (6) Member, Sanādhya Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeni Vidya Mandir, Sīŝāpur, 1976-79; (7) General-Secretary, Sīŝāpur Bar Association, 1987-90. [Author visited him at his official residence in Delhi in 1991-92. He was so discourteous that he did not offer even a bare glass of water. He may be biased against me as I had contested the Parliamentary election on „Jan Morcha‟ support from the neighbouring constituency (Lakhimpur-Kheri). His relations in Lakhimpur knew me but they too had not come to my support. People can hardly digest that there is much stronger caucus in BJP and its leaders cannot break the bondage of their loyalty towards their bosses.] 134 30.22. Sh. Pinaki Misrà (born 23.10.1959), a sitting M.P. from (Biju Janta Dal) from Puri (Orissa), Sr. Adv., Supreme Court of India, argued legal cases in most of the High Courts and major Tribunals in India. He is also the Leader of the Party in Lok Sabhā since 15.10.2019. Father: Sh. Loka Nāŝh Misrà, ex-Governor, Assam (cf. Entries 16.5, 30.7), Married Smŝ. Sangita Misrà and has one daughter and a son; Sister: Mrs. Anuradaha Misrà. Education: (1) St. Stephen‟s College, Delhi, B.A. (Hons.), History; (2) Faculty of Law, Univ. of Delhi, Delhi, LL.B. Political career: (1) Contested on Congress nomination from Puri Parliamentary constituency defeating a sitting Union Minister (Sh. Braja Kishore Tripathy) in 1996; (2) Re-elected to successive terms: 2nd time in 2009, 3rd time in 2014 and 4th time in 2019; (3) In 2019-General Election, he defeated BJP spokesperson (Mr. Sambit Patra) from the same constituency in a close fight. Member (of various Parliamentary Standing Committees): (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) On External Affairs, 1996-97, 31.8.2009 – 2011; On Subordinate Legislation, 23.9.2009, 9.10.2019 onwards; On Civil Aviation, 2009 – May 2014; On Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, 2011 – May 2014 On Finance, 13.9.2019 onwards. Member of Committees: (1) Consultative Committee, Ministry of Law and Justice, 2009 - May 2014; (2) Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defense, 1.9.2014 - 25.5. 2019; (3) General Purpose Committee, 2.9.2015 - 25.5.2019, 21.11.2019 onwards; (4) Business Advisory Committee, 20.6.2019 onwards; (5) Consultative Committee, Ministry of Electronics & I.T., Ministry of Commns., 21.11.2019 onwards. Chairman, Standing Committee on Urban Dvlpmt., 1.9.2014 – 25.5.2019. 30.23. Sh. Alok Ţiwārī (born 1.6.1972), M.P. (Rajya Sabhā), elected on Samajwadi party‟s nomination on 18.6.2012. Took oath in July 2012 for for a 6-year term upto 3.4.208. Family details: His father (late) Sh. Brij Bhushan Ŝiwārī was also a M.P. of both Houses of 135 Indian Parliament (cf. Entry 30.15). Mother: Smŝ. Nirmala Ŝiwārī. Native place: Village Jamuni, Dist. Siddharth Nagar (U.P.). Education: Graduate of Univ. of Delhi, Delhi. He married Prabha Ŝiwārī on 17.2.2005 and has 2 daughters and 1 son. 30.24. Sh. Anoop Mishrà (born 13.5.1956), M.P., Morena (M.P.), BJP, 2014 (also cf. Entry 28.9). Family details: Born at Gwalior Smŝ. Urmila Dévī (nie Bājpéyī) and Sh. Triloki Nāŝh Mishrà, Married Smŝ. Shobha Mishrà on 11.5.1984; Children: 1 son and 1 daughter. Education: Govt. Gorkhi Higher Secondary Schoool, Gwalior (M.P.). Positions held: (1) MLA, M.P. State Assembly, BJP, 1990-1992, 1998-2003, 2003-08, 2008-13 (4 times); (2) Cabinet Minister, M.P. Govt., 2003 – July 2010, Sept. 2012 – Dec. 2013; (3) Elected to 16th Lok Sabhā from Morena (M.P.), BJP, May 2014. Member: (1) Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, 1.9.2014 – 10.5.2016; (2) Committee on M.Ps. Local Area Dvlpmt. Scheme, 15.9.2014; (3) Consultative Committee, Ministry of Finance & Corporate Affairs; (4) Standing Committee on Health & Family Welfare, 10.5.2016. 30.25. Sh. Ajai Kumār Mishrà „Teni‟ (born 25.9.1960), State Minister, Ministry of Home Affars, GoI, July 2021. (1) Born on 25.9.1960 at Village Banwaripur, Dist. Lakhimpur-Kheri (U.P.); (2) Father: Shrī Ambika Prasāḑ Mishrà; (3) Married Ms. Pushpa Mishrà; (4) Children: 2 sons and 1 daughter. (5) Education: (i) Elementary education in Kānpur; (ii) B.Sc., LL.B. (CSM Kānpur Univ.). (6) Socio - Political Activities: (a) Was elected a BJP MLA from Nighasan Assembly constituency in March 2012; (b) Was elected BJP M.P. from Kheri Parliamentary constituency in May 2014; (c) Member, Rural Development Standing Committee, September 2014; (d) Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabhā in April - May 2019 again on BJP nomination; (e) Became a Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI, in July 2021. 30.26. Sh. Subrata Pāthak, M.P., Kannauj, BJP, since 2019. 136 § 31. Politicians (Others) 31.1. Prof. Dr. Ranjana Bājpāī, M.A. (Anct. Hist.), UoA; D.Phil. (Anct. Hist.), UoA. Family details: Father (Hon. M.N. Shuklà, CJ, Alld. HC, cf. Ch. Married Engr. Ashōk Bājpāī, ex MLA (cf. Entry 28.4). Son: Harsh Vardhan (cf. Entry 28.6). 3.3). Political positions held: President, U.P. Mahila Congress, 1999; Chairperson, State Women‟s Commn. (equivalent to the rank of a Minister of State), U.P. Govt. during S.P. regime in U.P. Political failures: She was unsuccessful in the Mayor‟s elections from Alld. as a Cong. nominee in 1995 (losing to Dr. Rītā Bahuguna Joshi then a S.P. candidate). Later, Ranjana defected to S.P. When denied S.P. nomination to contest Assembly elections in 2007, she defected from S.P. to BSP and tried her luck in Assembly election from Sewta Const. in Sīŝāpur dist. and lost. She chose the distant Const. with the hope that the voters of Sīŝāpur dist. who sent her mother-in-law (Dr. Mrs. R.K. Bājpāī, cf. Entries 16.1, 25.3, 26.3, 28.2, 30.12) 3 times to L.S. from there in the past may still support her. Indian voters‟ move and mood is always unpredictable. Sometimes, it goes on caste, religion and on many other ridiculous waves. Seldom it decides on the merit of the candidate. However, the suave look and low profile of her motherin-law with close affinity with Mrs. Inḑirā Gānḑhī and her long assn. with Congress worked in her favour when the charisma of Inḑirā and graph of Congress Party was in high waters. Another important factor was the caste-based consideration. All nearby Cong. candidates for Parliamentary elections were non–Brahmins; the Brahmin dominated Sīŝāpur Parliamentary Const. proved to be a boon for Dr. R.K. Bājpāī. 31.2. Mr. Siddharth Awasţhī aka “Siddhu Bhaiya” (born 21.1.1985), is an Indian politician and member of the BJP. He is politically active in Ramnagar Area of Barabanki Dist. He is currently serving as State Minister of BJP Kisan Morcha, U.P. He did incredible work during this Covid-19 pandemic in his constituency. He is particularly known for his services rendered in the field of education and employment. At present, he and his team is doing the sanitization work in his area on weekends. Siddharth is the youngest son of (late) Shrī Surénḑrà Nāŝh Awasŝhī aka “Puttoo” and Smŝ. Prema Awasŝhī. He joined politics because of his late father‟s wish to fulfill his leftover aspirations to serve the masses and the nation. Education: Siddharth had his initial schooling in the Cathedral School, Lucknow. Thereafter, he joined Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital for his Secondary Education. Though, he took admission in Lucknow University but on his father‟s insistence, he got enrolled himself in Baruch College, Manhattan (USA), City University of New York, and then transferred his credits to Leeds Beckett Univ. (earlier known as Leeds Metropolitan Univ.), London (U.K.). He did B.A. (Hons.) in Business Studies and M.Sc. in Corporate Law and Finance. In between, he also did short-term courses on International Farming and Dairy products in France. Due to deteriorating health of his father, he returned to India in 2011. His father was a senior BJP leader and former MLC from Haidargarh, Dist. Barabanki. He 137 was elected MLA from Haidergarh 3 times: first as a Congress nominee in 1985, 1991 and 1996. In 2006, he resigned from his seat and vacated it allowing the C.M. of U.P. (Shrī Raj Nāŝh Singh) to get elected to the Lower House of U.P. Assembly. In reward to his services, BJP Govt. allowed him to the Upper House of the State Legislature. His mother (formerly a member of Congress Party) contested the Mayor Election of Lucknow Municipal Corpn. in 2017. Family: Siddharth has two elder brothers and a sister. He married a lady teacher of Lucknow Univ. (a close relative of Dr. Dinésh Sharma, ex-Dy. C.M. of U.P.) in 2012 and has two children: a son and a daughter. Political Career: Siddharth started his political career in 2012-13 and joined INC in the presence of its leader Shrī P.L. Punia, M.P. He started „Save Parijat‟ campaign on 22.11.2014 to protect the classical tree „Parijat‟ who is about to extinct. He reiterated to make the tree as a „National Heritage‟. Resigning from the Congress, he joined BJP in 2015. He is actively engaged doing a lot of welfare projects in his constituency. During the present Covid-19 pandemic he has been protecting people, distributing masks, sanitizers and other essential items, Mōŝīvating the people aware, and providing them employment. § 32. Prime Minister (Shrī Atal Bihārī Bājpéyī) Atal Bihārī Vajpayi (25.12.1924 – 16.8.2018), 3-time P.M. of India: first time for 13 days only in 1996, next for 13 months: 199899, and finally for a full term: 1999 - 2004. He was a member of RSS (a Hindu nationalist volunteer organization), BJS, and one of the co-founders of BJP. He became the first non-Congress Indian P.M. who served for a full term in office. He was also a renowned Hindi poet and a writer. Family details: Born in a Kānyàkubjà Brahmin family of Smŝ. Krishņà Dévī and Shrī Krishņà Bihārī Bājpéyī at Gwalior (M.P.). His father was a school teacher in their home town. Grandfather: Pt. Shyam Lāl Bājpéyī had migrated from his ancestral village of Bateshwar, Dist. Agra (U.P.) to Morena (M.P.). Brother: (elder) Sh. Prem Bihārī, Sisters (3): Smŝ. Urmila Devi, ….. Nephew: Sh. Anoop Mishrà, Gwalior (cf. Entries 28.9, 30.24). Nieces: One of his nieces was married to Sh. Pramod Kumār Misrà of Gōlā GokarnaNāŝh, Dist. Lmp-Khérī (U.P.) – a classmate of the author during High School and Intermediate classes. She died about a decade back. A real grandson of one of the sisters of Atal Bihārī was thrown out of the running train by uncontrollable PAC Jawans during his P.M.‟s tenure. It is sad that the corrupt officers of the Jawan marked him present on 138 the duty and the culprit could not be punished. Atal Bihārī could not do anything except consoling the bereaved family. Education: (i) Maharani Lami Bai Govt. College of Excellence (then affiliated to Agra Univ. now affiliated to Jiwaji Univ., Gwalior), B.A.; (2) DAV P-G College, Kānpur (then affiliated to Agar Univ., now to CSM Kānpur Univ.), M.A. (Hindi). M.P. (L.S.): (i) Balrampur (U.P.), BJS, 1957 - 62, 25.2.1967 – 1971; (ii) Gwalior (M.P.), BJS, 1971; (iii) New Delhi, Janta Party, 1977, 1980 (BJP); (iv) Lucknow, BJP, 1991, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004; M.P. (R.S.): (i) From U.P., BJS, 1962 – 25.2.1967, (ii) From Madhya Pradesh, BJS, 1986; Minister: (i) Minister for External Affairs, 26.3.1977 – 28.7.1979; (ii) P.M., 16.5.1996 – 1.6.1996, 19.3.1998 – 13.10.1999, 1999 - 22.5.2004. Party affiliations: BJS (1951-77), Janta Party (1977-80), BJP (1980 – till death). Other positions held: Period Position Party / Organization 1951 Founding Member BJS 1957–77 Leader, BJS in Parliament ” 1967–70 Chairman P.A.C. 1968–73 President BJS 1977–80 Founding Member ” 1980–86 President ” 1980–84, 1986, 1993–96 Leader, Parliamentary Party ” 1988–90 Member, House Committee, Business Advisory Committee R.S. 1990–91 Chairman, Committee on Petitions ” 1991–93 Chairman of P.A.C. L.S. 1993–96 Chairman, Committee on External Affairs ” 1993–96 Leader of Opposition in L.S. BJP 1996–97 Leader of Opposition in L.S. ” 1997–98 Chairman, Committee on External Affairs L.S. 139 1999 Leader ” 2004 Chairman, Parliamentary Party NDA Sickness: He was bed-ridden since 2009, suffered from lower respiratory tract infection and kidney - related issues. Ultimately, at 93 he could sleep permanently on 16.8.2018. Awards recd.: Paḑmà Vibhushan (1992), Bharat Ratna (2015). Legacy: 1. Localities: Atal Nagar - Nava Raipur (a planned city Chhaŝŝīsgarh); 2. Stadiums: A.B. Bājpéyī Stadium, Nadaun (H.P.); Bharat Ratna Shrī Atal Bihārī Bājpéyī Ekana Cricket Stadium 3. Educational Institutions A.B. Bājpéyī Govt. Inst. of Engg. & Tech., Pragatinagar, Dist. Shimla (H.P.); A.B. Bājpéyī Govt. Medical College, Vidisha (M.P.); A.B. Bājpéyī Hindi Univ., Bhopal (M.P.); A.B. Bājpéyī Indian Inst. of Infn. Tech. & Mgmt., Gwalior (M.P.); A.B. Bājpéyī Indian Inst. of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; A.B. Bājpéyī Inst. of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali (H.P.); A.B. Bājpéyī Medical Univ., Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow; A.B. Bājpéyī Univ. (formerly Bilaspur Vishwavidyalaya), Bilaspur (Chhaŝŝīsgarh); Atal Medical and Research Univ., Mandi (H.P.); 4. Parks: Atal Park (formerly Central Park), Naya Raipur (Chhaŝŝīsgarh); A.B. Bājpéyī Regional Park, Indore (M.P.); 5. Miscellaneous: Atal Bhujal Yojana (Groundwater Scheme); Atal I and Atal II (mountains in the Himalayan Range, Uttarakhand); Atal Indore City Transport Service Ltd., Indore (M.P.); Atal (earlier named after J.L. Nehru) Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation; Atal Pension Yojana (formerly named as Swavalamban Yojana); Atal Setu, Goa (earlier, Third Mandovi Bridge); Atal Setu, J & K (a 592 mt. long cable-stayed bridge on the Ravi river), near Pathankot; Atal Tunnel (earlier called Rohtang Tunnel - a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh - Manali Highway, H.P.) Bājpéyī Arogyasri Yojana (health insurance scheme of Govt. of Karnataka). [I met Shrī Bājpéyī 3 or 4 times, he impressed me only in our first meeting in 1980. A resident of my village (Sh. Om Prakash Bājpéyī) was innocently encountered by the district police of Lakhimpur-Kheri (U.P.) in 1980. I complained about it to Shrī Atal Bihārī ji, then a highly acclaimed M.P. in the Opposition. He advised me to collect all the facts in written form for a detailed investigation of the case. The father of the slain person (Shrī Girija Dayāl) did not show any interest and the case could not be investigated further. Shrī Bājpéyī had taken me into his car while on the way from his official residence to the Parliament (cf. Ref. 4). On contrary, when the 140 Chancellor of the U.P. State Universities had refrained me to act as the VC of Avaḑh Univ. on false accusations of an aggrieved teacher of an affiliated College of a physical assault by me he never showed any interest in getting me reinstated to the post. It was his own Party‟s Govt. headed by Sh. Kalyan Singh. Unfortunately, a senior member of the Party, with whom I never sailed together for his political moves, was conniving against me. The last time I was just passing in front of his official residence in New Delhi and just wanted to apy my regards. He did meet me after some wait when his meeting was over. I touched his feet but to my surrise he snubbed me uttering te wrods I, being an Acharya, should not touch his feet. Though I thought of repenting to him that I am under no obligations from him and he had no privilege to snub me yet I ignored. He could be right in his own way but I feel that he really did not deserve it.] § 33. Religious Leaders 33.1. Pt. Dévī Dutt Shuklà, Editor, Sanādhya Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeni Patrika, Indian Press; Chandi Karyalay, Alopibagh, Alld. [Author‟s distant relative.] § 34.Rulers (Also, cf. Ch. 6.) Ancient India was ruled by some of the greatest emperors like Ashōk of Maury Empire. Besides him, there were others too who equally glorified India credited to have promoted art, literature, philosophy, science & technology and made significant advance- ments. One such emperor was Harshvardhan who ruled over a large empire in Northern India. 34.1. Samrat Harshvardhan aka Harsh (c. 590–647 A.D.) was an Indian emperor of the Pushyabhuti dynasty established by his father with capital at Thanesar (distorted form of Sansk. Word „Sthaneshwar‟ meaning place of god) near Kurukshetra (Haryana). He ruled North India during 606–647 A.D. Family details: Father: Prabhakar-vardhan, Mother: Yashovati, Brother (elder): Rajyavardhan, Sister: RajyaShrī, Wife: Durgavati, Sons: 2 (Bhagya-vardhan and Kalyan-vardhan). Both the sons were killed by a Minister in his court, even before the death of Harsh himself and Harsh died without any heir. As a result, Arjun, one of the Chief Ministers ascended to the throne. Later, Arjun was captured and held prisoner in an attack by the Tibetans in 648 A.D. Prabhakar-vardhan had defeated the „Alchon Hun‟ invaders (nomadic people having established states in Central Asia and South Asia during 5th – 6th centuries A.D.). After the downfall of the Guptà Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India was split into several independent kingdoms. After Prabhakar-vardhan‟s death in 605, his elder son, Rajya-vardhan, ascended the throne. New capital at Kannauj: During the reign of Rajya-vardhan, his sister RajyaShrī was married to the king Grah-varman (a descendant of Maukhari dynasty) of Kannauj. Sometime 141 later, Grah-varman was defeated and killed by Devgupt, the king of Malwa, and RajyaShrī was imprisoned by the victor. In revenge, her brother Rajya-vardhan (then the king at Thanesar) marched against Devgupt, killed him and rescued RajyaShrī. Unfortunately, Shashank (the king of Gauda in Eastern Bengal) entered Magadh as a friend of Rajya-vardhan, but in connivance with the Malwa king, he treacherously murdered Rajya-vardhan circa 606. To avenge his brother he embarked upon a campaign of digvijay, i.e. to conquer the world. Harsh (then 16 yrs. old only) resolved at once to march against the treacherous king Shashank and killed him in a battle. The brave Harsh ascended the throne at this young age in April 606. After the fall of Guptà Empire, Harsh united the small republics from Panjab to central India, and their representatives crowned him as the Maharaja (the Emperor). Once Harsh declared himself the sovereign ruler of Kannauj and started a number of military campaigns. His large army consisted of 5,000 war elephants, 50,000 infantry and 20,000 cavalry. He continued his military conquests for 6 yrs. and fought several battles. Within this period, he conquered most of the kingdoms in Northern India and his military might increased an army of 60,000 war elephants and 100,000 cavalry. Great empire: His was the last great empire in ancient India before the Islamic Invasion. At one time Harsh‟s Empire covered much of North and North-western India extended up to Kamrup (in the East, now in Assam), in South up to the banks of Narmada River. In order to consolidate his reign effectively, he shifted his capital from Thanesar to Kannauj (now in U.P.). Harsh controlled entire eastern India including Magadha, Bengal and Kalingà. He lost the battle to South Indian Emperor Pulkeshin 2nd of the Chalukya dynasty while expanding his Empire into the southern peninsula of India in the winter of 647 A.D. and was killed. After Harshavardhan‟s death, however, the Vardhan dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved. Adopting Buddhism: His peaceful reign and prosperity credited his court a centre of cosmopolitanism, attracting scholars, artists and religious visitors from as far as China. During this period, he converted to Mahayan School of Buddhism from Shiva worship. Though there are contradictory theories if he was born as a (Kanykubja) Brahmin or „Bais Rajput‟. The Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveller Xuanzang (aka Hiuen-tsang) visited the court of Harsh and wrote a very favourable account of him, praising for his justice and generosity. His biography Harsh-charit (Deeds of Harsh) written by Sanskrit poet Ban Bhatt, describes his assn. with Thanesar, mentions about the defence wall, a moat and the palace with a 2–storied Dhavalgrah (white mansion). According to major evidences, Harsh, like the Guptàs, was of the Vaishyàà Varnà. The Chinese traveller Xuanzang mentions an emperor named Shiladityà, who had been claimed to be Harsh. Xuanzang mentions that this king belonged to „Fei–she‟ generally understood as „Vaishyà‟. Hiuen-Tsang gives a quite vivid description of the famous Nalanda University which was at its zenith during Harsh‟s reign. He described how the regularly laid-out towers, forests of pavilions, temples seemed to „soar above the mists in the sky‟ so that from their cells the monks may witness the winds and clouds. He further adds: An azure pool winds around the monasteries, adorned with the full–blown cups of the blue lotus, the dazzling red flowers of the lovely „kanak‟ (Arabian Jasmine) hang here and there, and outside groves of mango trees offer the inhabitants their dense and protective shade. Nalanda had around 10,000 stdts. and 2,000 teachers. The admission process was very strict. Records say that a rigorous oral exam. for admission used to be conducted by gatekeepers, in which many aspirants used to get rejected. The curriculum included Véḑās, Buḑḑhism, philosophy, logic, urban planning, medicine, law, astronomy etc. 142 Diplomatic relations with China: In 648, Tang dynasty emperor Taizong of China sent Wang Xuance to India in response to Harsh‟s sending an ambassador to China. After arriving in India, he came to know about the death of Harsh. The new king at Kannauj attacked Wang and his 30 mounted subordinates. Wang Xuance escaped to Tibet but retaliated with over 7,000 Nepalese mounted infantry &1,200 Tibetan infantry and attacked on the Indian state on 16.6.648. For his successful attack, Wang Xuance earned the prestigious title of the „Grand Master for the Closing Court‟. Authorship: Harsh is widely believed to be the author of 3 Sanskrit plays Ratnavali, Naganand and Priya–darshika. However, there is belief it could be his court poet (Ban Bhatt) to have authored the plays on paid commission. However, an American (lady) Indologist Wendy Doniger O‟Flaherty (born on 20.11.1940) believes that the plays are actually authored by the king Harsh. § 35. Saints / Spiritual leaders 35.1. Rishi Durvasa: According to Hindu Puranas he was an ancient short tempered Rishi. As such, he was received with great reverence both by humans and angels alike. There is one Āshram (hermitage) known after him on the banks of Ganges near the present day‟s Jamunipur– Kotwa villages, Dist. Alld. Other Ashrams of the Rishi are also reported at the confluence of Tons and Majhuee rivers, 6 kms. North of Phulpur town, Dist. Alld. A famous temple called after him is also located in Aali Brahman village, Dist. Palwal (Haryana). Family details: According to „Bhagvat Puran‟ Rishi Atri performed severe penance to the Supreme Being (god) so that the couple be blessed with a son like Him. Pleased with him, all the 3 main deities: Brahma (the Creator god), Vishņu (the Protector) and Shiv (the Annihilating god) blessed the sage accordingly. In due course, Ansuya bore Som (Brahma‟s incarnation), Dattatreyà (Vishņu‟s incarnation) and Durvasa (Shiv‟s incarnation). His inauspicious curses: According to Vishņu Puran, Vayu Puran and Padmà Puran, Durvasa‟s curse laid upon Indra is supposed to be an indirect reason for churning of ocean. In „Abhigyan-Shakuntalam‟ (a Sanskrit novel written by poet Kalidas), Durvasa also cursed the maiden Shakuntala for ignoring his demand to be welcomed as a guest in his Ashram, while she was daydreaming about her fiancé (King Dushyant). In the Uttar-Kand of Vālmīki Rāmāyaņ, Durvasa visited Ram‟s kingdom (in Ayōḑhyā) and sought an audience with the King who was engaged with a confidential chat with Yam (causing death) disguised as an ascetic. Rām had asked his younger cousin Lakshman guarding at the entry gate for not allowing any visitor during his chat. As such, Lakshman politely asked the sage to wait until Rām had finished his meeting. The sage angrily threatened to curse whole of Ayōḑhyā, if Lakshman did not immediately inform Rām of his arrival. There are many such anecdotes about his curses. However, in Mahabharat, he was pleased with the service of Kunti, the adopted daughter of King Kuntibhoj, and blessed her. 35.2. Maharshi Vālmīki (Vālmīki) is revered as Ādi Kavi (the 1st poet) in Sanskrit literature. He wrote the celebrated 1st Hindu epic Rāmāyaņ, during the estimated period from 5th century B.C. to 1st century B.C. 143 Family details: Father: Pracheta aka Sumali. Born as Agni Sharma in a Brahmin family of Bhrigu Gōţrà. As says a legend, he had a discourse with great sage Nāraḑ during a meeting. Following Nāraḑ‟s advice, Agni Sharma undertook penance for several yrs. by chanting the word „maraa‟ (literally meaning died). Continuous repetitions of the word utter a voice „Ram‟, i.e. a name of Lord Vishņu. Being totally lost in his penance, he did not notice even the huge ant-hills formed around him giving the name Vālmīki to him. He learnt the scriptures from Nāraḑ and became the foremost of ascetics earning reverence of everyone. His period: He is quoted as the contemporary of Lord Rām who met Vālmīki during his exile. Vālmīki would provide shelter to (Ram‟s wife) Sīŝā in his Āshram after she was banished by Ram. Sīŝā gave birth to twin sons: Kush and Lav in this hermitage. Vālmīki taught Rāmāyaņ to the brothers, who later sang the story in the kingdom (Ayōḑhyā) of Rām during the Ashwamedh yagyà congregation. King Rām summoned them to his royal palace. The children sang the story of Rām & Sīŝā before Ram, who confirmed their story. Later, Rām visited Vālmīki‟s Āshram and decided to take Sīŝā (along with her children) back to Ayōḑhyā. Greatly aggrieved, Sīŝā asked the mother Earth to provide her shelter for her burial instead of conceding the request of Ram. A mother seldom turns down her children‟s request, so acted the Earth splitting out into deep ravine and Sīŝā jumped into that. [Interestingly, this instance is believed to be at the place called Naimisharanyà in present day‟s Sīŝāpur dist. of U.P.] Rāmāyaņa: original version written by Vālmīki consists of 24,000 shlokas (Sanskrit couplets) and 7 cantos ending with Uttar Kand (the last canto). It is about 1/4th of the length of of Mahabharat. It narrates the story of prince Rām of Ayōḑhyā, whose wife Sīŝā is abducted by Ravan. Uttering the 1st shlok: Vālmīki along with his disciple Bharaḑwāj was going to the river Ganges for his daily bath. Before reaching Ganges, they came across its tributary (Tamasa) stream. Clear water of the stream attracted Vālmīki and he decided to bathe in it. While looking for a suitable place to step into the stream, he saw a mating crane couple. Vālmīki derived immense pleasure to watch the romantic birds. Alas! Someone had suddenly shot an arrow killing the male bird instantly. Its mate screamed in agony and also died of shock. Vālmīki‟s humane heart broke down at this pitiful sight. Soon he located a hunter with a bow and arrows. Emerging spontaneously grief stricken Vālmīki shouted the first Sanskrit couplet: „भाॊ ननषाद प्रनतषठाॊ त्वभगभ् शाश्वती् सभा्। मत्रौंचलभथुनादे कभ ् अवधी् काभभोहहतभ ्॥‟ (You will get no rest for the long years of Eternity; for having killed a bird in love.) Later, he composed the entire Rāmāyaņ with the blessings of Lord Brahma. Lav and Kush (the sons of Rām and Sīŝā) were his 1st disciples. Legacy: Vishņu-dharmo-ttar Puran says that Vālmīki was born in the Treta Yug as a form of Brahma. Later, he took reincarnation as Tulsidas and wrote the Ram-charit-manas in Awadhi (a spoken dialect of Hindi). A locality (Tiruvanmiyur) in Chennai is believed to derive its name from sage Vālmīki. A temple for Vālmīki located there is believed to be 1,300 yrs. old. Also, there is Shrī Vālmīki Mata Maha Sansthan, Rajanahalli (Karnataka). A Kannad movie with same name (Vālmīki) starring with Dr. RajKumār was made in 1963. 144 35.3. Brahmarshi Vishwàmitra is one of the most venerated Rishis (sages) of ancient India. He is credited for the authorship of most of Mandal 3 of Rigved including Gayatri Mantra. The Puranas claim that Vishwàmitrà is the 1st amongst all 24 Rishis to have comprehended the exact meanings of the Mantra wielding its magical powers. Rishi Yagyavalkya is believed to be the last. Family details: Born as Kaushik in an illustrious race of Kashtriyà sage-cum-King Kush (not to be confused with the son of Lord Ram) of Kānyàkubjà. Father: King Gaadhi, Grandfather: Kushnābh, Great-grandfather: Kush. Like other princes, Kaushik also succeeded his father to the throne of his kingdom. Encounter with sage Vashisht: During a tour of his kingdom, Kaushik came across the Āshram (hermitage) of the great sage, Vashisht, along with his army. The tranquility and the solitude prevailing in the Āshram impressed him much. The sage recd. the prince and his army and served a splendid feast to them. Overwhelmed with a pleasant surprise, Kaushik asked the sage to disclose how he could manage to feed his large army? The sage humbly informed him that the meals were provided by his Kamdhenu cow (Nandini), gifted to him by Lord Indra himself. Hearing this, the crazy prince wanted the cow for any price. But, the sage declined the offer. Enraged at this juncture, the prince ordered his army to forcefully take the cow to his kingdom. Applying his yogic superpowers the sage immediately created a huge militia of fierce warriors, who defeated the army of Kaushik. The captured prince was presented before the sage, who pardoned him. Renunciation: This incident caused a great influence upon the prince and turned him to realize that power of penance was much greater than the physical muscle power. Relinquishing his throne he pledged to become a sage of higher solitude to Vashishth. Undertaking intense meditation and severe asceticism, he earned the title of Brahmarshi by Lord Brahma himself and was re–christened as Vishwàmitrà (the friend of all). Gayatri Mantra: It is a verse from a sukta (formula) of Rigved (Mandal 3.62.10) and is discovered by Vishwàmitra. Gāyatrī is the name of the Vedic meter in which the verse is composed. It is chanted very widely in Vedic literature and is magnified in several well-known classical Hindu texts: Manusmriti claims that there is nothing greater than the Savitri (Gayatri) Mantra, Manu II, 83. Harivans Puran and Bhagavad Gita also praise the Mantra. It is an important feature of the Upanayan Sanskar ceremony of young Hindu males and is also adopted in daily rituals. Modern Hindu reforms spread the practice of the Mantra by women as well (irrespective of their sectarian origins). Legends surrounding Vishwàmitrà: Sage Vishwàmitrà is believed to have created a parallel heaven, known as Trishanku Swarg, for King Trishanku. It is also believed that Vishwàmitrà was re-born as Lakshman, the brother of Lord Ram. He blessed the brothers with the knowledge of the Dev–astras (celestial weaponry), trained them in advanced religion and taught them how to kill powerful demons. Legacy: People belonging to the Kaushik Gōŝrà consider Brahmarshi Vishwāmiŝrà as their 145 ancestor. Kaushik is a synonym of Vishvamitrà, who is believed to have lived in Mithila (presently in Nepal‟s Terai region and Bihar Province in India). His sister (Koshi) still flows as a river and is believed to be unmarried. Both Brahmins and Kshatriyas have Kaushik as their Gōŝrà. Brahmarshi Vishwàmitrà is worshipped in Sri Aabath-sahaye-swarar temple, Alangudi, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The temple is estimated to be one – two thousand yrs. old. There have been many cine films showing Vishwàmitrà: legendary actor Shivaji Ganes(h)an plays the role of the sage in Tamil film Rajarshi, while a Telugu movie Brahmashrī Vishwàmitrà. Manish Wadhwa played the role of the sage in a TV show „Siya-ke-Ram‟ aired on Star Plus channel. „Piya Albela‟ is also based on the classic love story of Maineka and Vishwàmitrà. 35.4. Parashurām (alternatively called Rām Jamadagni, Rām Bhargav or Veerarām), is the 6th incarnation amongst 10 incarnations of Lord Vishņu. He is also believed to be one of the „immortal ones‟, supposed to re-appear at the end of the Kali Yuga. He will be the Guru of Vishņu‟s last incarnation Kalki. He is not only aggressive, believer in warfare and valor, but also carries serenity, prudence and patience. Parents: Born to Brahmin father (sage Jamadagni) and a Kshatriya mother (Renuka) as their 5th son. He was foretold to appear at a time when excessive evils would prevail on the earth. The Kshatriyas (belonging to the Warrior class), when began abusing their powers, snatching the worldly assets of others by force and terrorizing people. Parashurām corrected the cosmic equilibrium by destroying the Kshatriyas by 21 times. Married Dharani (an incarnation of Lakshmi). He appeared in the Rāmāyaņa inviting conflict with Rama who had broken Shiva‟s bow. In another Hindu epic (Mahabharata), he appears as the Guru of Bhishma, Drona, Rukmi and Karna. There are many legends about him: (1) He is the only incarnation of Vishņu who is immortal and does not submerges to abstract form of Vishņu; instead, lives in meditative retirement. Therefore, he is the only incarnation of Vishņu that co-exists with Vishņu‟s other incarnations: Rām and Krishņà. (2) Parashurām and his parents were living in a hut on the top of a hill. He worships Shiva. They owned a celestial cow (Surabhi supposed to have born to another celestial cow Kamadhenu). A king of the territory: Kartavirya Arjun (not the person of the same name: Arjun one of the 5 Pandavas) learned about the cow and asked it from the sage, who refused to oblige the king. In the absence of Parashurām the king forcibly took the cow from the sage. On return to his hut, Parashurām was very upset. Arming with his axe, he challenged the king and fought a battle against the king. Whole army of the king (including the king) were killed by Parashurām. There was an old rivalry between the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas. Prashurām returned back home with the cow. Instead of getting any appreciation for his heroic deeds, his father reprimanded him, commenting that he should have not fought against the king. Father 146 asked him to expiate his sin by going on pilgrimage. While Parashurām was on pilgrimage tour, Kartavirya Arjun‟s sons took revenge and killed the age Jamdagni. On return, Parashurām again picks up his axe and killed the entire battalion of king. At the end, he relinquishes his weapons and takes up Yoga. (3) In Kannada belief, Parashurām is regarded as a son of Yellamma. It is believed that he retrieved the entire West Coast (of India) from the sea. It proclaims that he attacked the sea by his battle axe. As a result, the land of the Western coast arose, and thus was reclaimed from the waters. He is believed to have thrown his axe on Salher fort (the second highest peak and the highest fort in Maharashtra) in Nasik district of Maharashtra. (4) According to „Dévī Bhagavat Puran‟ (Chapter 6), he is born from the thigh with intense light surrounding him that blinds all warriors, making them to repent for their evils and promise to lead a moral life if their eyesight is restored. (5) As per „Vishņu Puran‟ (Chapter 4), Renuka prepared meals for 2 women: one simple and the other with hot ingredients, that if eaten would cause the woman to conceive a son with martial powers. Accidentally Renuka herself ate the second type of meal, resulting into the birth of Parashurām. (6) In „Vayu Puran‟ (Chapter 2), it is claimed that since Renuka ate a sacrificial offering made to both Rudra (i.e. Shiva) and Vishņu, she gave birth to a child of dual characteristics both Kshatriya and Brahmin. Legacy: (1) There is a temple on the summit of this fort dedicated to Parashurām; (2) The footprints (believed to be of Parashurām) in the rock are 4 times larger the size of normal humans; (3) There is another temple of goddess Renuka on a lower plateau of the fort; (4) In present-day Goa, there is a temple in Canacona in South Goa district dedicated to Lord Parashurām; (5) Once in a fierce battle fought by Brahmins against Kshatriyas Brahmins lost. Taking its revenge, Parashurām killed lakhs of Kshatriyas. (6) Once King Chakravart (the maternal grandfather of Hanuman) of Hanivar island, was attacked by Parashurām. King Chakravart fought Parashurām and killed him. (7) „Parashurām Kshetrà‟ (Land of Parashurām) as mentioned in the „Puranas‟: (i) The western coastal region of India from „Gokarnà‟ to „KanyaKumāri‟; (ii) The Konkan region of India; (iii) The ancient „Saptakonkan‟ - a larger region: Vapi to Tapi in South Gujarat area. 35.5. Rishi Bharaḑwāj also misspelt by authors of non–Sanskrit origin as Bharaḑwājà, Bharadvajà or Bharadvajà Brahaspatyà. He was a revered Vedic sage (Rishi) renowned scholar, economist & an eminent physician in Ancient India. His contributions to the Indian scriptures (Puranas & Rigved), spread the Aryan influence over the Indian subcontinent. An authoritative ancient Indian text on medicine (Charak Samhita) attributes Bharaḑwāj to have learnt medical science from the rain god Indra. He is 4 times referred to as one of the Sapt rishis 147 (spelt as Saptaṛṣis by Europeans who could not spell many ancient Indian words correctly), or Maharshis, i.e. 7 great sages in Rigved & Shatapath Brahman & is rated 3rd in order (after Angiras & Brahaspati). In Buddhist–Pali texts (Dirgh Nikay & Tevij Suttà) Buddhà cites Bharaḑwāj as one of the 10 Rishis (Ashtavakrà or Atri, Vamak, Vamdev, Vishwàmitrà, Yamdagni, Angiras, Bharaḑwāj, Vashisth, Kashyap & Bhrigu) during his discussion with contemporary Vedic scholars. As says Rāmāyaņ, Ram, Sīŝā & Lakshman visited the Āshram (hermitage) of Bharaḑwāj in Prayag on their way to 14 years exile. The sage offered if they could stay in his Āshram for the entire period of their exile, but they insisted to proceed deeper in the forests up to Chitrakoot. Finally, Bharaḑwāj gave them directions how to proceed to their destination. Also, Bharat along with Sumant were Received by Bharaḑwāj at his Āshram when they wanted to search Lord Ram, Sīŝā & Lakshman pursuing them to return to Ayōḑhyā. Works: He along with his disciples is believed to have authored the 6th mandal (vol.) of Rigved. Numerous texts composed in ancient & medieval era are reverentially named after him. Some of these are: Dhanurved (a treatise on archery) is an Upàved of Mahabharat, Chap. 12.203; Bharaḑwāj Samhita (a Panchtantrà text on Vaishnavism); Bharaḑwāj Srautasutrà & Grahyasutrà (a ritual & rites of passage text from first millennium BC supposed to be the next oldest after Bodhayana‟s Kalpsutrà. According to Dutch Indologist (Gerrit Jan Meulenbeld), Bharaḑwāj is credited with many theories & practical ideas in ancient Indian medicine; Niti Shastrà – a treatise on ethics & practical conduct; Bharaḑwāj–shiksha (one of many ancient Sanskrit treatises on phonetics); Epics & Puranic mythologies. They were the traditional poets of king Maruttà of the Vedic era. Legacy: As says Saint Tulsidas in his epic Ram-Charit-Manas: “Bharaḑwāj rishi basahin Prayaga | Tinahi Rām pad ati anuraga ||” More than 10,000 disciples were believed in the Āshram of Rishi Bharaḑwāj at Prayag. He was virtually the Kulguru (Kulpati – the VC of his school) of learning. In past, caste system was professionally oriented so many castes in today‟s society claim their Gotrà (clan) as Bharaḑwāj. So, his disciples adopted their identity as Bharaḑwāj. Parents: Vedic sage Brahaspati as the father and mother Utathya. In later Puranic legends, sage Atri is said to be the father of Bharaḑwāj. There is a repeated reference of sage Atri as the father of Bharaḑwāj in Ayōḑhyā Kand in Rāmāyaņ. An American Indologist James Lochtefeld argues that the Bharaḑwāj in Rāmāyaņ is different from the Vedic sage of Panini‟s Ashtadhyayi. Spouses: As per Vishņu Puran, Bharaḑwāj had a short relationship with an apsara (dancer in the court of Indra) named Ghritachi, got a son Dronacharyà (spelt as Droṇācāry in ancient literature), who became a warrior–Brahmin. According to epic Mahabharat, Bharaḑwāj taught weaponry to Dron. Dron was main instructor to both Pandavas & Kauravas. Dronacharyà‟s son (Aśvatthāma), was a legendary warrior in Mahabharat. Both Dronacharyà & his son fought many battles in Mahabharat supporting Kauravas. According to another legend, Bharaḑwāj married Sushila and got a son Garg & a daughter Katyayani who married Yagyavalkyà. 35.6. Jagaḑguru Rāmānanḑ-ācharyà (born in mid of 14th century – died in mid of 15th century A.D.) was a Vaishņavite poet-cum-saint, social reformer in the Ganges basin in the northern part of the country. Founded the Rāmānanḑī (Sanţ) Sampràḑāy - the largest monastic Sanyāsī community in modern times. 148 Born in a Brahmin family, he mostly lived in Vārāņasī. There are diverse theories for his place of birth. According to Agasţyà-samhiţā, he was born in Prayāg to Sushīlā and Puņyàsaḑan. As per another claim his birth is believed to be somewhere in South Indiā but, settled in Vārāņasī, in order to launch the Bhakŝi movement that was already established in South Indiā. Education: As per Bhakţamāl text of medieval era by Nābhā-ḑās, he was taught by Rāghavā-nanḑ, an expert of Véḑānţ based Vāţākalāi (or Rāmāvaţār) school of Vaishņavism. Others also claim that Rāmānanḑ‟s education started in Āḑi Shankar‟s „Aḑvaiţ Véḑānţ School‟, before he met Rāghav-ānanḑ and began his studies in Rāmānuj‟s Vishisht-advaiţ Véḑānţ school. Philosophy: He was one of the earliest saints and a pioneer of the Bhakţi movement which flourished quickly in north Indiā during Islamic rule. He developed his own philosophy and devotional themes inspired by Véḑānţ philosopher Rāmānuj, and also influenced by Nāţhpanţhī ascetics of Yōgà school of Hinḑū philosophy. He accepted disciples from any social background (even Muslims). Few of them were Kabīr, Raviḑās, Bhagaŝ Pipā, etc. His philosophy influenced the founding of Sikhism in the 15th century. His verses are included in their scripture Āḑi Granţh. For easy access to the masses he composed his works in Hinḑī. According to Antonio Rigopoulos, Rāmānanḑ‟s teachings were „a synthesis between Advait Véḑānţ & Vaishņav Bhakţi‟ and can be found in the 15th century text of Aḑhyāţm Rāmāyan. Works: Gyān-līlā and Yōg-Chinţāmaņi (Hinḑī); Vaishņav Mātā Bhaj-Bhāṣhkar and Ramārchan paḑḑhaţi (Sanskriŝ). His original handwritten poems found in well-preserved manuscripts of Sikhism and „Nāgarī Prachāriņī Sabhā‟ of Vārāņasī highlight the Nirguņ stream of thought in Rāmānanḑ. Two interesting stories about him: (1) Kabīr was keen to be initiated as disciple by Rāmānanḑ but, the saint was reluctant to accept Kabīr (an abandoned child picked up by issueless Muslim couple Neerū & Ŝārā of Laharŝārā village near Vārāņasī) as one of his disciples. One early morning Kabīr decided to lay down himself on stairs of a Ghāt on the banks of Ganges in Vārāņasī, where the saint used to visit regularly in the dawn for bath. Guru unknowingly put his foot on Kabīr‟s chest that was beholden by Kabīr. The saint advised „Rām-Rām kaho Bachchā‟, i.e. „O young boy! chant Rām-Rām‟. Accepting it as a Guru Manţrà, Kabīr chanted so. This incident shook Guru relaxing his rigidity and Kabīr‟s earnest wish was honoured. (2) At another occasion, Guru asked his disciple (Kabīr) to take Shāligrām (a black stone with white lining resembling with the sacred thread Janéu), a symbol of Lord Vishņu and worshiped in Hinḑū rituals, to be washed in river Ganges. Following Guru‟s instructions, Kabīr went to the banks of the river and dipped Shāligrām into the river. He kept waiting for long on the beach for Shāligrām to come out by itself, which did not happen. It could be a point of discussion if Kabīr was totally ignorant of the fact how a stone piece can come out by itself or if he wanted to test the spiritual powers of the deity? Getting delayed for performing his Pūjā (religious service), the Guru himself walked down to the banks of the river and came to understand the dilemma. Kabīr insisted that if a stone piece is regarded as the Lord then He should come out of the river by himself after bathing. It was really a litmus test for the Guru who might have appealed to the Lord 149 to enlighten Kabīr. Miracle did occur, the God Himself in the form of a sage emerged from the water. Completely amazed Kabīr utters a Hinḑī verse: „गरु ु -गोववन्द दोऊ िड़े, काके राॊगू ऩाॉम ! गरु ु फलरहाय आऩनी, श्जन गोववन्द हदमो हदिाम‟!! i.e. finding himself in a fix, if to worship the Lord first or the Guru, he resolves the riddle to prefer the mentor. [Alas! In today‟s materialistic selfish world, a Guru is rated very low]. 35.7. Sh. Uma Shanker Bājpāī, (born on 28.11.1937). Actively engaged in a spiritual organization (Shrī Rām Chandrà Mission) practi- cing / propagating the science of yoga & spirituality through medita- tion under the system of Sahaj Marg based on ancient system of „Raj yog‟ – suitably simplified to suit the present needs of household life. Spiritual training in Meditation is imparted free through Pranahuti – divine energy utilized for the transformation & inner uplift of mankind (also, cf. Entry 3.6). 35.8. Sh. Narendrà Bājpāī (born on 9.8.1963), M.A. (Pol. Sci.), UoA, 1988; Asso. Prof., ADC, Alld. First Spiritual Trainer of his family; Prefect of SRCM – an Intl. Institution spread all over the world. 35.9. Smţ. Rītā Bājpāī (born on 10.3.1964), M.A. (Anct. History), UoA, 1986, 1st division. Born at village Semrai, District Lmp–Kheri as the elder daughter of the author. First Spiritual Trainer of her (parental) family; Prefect of SRCM – an Intl. Institution spread all over the world; 1st recipient of Intl. Medal awarded by SRCM, Cali. (USA) for her outstanding services in spirituality; first recognized consultant of intl. level of 3 different fields: spirituality, nutrition & acupressure (also, cf. Entry 38.1). § 36. Scientists / Technocrats / Engineers 36.1. Dr. Vijay Krishņà Shankar Shuklà (born 23.3.1948), M.Sc. (Organic Chem.), 1969; Ph.D. (1973), UoA; President, Intl. Food Sci. Centre, Arhus (Denmark). Born at Alld. in a highly respectable KKB family. Brother: Sh. Kiran Shankar Shuklà, M.Sc. (Maths.), Pricipal, Radha Raman Intermediate college, Daraganj, Prayāgrāj. Positions held: (1) President, Intl. Food Science Center, Denmark; (2) Adjunct Prof., Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana– Champaign (USA); (3) R & D Manager, Aarhus Oliefabrik (now Aarhus Karlshamn), a leading company manufacturing vegetable oils, 1979; 150 (6) Research Director, Karlshamn, 1990; (5) President, IFSC, 1991; (7) Fellow, American Oil Chemists‟ Society; Adjunct Prof., Dept. of Food Sci. & Nutrition, Univ. of Minnesota (USA), 2005. Res. assignments abroad: (i) Charles Univ., Prague (Czech Republic); (ii) Inst. of Neurochemistry in Experimental Life Sciences, Copenhagen (Denmark), 1975; (iii) Federal Centre for Lipid Research, Münster (Germany); Publications: (1) Author of 120 peer-reviewed papers, reviews and book chapters, and 15 books; (2) Assoc. Editor, INFORM Journal, 1989 – 97; (3) Assoc. Editor, Jour. of the American Oil Chemists Society and of Lipid Technology. Extraordinary accomplishments: (1) Established a refinery in the Netherlands in 1996. (2) Encapsulation of high amounts of essential PUFA of fish or plant origin combined with natural antioxidant systems to be used as nutritional supplement and as additive in cosmetic formulations. (3) Recently, he developed a designer oil Nutridan containing high amounts of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids. Awards: (1) Post-doctoral UNESCO award; (2) Herbert Dutton Award of American Oil Chemists Soc., 1996; (3) Stephen S. Chang Award, 2002; (4) Hindi Ratnà Award, GoI, 20.. [Author‟s ex-stdt. at UoAlld. Author also taught his elder brother (late) Shrī Kiran Shankar Shuklà.] § 37. Social workers 37.1. Pt. Daya Nārāiņ Bājpāī, Supdt., The MacDonnell Univ. Hindu Boarding House (1917–18), succeeded by Pt. Dévī Prasāḑ Shuklà (1918) who later became Warden of the Hostel (till 1944). 37.2. Pt. Shree Rām Bājpāī, one of the Founders of Bharat Scouts & Guide Movement in the country in 1917 (in close association with Mahamana M.M. Malviyà, Dr. H.N. Kunzru etc.). He founded the „Seva Samiti Boy Scouts Assn.‟ in the year 1914 in Mumbai. Established Bharat Scouts & Guide School (now raised to Intermediate College), Chatham Lines, Prayāgrāj. 151 37.3. Sh. Lakshmi Nārāiņ Bājpéyī Daddu, Registrar, Prayag Mahila Vidyapeeth, Prayāgrāj founded by Sh. Sangam Lāl Agrawal under the Principalship of Smţ. MahaDévī Varma. § 38. Sport persons / athletes 38.1. Ms. Rītā Misrà (born on 10.3.1964, now Bājpāī), M.A. (Anct. History), UoA, 1986. Family details: Born at village Semrai, District Lmp-Khérī, U.P. as the elder daughter of the author. Married to Narendrà Bājpāī on 9.7.1989 at Alld. Children: 2 daughters (Aparna & Swarna). First girl born at Semrai holding a Master‟s degree. The first player from family /village/ district to have played in All India Women‟s Hockey Tournaments, 3rd child from Semrai to proceed abroad: first to Iraq (with her parents: 1987– 88); later to Australia, Switzerland & Penang (Malaysia) of her own. First lady teacher to teach at the tertiary level of Edn. as Lecturer in Ancient History, AKDC, UoA. Only person from Semrai (may be in the entire district Lmp–Kheri), to have visited Malaysia & Australia. She is also credited with: first Certificate holder of Acupressure Treatment, expert in pain killing therapy of Migraine: first Certified Nutritional Adviser of her family. Certified by Nutrilite Health Inst. of California (U.S.A.) – an International Institution working in more than 100 countries (also, cf. Entry 35.8). 38.2. Master Aman Bājpāī (born on 17.1. 2002), As a student of class 10th in DPS, Noida, represented the „Indian Under–15 Football Team‟ in the Menorca Cup 2016 in Menorca Island (Spain). He was selected by „Pride Sports Assn.‟ for this tournament where teams from many other countries participated. Recently he played for his School in the „CBSE Clusters, Meerut‟. He is playing for one of the biggest clubs in Delhi (The Delhi Dynamos) and will be playing in the Indian–League against teams from all over the country. Currently, completing his studies for a B.Com. degree at Amity Univ., G.B. Nagar (U.P.). 4.9). Family details: Born in Delhi. Parents: Mr. Virendrà Bājpāī & Ranjana Bājpāī (cf. Entry § 39. Student Leaders 39.1. Lucknow University Sr. No. Name 1. Sh. Makhan Lāl Mishrà 2. Sh. Hari Krishņà Native District Position Tenure Remarks Lmp-Khérī President Later 2-times MLA Harḑōī ” VC, L.U., 152 3. Awasŝhī Sh. Rām Avtar Ḑīxiŝ Harḑōī ” MLC for 19 yrs. Later 2-times MLA 4. Sh. Shyam Lāl Bājpāī Barabanki ” Dy. Minister, 1980 5. Sh. Prakash Chandra Awasŝhī Sh. Brajésh Pāthak Lucknow Secretary Advocate 6. Harḑōī Vice President 1989-90 President 1990-91 M.P. (2004), MLA (2017, 2022), Law Minister, Dy. C.M. 39.2. University of Allāhābāḑ Sr. No. 1. Name 2. Sh. Nagénḑrà Singh Chaudhary (Ḑubé) Sh. KamléshŜiwārī 3. Sh. Brij Bhushan Ŝiwārī 4. Sh. Abhay Kumār Awasŝhī Native District Position Tenure Remarks President 1961-62 Banda ” 1984-85 Died Basti (now Siddharth Nagar) Gen. Secy. 1961-62 Died as M.P. President 1964-65 Prayāgrāj Secretary § 40. Vice Chancellors / Chancellors 40.1. Sh. Kunji Lāl Ḑubé (18.3.1896 - 2.6.1970), B.A., 1918, LL.B., UoAlld., 1920, I div., Freedom Fighter, First Speaker, M.P. State Assembly (1956), Finance Minister, M.P. Govt. (1967), Founder VC, RDU, Jabalpur, Hon‟ble Chancellor, Nagpur Univ. for 3 consecutive terms. Family details: Born at the village Amgaon, Dist., Narsinghpur (M.P.). Married Lālitabai and was blessed with 3 sons and 3 daughters. Early education: Primary School, Kareli; Middle School, Narasinghpur; High School at Akola. Higher education: (1) Robertson College, Jabalpur, 1914-18, B.A.; (5) Univ. of Allāhābāḑ, Prayāgrāj, LL.B., 1920, I div. Freedom Movement: (1) During his studies at UoAlld., he came under the influence of Indian Freedom activists: Madan Mohan Malaviya and Narasimha Chintaman Kelkar and joined the mainstream 153 of Freedom Movement. (2) Aligning himself with the activities of the Indian National Congress, he became a member of All India Congress Committee in 1937; (3) Two years later, he acted as the Secretary of the Reception Committee at the Tripuri Session of the AICC convened in 1939; (4) In 1941, he was selected for the Satyagrah by Mahatma Gānḑhī, but was detained by the police and jailed for six months. (5) After his release from jail in 1942, he participated in the Quit India Movement and was jailed again now for two years. Positions held: (1) Was elected as the President of the Inter-University Board of India, Burma (now called Mysnmar) and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka); (2) President, M.P. State Legislative Assembly, 1934; (3) Joined as a professor at Hitkarini Law College, Jabalpur, 1935; (4) Got elected in the first Assembly elections from Jabalpur in 1946, and was elected unopposed to become the Chief Parliamentary Secretary of the cabinet; (5) Won the first Assembly election of the newly re-organzed State of M.P. and became the first Speaker of the House for a short tenure 1956-57; (6) Later, he again continued as the Speaker of the Hosue for two more terms: 1957-62, 1962-67; (7) He was also associated with M.P. Sahitya Sammelan and served as its President for one term; (8) After the passing of Jabalpur Univ. Bill, the M.P. State Govt. established Rani Durgavati Univ. in 1956 and appointed him as its Founder Vice-Chancellor; (9) Again got elected from the Jabalpur Assembly Constituency in 1967; (10) Was appointed as the Finance Minsitry in the Dwarka Prasāḑ Mishrà ministry during its second term from March 1967 to July 1967. As chancellor; During his tenure, he established seats for the departments of Hindi and Marathi. He was involved in arranging the translation of 42 English texts to Hindi which were published in 1934 and prepared another 75 such texts which helped the students to learn science subjects in local languages. Other social obgligations: (6) President of M.P. Olympic Assn., M.P. Cricket Assn. and „All India Ayurved Parishad‟; (7) Founder Member, M.P. Lālit Kala Academy. He went to his heavely abode on 2.6.1970 after having leda hectic life for 74 yrs. Awards / Honours recd.: 154 (1) The GoI awarded him the third highest civilian honour (Paḑmà Bhushan) in 1964, for his contributions to the society; (2) Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), RDU, Jabalpur, 1965; (1) D.Litt. degree (honoris causa), Vikram Univ., Ujjain, 1967. Legacy: (1) Indian Postal Dept. also issued a commemorative stamp on him in 1996; (2) Pt. KunjiLāl Ḑubéy Rashtriya Sansadiya Vidyapeeth (a Law School in Bhopal); (3) A local school (KunjiLāl Ḑubéy Vidyalaya) in his native village Amgaon; (4) Pt. KunjiLāl Ḑubéy Memorial Lecture Series - an annual oration, Inst.d by R.D. Univ., Jabalpur in the memory of its founder vice chancellor; (5) The RDU also named its auditorium after him as „Pt. KunjiLāl Ḑubéy Auditorium‟. 40.2. Prof. Dr. Rām Prasāḑ Ţripāthī, M.A., D.Sc. (London); HoD, Hist., UoA; VC, HSGU; f/o Smţ. Kamla Bhauguna & 2 more daughters (married to Justice Yashoda Nandan & Sh. T.P. Singh, Adv., Alld. HC). Died in London. 40.3. (Acharya) Nand Dulare Bājpāī (4.9.1906 – 21.8.1967), Prof., Hindi & VC, Vikram Univ., Ujjain (1.10.1965 onwards). Family details: Born at the village Magrair, Dist. Unnāo. Parents: Shrī Govardhan Lāl and Smŝ. Janak Dulari. Profession: He became a famous Hindi critic. Served BHU, Varanasi as HoD, Hindi during 1941 - 47. Was appointed as a VC of Vikram Univ., Ujjain. Edited: Bharat (1930-33), Soor Sagar (1933-36), Ram-Charit-Manas (1937-39). Publications: Hindi Sahitya, Bisween Shatabdi, Aadhunik Sahitya, Naya Sahitya Naye Prashna, Kavi Nirala, Kavi Prasāḑ, Maha Kavi Tulsidas. A critic: Dr. Nand Dulare Bājpéyī appeared in Hindi literature as a strong critic of celebrated Hindi poets: Jai Shankar Prasāḑ, Sumitra Nanadan Pant and Surya Kant Ŝripāthī „Nirala‟ around 1930. His first work „Hindi Literature: The Twentieth Century (1932), was followed by „Jaishankar Prasāḑ‟ (1940), „Premchand‟, „Modern Literature‟ (1950), „Naya Sahitya: Naye Prashna‟ (1955), etc. Among the ancient poets, Bājpéyī gave more importance to Hindi poet „Surdas‟ (1952). There appeared 3 collections of his eloquent essays: 155 „Some Problems of the National Language‟ (1961), „National Literature and Other Essays‟ (1965) and „Prakeernika‟ (1965). Many of his works were published after his death. „Poet Sumitra Nandan Pant‟ (1976), „Ras Siddhanta‟ (1977), „Contemporary era of Literature‟ (1979), more precisely, his last work „Nai Kavita‟ is particularly noteworthy. In this way, he has played an important role in the Dvlpmt. of Hindi criticism while traversing from the Chhayavad era to the „New Kavita‟. 40.4. Prof. Bhagirath Mishrà (13.12.1914 - 12.11.1994), HoD, Hindi & VC, Dr. H.S. Gour Univ., Sagar (M.P.), the most modern poet of Hindi. Family: Born on Hindu month (Paush), Krishņà Paksha, Ekadashi (11), V.S. 1914 at village Saintha, Dist. Kānpur (U.P.). Education: Lucknow Univ., Lucknow, Ph.D. (on „History of Hindi Poetry‟). Published: 32 texts and has also wrote critical roles of dozens of Hindi texts.Some of his woroks: „History of Hindi Poetry‟, „Poetry Shastra‟, „Western Poetry‟, „Tulsi Rasayan‟, „Kavyaras Chintan aur Aswad‟, „Bhasha - Vivechan‟, „Hindi Riti Sahitya‟, etc. Positions held: (i) Lecturer and later Reader, Hindi Dept., Lucknow Univ.; (2) Prof. & HoD, Hindi, Poona (now called Savitribai Phule Pune) Univ., Pune (Maharashtra); (3) Prof. & HoD, Hindi, and VC, Dr. H.S. Gour Univ., Sagar (M.P.). Breathed last in Sagar (M.P.). 40.5. Prof. Girija Shankar Mishrà (); Acting VC, Lucknow Univ., 1978-79. 40.6. Prof. Dr. Ratnà Shankar Mishrà (26.9.1919 - 23.8.1999); VC, Kānpur Univ., 1978 – 80; VC, LU, 25.11.1982 –24.11.1985 (also, cf. Entry 11.1, Chapt. 4). 40.7. Sh. Rām Krishņà Ţrivéḑī (1.1.1921–19.11.2015), IAS; VC, BU, Jhansi, 1979–..; VC, Kala Bharti, Lko. Also, cf. Entries 2.4, 11.3, 16.2. 40.8. Prof. Dr. Amréshwar Avasthi, M.A. (Pol. Sci.), UoA; Ph.D. (Pol. Sci.), VC, RDU, Jabalpur. “Father of Public Administration” in India. Born in Kotra Estate near Biswan, Dist. Sīŝāpur, U.P. Classmate of Pt. D.P. Misrà (cf. Entry 10.2 above). Positions held: 156 (i) Prof./HoD, Political Science & Public Admin., Dr. H.S. Gour Univ., Sagar (M.P); (ii) Indian Inst. of Foreign Trade (now deemed Univ.), Delhi; (iii) VC, RD Univ., Jabalpur (M.P.). “Father of Public Admin.” in India. His Books: (i) Municipal Administration in India, Laxmi Narayan Agency, Agra, 1972; (ii) Central Administration, Tata McGraw–Hill, 1980 (digitized by the Univ. of Michigan, USA on 8.1. 2007); (iii) Public Admin. (with S. R. Maheshwari), Laxmi Narayan Agency, Agra, 2001; (iv) Indian Admin. (with Anand Prakash Avasthi), ibid, 2006–07. Legacy: Researches in social sciences: Prof. Amréshwar Avasthi felicitation volume (ed. Jai Prakash Mishrà), Agam Kala Prakashan, Delhi, 1993. [Author met his distant relative in the end of tenure of Prof. Avasthi at RDU in 1987.] 40.9. Prof. Dr. Hanuman Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiţ (Dec. 1940–29.4.2017), M.Sc. (Maths.), UoA, 1961; D.Phil. (Maths.), UoA, 1964; D.Sc., RDU, 1969; F.N.A.Sc. (Alld.); Hono. degrees: D.Litt. (Patna Univ., 2003), D.Litt. (KSOU, 2003), D.Sc. (TNOU, 2006). Family details: Father: Sh. R.P. Ḑīkshiŝ, Registrar, Alld. HC; Brothers: 2 elder, Sh. G.P. Ḑīkshiŝ (cf. Entries 18.8, 18.12) & Mahésh Prasāḑ and a younger brother (Jagdamba) & sister (Uma, a teacher in Bal Bharti Vidyalay, Lowther Road, Prayāgrāj). Last 2 died prematurely. Hanuman married in a Shuklà family of business background in Alld. Survived by his wife and a daughter. His grandfather was a Tehsīlḑār during British regime and his (Kānyàkubjà Brahmin) family hailed from Faŝéhpur district of U.P. 157 Taught at: Lecturer, UoA, 1964 – 69, Reader, RDU, 1969 – 78; Prof., Jiwaji Univ., Gwalior, 1978 - 79; Prof., RDU, 1979 - 1987; VC, RDU, 1987 – 91; Pro VC, IGNOU, 1991 – 96; VC, Bhoj Open Univ., Bhopal, 1997 - June 2001; VC, IGNOU, June 2001 – 06; VC, H.P. Univ., June 1994 – August 1995 . Other Positions: Acting Chairman, AICTE, New Delhi; President, AIU (by virtue of senior most VC); President, IMS, 1994–95. Member: Member–Secy., State Council for Innovations, Bhopal; Member, CABE; Apex Natl. Board for Edn., GoI; Chairman, Distance Edn. Council, New Delhi, 2001–06; Chairman, Task Group of GoI, to coordinate Dvlpmt. of Natl & State level networks supported by satellite EDUSAT; Bd. of Directors, USEFI for 3 terms; Human Rights Commn., H.P.; Bd. of Governors/E-C, IIT/Mumbai & IISc, B‟lore; Court of IISc; Chairman, Bd. of Governors, SACODiL; Chairman, World Summit of Mega Universities; E-C, ACU, London; Chairman, Task Group on Mathl. Sci., Planning Commn., GoI; Natl. Bd. for Hr. Maths., Dept. of Atomic Energy, GoI for 4 successive terms; President, Maths. Section, ISC; President, IMS. Visits abroad: Canada (UoAlberta, Calgary, Newfoundland, Victoria & York); France, Germany (RWTH, Aachen; Justus–Liebeig–Universität, Giessen; Konrad–Zuse–Zentrum für Informationstechnik, Berlin; UoDuisburg, Manheim, Münster, Ulm); Israel, Italy, Japan (Waseda Univ.,Tokyo; Univ. of Electrocommn.), Holland (Delft Univ. of Technical), Singapore (NUS), Switzerland (ETH & UoZurich), U.K. (UoCamb.); Ukraine Acad. of Sci., Kiev (Ukraine) & USA (Centre for Computatl. Maths., Kent St. Uni., Kent; Cornell Univ., Ithaca; T.J. Watson Res. Centre; Yorktown Heights, NY; Univ. of Utah, Saltlake City). Awards: Ramanujan Birth Centenary Year Award, ISCA, 2002; Distinguished Scientist Award of MPCST, 2000; Dr. Zakir Husain Award, 2010. Res. Papers: 72 in journals of international repute. Edited jointly (the Conf. Proceedings): Advances in Computatl. Maths. (with C.A. Micchelli of IBM), World Scientific, Singapore, 1994; Access & Equity: Challenges for Open & Distance Learning (with S.C.Garg etc.), Kogon Press, 2001; ICT Enabled Distance Edn. (with K.B. Powar & M.D. Ŝiwārī), AIU Publication, 2002; Analysis & Applications (with P.K. Jain), Narosa Publication, New Delhi, 2002. Lectures delivered at: Chief Speaker, Intl. Conf. on Differential Geometry, Functional Analysis & Applications, Jamia Millia Islamia (Univ.), New Delhi Sept. 2012. 40.10. Dr. V.K. Ţiwārī, VC, GGU, Bilaspur (19 – ); VC, Graphc Era Univ., Dehradun. 40.11. Sh. S.K. Misrà, IAS, VC, PAU, Ludhiana (Panjab). Also, cf. Entries 2.8, 11.6. 158 40.12. Prof. Dr. Rām Bilās Misrà (born on 5.11.1941, on record: 8.4.1940), M.Sc., LU, 1962, 1st div., 1st rank; Proficiency (Russian), UoA, 1965, 1st div.; D.Phil., UoA, 1967; Proficiency (German), Goethe Inst., Germany, 1972; DAAD–Fellow, Bonn (Germany); VC, Avaḑh Univ. (now called Dr. R.M.L. Avaḑh Univ.), 4.3.1989 – 3.3.1992; Diploma d‟Honneur de Leges Naturale (Hono.), Intl. Open Univ., Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1996; Hono. Entry (NCC), awarded by President of India, 1989. Family history: Born to Pt. Harḑwārī Lāl and Smŝ. Rām Kali Misrà of village Semrai, Dist. Lmp–Kheri, as their 5th child. Out of 10 issues only he & a younger sister (Sarojini) could see their youth. Unfortunately, Sarojini too succumbed to her delivery pains in 1980. Married Rekha, d/o Sh. Saryu Prasāḑ & Smŝ. Tara Dévī Shuklà of village Barkherwa, near Phardhan in the same Dist. on 16.4.1958 as teens only. Children: 3 sons (Mr. Rākésh Mishrà, Dr. Rājīv Misrà & Mr. Rōhiŝ Misrà) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Rītā Bājpāī & Mrs. Ranjana Bājpāī) married to real brothers: M/S Narendrà & Virendrà s/o Sh. U.S. Bājpāī, IPS. Grandchildren: 9 (Rahul & Vasundhara from Rākésh , Aparna & Swarna from Rītā, Rajul from Rājīv, Sparsh & Aman from Ranjana, and Akarshan & Samriddhi from Rōhiŝ). Brief history: After early edn. at Semrai & Gōlā GokaranNāŝh, joined KKC, Lko. and passed B.Sc. exam. of LU in 1960; took admission in M.Sc. (Maths.) class at LU. Was admitted for B.Sc. (Mech. Engg.) course at Sunderland Technical College, Sunderland (U.K.) but could not proceed there due to sickness. Was advised by a mentor–like physician (Dr. Y.D. Guptà of Gōlā) to divert his career, especially after having topped in M.Sc., to pursue his Res. career in Maths. In the meantime, joined as permanent Lecturer, KKV Degree College, Lko.; but resigned from there after 8 mths. in order to avail a Jr. Res. Fellowship awarded by CSIR, New Delhi to pursue Res. at UoA under able supervision of Prof. R.S. Mishrà, then HoD, Maths. During Res. career, he was appointed as a Lecturer in Maths. on 11th Aug. 1964. As a single recipient from the entire country for all mathl. disciplines, was awarded a German Govt. Res. Fellowship in 1972 to pursue Post–doctoral Res. at UoBonn. Learnt German at Goethe Inst. in Germany & pursued Res. work in Diff. Geom. under supervision of Prof. Wilhelm Klingenberg of Maths. Inst., Univ. of Bonn. Returned back to UoA in Oct. ‟73, and got another opportunity for 1 year as a Visiting (Res.) Prof. at UoT, Italy supported by NRC, Italy in 1976. Before proceeding to Italy, he got a Readership at SGU in 1976, where he had applied for Professorship. After return from Turin in Oct. ‟77, joined SGU & fulfilled the commitment. Keeping family at Alld. for edn. of children, and denial of extn. of leave from UoA, his love for Alld. brought him back to UoA after 16 mths. Joined back on the same salary left in Aug. ‟76. Graph of fortunes & misfortunes moving parallel, he was deputed by Dept. of Personnel & Administrative Reforms, GoI to accept a Prof.‟s job at Aden Univ., South Yemen in 1982 for 2 yrs. During his stay at Aden, he learnt broken Arabic to the extent of conducting a maths. class in Arabic. After return to UoA, something else was cooking for him: was offered a Founding position of Prof. & HoD, Maths./Stats., APSU that he joined in Feb. 1985. His keen interests in teaching and building the Dept. at Rewa from scrap (with a single repeating stdt. in M.Sc. Prev. class of Maths.) to raise around 300 stdts. in 4 yrs. span, spread a word of his hidden capabilities. Invited a senior Italian Mathematician: Prof. Franco Fava, Director, Dept. of Maths., UoT, Turin (Italy) to APSU in Jan. ‟86 for 3 weeks honouring him to be the 1st foreign academician to have visited APSU. Under his 159 able leadership, the Dept. got federated with ICTP, Trieste (Italy) in 1987 providing a rare opportunity to young teachers and Res. stdts. of the Dept. to visit ICTP for advanced training with financial assistance of UNESCO & IAEA, Vienna (Austria). With untiring efforts of highly successful teaching skills of Prof. Misrà, the stdts. consistently achieved excellence by securing highest positions in the Univ. exams.: 2 stdts. qualified in the UGC NET, New Delhi. For the first time, the Dept. was represented by him in an Intl. Symp. on Mathl. Phys. held at Nicholas Copernicus Univ., Torun (Poland), Dec. 1986. At 47 yrs. only, was picked up for a greater role at a bewildered institution to become the 4th VC of AU, Faizābāḑ, where he joined on 4.3.1989 for 3 yrs.‟ tenure. Tried in Parliamentary elections from: Shahabad (Dist. Harḑōī, 1980) as an independent, and Kheri (1991) constituencies on Jan Morcha nomination. He retired from APSU on 30.4.2002. Jobs (Natl.): Lecturer, KKV Deg. Coll., Lko., 1962–63; Lecturer, UoA, 1964–77; Reader, SGU, 1977–79; Reader, UoA, 1979–85; Prof./HoD, Maths./ Stats., APSU, 1985–95; UGC Vstg. Prof., MGKV, 1995–96; Prof., APSU, 1996–2002; Dean, Fac. of Sci., APSU,1985–87; VC, AU (4.3.1989–3.3.1992); Director, UIMT, Dec. 2002; Prof./HoD, Maths., Amity Univ., 2006–07; Prof., Maths., TMU, 2010–11; Prof./HoD, Maths., & Dean, Fac. of Sci., JJTU, 2013. Jobs (abroad): Aden Univ., 1982–84; Salahaddin Univ., Erbil (Iraq), 1986–87; UoAsmara (Eritrea), 1998–2002; EIT, Asm., 2004; UoG, G/ town (Guyana), 2004–06; PNG Unitech., Lae (PNG), 2007–09; EIT, Asmara, 2011, ASTU, Adama (Ethiopia), 2012–13; Wollo Univ., Dessie (Ethiopia), 2013–14; SUNY, K, Incheon (S. Korea), 2014; DWU, Madang (PNG), 2015–17; UKH, Erbil (Iraq), 2017; LFU, Erbil (Iraq), 2018-19. Taught: at 10 Institutions in 4 States (U.P., Gujarat, M.P., Rajasthan) + 14 abroad in 4 continents: Africa, Asia (Middle East, Central and Far East), Australia, and South America. Vstg. Res. Prof. to UoT, Turin (Italy), 1976–77, ‟86, Nov. ‟91, ‟97; Sopron Uni. (Hungary), Dec. ‟76; ICTP, Trieste (Italy), Aug. ‟86, Aug. ‟90, Nov. ‟91, 1992–93; UoW, Wroclaw (Poland), Dec. ‟96. Invitations: (i) National: To lecture on Diff. Geom. at HSGU, Sagar, June 1968; Natl. Seminar on Challenges of Edn., MGKV, Vns., Nov., 1996; „World Conf. on exact value of geometrical symbol π‟, Mahan, Dist. Akola (Maharashtra), Nov. 1996; to lecture in 5th Conf. of Intl. Acad. of Physical Sci., BU, Jhansi, April, 2002. (ii) International: Intl. Symposium on Models of Finsler Spaces, Kyoto, Japan, June 1969; 20th Summer Inst. of AMS on Diff. Geom., Stanford Univ., USA, 30 July–17 Aug, 1973; UoW, Wroclaw (Poland), Jan. 1980; Technische Hochschule, Darmstadt (Germany), Dec. 1981; to lecture at Inst. for Theor. Nuclear Phys., UoB, Bonn (Germany), Dec. 1981; 5th Natl. Seminar on Finsler Spaces, UoBrasov (Rumania), Feb, 1988; included in 8 member delegation of Indian Environmental Soc. to visit Kazan St. Univ. & former USSR, Oct. 10–24, 1991; 19th Intl. Cong. on Arts & Communication of IBC, Camb. (U.K.), 1992; Was recommended for a Japanese 160 Govt. Res. Fellowship, 1967; Asst. Prof., Mosul Uni., Mosul (Iraq), 1981; Vstg. Prof. by NRC, Italy, 1988,‟89, ‟91; Vstg. Prof, UoAlberta, Edmonton (Canada), 1997; Prof., ABU, Zaria (Nigeria), 1997; Prof./HoD, Maths., BIBT, Buka, Autonomous Region of PNG, 2012; Prof., Oduduwa Univ., Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife (Nigeria), 2011; Prof., Usman Ali Uni., Abuja (Nigeria), 2013. Lectures delivered: (i) At home: Khallikote P-G College, Berhampur, Jan. ‟68; DU, Delhi, June ‟70; Rotary of Alld. (East) ‟94; Govt. Model Sci. College, Rewa, ‟95; Refresher Course for College & Univ. Teachers, Rewa, ‟95; 1st Intl. A/c Progr. on Integrated Medicine, BHU, Vns., ‟95; Refresher Course for College & Univ. Teachers, Gorakhpur, ‟96; 5th Prof. R.S. Mishrà Memorial lecture, 11th Annual Intl. Conf. of IAPS, UoA, Feb, 2010; Physical Field Theories, 11th Annual Conf. of TSI, SRM College of Engg. & Mgmt., Lko., Oct., 2011; Intl. Conf. on Diff. Geom., Functional Analysis & Applications”, Jāmiā Milliā Islāmiā Univ., New Delhi, 2012; Lectures on Appld. Maths., Refresher Course, Ḑayānanḑ Sci. Coll., Lātūr (Mahārāshtrà), 2018; „Metrics of Curved Surfaces & Spaces‟, Intl. Conf. on Algebra & Appld. Analysis, Integral Univ., Lko., 2018; Gave a Course on Computational & Mathl. Phys., NIT, Dimāpur (Nāgāland), 2019; Keynote address in Intl. Conf. on Mathl., Physical & Computational Sciences, HSGU, Sāgar (M.P.), 2019; Lectured on „Statistics - a historical survey‟, Natl. Conf. on Stats. & Sustainable Dvlpmt. Goal, L.U., Lko., 2019; Centenary Celebrations of Profs. R.S. Mishrà & K.S. Shuklà, 4th Intl. Conf. on „Challenges & Opportunities for Technological Innovations in India‟, AIMT, Lko., 2020: 5th (2021) and 6th (2021) On-line Intl. Conferences on Ancient Maths. & Sci. for Computing, KIIT, Bhubaneswar (Orissa). (ii) Abroad: UoT, Turin, May ‟73, ‟76, Oct. ‟81, ‟86, Nov. ‟91, ‟97; Sopron Univ., Sopron, Dec.‟76; János Bolyai Mathl. Soc., Budapest (Hungary), Sept.‟79; ICTP, Trieste, Nov. ‟81; Represented India in a debate on „Sci. & Developing Countries‟, ICTP, Trieste, ‟81; UoP, Padua (Italy), ‟81, ‟92; Inst. of Phys., Nicholas Copernicus Univ, Torun (Poland), Dec. ‟96; UoW ,Wroclaw (Poland), Dec. ‟96; UoTrieste (Italy),‟97; Milan Polytechnic, Milan (Italy), ‟97; UoG, G/town (Guyana), 2005; PNG Unitech, Lae (PNG), 2008; DWU, Madang (PNG), 2015-16; LFU, erbil (Iraq), 2018. Awards / honours recd.: Judge for Best Research Papers Award in Maths., 11th Annual Conf. of MPCST, GGU, 1995; „Award of Appreciation‟ by Zoroastrian College, Mumbai, 1996; Subject Expert, Selection of Fac. staff in Maths., GGU, 1996; Vice President, TSI, Lko., 1997; UoAsmara offered the highest rank (Prof. 3) & appointed him HoD, Maths. & CS, 1998–2002; Vice President (Indian Unit), INDIAS, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), Dec. 28, 2017; Lifetime Achievement Award, Vijnan Parishad of India, BU, Jhānsī (India), 2018. Chief Guest: Rotary of Alld. (East) 1994; UGC Natl. Symp. on Modern Trends in Diff. Geom. & Mathl. Modelling in Bio-Science, LU, 2010; Intl. Stdts. Symp. in Computing, SRM Coll. of Engg. & Mgmt., Lko., 2010; Natl. Seminar on Current Trends in Maths. with Spl. Focus on OR & Comp., AU, Ayōḑhyā, 2010; Guest of Honour, Natl. Seminar on Challenges & Issues in IT & Networks, Intl. Inst. of Mgmt. & Tech., Meerut, 2010; Valedictory Session, 11th Annual Conf. of TSI, SRM College of Engg. & Mgmt., Lko., 2011; Res. Conf. sponsored by IAU (New Delhi) & organized by IET, Dr. R.M.L. Avaḑh Univ., Ayoḑhyā (India), 2018; Natl. Conf. on Mathl. Structures & Models in Sci., NGB Univ., Prayāgrāj (India), 2019; 2nd Natl. Conf. on Recent Trends in Maths. & Applica tions, SRM Univ., Lko., 2020; Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā, 161 Lucknow, 8.5.2022. Fellowships: DAAD-Fellow (Germany), 1972; Founder Fellow, IAPS (Prayāgrāj), since 1994. Member: Intl. Tensor Soc. of Japan, 1965–73; Indian Sci. Cong., 1966, ‟78,‟86; Acad. for Progress of Maths., Alld., 1968–70; Indian Soc. for Theor. & Appld. Mechanics, 1978; Founder Member of the Council , TSI, Lko., since 1983; Life Member, Alld. Mathl. Soc., Alld., since 1985; Fac. Bd. in Sci., A-C, E-C, APSU, 1985–89, Life Member, IAPS, Alld., since 1994; Member & Chairman, BoS in Maths., Stats., CS & German of various Universities in India & abroad. Reviewer for „Mathematical Reviews‟, AMS (USA) & „Zbl‟ of Springer-Verlag (Germany) and Referee for several res. journals. Misc. A/c jobs: Coordinator, UGC NET, APSU Ctr., 1986–87; Convener, MPCST, APSU Ctr., 1993–94; Chairman, A–C, E-C, RDC, Exam., Sports, Housing & Finance Committees, AU, Ayōḑhyā, 1989–92; RDC, GGU, Bilaspur (Chhaŝŝīsgarh), 1994; A–C, MGKV, Vns., 1995– 98; A–C & Fac. Bd. in Sci., UoAsmara, 1998–2002; A–C & Fac. Bd. in Natural Sci. & Tech, UoG, G/town, 2004–06; A–C, PNG Unitech., Lae, 2007–08; Res. Guide in Appld. Maths., Shrīdhar Univ., Chirawa, Pilani (Rajasthan), 2012; A/c Bd. & Fac. Bd, DWU, Madang, 2015–17; Advisory Bd., M.G. Univ., Ri Bhoi (Meghalaya), since 2016; A/c, VBSP Univ., Jaunpur (U.P.), 2017-20. Member, Editorial Board: Jour. of TSI, Lko., since 1989; Editorial & Advisory Bds., Nalanda Mathl. Jour., Panchwati, Nalanda (Bihar), since 1992; Chief Editor, Jour. of IAPS, Alld., since 1994; Jour. of Natl Acad. of Maths., Gorakhpur, since 1997; A/c Advisory Board, VIT, Meerut, U.P. (India), since 9.2.2012; Editorial & Review Bd., CMR Jour. of Innovation & Res., CMRU, B‟lore, since 2015; Res. Jour. (Jñānābha) of Vijñāna Parishad of India since 2018; Sr. Asso. Editor, Intl. Jour. of Res. in Informative Sci. Application & Techniques, Sonīpat (Haryānā) since March 2019; Intl. Jour. of Advance Study & Res. Work of Alborear (OPC) Pvt. Ltd, Thāne (Indiā), since Dec., 2019; Advisory Board, Jour. of S.J. Foundation of Maths., Mahān, Dist. Akolā (Mahārāshtrà) since Nov. 2020. Publications (Total 274): Mathl. Text–Books: 25, Teaching materials: 3, Res. Monographs: 6, General Books: 32, Res. Papers: 62, Papers presented at Conf.: 7, Expository articles: 29 (Mathl. 15, General 14), Reviews: 111 (MR, AMS, USA: 55, German Review Jour. Zentralblatt für Mathematik: 56). General Books include „experiences as a VC‟, „Italian for Beginners & the World at a Glance‟, „Dev-Vani‟ – a compilation of Indian prayers in Roman script, Indian Astrology, a reportage „Maths. & Mathematicians at Prayāgrāj, Biography (both in Engl. & Hindi) of my father (Sh. Harḑwārī Lāl) and a bibliographical reportage „Semrai - its past and contemporary‟ (in Hindi). 16 Books are published in Germany by Lambert A/c Publishing House, Saarbrücken, 13 in Australia, 15 in India and the rest posted on the internet. Recent publications: Res. Papers: „Generalizations of Pythagoras theorem to polygons‟ (with J.R. Ameen), Jour. of Multidisciplinary Engg., Sci. & Tech. (JMEST) 4 (8), Berlin, Aug. 2017, pp. 7778–7805, ISSN: 2458–9403; „Some unique characteristics of exponential functions‟ (with J.R. Ameen & P.K. Anderson), DWU Res. Jour., Madang (PNG), 18 May 2017, 1–12; „Generalizations of Pythagoras theorem to pentagons‟– I (appeared as the Chapt. 3 of a research monograph published by the Central West Publishing, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia, 2020, pp. xiv + 150, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-81-3; „Computing cube–root of a real number (with 162 Ranjanā Bājpāī), Electronics Jour. of Informatics, DWU Press Publishers, Madang (PNG) 4 (Dec. 2021), pp. 58 – 65; Primality and factorization – a computer challenge (with S.P. Kharé), 2021, Electronics Jour. of Informatics, DWU Press Publishers, Madang (PNG) Vol. 4 (Dec. 2021), pp. 66 – 74 (cf. Chapt. 11 for full list). General articles: „Pillars of Mathematics sprouted/progressed/shrunk at Alld. (India), pp. 1– 39 + 74 colour photographs, 2017; Dr. Sri Rām Sinha (24.4.1931–15.4.1985), posthumously remembered, 2017, pp.1–5; „Brahmin Leaders of Influence at Prayag (Alld.), India‟, 2018, etc. (cf. Chapt. 10 for full list). Community Service: Asst. Treasurer, Mathl. & Astrnomical Assn., LU, 1961–62; Hono. Treasurer, UoA Film Soc., 1968–70; Secy., Indian Soc., Bonn,1973; Taught German Diploma Classes, UoA, 1975–76; Warden, Boy‟s Hostel, SGU, 1977–79; Executive Member, Indian Assn., Aden, 1983–84. Date 18.5.1978 3.1.1980 15.6.1991 15.8.2006 Activity Gifted apparels to around 50 workers employed in our house constriction at Sèmraī Contested Parliamentary election from Shāhābāḑ (Harḑōī) constituency. Contested a Parliamentary Election from Khéri Constituency. Nearly 125 sr. citizens & widows in the area were felicitated with apparels: saree to ladies and Dhoti & Kurta to males. 2008 Contributed funds to build a Ḑévī Temple at Sèmraī under the supervision of our 2nd son (Rājīv). A community feeding (Bhandara) was also arranged for the visitors from the nearby places. June 2010 A charity was organized by the author‟s 2nd son (Dr. Rājīv Misrà) for the fire victims of our village Semrai. 25.10.2013 An „Old Boys Meet‟ was organized by me at C.G.N. P-G College, Gōlā inviting my seniors, classmates & juniors at various schools in Sèmraī and Gōlā. I honoured my ex-teacher (Sh. Maḑan Manōhar Lāl Misrà). 4.10.2014 Ḑurgā-shapţashaţee Havan and a Bhandārā (community feeding) was organized by our eldest son (Rākésh ) at the Dévī Temple, Sèmraī 29.3.2015 Organized centenary celebrations of my father at „Harḑwārī Gardens‟, Semrai. 16.2.2014 Felicitated my teachers, mentors & other seniors (including ex-Governors, ex-C.M. & VCs) at BNSV P-G College, Lucknow. 14.7.2018 Octogenarian citizens were felicitated by us at Sèmraī. With a pleasant surprise, Primary School teachers of both of us (me & wife): M/S Rāj Kumār Mishrà and Awaḑh Bihārī Shuklà graced the occasion. 19.9.2020 Donated Rs.2,25,000 to the family of our distant nephew Mr. Aruņ Kumār Misrà who met tragic death in a road accident. Also, arranged around Rs. 1,50,000 through donations from my associates. 21.10.2021 Our 81st Birthday was jointly celebrated at Sèmraī. We felicitated 125+ sr. citizens & widows in the area sārees to ladies and men‟s wear (Ḑhōţī & Kurţā / shawls) to males. Around 350 – 400 guests were entertained with lunch. Language Skill: Avaḑhi, Hindi, English, Sans., Russian, German, Italian, Urdu & Arabic. 163 National Service: 16 weeks‟ Precommn., Naval Training, 1969; got Commissioned as Sub– Lt. NCC by President of India; Acted as part–time NCC Naval Wing Sr. most Offr., UoA, 1969– 85; Attended All–India INS Nau Sainik Camp, Cochin, 1970; Annual NCC Training Camps at ViShākhāpatnam, 1970; Lko. 1971; Nanakmatta (Nainital) 1975; 4 Weeks‟ Refresher Training Courses at INS Venduruthy, Cochin, 1975 & INS Mandovi, Panjim (Goa), 1980; (As VC) was granted Commn. in the rank of Honorary Colonel (NCC) by President of India in 1989 (also, cf. Entries 18.22, 24.11, 27.1, 35.8, 38.1, 42.8). 40.13. Dr. Hari Krishnna Awasţhī, VC, Lucknow Univ. (May 1989 – May 1992), ex-MLC (Teachers‟ Constituency) for 19 yrs., Prof. of Hindi, L.U. 40.14. Dr. R.K. Mishrà, VC, Gorakhour (now called after DDU) Univ., Gorakhpur (19 .. ), ex- Prof. & HoD, Law, BHU, Varanasi. 40.15. Prof. Gaya Charaņ Ţripāthī (born 12.10.1939), M.A. (Sanskrit), Dr. Phil., Freiburg Uni. (Germany), ex- DAAD-Fellow (Germany), Director & VC, Pt. Gangā Nāŝh Jha Sanskrit Univ., Prayāgrāj, Senior Fellow, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Director, B.L. Inst. of Indology, Delhi. Scholar of Indian Religions, Philosophy, Vishņuism (especially Pancharatra School), Vedic studies, Sanskrit Literature, Grammar, and Philology, Cult practices of Orissa, and Gaudiya Vishņuism. Family details: Father Dr. Rām Sharan Shāsŝrī, HoD, Sanskrit, KGK P-G College, Moradabad (U.P.), Brother: Prof. Dr. Rama Charaņ Ŝripāthī (cf. Entry 40.21). The family moved from the village Marka, Tehsil Baberu, Dist. Banda (U.P.). Education: He was admitted to 9th class at K.G.K. College, Moradabad (U.P.) in 1953, and had all his education right up to first doctoral degree there only. The College was then affiliated to Agra Univ. (but now to Mahāţmā Jyōŝibà Phule Rohilkhand Univ., Bareilly). (1) K.G.K. College, Moradabad (U.P.), Ph.D., 1962; (2) Freiburg University, Freiburg (Germany), Dr. Phil., 1967; (3) „Maha-maho-padhyay‟ (Honoris Causa) degree awarded by Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayāgrāj, 19..; (4) Univ. of Alld., D.Litt. (AIHC& Arch.), 19… Teaching Assignments held: (1) AMU, Aligarh (U.P.); (2) Mohan Lāl Sukhadia Univ. (earlier called Udaipur Univ.), Udaipur (Rajasthan); (3) Visiting Professor at various Universities in Germany during 1972-77: Freiburg, Tuebingen, Heidelberg, Berlin, Leipzig (all in Germany); (4) Visiting Professor, British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada); 164 (5) Senior Fellow, Centre of Hindu Studies at Oxford Univ., Oxford (U.K.). Administrative positions held: (1) Principal, Gangā Nāŝh Jha Research Inst., Prayāgrāj, for over 20 yrs.; (2) Currently, Director, Bhogilāl Leherchand Inst. of Indology, Delhi. Community service: Chief Indologist & Field Director, Orissa Research Project, 1970–75, funded by the German Research Council; Publications: (1) Contributed around 90 articles, dwelling upon Religion, Philosophy, History, Literature, and Vedic / Puranic studies, in English, German, Sanskrit, and Hindi, Indian and Intl. Journals; (2) 22 books on subjects mostly pertaining to religions & literature of India; (3) Communication with God: The Daily Puja Ceremony in the Jagannāŝh Temple, Aryan Books Intl., New Delhi, 2004; (4) The Cult of Jagannāŝh and the Regional Tradition of Orissa, Manohar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 1978; (5) The ritual of founding a Brahmin village, Delhi, G.D.K. Publications (Open Pubishers), 1981, BookVistas, ISBN: 8124605912; (6) Vaidik Devata Udbhav evam Vikas, Parts 1 & 2, D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., 1982. Awards: (i) Certificate of Honour as a modern Sanskrit scholar by the President of India (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam), 2005; (ii) All India Sanskrit Seva Samman, Delhi Sanskrit Academy, Delhi; (iii) Banabhatta Puraskar, U.P. Sanskrit Academy, Lucknow; (iv) Bihar Rashtrabhasha Parishad, Patna (Bihar); (v) Veda Vidya Pratisthan, Ujjain (M.P.); (vi) Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Lucknow; 40.16. Prof. Dr. Devénḑrà Nāţh Misrà (4.3.1930 – 2.4.2020), B.Sc., L.U., 1849; M.Sc. Maths.), L.U., 1951; Dr. ès Sc. (Paris), 1957; Director, CSIR, VC, BHU, 8.2.1994 - 27.6.1995 (also cf. Chapt. 4). 40.17. Dr. Lakshmi Nārāiņ Ţiwārī, Prof. of AIHC and Actting VC, BHU, Varanasi, 28.6.1995 – 18.1995. 40.18. Sh. Ashōk Vajpeyi, IAS, Hindi poet, essayist, literary-cultural critic, VC, M.G. Intl. Hindi Univ., Wardha (). Education: St. Stephen‟s College, Delhi, M.A. (English). Profession: Qualified in the IAS, M.P. cadre, in 1965. Held the following postions: 165 (1) Culture Secretary, M.P. Govt., Bhopal. 11 cultural institutions were set up during his tenure. He made recommendations for the appointment of trustees and office-bearers of these institutions. As a result, he became an influential figure in M.P. (2) In 1980s, he established Bharat Bhavan and gained national recognition. It was inaugurated by then P.M. (Smŝ. Inḑirā Gānḑhī). (3) But, after the fall off Congress Govt. in M.P., he was transferred to the State Revenue Board. (4) He also served in the Union Ministry of Culture; (5) Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gānḑhī Antar-rashtriya Hindi Univ.; (6) Trustee, Inḑirā Gānḑhī National Centre for the Arts; (7) Member, Indian Council for Cultural Relations; (8) Member, Executive Board of the Sangeet Natak Akademi; (9) Chairman, „Lālit Kala Akademi‟, April 2008 - December 2011. Publication: (1) Books: 23 (of poetry, criticism and art); (2) Some poetry collections: „Shaher ab bhi Sambhavana Hai (1966), Tatpurush (1986), Bahuri Akela (1992), Ibarat Se Giri Matrayen, Ummeed-ka-Doosra Naam (2004) and Vivaksha (2006); (3) Other literary works: Filhal, Kuchh Poorvagrah, Samay-se-Bahar, Kavita-ka-Galp and Sidhiyan Shuru ho Gayi Hain. Awards: „Sahitya Akademi Award‟ of „India‟s National Academy of Letters‟, 1994 (for his poetry collection, Kahin Nahin Wahin); Dayavati Modi Kavi Shekhar Samman, 1994; Kabir Samman, 2006). Legacy: His works are translated into many Indian languages, English, French, and Polish. (1) He is reported to have returned his „Sahitya Akademi Award‟ supporting the stand „right to dissent‟ and protesting recent murders of writers in 2015. (2) He also decided to return an honoris causa D.Litt. degree given to him by the Central Univ. of Hyderabad in protest against the „Anti-Dalit‟ attitude of Univ. authorities leading to suicide of a Dalit student (Rōhiŝh Vemula) in 2016. 40.19. Prof. Durga Prasāḑ Ţiwārī, M.Sc. (Phys.), UoA, 1961; D.Phil., UoA, 1964; Prof. of Phys., IIT, Delhi; VC, CCS Meerut Univ., Meerut (). Born in Faŝéhpur dist., U.P. 40.20. Prof. Aruņ Diwakar Nāţh Bājpāī (born 21.9.1956), VC, Atal Bihārī Bājpéyī Univ., Raipur. 166 Father: Shrī Nagénḑrà Nāŝh Bājpāī, Mother: Smŝ. Laxmi Dévī Bājpāī, Married … on … Positions held: 1. Have been VC of the following Universities: (i) A.P.S. Univ., Rewa (M.P), 2003- 07; (ii) MGCG Univ., Chitrakoot, Dist. Satna (M.P), 2003 04, additional charge; (iii) Himachal Pradésh Univ, Shimla (H.P.), 2011-17; 2. (i) Council Member, ACU, London (U.K.), 2015 – 17; (ii) ”, Australia - India Edn. Council, MHRD, GoI, 2015 – onwards; 3. Secy. - General, AIU, New Delhi (additional charge), 2011- 12; 4. Honorary Secy. & Treasurer, Indian Economic Assn., 2000-03; 5. President, M.P. Economic Assn., Bhopal (M.P), 2008; 6. ”, Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad, New Delhi, 2018 onwards; 7. Member, Central Advisory Board on Edn., MHRD, GoI, 2012 – 13; 8. ”, DDU Centenary Celebration Committee, New Delhi, Chaired by P.M., 2017 – 18; 9. ”, M.G. 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee, GoI, New Delhi, Chaired by P.M.; 10. ”, Natl. Foundation for Communal Harmony, GoI, New Delhi, Chaired by Union Home Minister; 11. Patron, Rani Durgavati Research Centre, Vidya Bharti, Mahakausal, Jabalpur (M.P.); 12. ”, Nanaji Deshmukh Centre for Skill Dvlpmt., Vidya Bharti, Jabalpur (M.P.). Hobbies: Poetry Writing and Yoga. 40.21. Prof. Dr. Rama Charaņ Ţripāthī (born 26.1.1942), ex-Acting VC, UoA (May – July, 1998); Director, Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Inst., Jhūnsī, Alld., Kulguru, Swaraj Vidyapeeth, Prayāgrāj. Family: Brother (elder): Prof. Gaya Charaņ Ŝripāthī (cf. Entry 40.15). Education: (1) K.G.K. P-G College, Moradabad (Agra Univ.), B.A., 1960, bagged Chancellor‟s Bronze Medal; (2) Saugar (now called Dr. H.S. Gour) Univ., Sagar (M.P.), M.A. (Psychology), 1962; (3) Industrial Psychology & Industrial Relations, IIT, Kharagpur (W.B.), P-G Diploma, 167 1963; (4) Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor (USA), M.A. (Psychology), 1970; (5) UoMichigan, Ann Arbor (USA), Ph.D. (Psychology), 1972. Administrative positions held: (i) HoD, Psychology & Pro VC, UoAlld.; (ii) Director, Inst. of Professional Studies, UoAlld.; (iii) Director, G.B. Pant Social Sci. Inst., Prayāgrāj; Res. & Teaching positions held (important only): (1) Fulbright Fellow, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor (USA), 1967-68; (2) Asst. Study Director, Inst. for Social Res., UoMichigan (USA), 1969-72; (3) Reader in Psychology, Univ. of Alld., 1972-77; (4) Sr. Fulbright Fellow, UoMichigan (USA), 1982; (5) Visiting Prof. in Psychology, Tilburg Univ. (Netherlands), 1990; (6) ” , Wake Forest Univ. (USA), 1994; (7) Prof. of Psychology, Univ. of Alld., 1977 – 2002; (8) Prof., Social Psychology, G.B. Pant Social Sci. Inst., Prayāgrāj, 2002-07; (9) Visiting Prof., Indian Inst. of Advanced Study, Shimla (H.P.), 2009; (10) Visiting Prof., Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies, JNU, New Delhi, 2011. Publications: Books: 10, Res. Papers: 80, Technical Reports: 11, Others: … Awards: (1) Fellow, Intl. Assn. of Applied Psychology, 2018; (2) National Fellow of Indian Council of Social Science Research, 2014-2016; (3) Distinguished Teacher Award, UoAlld., 2000; (4) Fellow, National Acad. of Psychology (India), 2009; (5) National Lecturer, UGC, New Delhi, 1986; Member of Editorial Boards: Chief Editor, Psychology & Developing Societies, Sage, New Delhi, 1990–2002, 2013 onward, (2) Indian Jour. of Psychology, (3) World Psychology, (4) Indian Jour. of Appld. Psychology; (5) Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin. 40.22. Prof. Dr. Hanuman Prasāḑ Ţiwārī, M.Sc. (Organic Chem.), UoA, 1958; Ph.D. (Chem.), Imperial Sci. College, London, 1965; Prof. & HoD, Chem., UoA, 1985-99; Dean, Sci., 168 UoA, 1995-98; Ag. VC, UoA, 1998. Father: Prof. Dr. R.D. Ŝiwārī (cf. Entry 14.6). Also worked as: (i) Lecturer, BHU, Varanasi, 1960-62; (ii) Reader, BITS, Pilani (Rajasthan), 1967-76; (iii) Prof. & HoD, Chem., HBTI, Kānpur, 1976-80; (iv) Prof. & HoD, Chem., Kumaun Univ., Nainital, 1980-83; (v) Prof. & HoD, Chem., RDU, Jabapur M.P.), 1983-85. 40.23. Prof. Anil Kumār Shuklà (), Ex-Prof. of Education, L.U.; VC, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand Univ., Bafreilly (2017-20); Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Language Univ., Lucknow (April 2021 – January 2022). 40.24. Prof. Dr. Girish Chandrà Ţripāthī, M.A. (Econ.), 1st div.; D.Phil., UoA; Prof. of Economics, UoA; VC, BHU (2014–30.11.2017). 40.25. Manoj Kumār Ḑīkshiţ, M.A. (Pol. Sci.), Ph.D., L.U.; Prof., L.U; VC, Dr. R.M.L. Avaḑh univ., Ayōḑhyā (). § 41. Vice President Shrī Gōpāl Swarūp Pāthak (24.2.1896 - 4.10.1982), LL.D. (Hon.), P.U., 1980; Judge, Allḑ. HC (1945 – 46), 4th Vice President of Indiā (31.8.1969 – 30.8. 1974). § 42. Writers 42.1.Krishi Marmagya Ghagh (born 1696 A.D.) - the agricultural pundit was a consummate agricultural expert and a practical man. His name will forever remain in the minds of the farmers of northern India. Various proverbs of consummation guide them for buying bullocks, plowing the field, sowing seeds or harvesting crops. These sayings orally are prevalent all over India. There is a difference of opinion regarding the time and place of birth of the poet. According to a historian Sh. Shiv Singh Saroj, he was born in Vikrami Samvat 1753 (i.e. year 1696 AD). But Pt. Rām Narésh Ŝripāthī considered his tenure during the reign of Emperor JaLāluddin 169 Muhammad Akbar. His birth-place is said to be the village „Chowdhary Sarai‟, Dist. Kannauj. It is said that Akbar was pleased and ordered his officials to set up „Sarai – Ghagh‟, which is situated a mile south of Kannauj. Somehow the author feels that Ghagh could be a „Kānyàkubjà Brahmin‟ with surname Ŝiwārī, and was born in the 18th century in Unnāo Dist. (U.P.). So far no authenticated book authored by Ghagh could be found. But, his proverbs and quotations are popular amongst people. Pt. Rām Narésh Ŝripāthī‟s book „Ghagh-aur-Bhaddri‟ (Hindustani Academy, 1931 A.D.) is an important compilation. The complete introduction of the agricultural knowledge of the consummate is found only in his proverbs, which describe different forms of fertilizers, deep plowing, fencing the field, timing of sowing crops, quantity of seeds, importance of cultivation of pulses and astrological knowledge: उत्तभ िेती भध्मभ फान । ननकृषट चाकय , बीि ननदान ।। िेती कयै फननज को धावै । ऐसा डूफै थाह न ऩावै ।। उत्तभ िेती जो हय गहा । भध्मभ िेती जो सॉग यहा ।। जो ऩून्छे लस हयवाहा कहाॉ । फीज फूड़ड़गे ताके तहाॊ ।। जो हर जोतै िेती वाकी । औय नह ॊ तो जाकी ताकी ।। His views on types of fertilizers were very strong. He recommended to use manures of cow dung, garbage, bone, indigo, sunai, etc. in agriculture. So, are the recommendations of a famous German scientist (Liebig) made around 1840 A.D. for use of artificial fertilizers in Europe. The following proverbs of Ghagh for manure are very meaningful: िाद ऩड़े तो िेत । नह ॊ तो कूड़ा ये त ।। गोफय यािी ऩाती सड़ै । कपय िेती भें दाना ऩड़ै ।। सन के डॊठर िेत नछटावै । नतनते राब चौगुनो ऩावै ।। गोफय, भैरा, नीभ की िर । मा से िेती दन ू ी पर ।। वह ककसानों भें है ऩूया । जो छोड़ै हड्डी का चूया ।। Ghagh recommended deep plowing as the best plowing. According to him, plowing the field deeply and spreading the manure, gives tremendous yield: छोड़ै िाद जोत गहयाई, कपय िेती का भजा हदिाई । If the boundary of the field is not erased enough, the essential elements of the land get dissolved with the water and flow out of the field resulting in the insufficient yield. Therefore, erase boundaries of the field high enough सौ की जोत ऩचासै जोतै, ऊॉच के फाॉधै फाय । जो ऩचास का सौ न तुर,ै दे उ घाघ को गाय ।। He has also recommended the proper time of sowing the crops and the appropriate quantity of seeds: उई अगस्त, पूरे काॉस, अफ का फोइहौ ननगोड़े भास । 170 That is, when the Agast Nakshatra has risen, the straw grass (Kans) has blossomed, then there is no use of sowing Urad (Vigna Mungo). According to him, farmers can be doubly benefited by sowing at the rate of 5 Panseri (old unit of weights equal to 5 seers) of wheat and barley each, 6 Panseri of peas, 3 Panseri of gram, 2 seers of Moth beans, Tur and Urad each, and 1 & 1/2 seers of each cotton, millet, Sawan millet, Kodo millet and an Anjuli (cupping in palm) of mustard per Bigha (non-standard older unit of area varying from 2/3rd to 2/13th of acre). He also mentioned about the gap between the seeds while sowing, such as dense flax, jowar (white millet) on frog‟s jump, bajra (black millet) and cotton on a step, cucumber on deer jump and sugarcane should be sown nearby. A moist field be not plowed, otherwise the seed will not sprout. If there are lumps in the field, break them. Nowadays, special emphasis is given on the cultivation of pulses, because they increase nitrogen in the fields. Ghagh has clearly mentioned about increasing the fertility of the fields by cultivating the plants of pulses like flax, indigo, Urad, Moth beans etc. He was also conscious towards irrigation of the fields at the proper time. He was also expert in making forecasts. He had a fairly good knowledge of weather: the direction of the wind in each month, how much rain will fall, or which month‟s rain will cause insects to grow in agriculture. Even today, farmers are benefited from his advice. तऩैं तऩन्ता बफरिैं चाय । वन, फारक औ’ बैंस, उिाय ।। Bullocks used to be the mainstay of farming, so Ghagh has described in detail their essential features: नाटा-िोंटा फेंगच के चारय धुयॊधय रेहह । आऩन काभ ननकालस के औयन भॊगनी दे हह ।। The quality and quantity of wood needed to make a plow is also mentioned in his proverbs. He had multifaceted talent and an amazing ability for providing leadership. Farmers still benefit from his agricultural knowledge. From a scientific point of view, his proverbs are very much meaningful, so he enjoys a special place in Indian agricultural science. The internet gives credit to the royal poet (Alam) of Emperor Aurangzeb and the lady dyer (Sheikh) of poet‟s turban for the following romantic couplet: कनक छड़ी सी कालभनी काहे को कहट छीन । कहट कौ कॊचन काहट ववगध कुचन भध्म धरय द न ।। On contrary, the author is of the opinion that it must have been composed by the talented poet Ghagh and his fiancé (Bhaddri). The story is the same: the (Brahmin) poet composed the first line, wrote it on a piece of paper and temporarily stored it in folds of his turban. Later, he forgot to take out the paper and passed on the turban to the (Muslim) lady dyer. The talented lady dyer (Bhaddari), completed the second line of couplet on the same piece of paper and placed it again in the turban. Unfolding his turban, the poet got thrilled and found an excellent missing line to his (literary) problem. He was so much impressed by the talented dyer that he adopted her as his spouse. Both of them fell in each other‟s fascination for the whole life. That is why it is said that „the love is blind and knows no barriers‟. A similar instance is quoted by the famous English poet (Alfred Lord Tennyson) of the 18th century when he wrote a romantic poem „The King and 171 the Beggar Maid‟. It is a celebrated folk song depicting the instant true love in the heart of an African Emperor (Cofetua) for a nun (Penelophone) of 16th century A.D. “The Beggar Maid” Her arms across her breast she laid; She was more fair than words can say. Barefooted came the beggar maid, Before the king Cophetua. In robe and crown the king stept down, To meet and greet her on her way. „It is no wonder‟, said the lords, „She is more beautiful than day.‟ As shines the moon in clouded skies, She in her poor attire was seen. One praised her ankles, one her eyes, One her dark hair and lovesome mien. So sweet a face, such angel grace, In all that land had never been. Cophetua sware a royal oath: „This beggar maid shall be my queen !‟ 42.2. Pt. Praţāp Nārāiņ Misrà (24.9.1856 – 6.7.1894) was a prominent writer, poet and journalist of Bhārţénḑu era. He was inspired by Bhārţénḑu, a follower of his ideals and his colleague in the Dvlpmt. of modern Hinḑī language and literature. He is great crusader for exhorting all Indians to chant and believe in “Hinḑī, Hinḑū, and Hinḑusţān”. Childhood/education: He was the son of Pŝ. Sankathā Prasāḑ Mishrà, r/o Baijé Gāon (village), Dist. Unnāo, U.P. Father wanted to train him in his own profession: a priest and astrologer; but due to lack of interest in it, he got him admitted to an English school. But this also did not work, Praŝāp kept away from studies. At the time of his father‟s death around 1874, he got rid of his school education. As such, his education remained incomplete; but, with talent and self-study, he developed his ability sufficiently. He learnt Hinḑī, Urḑū, Béngālī, Persian, English and Sanskriŝ of his own. He regularly used to recite the articles in a Hinḑī magazine “Kavivachan-sudhā” and developed his interest for Hinḑī literature. Composing improvisation in a group of singers and taking parts in drama in Rām-leelā plays he himself started practicing original composition. In the meantime, he came in contact with celebrated Hinḑī writer Bhārţénḑu. With his blessings and encouragement, Praŝāp started composing Hinḑī prose and poetry. In 1882, he published his first composition of poems “Prém-pushpā-valī” that got praise by Bhārţénḑu - garnering his enthusiasm. On the eve of Hōlī festival (15.3.1883), he started a scholarly publication “Brahmin” with the support of his friends that proved to be a unique and unparalleled in the Bhārţénḑu era in its appearance, subject matter and language as well. At times, it had come to a standstill due to his ailments and poor finances. However, with the help of his friends like Rām Ḑeen Singh et al., its publication, somehow, continued throughout his life. Even after his death, Rām Ḑeen Singh used to edit the magazine for many years, but it lost its charm. In 1889, he accepted an employment as Asst. to Pŝ. Maḑan Mōhan Mālvīyà, on Rs. 25 as monthly remuneration, who was editing “Hinḑusţān” newspaper at Kālākānkar Dist. Praŝāpgarh. Here, he taught literary Hinḑī to Bāl Mukund Gupŝà. After the departure of Mālvīyà 172 jī from Kālākānkar, Praŝāp Nārāiņ also could not stay there for long due to his free-style, and after his return from Kālākānkar, he often fell sick. Nevertheless, he continued to take interest in social, political, religious works and continued to present articles etc. for “Brahmin”. In 1891 he founded the “Rasik Samāj” in Kānpur. In addition to organizing the programs of the Congress Committee, he remained an active worker and assisted the organizations: Bhāraţ-ḑharmàmandal, Ḑharmà-sabhā, Gōrakshinī Sabhā and alike. Publications: He wrote around 50 books - the most popular are the following ones: Essays: Ghooré-ké-laţţā beené – kanāţan-ké-dol bānḑhey, Samājhḑār-kī-mauţ hai, Aap, Baaţ, Manōyōg, Vriḑḑhà, Bhaun, Muchchà, Navneeţ, Praţāp - Peeyush, Praţāp - Sameekshā, etc.; Essay Collection: Praţāp Nārāyaņ Granţhāvalī (Part - I) Plays: Bhāraţ Ḑurḑashā, Kali Kauţuk, Ḑooḑh-kā-ḑooḑh aur Pānī-kā-pānī, Kali Prabhāv, Gau-Sankat, Hathee Hammīr, Juvārī - Khuārī (skit), Sangeeţ Shākunţal (Hinḑī translation of Sanskriŝ Play “Abhigyān Shākunţalam” of Kāliḑās); Poems Collections: Prém-pushpāvalī, Mānas Vinōḑ, Raskhān Shaţak, Rahiman Shaţak, Ḑhanyà Surénḑrà, Hōlikā Panchak; Story Collection: Saţī Chariţ; Translations: Panchāmriţ, Inḑirā, Nīţi-Raţnāvalī; Other literary works: Lōkōkţi Shaţak, Shrī-prém Purān, Prārţhanā Shaţak, Kalikauţuk, Kali-Prabhāv, Ţripyan ţām, Bradlaugh4) Swāgaţ and Kānpur Mahāţmyà, Man-kī-lahar, Shrīngār-vilās, Ḑangal-khand, Shaiv-sarvasvà, Praţāp-laharee, Praţāp - sangrah. Cruel destiny: Though a jovial and humorous person, he was as erratic, unruly, careless and timid. Due to frequent illness, his body became shabby in his youth. Yet he always violated the health norms and his health deteriorated day by day. At the end of 1892, his illness lasted for one and a half years; and, finally at the age of 38 only, on 6.7.1894, this young rising star of Bhārţénḑu era got disappeared forever. Legacy: In the words of Āchāryà Rām Chanḑrà Shuklà – a celebrity and scholar in B.H.U.: Pt. Praŝāp Nārāyaņ Mishrà and Pŝ. Bāl Krishņà Bhatt established the Hinḑī prose literature as Joseph Addison (1.5.1672 – 17.6.1719) - English essayist, poet, playwright & politician; and Sir Richard Steele aka Isaac Bickerstaff (b. 1672, Dublin - died 1.9.1729, Carmarthen, Wales), English essayist, dramatist, journalist & politician, best known as principal author (with Addison) of the periodicals: “The Tatler” and “The Spectator” did in English prose literature. (i) “(Late) Pŝ. Praŝāp Nārāyaņ Mishrà” authored by Bābū Gōpāl Rām Gahmaree; (ii) “Hinḑī-ké-poshak” authored by Désh-banḑhu; 173 (iii) “Hinḑī-ké-Praţāp ne sanvārā ékţā-kā-sapnā”; (iv) Nāgarī Prachāriņī Sabhā, Vārāņasī published “Praŝāp Nārāiņ Mishrà Granţhā-valī” compiling his most of his literary works. 42.3. Acharya Mahavir Prasāḑ Ḑwivéḑī (15.5.1864–29.12.1938), a noted Hindi writer of the Adhunikkaal (i.e. the modern period) of Hindi literature and Editor, Sanādhya Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeni (Hindi) Magazine, Alld., 1903–20. This period consists of 4 phases: Bharatendu Yug (1868–93), he falls in the 2nd phase (Ḑwivéḑī Yug, 1893–1918) succeeded by Chhayavad Yug (1918–37) and 1937 onward it is termed as the Contemporary Period. Family details: Born in a Kānyàkubjà Brahmin family of village Daulatpur (presently in Raebareli Dist.). Father (Rām Sahāy Ḑwivéḑī) was a soldier in British Indian Army. Jobs: Served Indian Rlys. in Jhansi in the 1880s. Earned wide fame as a writer and litterateur. Joined as Editor of a Hindi monthly magazine Sanādhya Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeni published by I.P., Alld. in 1903-20. The magazine gained wide popularity under his learned editorship. Literary skills: He had knowledge of both classical and contemporary literature gained through his writing experience. He inspired Maiŝhili Sharan Gupta, who later, became a National Poet and a noted writer. Works: Kavyà-manjusha, Kavita-pralap (1909), Sugandh, Mere Jivan-ki-Yatra, Sahityà Sandarbh, Vichar-Vimarsh + many translations and Reviews. Legacy: His bust is installed in front of Indian Press, Alld. 42.4. Misrà-Banḑhu (Shrī Gaņésh Bihārī Misrà, Rāo Rājā Dr. Shyām Bihārī Misrà and Rāi Bahāḑur Dr. Shukḑév Bihārī Misrà, D.Litt., Sāhiţyà Vāchaspaţi). Four brothers (Shrī Shiv Bihārī Misrà and above three) were born in a Kānyà-kubjà Brahmin family of Kāţyāyan Gōţrà. The first one died early, while the last three siblings nick-named as Misrà-Banḑhu were great learned scholars of Hinḑī literature. Pŝ. Chinŝāmaņi Misrà, the founder of „Muhūrţ Chinţāmaņi‟ (an astrological text), was their ancestor who lived in Bhagwanŝ Nagar, Dist. Harḑōī, U.P. Later, the family moved to Itaunjā, Dist. Lucknow. The Misrà brothers spent their childhood there. Shrī Gaņésh Bihārī (b. Vikramī Samvaţ in 1922, i.e. 1865 A.D.) learnt Hinḑī, Sanskriŝ and Persian at home only. He married twice and got two sons (one from each wife). He became a Member and Vice-President of the Lucknow Dist. Board. Dr. Shyām Bihārī (8 years younger to his elder brother) got higher education till M.A. Married at the tender age of 11 and had 3 sons. He worked in administrative govern- ment 174 positions such as Deputy Collector and Deputy Commissioner. His first article in „Saraswaţī Part 1‟ came out as a critique of „Hammīr Hathà‟. Rāi Bahāḑur Shukḑév Bihārī (b. 1878 A.D.) also received education up to B.A., LL.B. and became an Advocate. He first started his law practice at Kannauj, but later moved to Lucknow. He became a Munsif, Ḑīwān and Sub-Judge. Each of them learned Hinḑī by selfstudy. All the brothers were highly academic, generous, independent and friendly. They even visited the U.K. Major works: Lavkush Chariţrà, Hinḑī Navraţnà, Misrà-Banḑhu-Vinōḑ (Parts 1 - 4) dealing with the History of Hinḑī literature by Gaņésh Bihārī Misrà; Netromilan, Purvà Bhāraţ, Uţţar Bhāraţ - drama, History of Bhāraţ-varshà (Parts 1 - 2), Bhāraţ Vinay (verse), Boonḑī Vārish (verse), Pushpānjali (collection of prose & poetry), Bhūshaņ Granţhāvalī, Ḑév Granţhāvalī, Sur Suḑhā, History of Japan, Russia and Spain, History of Hinḑī Literature, Hinḑuism (in English), etc. Amongst these, „Hinḑī Navraţnà‟ and „Misrà-Banḑhu-Vinōḑ‟ are of special importance in terms of history and criticism of Hinḑī literature. The best nine poets of Hinḑī (Ŝulsīḑās, Sūrḑās, Ḑév, Bihārī, Bhūshaņ, Késhav, Maŝirām, Chanḑ-barḑāī and Harish Chanḑrà) are covered in the first book. Comparative study of their poetry with biography has been presented by categorizing them into Brihaţrayī (superb), Maḑhyaţrayī (average) and Laghuţrayī (shallow) respectively. The second composition „Misrà-Banḑhu-Vinōḑ‟ introduces about 5,000 poets and writers. The most important feature of this review book is the category division, which has classical poetic climax and comparison at its core. Focus is more on their merits than their defects. Legacy: Prof. Mrs. Francesca Orsini of School of Oriental & African Studies, Univ. of London cites the book Misrà-Banḑhu-Vinōḑ in her article “Between qasbās and cities language shifts and literary continuities in north Indiā in the long 18th century”, published in Journal “Comparative Studies of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, 2019”. Misrà, G.B. and S.B. Misrà. Misrà-Banḑhu-Vinōḑ. Hinḑī Granţh Prasārak Mandalī, Prayāg, 1913 [1909]. 42.5. Pt. Manni Lāl Misrà (), Author of „Kānyàkubjà Vanshawali‟, published by Sri Krishņà Pustakalaya, Chowk Kānpur, 1966. 42.6. Prof. Surya Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiţ (born 6.7.1938), Ph.D., D.Litt., ex-HoD, Hindi, L.U. Family details: Born at Village Bannavan, Dist. Rāe Barélī (U.P.). Father: Sh. Bhagwati Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiŝ. Family details: Born at Village Bannavan, Dist. Rāe Barélī (U.P.). Father: Sh. Bhagwati Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiŝ. 175 Education: (1) M.G. Intermediate College, Bachhrawan, Dist. Rāe Barélī, XII Class, 1956, (2) Univ. of Lucknow, B.A., 1958, M.A. (Hindi), 1960, Ph.D. (Chhayawadi Prose), 1963, D.Litt. (Appld. Aesthetics of Chhayawad), 1966. Research expertise: Ph.D. Theses supervised: 108 in 5 different Universities. Publications: Research Reviews: 65. Edited: 40, Research Papers: around 1,000. Teaching experience: total 40 yrs. (1) Univ. of Jodhpur (now called Jai Nārāiņ Vyas Univ.), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), 1963-76; (2) Univ. of Lucknow, 1976-99. Awards recd.: (1) „Sahitya Bhushan‟, U.P. Hindi ansthan, Lucknow, 1998; (2) DDU Award, 2000; (3) „Sahitya Vachaspati‟, Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayāgrāj, 1999; (4) International Man, Cambridge; (5) Distinguished Personality of the World, Ameri can Biographical Inst., 1998 – 2013; (6) „Subrahmanyam Bharti Samman‟, Central Hindi Sans-than, New Delhi, 2016. Other Literary honours recd.: (1) President of: (i) Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayāgrāj; (ii) Vyas Samman given by Birla Foundation, New Delhi; (iii) Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti, Wardha (Maharashtra), since 2018 onward; (2) Patron, Indian Hindi Parishad (Board), Sahitya Academy, New Delhi; (3) Hindi Coordinator, Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, etc. 42.7. Dr. Lakshmi Shankar Mishrà „Nishank‟ (21.10. 1918 – 30.12.2011), M.A. (Hindi), L.U., Ph.D. (Hindi), L.U., Family details: Born at Bhagwant Nagar, Dist. Harḑōī (U.P.) to Smŝ. Rām Pyari Dévī and Pt. Rām Shankar Misrà. Education: (1) Lucknow Univ., B.A., 1948; (2) Agra Univ. (now called after Dr. Bheemrao Ambedkar), MA, 1950; (3) Lucknow Univ., Ph.D., 1964, on „Hindi mein Savaiya Sahitya‟ submitted under supervision of Dr. Bhagirath Misrà. Professional activities: (1) Taught Hindi at Kanya Kubja Degree (now renamed & upgraded as) JN P-G College, Lucknow, 1956-79; 176 (1) Warden, Boys Hostel, KKC, for 22 yrs.; (2) Member, Governing Council, „Naya Bazar‟, Lucknow for 5 yrs.; (3) Secy.-cum-Manager, B.N. Intermediate College, Bhagwant Nagar, Dist. Harḑōī, 196066. Literary works: (1) Epics „Sumitra‟ (1989), „Siddharth-ka-Graih Tyag‟ (1950), “Shanti-doot‟ (1970), „Jai Bharat‟ (1971), „Karm-Veer Bharat‟ (1976), „Sankalp-ki-Vijay‟ (1997); (2) Biographical epic: „Pragya Udbhaas‟ – Biography of Vibheeshan, 2001; (3) Discrete collection of poems: i) „Shatdal‟ (1952), bagged award of U.P. Govt.; ii) „Kranti-doot Rana Beni Madhav‟ (1971), „Sadhna-ke-Swar‟ (1976), „Anupama‟ (1977), „Shankh-ki-Saans‟ (1982), „Darpan‟ (1992), „RamLāla-ki-Kilkari‟ (1995), „Meri Arambhik Kavitayen‟ (1998), „Tooneer‟ – satire (1999); (4) Brij Bhasha Kavya: „Prem Piyush” (1971) and „Baansuri‟ (1983); (5) Avaḑhi Kavya: „Purwaai‟ (2004); (6) Prose selections: „Sahityakar-ka-Daaitva‟ (1985), „Sansmaranon-ke-Deep‟ (1996). Award: The „U.P. Hindi Sansthan‟, Lucknow felicitated him with its highest honor „Bharat Bharati‟. It had been a befitting tribute to the overall contributions of Dr. „Nishank‟. Legacy: The „U.P. Hindi Sansthan‟, Lucknow celebrated his 101st Birth Anniversary on 22.10.2019 at Lucknow. [Author had been an inmate in the KKC Boys‟ Hostel for 2 yrs.: Sept. 1958 – June 1960, and had been fortunate enough to have known him very intimately. Two lines of a poem composed by Dr. Nishank, in honour of the „intellectual mother‟ - alma mater, is always in my mind since 1955, when the poem appeared in the author‟s College magazine: “Yeh Vidya Mandir hai, yah hai Sanādhya Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeni-ka-Dham ! Yahan saadhna siddhi lutaatee rahtee aantho yaanm !!” (It is a seat of learning and the temple of Goddess Sanādhya Sāraswaţ Sarayupāreeni. The hard work with devotion is ever prized here.) 42.8. Smţ. Neeraja Ḑéwéḑy (born 5.3.1946), M.A. (History), Poetess and Social worker. Born to Shrī Radhey Shyam Sharma, I.P.S. & Smŝ. Sushila Sharma at Dataganj, Dist. Budaun (U.P.). Married Sh. Mahésh Chandra Ḑéwéḑy, IPS, ex-D.G.P., U.P., Sahitya Bhushan in 1965 (cf. Entry 3.5); Children: M/S Rajarshi Dwivedy, I.R.S., GoI; and Devarshi Dwivedy, B.E., M.B.A. (working in USA). 177 Social service: (i) President, Knowledge Dissemination Inst., Charitable School for the children of weaker sections of the community run on private resources in Vivek Khand - 1, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. (ii) President, Knowledge Dissemination Inst., Charitable School for the children of weaker sections of the community, Vivek Khand - 1, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow; (iii) Organizing reading rooms, competitions and literary seminars for the training & encouragement of students in villages Manikothi and Kudarkot, Dist. Auraiya (U.P.); (iv) Organizes Literary Meetings in Lucknow; (v) Ex-President, U.P. Police Welfare Inst., Lucknow. Published articles, stories, memoirs etc. in many magazines & newspapers. Presented her thoughts and poetry in the: 1. Indian Council of Writers, Lucknow; 2. Poetry recitation in India, Britain and USA; 3. Was interviewed on B.B.C. and AIR; 4. Cassette of her peom „Gunguna Uthe Adhar‟ was prepared by T-series of songs. Books: Sr. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Title Theme Dadi Maa-ka-Chaura Story collection Pataakshep ” Maanas-kee-Dhundh ” Hain Asmaan kaee aur Bhee ” Shaanhti Dhaam ” Kash Mai Uski Maa na Hoti ” Classical Folksongs of Rohilkhand (Hindi) Collection Gaati Jeevan Veena Poetry collection Gunguna Uthe Adhar ” Man Veena-ke-Tar Chhed Do (Hindi) ” Kaal Chakra-se-Pare Novel Nishtha-ke-Shikhār Bindu Memoirs Kuchh Apnee Kuchh Jag Beeti ” Ateet-kee-Parchhainya ” Vilakshan Anubhutia (Based on Supernatural Events) Realizations Some Undisclosed Moments of My Life (Hindi) ” Wonderful Feelings of Divine Faith (Hindi) A-shareeree Sansar Research Book Smriti Manjusha Travelogue The 21 days in Switzerland (Hindi) ” Festivals, Traditions and Folktales of Rohilkhand Alasee Geedad Children Stories Tommy and the Monkey (Hindi) ” Ek tha Pintu ” Year 1995 1998 2001 2013 2018 2015 1995 2000 1997 2001 2016 2020 2019 2022 2001 2011 2014 2014 178 25. Ek thee Sparrow ” Honors / Awards: 1. Vidushi Ratna - All India Braj Sahitya Sangam, Mathura, 1997; 2. Geet Vibha - Sahityanand Parishad, Lmp-Khérī, 9.11.1997; 3. Sarjana Award, U.P. Hindi Sansthan, Lucknow, 2001; 4. Garh - Gangā Shikhār Samman, All India Language Literature Conf., 2001; 5, Bharat Bharati, Mahakoshal Council of Literature & Culture, Jabalpur, 2000-01; 6. Kalashree Samman, Lucknow, 2001; 7. Maheeyasi MahaDévī Varma Samman, Sahitya Incentive Institute, Lucknow, 2004; 8. Civil Defense Organization Award, Lucknow, 2004; 9. U. P. Ratna, All India Conference of Intellectuals, 2004; 10. Mahila Samakhya, U.P.; 11. Women Achiever Award: Annapurna, 8.3.2005; 12. Sahitashree, Progressive Cultural Society, Lucknow, 28.2.2006; 13. Authors Guild of India, 2001; 14. MahaDévī Verma Memorial Award, All India Hindi Dvlopmt. Council, Bidhuna, 2008; 15. Sh. Dev Narayan Singh Memorial Education Award, 2009; 16. Guardian Welfare Assn., U.P. (Award for excellent social service), 2009; 17. Shabri Samman, 2013; 18. Baal Sahitya First Prize, Mathura, 2016; 19. Smŝ. Preeti Gupta Memorial Award, Sukhvasi Lāl Gupta Hindi Seva Sansthan, Bidhuna, Dist. Auraiya, 2006; 20. Smriti Manjusha (Book on Gugganrām Educational & Social Welfare Soc.), Bohal, Dist. Bhiwani (Haryana), 29.9.2013; 21. Mahila Shiromani Award, 2010 (Centenary Year of National Inst. of Women); 22. Gaurishankar Samaj Seva Samman (Dr. Mool Chand Misha Memorial Inst.), Itaunja, Dist. Lucknow, 2013; 23. Hindi Sahitya Sevi Samman, Badaun, 2014; 24. Spiritual Poetry Bhushan Samman, 2.11.2016; 25. “Kirti Shree” award by Lucknow Women's Assn., 23.2.2018; 26. Arya Lok Varta-ka-Gyan Shikhā Samman, 2018; 27. Sahitya Ratnakar Samman, Lucknow Literary Assn., Lucknow, 2018; etc. References: 1. Citation by Emory Univ., Georgia (USA), 4.2.2000; 2. M.Phil. Thesis on the literature of Neerja Ḑwivéḑī submitted to L.U.; 3. „Literary Ḑwivéḑī Couple‟ - evaluation by Dr. Jiténḑrà Kumār Singh; 179 4. 21 Days‟ Residency with Intl. Writers in „Chateau de Lavini‟ (Switzerland); 5. Was selected amongst 111 Best Hindi writers by “The Sunday Indian”; 6. Nasreena Bano submitted a Ph.D. thesis on Neeraja‟s literary works to Kashmir Univ. Intl. Conferences attended: (i) World Hindi Conf., New York (USA), 2007; (ii) Intl. Hindi Conf., Dubai, 2013; (iii) Intl. Hindi Conf., China, 2014; (iv) Intl. Hindi Conf., Egypt, 2016. 42.9. Sh. Rām Krishņà Mishrà (31.1.1952 - ), M.A., B.T.C., Teacher, Hindi poet, thinker and writer (cf. Ref. 8, 11). Family: Born to Smŝ. Shanti Dévī (nie Awasŝhī) and Pt. Mahraj Bahadur Mishrà of village Sherpur, near Gōlā GokarnaNāŝh, Dist. Lmp-Khérī as their 3rd child (and 2nd son). Lost his father in childhood only and was brought up by his widow mother and elder brothers. Married the younger sister (Km. Awadh Kumāri) of Sh. Ratna Kumār Ŝrivéḑī (Teacher) of village Amghat near Behjam, Dist. Lmp-Khérī in 1967 whie he was a student of High School. Brothers: M/S Balak Rām Mishrà (step), Rama Kant Mishrà (Adv., Lakhimpur-Kheri), Pt. Ramésh Chandra Mishrà and Kamlésh Chandra Mishrà. Sisters: Smŝ. Sudhi (step) & Somvati (step), Smŝ. Vidya Shuklà and Vimla Shuklà. Uncles: M/S Rām Swarup Mishrà and Nand Kishore Mishrà (Teacher). Sons: M/S Rajneésh aka Ramu, Jiténḑrà and Rahul (Teacher). Lost his one 9 years old son (Mantoo) due to unsuccessful operation of pancreas at Lakhimpur in June 1991. Nephews: M/S Yogésh Chandra Mishrà aka Rajan (Adv.), Manoj Mishrà (Teacher) etc. Education: (i) Primary School, Semrai; (ii) PIC, Gōlā GokarnaNāŝh; (iii) Basic Teachers‟ Training School, Kheri; (iv) Became a teacher in Primary Schools and pursued his all higher studies privately: earned B.A. and M.A. (Hindi) degrees of Kānpur (now called CSM Kānpur) Univ. Profession: Became a teacher in Primary School and was subsequently promoted to become the Head Master. Developed his literary skills after coming into contact with a Hindi Lecturer (Dr. Anant Rām Mishrà) at C.G.N. P-G College, Gōlā GokarnaNāŝh, Dist. Lmp-Khérī. His works: (i) „Kya hai yah Sansar‟, 2004; (ii) „Jeevan-Raag‟, 2006; (iii) „Aangan-keGeet‟, 2008; (iv) „Semrai Sarovar-ke-Sarsij‟, 2010; (v) „Gaanv-ke-Sivaane se‟, 2016; (vi) „Mere Sansmaran‟, (vii) „Peeda-ka-Sangeet‟ – unpublished. Died early due to kidney failure after his retirement. [ His book „Semrai Sarovar-ke-Sarsij‟ dwells upon the academic achievements of the author and recalls a pathetic saga of author‟s younger sister (Sarojini) who was the first wife of his elder 180 brother Rama Kant Mishrà. Sarojini could survive only for 15 years after her marriage and died on 1.8.1980 due to excessive bleeding and undelivered baby in her womb.] § 43. Picture gallery 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 ______________ 189 CHAPTER 4: PROF. RAŢNÀ SHANKAR MISHRÀ (26.9.1919 – 23.8.1999) § 1. Brief bio-data Prof. Raţnà Shankar Mishrà was the 1st Ph.D. degree recipient of Delhi Univ. (1947), 1st D.Sc. degree awardee of Lucknow Univ. (1952), Prof. & HoD, Maths., Gōrakhpur Univ., UoAllḑ. & B.H.U.; VC, Kānpur Univ., 1978–80; VC, LU, 25.11.1982–24.11.1985; Paḑmàshrī, 1975. Born at Ajgain, Unnāo (actually on 26.9.1919, Vijayā-ḑashmī but recorded 10.8.1918–23.8.1999). Visiting Professor: Indiana Univ., Bloomington (USA): 1957–58, 1961–62; Univ. of Waterloo (Canada): 1967, 1970; Univ. of Windsor (Canada): 1974; Kuwait Univ.: 1967, 1972, 1980–81 & 1986; Jammū Univ., 1976-77. Other visits abroad: Also, represented Indiā in Annual Conf. of „British Association for Advancement of Science‟ at Dundee (1968), Canterbury (1973) & Annual Conf. of „Sri Lanka. Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo (1968); Was invited to International Conference on General Relativity & Gravitation (GR 6), Copenhagen, 1971; In spite of no diplomatic ties with Israel, visited Tel Aviv in 1974, on a Special permission of GoI, and attended GR 7; Attended International Congress of Mathematicians at Vancouver, Canada, 1974; Visited Japan for „Promotion of Science under Exchange of Scientists‟ Programme of INSA, 1974; Presided over International Conference on developing Maths. in Third World Countries, Khartoum (Suḑān); Sole invitee from Asia to a Special Session on Differential Geometry at Banach International Maths. Centre, Warsaw (Poland), 1979; Led a delegation of Teachers of Lucknow Univ. on a goodwill visit to North Korea, 1984. Publications: Author of 300+ Research papers, 10 texts & Research monographs and supervised 50+ Ph.D./D.Sc. theses in his academic career of 50+ years. Rare achievements: Sole Editorial Board Member from Asia (excluding Japan) in Tensor Journal of Japan (1965–till death). Founder Editor, Jour. of Progress of Maths. (Allḑ.). Fellow of various a/c bodies: FNA, FNASc, FASc, FIAPSc (Allḑ.); President, Maths. Section, 1966; General Secretary & President, Indian Science Congress Association; Founder Patron, International Academy of Physical Sciences (Allḑ.) – till death. [Ref. 21] § 2. Family and education Professor Raŝnà Shankar Mishrà was born on 26th September, 1919 A.D. on the auspicious day of Vijayā-ḑashmī. He was raised in the rich cultural heritage of a Vaishņavite family. His parents (Pt. Kālī Charaņ and Smţ. Phoolmaŝī Mishrà) lived in the village Ajgain, District Unnāo (in Lucknow – Kānpur sector of U.P., Indiā). However, his date of birth was wrongly recorded by the school as August 10, 1918. Prof. Mishrà could not get patronage of his father for long and was brought up by his widowed mother only. As revealed by his mother to the author, Prof. 190 Mishrà was the only issue to her. In conformity of the saying - “Honhar birvan ke hot cheekane paat” - Prof. Mishrà demonstrated his brilliance right from his childhood when he scored a first division and distinction marks in Mathematics at his High School examination passed from Government High School, Unnāo in 1937. Thereafter, he moved to Kānyàkubjà Intermediate College, Lucknow for his secondary education. He not only maintained his previous level of brilliance but improved it further by scoring first division with distinction marks in Physics in addition to Mathematics at the Intermediate examination in 1939. He graduated from Lucknow University in 1942 - again scoring a first division at the (3-years) B.Sc. (Honours) course. Having narrowly missed his first division at the M.Sc. (Mathematics) examination of Lucknow University in 1943, he opted to go for a Teaching Certificate course (L.T.) at the Government Training College, Allāhābāḑ. Soon after that he decided for his teaching career and joined Ramjas Higher Secondary School, Delhi in 1944. Being there, he pursued his research work under the able supervision of the then Head, Dept. of Mathematics, Delhi University: Prof. Rām Behāri and earned his Ph.D. degree in 1947. When the country was rejoicing in its long-awaited independence Delhi University too had a distinguished honour to award its first ever doctorate to Prof. Mishrà. § 3. As a teacher The doctoral degree helped him to obtain an appointment as a Lecturer in Delhi (Degree) College in 1948. However, his services were much needed at his previous alma mater. Thus, he joined Lucknow University as a Lecturer in Mathematics in 1949. At Lucknow he completed the requirements of higher doctorate and earned his D.Sc. in Mathematics in a short span of three years in 1952. He again set a rare record of achieving the honour by receiving the first ever D.Sc. from Lucknow University. Expecting a further Promotion in his teaching career, as if a corollary to his theorem-like higher doctoral degree, he had to return to Delhi University as a Reader in Mathematics in 1954. His teacher (Prof. Rām Behāri) wanted that Prof. Mishrà should stay at Delhi University only, where he would have got his further elevation to a Professorship in due course; but Prof. Mishrà could not restrain himself in foregoing his appointment as the Founder Professor and Head, Dept. of Mathematics when a University was established at Gōrakhpur (U.P.) which he joined in 1958. Humans, as perhaps the other species too, often underestimate their junior colleagues. The mathematical community at Lucknow University did not spare even Prof. Mishrà in attributing him as a „Leader of Mathematics‟ in a smaller place (Gōrakhpur). Anybody would have been hurt by such sentiments and Prof. Mishrà too took it to bad taste. This Motivated him, who never looked backward, to move to a university of established repute. It is a matter of coincidence that the University of Allāhābāḑ which had once been acclaimed with the status of being “Oxford of the East” was starving for an active researcher and eminent scholar to provide leadership to the Dept. of Mathematics after the retirement of Prof. B.N. Prasāḑ. This propelled Prof. Mishrà in acquiring the similar position at the University of Allāhābāḑ that he joined on March 7, 1963. The Department was progressing very well under the able leadership of Prof. Mishrà who was the first to have introduced (then) many modern courses in mathematics such as Abstract Algebra, Topology, and Riemannian Geometry etc. The University of Allāhābāḑ could be the first in the country to have included a quite comprehensive course on Abstract Algebra even at 191 the First year of B.Sc. class. For the first time, the teaching of „Statistics and Theory of Probability‟ was introduced at the B.Sc. level in the Dept. It was a rare occasion in the same year when as large as nine posts of Lecturers (5 against substantial and the rest temporary) were filled up during Prof. Mishrà‟s regime. On the efforts of Prof. Mishrà, the University Grants Commission, New Delhi sponsored two Summer Courses on “Abstract Algebra” which were very successfully organized by him in 1964 and 1965. The day of May 27, 1964 is unfading in Indian history when the country lost its first Prime Minister (Pt. Jawāhar Lāl Nèhrū). The humanity of Professor Mishrà was never witnessed before, at least by this author, when he burst into tears on getting the sad news of Pŝ. Nèhrū‟s demise. The deliberations of the Summer School were eventually cancelled on the day. Perhaps it was the divine will that the University established by the great Indian soul, Mahāmanā Maḑan Mōhan Mālvīyà jī, i.e. Banāras Hinḑū University, Vārāņasī, should also get enriched by the expertise and scholarship of Prof. Mishrà. It happened so that he was briefed by a fellow subject expert that Prof. Mishrà should abstain from the selection committee meeting, where he himself was another expert, as the University desired to honour Prof. Mishrà by offering him a Professorship in senior scale. More generously funded by the Union Govt. of Indiā, B.H.U. (a central University) deprived the University of Allāhābāḑ (which was then a State Govt. university) in snatching the scholar. Thus, Prof. Mishrà joined B.H.U. as a Senior Professor and Head, Dept. of Maths. & Statistics in 1968. The seat of „Mahāmanā‟ proved to be the most fortunate to get the services of Prof. Mishrà for the longest period (10 years) as compared to other institutions served by him. He finally got superannuated from B.H.U. in 1978. Thereafter, he was offered a Visiting Professorship at the University of Jammū, where he could work for two months (November – December 1978) only as he was picked up by the Govt. of U.P. to become a Vice-Chancellor of Kānpur University. § 4. As a researcher Prof. Mishrà‟s early researches (up to 1957) were confined to the „Theory of Curves and Surfaces‟ in Riemannian geometry. Thereafter, he switched over to Differential Geometry of Finslerian spaces, Theory of Relativity and Theory of Shock waves. It is with a pleasant surprise that he was able to handle three diverse fields of mathematics with equal competence. He published over 300 research papers during his active period spanning over five decades. Around 50 candidates received their Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees under his able supervision from universities at: Lucknow, Delhi, Gōrakhpur, Allāhābāḑ, Vārāņasī, Āgrā and Nainīŝāl. Prof. Mishrà‟s works have been extensively quoted in many research journals and research monographs both in Indiā and abroad especially in “Geometry of Einstein‟s Unified Field Theory” by Prof. Václav Hlavatý and in “Ricci Calculus” by Prof. J.A. Schouten. The tensorial solutions of „Unified Field Theory‟ given by Prof. Mishrà in 1958 are still regarded as the best. The problem had engaged even the best scientists for a long time and even Prof. E. Schrödinger had expressed his doubt if tensorial solutions of Unified Field Equations could be derived? One of the celebrities amongst the mathematicians of the last century: Prof. V. Hlavatý of Indiana University Bloomington (U.S.A.) while working on a problem of „Field equations‟ left a note on his deathbed „In case of my death or incapacitation, Prof. R.S. Mishrà would be willing to complete this work‟. It is so heartening that Prof. Mishrà was able to complete the work which ran into 100 printed pages. 192 Though Prof. Mishrà had already supervised a number of Ph.D. dissertations at Lucknow and Delhi earlier, but it was Gōrakhpur, where he developed a healthier environment and established a very progressive school of research. Not only he guided a number of research scholars in the field of Differential Geometry but initiated the work on diverse fields in mathematics such as Theory of Relativity, Cosmology and Fluid Mechanics as well. He Motivated even many of his elderly colleagues: Professors K.B. Lāl, B.G. Varmā, U.P. Singh and B.B. Sinhā to pursue their research. Possibly the largest number (8) of Ph.D.‟s produced by Prof. Mishrà at any single institution was there only in his 5 years‟ stay at Gōrakhpur. The blessed land of Riṣhi Bharaḑwāj and the age-old traditions of knowledge and wisdom prevailing at Allāhābāḑ gave tremendous impetus to the personality of Prof. Mishrà. The “Ţīrţh Rāj Prayāg” welcomed him with great expectations and provided him with a team of (possibly) more dedicated students who were committed towards their research career. By now Prof. Mishrà realized a need of launching a research journal in Mathematics and he succeeded in establishing an “Academy for Progress of Mathematics” in 1967 and preferred to edit the research journal “Progress of Mathematics” published by the Academy. It was the insight of Prof. Mishrà who gave the Herculean task of secretary-ship of the Academy to (then) rising mathematician: Dr. Hanumān Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiŝ. At Allāhābāḑ too, Prof. Mishrà not only guided a number of students in Differential Geometry, Theory of Relativity and Fluid Mechanics – especially Theory of Shock Waves but explored a new vista: the Geometry of Manifolds, which was the need of the contemporary mathematics. There was a unique occasion, in 1967, when the Dept. fielded a very high number of doctoral degree recipients (five) amongst which four of them were Professor Mishrà‟s own students (including the author). At Allāhābāḑ too he stayed for five years only but produced seven Ph.D.‟s in diverse fields: „Differential Geometry‟, „Theory of Relativity‟ and „Theory of Shock Waves‟ and acted as an „Advisor‟ for three D.Sc. candidates (two in „Theory of Summability‟ and one in Astrophysics). While at Allāhābāḑ, he published many research papers of his own on Complex Manifolds. He never rested on his oars and at B.H.U. he continued to do his own research work besides supervising many doctoral dissertations. At least seven candidates submitted their Ph.D. theses under his supervision at B.H.U. He also published three research monographs: “Structures on a Differentiable Manifold and Their Applications”, Chanḑràmā Prakāshan, Allāhābāḑ, 1984; “Almost Contact Metric Manifolds” and “Hyper-surfaces of Almost Hermitian Manifolds” published by Tensor Society of Indiā, Lucknow, 1994. He was a regular reviewer for „Mathematical Reviews‟ published by the American Mathematical Society and „Zentralblatt für Mathematik‟ of Springer-Verlag (Germany) and acted as a referee for several research journals. § 5. As an author Prof. Mishrà did not confine to teaching and research alone. His third academic dimension as a successful author of texts in mathematics is equally admirable. He co- authored a text-book on “Dynamics of a Particle” with Dr. Shree Krishņà Bōse during his service at Lucknow University as early as in 1953. At Allāhābāḑ, he accomplished many standard texts: “A Course in Vectors and Their Applications”, Prakāshan Kénḑrà, Lucknow, 1963; “A Course in Tensors with Applications to Riemannian Geometry”, 1965 and “Fundamental Structures in Modern 193 Algebra”, 1965 (in co-authorship with Shrī N.N. Bhattāchāryà), both published by Pōthīshālā Pvt. Ltd., Allāhābāḑ. His love for the national language was demonstrated in the form of his translation “Reemānī Jyāmiţi évam Tensor Kalan kā ék Parichay” (published by U.P. Hinḑī Granţh Academy, Lucknow, 1971) of Prof. C. E. Weatherburn‟s celebrated text-book on “An Introduction to Riemannian Geometry and Tensor Calculus” to Hinḑī. He also wrote a text on Differential Calculus, Prakāshan Kénḑrà, Lucknow, 1966; and “Linear Algebra” (again in coauthorship with Shrī N.N. Bhattāchāryà), Rām Nārāiņ Lāl Bénī Māḑhō Booksellers & Publishers, Allāhābāḑ, 1974. His memoirs as a Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University entitled “How I faced an Invited Trouble: Problem and Suggestions”, Prakāshan Kénḑrà, Lucknow, appeared during his retired life. § 6. As administrator By virtue of his seniority, he acted as the Dean, Faculty of Science in the University of Allāhābāḑ (1965-68) and B.H.U. (1973-75). Earlier, he also assisted the B.H.U. adminis- tration in the capacity of the Chief Proctor in 1973. Prof. Mishrà‟s magnanimity and administrative skills always helped him to remain a non-controversial figure. Control of law & order situation in B.H.U. (with nearly 30,000 heads of teaching and non-teaching staff and students always present on its campus) has always been a challenging task. But no serious untoward incident was ever reported from there during the Chief Proctorship of Prof. Mishrà. Though he was appointed a Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kānpur for a regular term of three years but preferred to relinquish this office in 1980 for a Visiting Professorship at Kuwait University. While he was teaching at Kuwait, he was again offered the ViceChancellorship of C.C.S. University, Meerut that was also declined by him. He returned from Kuwait in March 1981 to join his only son, Dr. Pradeep Mishrà, living in Patnā (Bihār). The Govt. of U.P. had high expectations from Prof. Mishrà and the Chancellor (Shrī C.P.N. Singh) again appointed him as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University in 1982. It was the then Prime Minister Smŝ. Inḑirā Gānḑhī herself who took personal interest and recommended him to the Chancellor for granting him a regular term of three years at Lucknow University. Thus, he nurtured his own alma mater being at the helm of affairs (as its Vice-Chancellor) from November 25, 1982 to 24th November 1985. It was during his tenure that Lucknow University honoured the Director General of UNESCO (Shrī M. Bau) by awarding him an Honoris Causa D.Litt. degree in a special convocation arranged in 1983. The University also hosted the 71 st Session of Indian Science Congress Association in 1984 inaugurated by the then President of Indiā: H.E. Shrī Giānī Zail Singh. The year also witnessed a regular convocation in the University organized after many years. It was addressed by the then Hon‟ble Prime Minister Shrī Rājīv Gānḑhī. First Youth Festival of U.P. was also organized by the University during Prof. Mishrà‟s regime. § 7. Recognition to his scholarship He collaborated with Prof. V. Hlavatý at Indiana University, Bloomington (U.S.A.) twice: 1957-58 and 1961-62. Owing to his excellent research career he was offered Visiting Professorships at many universities abroad: Kuwait University: 1967, 1972, 1980-81 and 1986; University of Waterloo: 1967, 1970 and University of Windsor: 1974 (both in Canada). He was also offered a Visiting Professorship by the National Research Council of Italy in 1978 tenable at 194 the University of Turin (Italy) which he could not avail for having accepted the ViceChancellorship of Kānpur University. Prof. Mishrà was a widely travelled person and he represented the nation many times at international gatherings. He represented the country in the Annual Conferences of the „British Association for Advancement of Science‟ held at Dundee (1968) and Canterbury (1973), and in the Annual Conference of „Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo‟ in 1968. He was an invited participant to „International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (GR 6) held in Copenhagen in 1971. He was also able to procure a necessary permission by the Govt. of Indiā to visit Israel (even in the absence of diplomatic ties between the two countries) and attended the „International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (GR 7)‟ held in Tel Aviv in 1974. He attended an „International Congress of Mathematicians‟ held in Vancouver (Canada) in 1974. Sponsored by Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, in 1978, he visited different universities and research Inst.s in Japan for the „Promotion of Science under the Exchange of Scientists Programme‟. Same year he presided over the „International Conference on Developing Mathematics in Third World Countries‟ held in Khartoum (Sūḑān) and also chaired a group on „University Mathematics Institutions‟ there. He represented the country and was the sole invitee from the whole of Asia to a Special Session on Differential Geometry organized by Banach International Mathematics Centre, Warsaw (Poland) in 1979. As a ViceChancellor, he led a delegation of Professors of Lucknow University on a goodwill visit to North Korea in 1984. He was nominated as a subject expert in a selection committee in Mathematics at Ŝribhuvan University, Kathmandu (Népāl) in 1969. The international fame of Prof. Mishrà brought many outstanding scholars of international repute to the Departments chaired by him. To quote a few were: Prof. Václav Hlavatý of Indiana University, Bloomington (U.S.A.) to Gōrakhpur; Professor Akitsugu Kawaguchi, founder of the famous „Tensor Society‟ of Japan, Prof. J.I. Horvath, Director of Centre of Theoretical Physics, Budapest (Hungary) and others to Allāhābāḑ. § 8. Nominations to Indian scientific bodies His attainments in the field of research motivated the Indian mathematical community to get him elected as the President of the Mathematics Section of the country‟s highest scientific body: “Indian Science Congress Association, Calcutta”. He chaired the deliberations of Mathematics Section in the 53rd Session of the Congress held at Panjāb University, Chanḑigarh in 1966. It was a rare occasion to see two celebrated mathematicians of Allāhābāḑ of the contemporary era on the top positions in the Congress: Paḑmà Bhūshaņ Prof. Dr. B.N. Prasāḑ as the General President and Prof. Mishrà as the Sectional President. Once again, the supremacy of mathematics was illustrated there as describes a couplet of the famous Rig-Védà: “Yaţhā shikhā mayūrā-ņām, nāgā-ņām maņayō yaţhā ! Ţadvaţ Véḑàng shāsţrā-ņām, Gaņiţam moorḑhni sţhiţam !!” By virtue of being an ex-officio President, he was on the Executive Committee of ISCA in 1966-67. He acted as the Founder Editor-in-Chief of the research journal “Progress of Mathematics” published by the Academy for the Progress of Mathematics, Allāhābāḑ. In 1968, he was elected as the (Outstation) General Secretary of the ISCA for three years. Later, the 195 scientific community of the country bestowed highest confidence in him by electing him as the General President of ISCA for two years 1973-74. He acted as a President of the Physical Sciences Section (1965-66), Vice-President (1969-70) and a Member of the Council (1965-67, 1971-75) of “National Academy of Sciences, Indiā (Allāhābāḑ)” and a Member of the Editorial Board of the “Proceedings” of the Academy; Editor-in-Chief of “Prajnā” (Pragyā) – a journal published by B.H.U., Vārāņasī during 1970-78; Convener of the Sectional Committee of Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi (1970-71); Convener of local chapter of INSA, B.H.U. (1977-78); President of “Indian Mathematical Society”, Puņé (Indiā) in 1982-84 and Member of the Council of the Society for several years; President of “The National Academy of Mathematics, Indiā” at Gōrakhpur; Vice-President of “Vigyān Parishaḑ, Allāhābāḑ”; Chairman of All Indiā Panels for writing of text-books in Mathematics and Statistics set up by both Union Govt. and State Govt. of U.P.; Member (1972-73) and Chairman (1983-85) of the Advisory Committee of Sir Shānŝi Swarūp Bhatnāgar Awards for Sci. & Tech. and Mathematical Sciences Research Committee of C.S.I.R., New Delhi. After his retirement, he founded the Tensor Society of Indiā, Lucknow and remained its Founder President till death. He was also nominated as the President of Lucknow University Alumni Association for the years 1972 and 1983. He acted as a Member of the Editorial Board of journals: Vikram Mathematical Journal, Ujjain since 1968; Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, New Delhi (1969-76); “Gyānābh”; Alīgarh Bulletin of Mathematics, Alīgarh; Bulletin of Calcutta Mathematical Society, since 1972; “Mathematical Forum”, a journal of the University of Dibrugarh (Āssām) since 1975; International Journal of Applied Analysis, since 1976; “Research Journal in Science” of Kānpur University; Founder Member of “Society for Scientific Values in Indiā, New Delhi”; Member of the Executive Committee of ISCA for several years; Member on the Council of INSA (1967-72); Member of the Fellowship Committee of Section I, INSA (1969-71); Secretary, Joint Secretary, Member of the Council in “Bhāraţ Gaņiţ Parishaḑ”, Lucknow (1972-73) and member of the Editorial Board in the research journal “Gaņiţà” of the Parishaḑ; Member of the Advisory Committee of the Centre for Applied Mathematics, Calcutta University; Member, Editorial Committee of NCERT, New Delhi for writing of text-books; Member, Board of Governors of the Indian Inst. of Management, Lucknow; Member of the Board of Governors of the Indian Inst. of Engineering & Technology, Meerut; Member of the Committee constituted by U.P. Govt. to examine the proposed amendments in the Act of (erstwhile) Roorkee University (now upgraded as an Indian Inst. of Technology, Roorkee); Member of the Advisory Board for Science constituted by M.P. Govt. to consider nominations for 1983 awards; Member, Executive Committee of the U.P. Hinḑī Sansţhān, Lucknow for the Selection of Books for prizes; Member of the Committee constituted by the Univ. Grants Commn., New Delhi to identify colleges for Institutional Special Assistance; Member of the Advisory Committee of Birlā Inst. of Science and Technology, Rānchī; Expert Member of “Consultative Committee of Research Project on Relativity” of Shivājī University, Kōlhāpur; Member of the Advisory Committee for “Modern Period of the National Commission for compilation of History of Sciences in Indiā”, INSA, New Delhi (1975-81); Member of the Expert Committee on Mathematics set up by Ministry of Education, Govt. of Indiā, New Delhi (since 1975); Member of the Research Degree Committees of D.A. University (Indore), Kumāūn University (Nainīŝāl) and Rōhilkhand University (Baréilly); Member of the Academic Councils of JNV University (Jōḑhpur), and University of Allāhābāḑ (1972-77); Member of the Faculty of Mathematics, Delhi University; Member of the Faculty of Science, University of Allāhābāḑ, Jīwājī University (Gwālior), R.D. University (Jabalpur); Member of the Faculty of Science, Research Degree Committee and Committee of 196 Courses, CSJM University, Kānpur; Member of the Boards of Studies in Mathematics of Alīgarh Muslim University, Univ. of Allāhābāḑ, C.C.S. University (Meerut), Rānchī University (Rānchī); Member of a committee appointed by Rōhilkhand University to examine M.Phil. Courses; Member of the Managing Committee of Basanŝà College for Girls and Basanŝà School, B.H.U., Vārāņasī (1970-72). § 9. Nominations to international organizations Prof. Mishrà remained on the Editorial Board of the internationally known “Tensor” journal of Japan from 1965 - till death. He was the second Indian and at that time only Asian (excluding Japan) to hold this prestigious position. Member of the “International Committee for Publication of Commemoration volume in Honour of Prof. V. Hlavatý‟s Sixtieth Birthday”; Member, “International Committee on General Relativity and Gravitation”; Member, Board of Governors of United States Education Foundation in Indiā (1983); Member of “Nomination Committee of Magsaysay Award” (of Philippines) for government servants; Member of the Technical Advisory Committee of the “International Symposium on Relativity and Fluid Mechanics”, Member of Indian National Committee for International Mathematical Union (1972-78); Member of the Editorial Board of International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematical Sciences, University of Kashan (Iran); Associated Advisor Member of “Centro Superiore di Logica e Scienze Comparate (Italy). § 10. Prizes and awards won He held the Fellowships of almost all the established academic bodies in the country: Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi; Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalōre; National Academy of Sciences Indiā, Allāhābāḑ; Bihār Academy of Science, Patnā and International Academy of Physical Sciences, Allāhābāḑ to which he was also a Patron till death. At one time (1994) he was the only F.N.A. in Mathematics from a large number of States in Indiā: Aruņāchal Praḑésh, Āssām, Bihār, Haryānā, H.P., Jammū & Kāshmīr, Karņātakà, Kéralà, Mizōram, M.P., Nāgāland, Ōrissā, Rājasŝhān, Sikkim and U.P. His stay at B.H.U. added many other notable feathers to his cap. He was conferred a Civil Award (Paḑmàshrī) by the President of Indiā in 1971 in honour of his valuable services in the field of education. He was made an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in B.H.U. He was awarded “Shikshā Shirōmaņi Alankaraņ” on the Teachers‟ Day of 1994 for his extraordinary services to education by the National President of “Jawāhar Lāl Nèhrū Yuvā Kénḑrà”, New Delhi. The next year again on the Teachers‟ Day he was honoured by B.H.U., Vārāņasī. He was felicitated by Shrī Paḑmàḑhar Mālvīyà jī of Prakāshan Kénḑrà, Lucknow – the publisher of his books, on 2nd November 1994. The occasion was graced by the State Governor (H.E. Shrī Mōŝī Lāl Bōrā). § 11. Extra-curricular engagements Along with his active academic life Prof. Mishrà also took interest in extra-curricular activities assisting the institutions where he served. He was a Warden of Gwyer Hall of Delhi University for four years: 1955-59; President, Gōrakhpur University Teachers Association and 197 the Chief Warden of (then only hostel) N.C. Student Hostel, 1961-63. He acted as the Chief Proctor of B.H.U., Vārāņasī in 1973 and President of Teacher‟s Assn. for four years (1973-77). § 12. List of his Ph.D. and D.Sc. students (a) At Lucknow (2): Dr. Shree Krishņà, Prof. M.D. Upāḑhyāy (Differential Geometry); (b) At Delhi (6): Prof. (Mrs.) K.D. Singh (Diff. Geom.), Prof. S.I. Hussain (Theory of Relativity), Dr. Mrs. Nirmalā Agāshé, Dr. R.N. Kaul, Dr. S.K. Kaul and Dr. M.L. Abrol (all in Diff. Geom.); (c) At Gōrakhpur (11): Professors K.B. Lāl and R.M. Mishrà (Theory of Relativity), B.G. Varmā, O.S. Shrīvāsŝavà, Dr. N.A. Wārsi and J.C. Panŝ (Theory of Shock Waves), U.P. Singh, B.B. Sinhā, R.S. Sinhā. T.N. Srivāstavà and H.D. Pāndé (Differential Geometry of Finsler Spaces); (c) At Allāhābāḑ (Ph.D. 7 + D.Sc. 3): Prof. Riṣhi Rām, Dr. S.K. Sachḑév, Dr. K.S. Upāḑhyāy and Dr. R.P. Ḑwivéḑī (Theory of Shock Waves), Prof. R.B. Misrà (author) and Dr. Nawal Kishore (Finsler Geometry) and Prof. R.S.D. Ḑubéy (Theory of Relativity). Professors D.P. Gupŝà and L.M. Ŝripāthī (both in Theory of Summability) submitted their D.Sc. thesis under the Advisor-ship of Prof. Mishrà while Prof. Krishņà Lāl submitted his D.Sc. thesis under Prof. Mishrà in Astrophysics; (d) At B.H.U. (15): Professors Rām Bābū Mishrà, N.K. Ḑwivéḑī and Mrs. Kānŝi Pāndéy (Shock Waves), G.P. Pōkhariyāl and Mrs. Rèhānā Quraishī (Theory of Relativity); Rām Hiŝ (Ōjhā), M.P.S. Rāthōre, R.N. Singh, H.B. Pāndéy, Shree Ḑhar Singh, R.D.S. Kushwāhā, S.B. Pāndéy, S.N. Pāndéy, Gulāb Rām and R.B. Pāl (Differentiable Manifolds); (e) Āgrā (1): Dr. H.D. Singh of Rājā Balwant P-G College, Āgrā submitted his Ph.D. thesis (in Diff. Geom.) to Dr. Bhīmrāo Ambéḑkar University, Āgrā; (f) At Jammū (1): J.P. Srīvāsŝavà (Differentiable Manifolds). Professor Mishrà will be always remembered globally by his students, colleagues and all those who came into his contact for his generosity, kindness, simplicity and wisdom. At least five of his research students (including the author), later, became Vice-Chancellors of different universities in Indiā. Many of his students attained highest positions in their career both in academic and civil life. Two of them are still honourable Judges in different High Courts in Indiā. He richly proved the worth of his name – “Raţnà” meaning a gem to “Shankar”, i.e. the Lord Shivà. To fill the vacuum created by his departure another “Raţnà” with pious sole is still awaited in the mathematical world. Prof. Mishrà left his son (Dr. Pradeep Mishrà, Additional Director, Population Research Centre, Lucknow University), daughter (Dr. Mrs. Anjali Shuklà), grandchildren (Dr. Riḑhimā Shuklà, Asst. Prof., School of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences, Amity Univ., Lucknow Campus), (Ms. Shāmbhavī Mishrà, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Statistics, Lucknow University), daughter-in-law (Mrs. Ranjanā Mishrà), many other relatives and a long list of students, grand students etc. to mourn his irreparable loss forever. He had lost his wife (Mrs. Shānŝi Mishrà) in 1986. 198 § 13. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raŝan_Shankar_Mishrà https://alchetron.com/Raŝan-Shankar-Mishrà-808332-W http://www.lkouniv.ac.in/hist_vc.html http://www.ias.ac.in/describe/fellow/Mishrà,_Prof._Raŝan_Shanker http://www.academia.edu/281728/MATHEMATICS_AND_MATHEMATICIANS_AT_ https://www.researchgate.net/.../318460991_PAḐMÀSHRĪ_PROF_DR_R_S_MISHRÀ_ http://www.academia.edu/33818680/EMERGENCE_OF_DIFFERENTIAL_GEOMETRY_ http://www.academia.edu/33818264/PILLARS_OF_MATHEMATICS_SPR.. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318561503_PILLARS_OF_MATHEMATICS_SPRO https://www.researchgate.net/.../322631218_Brahmin_Leaders_of_Influence_at_Prayag... www.academia.edu/.../Brahmin_Leaders_of_Influence_at_Prayag_Allāhābāḑ_Indiā https://www.researchgate.net/.../Ram_Bilas...Sambanḑhī.../ My Teachers, pp. 1 – 30, Posted on Research gate on 31 May, 2018. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.21689.06248. § 14. Picture gallery 199 § 15. International recognition as a mathematician 200 15.1. Member of Editorial Board of Tensor Journal of Japan (1965 – till end ) 201 202 15.2. Honoured with a Paḑmàshrī award of GoI 203 15.3. Quoted in the Ricci Calculus (a Research Monograph) of Prof. J.A. Schouten 204 15.4. Honoured by the Delhi Chapter of Mathematical Assn. of India (cf. Chapter 5, § 8) ______________ 205 CHAPTER 5: PROF. DR. ḐÉVÉNḐRÀ NĀŢH MISRÀ § 1. Family background Dr. Ḑévénḑrà Nāŝh Misrà aka Prém was born on 4.3.1930 at his Nana‟s (maternal grandfather) house in Lucknow city. He was the second child amongst his all six siblings. Father: Dr. Shivà Shankar Misrà, Professor of Medicine, KGMC (now University), Lucknow, U.P.; Mother: Smţ. Kamlā Ḑévī Mishrā only daughter of Rāi Bahāḑur Pt. Jai Nārāiņ Mishrà aka Kakkā jī; Grandfather: Pt. Kailāsh Nāŝh Misrà, Asst. Post Master General, r/o Sāndī, Dist. Harḑoī (migrated from Kannauj – Meerāsarāi); Brothers: (1) Dr. Ravīnḑrà Nāŝh Misrà, Professor of Medicine, KGMC, Lucknow; (2) Shrī Mahénḑrà Nāŝh Misrà, Vice President, Al Futtaim Company, Dubai (3) Colonel Jiténḑrà Nāŝh Misrà, Indian Army; (4) Shrī Virénḑrà Nāŝh Misrà, I.P.S., ex D-G, Police, U.P. Govt., Lucknow; Sister: A female child (Veenā) was also born to Smţ. Kamlā Misrā who died during infancy in Mussoorie. Spouse: Smţ. Ḑurgā Misrā, d/o Pt. Ḑwārkā Prasāḑ Mishrà, ex-Chief Minister, Maḑhyà Praḑésh (undivided); Children (2 sons and one daughter): (1) Mr. Suḑhīr Misrà, Filmmaker and Director, Mumbaī; (2) Mr. Suḑhānshu Misrà, Filmmaker – died in 1995 in his Mumbaī flat; (3) Mrs. Sunīŝā Misrà (alumna of Jawāhar Lāl Nèhrū University, New Delhi) Corporate Controller, FRRA, Corporate Finance at J.P. Morgan Bear, Delaware, U.S.A. Son-in-law: Dr. Prabhākar Shuklà, Scientist. Grandchildren: Royal upbringing: Dr. D.N. Misrà along with his all siblings were brought up by single mother and (maternal) grandparents in Nanihāl (Kakkā jī‟s) Mansion at 16, A.P. Sen Road, 206 Lucknow linking the (Railway) Station Road / Viḑhān Sabhā Mārg to Gauŝam Buḑḑhà Mārg (Chārbāgh-Amīnābaḑ). Lavish environment in the palatial building laid the foundation of the would-be gems of Kakkā jī. Super genes of both (paternal and maternal) families: Dr. Shiv Shankar Misrà was born in Kānyàkubjà Brahmin family of North Indiā with roots in the highest cadre of Misrà (correctly spelt as „Mishrà‟) of Meerāsarāi (Kannauj). His Goţrà was Shāndilyà. On the other hand, Kakkā jī‟s family had roots in Bhagwanŝ Nagar, Mallāvān in Bāngarmaū Region of Unnāo District of U.P. He was also the Kānyàkubjà Brahmin of equivalent cadre (of Mājgāon clan). His Goţrà was Kāŝyāyan. Both Shāndilyà and Kāŝyāyan were great Rishīs (Saints) of Véḑic era. The grandeur of Kakkā jī was really admirable. He was from a reputed feudal family and commanded the highest reputation in the circles of Lucknow. It is said that at some stage, his son-in-law (Prof. S.S. Misrà) got enticed by an All-Indiā Radio Artist (Smţ. Sushīlā Nāmbiyār) of Malyālī descent. As per, his last son (V.N. Misrà), Prof. S.S. Misrà got united with her into a matrimonial alliance. The resistance to their matrimony offered by Kakkā jī was very unique and his powerful aura in the society in Lucknow made their life miserable. Wherever, his son-in-law wanted to rent some residential accommodation in Lucknow; it was already booked by Kakkā jī in advance. Finally, the disaster of separation could be prevented; but then the courageous mother (Kamala) of his children stood up and showed her guts. She preferred to continue staying with her parents and deserted her husband. This resulted in the upbringing of all the children born to her in her parents‟ home only. Possibly, the second wife (Sushīlā) of Prof. S.S. Misrà did not bear any children from him and she too might have deserted him. The lady was highly connected to an illustrious family of Kéralà associated to a celebrity Rājā Ravi Varmā (29.4.1848–2.10.1906), whose two grand- daughters were married in the Royal Family of Travancore (now in Kéralà State) of Indiā. 1.1. In-laws of Dr. D.N. Misrà He married Ms Ḑurgā Mishrà – the eldest child in her family having four brothers (M/S Awaḑhésh Mishrà, Brajésh Chanḑrà Mishrà, Hriḑayésh Mishrà and Narésh Chanḑrà Mishrà). Her father (Pt. Ḑwārkā Prasāḑ Mishrà) was born at a village Padarī in Unnāo District but migrated to Maḑhyà Praḑésh. He took part in the Freedom Movement in the country and elevated his political position as the 3rd senior most Chief Minister of (undivided) State of M.P. What a human craze – his own political disciple: Dr. Gōvinḑ Nārāyaņ Singh (25.7.1920 – 10.5.2005) of Vinḑhyà Praḑésh – a Region comprising of Estates of Réwā, and Saŝnā was later annexed with Madhyà Praḑésh) deceived him and formed a separate political wing of 16 MLAs and joined hands with the power-striven Bhartiyà Jan Sangh. For the first time a Non-Congress Govt. (socalled Sanyukţ Viḑhāyak Ḑal) was formed in M.P. led by Dr. Singh. [Author had privilege of having served the A.P. Singh University, Réwā as its Founder Professor & Head, Department of Mathematics & Statistics – named after the father of Dr. Singh. Yaţhā nāmah, ţaţhaa guņah (मथा नाभ: तथा गि ु :) | 207 Dr. Singh was a bold man with firm decisions. He got all the necessary formalities completed over night by the subordinate bureaucrats and the University was established in 1975. The author had privilege of having met both Pt. D.P. Mishrà and Dr. Singh. They were the persons of guts and never made any compromise. Alas! everyone is mortal, the downfalls never spare anybody and these giant politicians too had to taste the bitter toast by the hands of their so-called detractors. ] He breathed last on 2.4.2020 at the house of his second son, Mr. Suḑhīr Misrà, a renowned Filmmaker / Director in Mumbaī. § 2. Education (1) High School, Scinḑiā School, Gwālior (M.P.), 1945; (2) Higher Secondary School, Scindiā School, Gwālior (M.P.), 1947; (3) B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics), Lucknow University, 1949; (4) M.Sc. (Mathematics), Lucknow University, 1951; (5) Dr. ès Sc. (Mention Très Honorable = With Highest Honors), Institut Henri Poincare, University of Paris, Paris, April 1957; (6) Language Proficiency, French, University of Paris; (7) Languages known: Hinḑī, English and French; (8) Extra-curricular activities: (i) Founding member of the Lucknow Film Society; (ii) Besides, mathematics, he also used to teach French in Proficiency class at Lucknow University. Soon after passing his M.Sc. examination he was appointed a Lecturer in Lucknow University. In 1953, he proceeded to University of Paris on study leave from Lucknow University and carried on his researches in Point-Set Topology (Mathematics) at Institut Henri Poincare there. He was awarded his doctoral degree in 1957. § 3. His academic accomplishments and honours received “होनहाय बफयवान के होत चीकने ऩात” = Coming events cast their shadows before. During his long stay in France, he mastered the language (French) and was not only fluent in it rather the author was pleasantly surprised to know from one of his classmates (Prof. Narénḑrà Ḑev Shuklà, retd. HoD, Statistics, L.U.), that he learnt French language in his Proficiency class at Lucknow University by Dr. D.N. Misrà only. After his return from France, he introduced the study of Topology as an optional course at the M.Sc. (Final) level. The author was fortunate enough to have learnt the subject as early as in 1961-62 when hardly any University in Indiā including the highly prestigious ones as well such as Universities at Allāhābāḑ, Delhi, BHU (Vārāņasī), etc. had not introduced Topology in those 208 days. The author very well recalls that the UoAllāhābāḑ introduced an optional course on Topology in July 1964 only when Prof. Raŝnà Shankar Mishrà joined the University at the end of academic session 1962-63. Because of abstraction of the most advanced level the study of Topology defined on the set of subsets of a given non-empty set of certain objects (which, in particular case may be the real numbers as well) is strongly complicated. Dr. D.N. Misrà used a highly challenging text (General Topology, Van Nostrand, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 1955) written by Prof. John L. Kelly (6.12.1916 at Kansas – 26.11.1999 at Berkeley) of the University of California, Berkeley, California (USA) for the subject that could be the first text available in English in the entire world. It may be noted that the Russian author: Pavel Sergeyevich Alexandrov (Russian) romanized as Paul Alexandroff (7.5.1896 – 16.11.1982) and a German author: Heinz Hopf (19.11. 1894 – 3.6.1971) had published (possibly) the first text on Topology in 1935; but it was in German: Topologie, Springer. My teacher did mention a text on the subject written by an Indian mathematician: Prof. Rāmāswāmy S. Vaiḑyanāŝhaswāmy (24.10.1894 – 1960) of the University of Maḑrās, who wrote the first text-book of point-set topology in Indiā, published in 1947. Its second edition was published in 1960 and it was reprinted by Dover Publications (USA) in 1999. However, this book was not available in the University Library – at least to the knowledge of the author. Rāmāswāmy had studied Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, under Prof. Edmund Taylor Whittaker and graduated around 1914. For his postgraduate studies he proceeded to the University of Cambridge under Prof. H.F. Baker. After his return to Indiā, he became a Professor at the University of Maḑrās, and after his retirement was associated with the Indian Statistical Inst. in Calcutta. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1924 and was also nominated as the President of the Indian Mathematical Society from 1940 to 1942. 3.1. Caste politics prevailing at Lucknow University It is sad that the brilliance of Dr. D.N. Misrà was suppressed by his superior authorities as most of the senior positions were manned by the faculty having roots in a particular community even if they were mediocre with no research output. It is unfortunate that Dr. Misrà too might have had a bitter toast to taste that turned him a bit desperate. Though it is very often that scholars had suffered a lot by the hands of their superior authorities. The author himself has been victimized by the hands of a crooked Head and like many others had to leave his parental University for the sake of promoŝion and academic recognition. Dr. D.N. Misrà suffered for more than 15 years and could elevate his professional career as a Reader (now at par with Associate Professor in the US terminology): first at Panjābī University, Patiālā and soon thereafter at AMU, Alīgarh in 1966-67. However, luck did smile on him and (with highly illustrious family background) he got his due as a Professor of Mathematics at Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sāgar (M.P.) in 1967. At Sāgar, he got a free hand to reorganize the Departmental activities started by his predecessors who were of highly academic. Few of them were Professors like Bāsuḑév Singh and Dr. Mannoo Lāl Mishrà. Both were trained by an eminent mathematician (Paḑmà Bhūshaņ Prof. Dr. Baḑrī Nāŝh Prasāḑ at the Univ. of Allāhābāḑ). Incidentally, Dr. Prasāḑ too had been an alumnus of University of Paris and had earned his Dr. ès Sc. Degree from there. 209 3.2. His research students (1) Mr. S.C. Dhole was his first Ph.D. student enrolled at Lucknow University, but due to sudden departure of Dr. Misrà to Panjābī University, Patiālā as a Reader in Mathematics, Dhole left his research career and joined the Indian Navy as a regular Officer. Author met him at INS Venduruthy, Cochīn in 1969 while undergoing the NCC (Naval Wing) Training; (2) Mr. R.K. Sharmā was the second student to get enrolled under the supervision of Dr. Misrà at Lucknow University; and proceeded to the University of Paris to work under the able guidance of a celebrated Topologist (Prof Henry Cartan) at the University of Paris. It is sad that Sharmā got sick in France itself and died soon after returning back to Indiā. What a surprise, the author himself had been a great admirer of Henry‟s father (Prof. Elié Cartan) who worked lifelong till death at the age of 99 years and created so much huge mathematical literature which many contemporary mathematicians could not comprehend. Writes an American Differential Geometer Prof. Michael Spivak (b. 25.5.1940): (i) Everybody claims that the works of (Elié) Cartan must be read, (ii) But, very few mathematicians have really read his works, (iii) (Lastly), hardly anybody could really understand what Elié talked about; (3) Dr. K.K. Ḑubéy; (4) Dr. Ms Rākhī Duŝŝà; (5) Dr. R.N. Bhowmick; (6) Dr. V.P. Singh, retired as Professor of Mathematics, N.C.E.R.T., New Delhi. 3.3. Allurement of administrative job The author recalls a funny anecdote that the prodigy and designated as a “Prince of Mathematicians”: Professor (Johann) Carl Friedrich Gauss (30.4.1777 – 23.2.1855) was so much scared of Beotians (pseudo academicians making fun of every serious thinker) that he virtually published nothing. He used to write his mathematical results in his personal diary. Later on, when someone found the same result(s) by oneself, Gauss used to claim about his own discovery. Because of his academic prestige, people used to believe Gauss. Many serious authors and academicians have suffered this stigma. The world dominated by the mediocre people hardly accepted wisdom of the real gems. Same is the story of famous Hinḑī poet Saint Tulsīḑās about low rating of his epic – Rām Charit Manas. The so-called Véḑic scholars of Vārāņasī did not recognize the talent of Tulsīḑās. It is said that they placed the work of Tulsīḑās below other scriptures in the temple but next morning the mss of Tulsīḑās was found on the top to dismay of others. It is believed that it was the divine will to have turned the order of scripts. Prof. D.N. Misrà too was victimized in a similar way. Less prudent colleagues at Sāgar always made mockery of their Head (Prof. Misrà) as the latter was not so prolific writer as they were writing many time more research papers and producing the worthless Ph.D.‟s by making ordinary changes in the vast literature created in the Theory of Summability. The author is familiar with one such worthless name who, because of his misdeeds, led very miserable life. Though it was 210 hard to anticipate about the long life-span of (smoker) Prof. Misrà but his honesty supported him to enjoy full life and he departed only after celebrating his 91st birthday. The author speculates that instead of wasting time in confronting with the mediocre colleagues at Sāgar, he preferred to move to Delhi: initially as the Education Advisor in the Ministry of Education, Govt. of Indiā; and, later as the Director-General of CSIR, New Delhi. The sound work that he did during these tenures helped him to ascend to the further heights in his career and he was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of a highly prestigious Central Govt. University (BHU) at Vārāņasī in 1993. It was really a challenging task to fathom the deep ocean of the educational institution created by the great scholar (Mahāmanā Pt. Maḑan Mōhan Mālviyà) where more than 40,000 persons comprising of various sections: faculty, students, employees and other supporting staff are physically present every time. Had my teacher been a strong supporter of the philosophy of Lord Rama: सभ शीतर नह ॊ त्मागहहॊ नीनत । सयर सब ु ाउ सफहहॊ सॊग प्रीती ।। (Act uniformly with cool mind and never give up morality. Bear simplicity and love everyone.); or, a preacher of Gayatri Manţrà, the author believes that he must have swum through this ocean too. Alas! he lost his own mother during this period and also broke his leg in Lucknow on a social visit. To get rid of desperation he might have been dragged to some awkward situations resulting in conflicts amongst various sections of the students, employees etc. that ultimately led to his premature departure from BHU. Author‟s own encounters support his above philosophy. Having faith in old moral values, in spite of having hit an errant senior faculty member withholding the answer-scripts of Avaḑh University, Ayōḑhyā (then commanded by the author) God helped him in getting sailed through the mud of dirty and mean politics prevailing in the so-called Viḑyā Mandirs. 3.4. Publications Dr. Misrà published around 20 research articles on vivid topics in Topology and Functional Analysis (Pure Mathematics) in leading research periodical of national and international repute. During his tenure as Education Advisor in the Ministry of Education, Govt. of Indiā and as the director-General of CSIR, New Delhi, he also published many articles on the following topics: (1) Educational Management (Man Power Dvlpmt. etc.); (2) Science Management; (3) Promotion of Scientific Research and Applications of Technology, etc. 211 (4) Bhāraţ Main Shaikshik Paḑḑhaţi-kā-Vikās, Paperback, Hinḑī edn. (with Dr. Seemā Mishrà), Shrī Vinōḑ Pusŝak Manḑir, 1 January 2020, Āgrā (Indiā). 3.5. Research papers (as supplied by his last Ph.D. student Prof. V.P. Singh, NCERT, New Delhi – list is incomplete) 1. Functions with closed graph and some other related properties. University of Ulsan Report, Vol. 17, No. 1, 1986, pp. 127 – 131 (with V.P. Singh and Gyu Ihn Chae). 2. Compositions of functions with closed graphs and its function spaces. Pusan Kynugnam Mathematical Journal Vol. 5 (2), 1989, 151-154 (with G. I. Chae and V.P. Singh). 3. Closed graph and hyper closed functions. University of Ulsan Report, Vol. 21 (Natural Science & Engg.), No. 1, 1990, pp. 111 – 113 (with V.P. Singh and G.I. Chae). 4. Some properties of nearly open mapping and its relation- ships with some weaker forms of open mappings. Ganiţà Sanḑésh 4 (1), 1990, pp. 19-22 (with V.P. Singh and R.P. Mauryà). Additional works (claimed by Dr. V.P. Singh without any proof): 5. Homomorphism with closed graph. Proceedings on Algebra and its Applications, I.I.T., Delhi; Marcel Dekker Inc., 1984, pp. 261- 263 (with V.P. Singh). 6. Implications of mappings with closed graph. Modern Analysis and Applications. Prentice-Hall of Indiā, New Delhi, 1986 (with V.P. Singh). § 4. Positions held (1) Lecturer, Dept. of Maths. & Astronomy, Lucknow University, Lucknow, 1951 – 66; (2) Research Fellow, Univ. of Paris (France) – on study leave from L.U., 1953 – 57; (3) Reader in Mathematics, Panjābī University, Patiālā, 1966; (4) Reader in Mathematics, Alīgarh Muslim University, Alīgarh, 1966-67; (5) Prof. & Head, Dept. of Mathematics, Dr. H.S. Gour Univ., Sāgar (M.P.), 1967-77; (6) Joint Education Advisor-cum-Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education, Govt. of Indiā, New Delhi, 1977-82; (7) Advisor, CSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, GoI, New Delhi, 1982-88; (8) Director-General & Advisor, MPCST, Govt. of M.P., Bhōpāl, 1988-91; (9) Associate Fellow, Indian Agricultural Research Inst. and Central Fishery Inst., Mumbaī, 1991-93; (10) Vice-Chancellor, BHU, Vārāņasī, 1993-95. Note: He took special interests in: 212 (i) Promotion of Science and Technology in Academic and Research/Technological institutions; (ii) Govt. Scholarship; (iii) Promotion of Science & Technology‟s applications in rural areas; (iv) Updating the technologies used in rural areas; (v) Measures to identify and encourage young scientists, etc. § 5. Membership of Scientific Bodies (1) Research Council of RRL (CSIR), Bhōpāl; (2) Advisory Committee of Publication & Information Directorate; (3) Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC) of CSIR; (4) National Council of Science Museums; (5) Governing Body of Indian Council of Medical Research. § 6. Author‟s search for his research publications Thanks to my classmate (Prof. Gōkarņà Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiŝ, retd. Head, Department of Mathematics & Astronomy, Lucknow University) and a fellow student of Prof. D.N. Misrà who informed me about the sad demise of our teacher. He also supplied the contact address of the last Ph.D. student (Dr. Virénḑrà Praŝāp Singh) of Prof. Misrà through him I could collect the details of four research publications of Prof. Misrà jointed with Singh. It is sad that there is no mention of Prof. Misrà‟s research works on the internet. Though Prof. Misrà had never been a prolific author, yet like others, he did deserve to be mentioned on the internet. There used to be a saying in the past: “ऩढोगे लरिोगे होगे नवाफ । िेरोगे कूदोगे फनोगे ियाफ ।।” i.e. education may take you to the throne, but other activities will make you vegabond. What a pity the saying is just reversed in the contemporary times. The world full of rascals, mediocre and good-for-nothing two-legged creatures roaming on the Earth get recognition but not the intelligentsia and laborious academic people unless they create miracles benefitting the masses or touching the sky. Even the pygmy politicians, dancers, actors, singers and other artists of any nature are listed on the internet and so is the case of people from the land of Yankees, who find a listing in the Wikipedia but not the people from the academia especially from the third world countries. The author had to exercise a great deal to manage scanned copies of pages of four of his research papers (co-authored with his student), who acted so casually in sending the almost illegible hand-written (incomplete) note depicted below. After my repeated requests, he sent above copies in a single mail and to reproduce the information in the form given below, it was further a challenging task beyond my expertise in the software for which I had to seek assistance from my son (Mr. Rōhiŝ Misrà). 213 [Excerpts from my communication to Dr. V.P. Singh] … I am sorry to add that I could not trace even a single of the works mentioned by you on the internet. I typed your much illegible hand-written draft as below and spent over 3 hours on the internet but all in vein. There is no trace of your papers on the internet. May I, therefore, request you to please provide the scanned copies of the pages showing authors‟ names and details of publication of the papers so that authencity may be maintained for its inclusion in the book? 1. V.P. Singh, Gyu Ihn Chae and D.N. Misrà: Functions with closed graph and some other related properties. Univ. of Ulsan Report, Vol. 17, No. 1, 1986, pp. 127-131. 2. G. I. Chae, V.P. Singh and D.N. Misrà: Compositions of functions with closed graphs and its function spaces. Pusan Kynugnam Mathematical Journal, Vol. 5 (2), 1989, 151-154. 3. V.P. Singh, G.I. Chae and D.N. Misrà: Closed graph and hyper closed functions. Univ. of Ulsan Report, Vol. 21 (Natural Science and Engg.), No. 1, 1990, pp. 111 – 113. 4. V.P. Singh, D.N. Misrà and R.P. Mauryà: Some properties of nearly open mapping and its relationships with some weaker forms of open mappings. Gaņiţà Sanḑésh 4 (1), 1990, pp. 1922. 5. Homomorphism with closed graph. Proceedings on Algebra and its Applications, I.I.T., Delhi; Marcel Dekker Inc., 1984, pp. 261- 263. 6. Implications of mappings with closed graph. Modern Analysis and Applications. Prentice - Hall of Indiā, New Delhi, 1986. 6.1. Prof. D.N. Misrà‟s research works jointed with Dr. K.K. Ḑubé (i) D.N. Misrà and K.K. Ḑubé: Some axioms weaker than the Ro-Axiom, Glasnik Matematicki Ser. III, 8 (28), No. 1, 1973, 145-147; (ii) ____: Pairwise Ro-space, Annales de la Société Scientifique de Bruxelles 87 (1), 1973, pp. 3 – 15. (iii) K.K. Ḑubé and D.N. Misrà: A note on Ro-space, The Mathematics Student 41 (3), 1973, pp. 295 – 297; (iv) ____: Some localized separation axioms and their implications, Peridica Mathematica Hungarica 9 (1 – 2), 1978, pp. 3 – 10. § 7. Tragedies in his life The period when he was the Vice-Chancellor of BHU proved very crucial in his life. Not only he lost his mother in 1993, which had sacrificed everything for her children but also broke his right leg during a social visit to Lucknow on the eve of marriage of his niece. He was hospitalized in KGMC, Lucknow for the treatment. It is sad that the administrative problems surmounting in his prolong stay away from the University Headquarters ultimately led to his unceremonial departure from there. On a direction issued by the Visitor / President of Indiā (Dr. 214 Shankar Ḑayāl Sharmā knowing Dr. Misrà personally well) he tendered his resignation from the VC‟s position. As the saying goes – difficulties never come alone – his younger son (Suḑhānshu) was found dead in his bed at home in Mumbaī in 1995. The real cause of his death was never revealed. The author is constantly reminded by the following (Hinḑī) couplets composed by great philosopher-cum-poet (Kabīr): “काभी, रोधी, रारची – इनते बगनत न होई । बश्क्त कयै कोई सयू भाॉ, जानत फयन कुर िोई ॥” and famous Hinḑī poet (Pt. Rām Narésh Tripāthī) attributing to the zeal of Bāpū Mahāŝmā Gānḑhī jī: “वननता की भभता न हुई, सत ु का न भझ ु े कुछ छोह हुआ । ख्मानत सुमश सम्भान ववबव का त्मों ह कबी न भोह हुआ ॥” Warriors are often put to hard tests and they have to face the great turmoil in their life which is seldom a bed of roses. There are three phases of life: childhood, youth and the old age. All three phases are rarely auspicious. One has to pass through these phases. Dr. Misrà having enjoyed his first two phases did not prove so lucky in the last stage. Author‟s father often used to recall the couplet: फाढै ऩत्र ु वऩता के धभाग । िेती फाढै अऩने कभाग ।। i.e. the child becomes blessed on the sacrifices and penances of his creator (father), but one attains the heights on one‟s own efforts. Dr. Misrà enjoyed the environment created by his previous generations but perhaps did not experience the continued strains in the later part of his life and preferred to rest on his oars. On contrary, author‟s other teachers: Prof. K.S. Shuklà of Lucknow University (cf. Chapt. 3, Entry 1.9) and the Ph.D. supervisor (Paḑmàshrī Prof. Dr. R.S. Mishrà, cf. Chapt. 4), born almost as orphans and having led very miserable life in the beginning (in the absence of their father) but continued their efforts throughout their life. They did enjoy the fruits of their hard work in the later phase of their lives. Books of Prof. Shuklà are still in great demand in the Western World and Prof. Mishrà held all the academic honours available in the country and became even the General President of Indian Science Congress and bagged a prestigious Fellowship of INSA. He was the only Member of the Editorial Board of the International Research Journal Tensor of Japan from many continents (Africa, Asia excluding Japan and Australia) till his end. [Cf. His Biography for more details]. The author himself is an example of above circumstances. Rose from almost lowest strata of the peasants‟ class of society and is the first Science graduate (Mathematics stream) and second graduate (in general) in his clan (of Kāŝyāyanī Misràs originating from the village Ānkini on the banks of Ganges near Bilhaur in Kānpur District) spread over few neighbouring districts (Lakhīmpur-Khérī, Sīŝāpur, Harḑōī, Shāhjahānpur and Pīlībhīŝ) in U.P. 215 § 8. Honoured by Delhi Chapter of Mathematical Association of Indiā (Cf. Last line in the page below) 216 § 9. Profile on Lucknow University‟s Who‟s Who, 1994 217 § 10. His appreciation of the author‟s works 218 ______________ 219 CHAPTER 6 PROMINENT BRAHMIN KINGS IN WHOLE WORLD Sr. Brahmin King No. 1. Pushyabhuti Shung 2. Gōţrà Kingdom Remarks First Brahmin king of India Pushyamitra Shung Emperor 3. Kuber 4. Lankesh 5. Surya Kashyap Kalingà 6. Somà Atreyà 7. Mangal Atri Area near river Yamuna Avanti 8. Budh Angiras Magadh 9. Guru Bhargav Sindhu 10. Shukrà Kashyap Bhojkot 11. Shani Kashyap Saurashtrà 12. Rahu Maitrenis Bābār 13. Ketu Jaimini Kalingà 14. Sage Vashishthà, Raj Guru 15. Raja Dahir 16. Devbhuti 17. Susharma 18. Shimuk 19. Porus 20. Dantidurg 21. Vishbandhan 22. Peshwas 23. Kings of Sindh 24. Rani Lakshmibai 25. Kings of Bengal Sri Lanka Ikshvaku Dynasty, Dashrath, Ram Chakravarty Samrat At times Gurus had to reign the Kingdom. Fought against Sikandar (Alexander). Jhansi Great warrior 220 26. Shivaji Kaushik 27. Achyutrai Vijayanagar 28. Lilitadityà 29. Rudravarma Kashmir & Central Asia Champa (Vietnam) 30. Jayavarma 31. Vasudev Kanvà 32. Satavahanas 33. 34. Hem Chandrà Vikramadityà Raja Birbal 35. Raja Rammohan Rai 36. Raja Bharat Kambuj (Cambodia) 657 A.D. 781 A.D. Emperors ” Parashar ” Great social reformer – Father of modern India ______________ 221 CHAPTER 7: KK-BRAHMIN REVOLUTIONARIES / SOCIO-RELIGIOUS REFORMERS / FIRSTS IN INDIA § 1. Revolutionaries 1.1. Sh. Chandrà Shekhar Azad (23.7.1906 – 27.2.1931), popularly called Azad (Free), was a revolutionary leader. He reorganized the Hindustan Republican Assn. as „Hindustan Socialist Republican Assn. after the execution of its founder, Rām Prasāḑ Bismil, and 3 other prominent leaders: Roshan Singh, Rajendrà Nāŝh Lahiri & Ashfaqulla Khan for Kakori train robbery in 1925. Family details: Born to Sh. Sīŝā Rām Ŝiwārī & Smţ. Jagrani Dévī (the 3 wife of Sīŝāram) in Bhavra village, in the present-day‟s Alirajpur dist. of M.P. His forefathers migrated from Badarka village, Unnāo Dist. of U.P. Education: As per his mother‟s wish to make her son a Sanskrit scholar, he was sent to Kashi Vidyapith, Banaras (now called Varanasi). At 15 yrs. only, he joined the Non-Cooperation Move- ment launched by Mahatma Gānḑhī in Dec. 1921 and was arrested. He declared his name „Azad‟ (The Free), father‟s name „Swatantrata‟ (Independence) and residence „Jail‟ on being asked by the Magistrate. Since then this name got stuck to him for whole life. rd Revolutionary activities: Suddenly stopping of the noncooperation movement by Gānḑhī jī after the Chauri-Chaura incident on 5.2.1922, Azad became more aggressive. He met other revolutionary leaders: Pranvésh Chatterji and Rām Prasāḑ Bismil. Bismil was highly impressed by Azad‟s tolerance of physical torture in allowing his skin burnt but not removing his hand from the lamp. He took part in the Kakori Train Robbery in 1925, attempting to blow up the Viceroy‟s train in 1926, and the shooting of J.P. Saunders at Lahore in 1928 to avenge the killing of Lāla Lajpat Rai. Mōŝī Lāl Nehru used to regularly support Azad financially. Activities in Jhansi: In disguise of a Hindu priest, Hari Shankar Brahmachari, he stayed for many yrs. in a Hanuman Temple on the banks of a river near Orchha to have shooting practice in the forests. He trained children from the nearby village of Dhimarpura (now renamed after him as Azadpura by the M.P. Govt.) and established good rapport with the local residents. During his stay in Jhansi, he learned to drive a car at Bundelkhand Motor Garage in Sadar Bazar. Sadashivrao Malkapurkar, Vishwà Nāŝh Vaishampayan and Bhagwan Das Mahaur joined him to form a revolutionary group. The Congress leaders RaghuNāŝh Vinayak Dhulekar (cf. Ch. 5.4) and Sīŝā Rām Bhaskar Bhagwat were close to Azad. For some time he also stayed with Rudra Narayan Singh at Nai Basti and Bhagwat in Nagra. Kakori train robbery: Azad, Keshav Chakravarthy & Murari Sharma escaped their arrest. 222 He reorganized HRA with the other revolutionaries Sheo Verma and Mahaveer Singh. Bhagwati Charaņ Vohra (cf. Entry 1.2 below), Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru also helped him to transform HRA as HSRA in 1928 to achieve an independent socialist India. The insight of his activities are described in detail by Manmath Nāŝh Guptà, a fellow member of HSRA in his biography „Chandrà Shekhar Azad‟ and in his another book „History of the Indian Revolutionary Movement (Engl. version, 1972). His supreme sacrifice: On 27.2.1931, Azad visited Anand Bhawan, Alld. and had heated arguments with J.L. Nehru. He returned to Alfred Park (renamed in his honour as Azad Park), Alld. to meet Sukhdev Raj. Some unknown informer betrayed him and informed the Police of his hide out. The British Police surrounded them and opened fire. In exchange of fire b/n him and the police party 3 Policemen were killed and several injured. Heavily wounded Azad allowed Sukhdev to escape and defended himself till the last but one bullet. Finding no alternative, except surrender, Azad shot himself by the last bullet of his Colt pistol in confirmation of his pledge to never be captured alive: आजाद ही रहे हैं, आजाद ही रहें गे। (Have been living free and shall ever remain free). His pistol is displayed at Alld. Museum. His body was cremated at Rasulabad Ghat on the banks of Ganges in Alld. in strict confidence. After hearing shooting, people surrounded the park and shouted slogans against the British rule praising Azad. Legacy: The Alfred Park, where he sacrificed himself, in Alld., is renamed now as Chandrà Shekhar Azad Park. There is a long list of several educational institutions ranging from schools, colleges to Universities (for instance, Chandrà Shekhar Azad Univ. of Agriculture & Technology, Kānpur), roads and other public institutions across India named in his honour. Celebrated Hindi Film Actor/Producer/Director Manoj Kumār made a Hindi film Shaheed in 1965. Azad was portrayed by Akhilénḑrà Mishrà in the movie „The Legend of Bhagat Singh‟. Sunny Deol portrayed Azad in the movie „23rd March 1931: Shaheed ‟ released in 2002. The film depicts the story of execution of 3 revolutionaries: Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. The film „Rang de Basanti‟ depicted the lives of Azad, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Rām Prasāḑ Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan in 2006 in which Azad was portrayed by Aamir Khan. An inspirational movie comparing the lives of young revolutionaries with today‟s youth in India, also emphasizes the lack of appreciation by the latter section for the sacrifices made by great heroes of India‟s Freedom Struggle. 1.2. Pt. Rām Prasāḑ Bismil (11.6.1897-19.12.1927), a freedom fighter got involved in the historic Kakori train robbery near Lko. Family details: Born at Khirni Bagh locality in Shāhjahānpur city, U.P. to Pt. Murlidhar and Smţ. Moolmati. Grandfather: Narayan Lāl. Edn.: Father, while working in Shāhjahānpur Municipality Office, taught Hindi to his son and a (religious Muslim leader so-called) Maulvi taught Urdu to Rām Prasāḑ. Even against the decision of the father, RP joined an English medium school and later a cultural organization of Arya Samaj. Literary talent: Right since his childhood, RP had a talent for writing patriotic songs of intense impact. FF: He made his mission to free the nation and joined other great FFs like Ashfaqulla Khan, 223 Chandrà Shekhar Azad, Bhagwati Charaņ Vohra, Rajguru etc. RP was also under influence of great patriot and scholar Swami Somdev ji. He got associated with the voluntary organization: Shāhjahānpur Seva Samiti‟. Works: RP translated many Bengālī writings into Hindi. Some of his works were published in „Sushil Mala‟ series: The Bolshevik Programme, A Sally of the Mind, Swadeshi Rang, Catherine, Yogic Sadhna of Rishi Aurobindo. He wrote his autobiography during his imprisonment. Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna (poem), Krantikari Bismil Aur Unki Shayari, Man-kiLahar, Bolshevikon-ki-Kartoot: A revolutionary novel on Bolshevism, Kranti Geetanjali. Future dream of the Nation: In 1918, Rām Prasāḑ, along with Bhagat Singh, Chandrà Shekhar Azad and others, laid the foundation of Hindustan Socialist Republican Assn. at the Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi. The constitution of the party was drafted by Bismil in 1923. As a revolutionary: He had participated in Mainpuri Conspiracy of 1918. On 9.8.1925, he along with his fellow revolutionaries made a futile attempt to rob the cash of the British govt. from a running train passing through Kakori, near Lko. Only Chandrà Shekhar Azad could escape while around 40 others were arrested. They were awarded capital punishment: Bismil, Roshan Singh, Ashfaq and Rajendrà Nāŝh Lahiri were executed at Gkp. Jail. Bismil was cremated at Rajghat on the Banks of Yamuna River, New Delhi. Legacy: A memorial in his honour “Amar Shaheed Rām Prasāḑ Bismil Smarak” was built by Shaheed Smarak Samiti of Shāhjahānpur at Khirni Bagh locality of Shāhjahānpur city. The GoI issued a postal stamp on 19.12.1997 on the eve of his birth centenary. „सयफ़योशी की तभन्ना अफ हभाये हदर भें है ! दे िना है जोय ककतना फाज-ू ए-कानतर भें है !!‟ (Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna ab hamarey dil me hai. Dekhna hai jor kitna baajue katil mein hai. ) § 2. Social reformer: Sh. V. Narayan Agnihōŝrī was a social reformer. He crusaded against irrationality & other evils prevailing in the Society. § 3. First timer Kkbs. / record setters Sr. No. 1. Name Details / Position held Only so far 5. Proved worth of his nick name; Shot himself by the last bullet in his revolver. Bājpāī, Girija Shankar (Sir) Member, Viceroy‟s Council, Governor Ambassador, Secy. for External Affairs, and Bājpéyī, Rajénḑrà Kumārī Lady Governor / Lt. Governor; Lady Minister (Dr. Mrs.) in any State Govt. / Union Govt. Banerji, Mamta (Ms) C.M. of W.B. Currently only lady C.M. of any State College KKC, Lucknow 6. Ghanshyam, Ruchi (Mrs.) Lady Ambassador / High Commissioner Only so far 7. Harshvardhan Emperor Only so far 2 3. 4. Azad, Chandra Sekhar Remarks 224 8. Mishrà, Brajésh Chandra 9. Mishrà, Kamta Prasāḑ 10. Mishrà, Rām Ḑhar (Dr.) India‟s Representative in U.N. Assembly; 1st National Security Advisor Engr. 1st Ph.D. (Maths.); Chairman, any P.S.C. in India D.Sc. (Maths.), VC, Kānpur & L.U. 1st Kkb to hold many coveted positions: Fellow of various A/c bodies in the country (including INSA); President, Maths. Section, General Secy. as well as the General President of ISC VC, Gkp. Univ. 11. Mishrà, Raŝnà Shankar (Prof.) 12 Mishrà, R.K. (Dr.) 13. Misrà, Ḑévénḑrà Nāŝh (Dr.) 1st Topologist; VC, BHU 14. Misrà, Raj Nararain 15. Misrà, Rām Bilās (Prof., author) 16. Misrà, Rangà Nāŝh Only so far The only Kkb martyr from Dist. Lmp-Khérī VC, Avaḑh Univ.; 1st Kkb VC appointed in 1989 not only in U.P. rather in entire world. Only Kkb who taught at 24 Univ. all over the world. Chairman, Human Rights Commn., GoI 17. Misrà, Sudhir Film Director 18. Pāndéy, Bishambhar Nāth Mayor of any city in India / entire world 19. Pāndéy, Manoj (Captain) Martyr/ Kargil War Hero / Receipient of PVC ” 20. Pāthak, Gopāl Swarup (Dr.) 21. Pāthak, Raghunandan Swarup (Dr.) 22. Shuklà, Anil Shuklà (Prof.) Vice President of India Judge at the Intl. Court of Jusice, The Hague (Netherlands) – the worthy son of above VC, MJP Rohilkhand Univ. ” ” 23. Shuklà, Kripā Shankar D.Litt. (Maths.) 24. 25. Shuklà, Pradeep CJ, Alld. HC, Could be the 1st CJ of any HC in India IAS topper 26. Shuklà, Ravi Shankar 27. Shuklà, Vidyā Charaņ C.M.; Univ at Raipur is named after him. 9 times M.P. 28. Ŝiwārī, K.D. Registrar, L.U. / in any Indian Univ. 29. Ŝiwārī, Tribhuvan Prasāḑ Lt. Governor of any Union Territory in India 30. Ŝripāthī, Ramésh Chanḑrà Secy. in Indian Parliament Shuklà, Mahesh Narain 31. Ŝrivéḑī, Rām Krishņà 32. Bājpéyī, Atal Bihārī 33. Vivékānanḑ (Swami) VC, BU; Chief Election Commr., GoI; and 1st (Kkb) Governor of Gujarat P.M. of India; Addressed U.N. Assembly in Hindi Addressed the „Parliament of the World‟s Religions‟ at Chicago in 1893 Only so far Only so far 225 CHAPTER 8 FEW MORE BRAVE HEARTS OF AVAḐH REGION § 1. Rāi Bahāḑur Pţ. Jai Nārāiņ Misrà aka Kakka jī and his creations He was a wealthy and highly influential person born in a landlord‟s family of Bhagwant Nagar, Mallavān in Harḑōī district of U.P. He held two highly respectable positions: President, District Board and 1st class Honorary Magistrate of Mallavan during the British regime. Later, he gave up the Presidency but continued as the Magistrate. He built a palatial mansion at 16, A.P. Sén Road, Lucknow that was gifted by him to his only daughter (Kamlā Ḑévī) and her (five) sons. It was a prudent decision and initiative of Kakkā jī to establish his wonderful creation in the name of Kānyà Kubjà College at Lucknow. The author was fortunate to have seen him during his studies at above College during 1958-60. This legendary and towering personality of Lucknow breathed his last on 31 August, 1976 in Lucknow. 1.1. Kakkā jī‟s elder brothers He had two elder brothers: ….. and Pŝ. Sri Nārāiņ Mishrà aka Bappā jī. The eldest brother had five sons: (1) Pŝ. Onkār Nāŝh Misrà, I.A.S. who held several positions such as D.M. Allāhābāḑ, Lōkāyukţ, Himāchal Praḑésh, Managing Director, Bhāraŝ Pumps & Compressors Ltd., Allāhābāḑ and also acted as the President of Kānyà-kubjà Brahmin Sabhā of Prayāg. He built a house in Georgetown, Allāhābāḑ and died there only; (2) Engineer Kéḑār Nāŝh Misrà, the First Chief Engineer, Dept. of Town Planning & Architect, U.P. Govt. He stayed at 17, A.P. Sén Road, Lucknow and acted as the Manager of Kanyà Kubjà Vocational Degree College (now called BSNV P-G College); (3) Pŝ. Ayōḑhyā Nāŝh Misrà, retd. Deputy Collector (Provincial Civil Service); (4) Justice Viḑyā Nāŝh Misrà, who retd as Hon‟ble Judge of Allāhābāḑ High Court; (5) Shrī …. Misrà aka Nanḑā, selected in PCS Allied (Police Services) of U.P. and was promoted to I.P.S. cadre later. 1.2. Pţ. Sri Nārāiņ Mishrà aka Bappā jī: On contrary to the lavish living style of Kakkā jī, his elder brother (Pt. Sri Nārāiņ Mishrà) aka Bappā jī was a simple man. He served the Indian Railways in a position at par with Divisional Railway Manager during the British regime. When the assets of the family were divided amongst brothers, Bappā jī showed magnanimity of giving full control of Kānyà Kubjà College to his younger brother Jai Nārāiņ; and started building another sister institution in the name of Kānyà Kubjà Vocational College. Initially it was established up to Intermediate classes and, later in 1961; it was raised up to Degree level. Author had the privilege of having been a student of B.Sc. class of KKC Degree College during 1958-60; and served its institution KKV Degree College as a Lecturer in Mathematics in 1962-63. Though, the KKV had offered a permanent position to the author and have also allotted a newly built 2-roomed residential flat with all modern amenities but the 226 author, whose mind was already set up to explore the research career preferred to leave the job at KKV and proceeded to the University of Allāhābāḑ after getting a CSIR Junior Research Fellowship. It was then when the author had an opportunity to meet the Manager of the College (Shrī K.N. Mishrà jī) in April 1963 requesting study leave from the College. A senior colleague in the Department (Shrī Virénḑrà Nārāiņ Misrà – hailing from the same clan of this illustrious family of Misràs) advised to seek such leave although the author at the young age of 21 never thought of continuing as Lecturer in a Degree College only. The Manager politely expressed his inability in conceding to the author‟s request. In turn, I requested him to accept my resignation. Bappā jī had only two daughters: Sūryàmukhī and Sushīlā. The elder one was married to Shrī Shambhū Raŝnà Misrà and had 2 sons (Rājénḑrà Nāŝh and Gōkarņà Nāŝh) and one daughter (Shārḑā married in a Shuklà family). Sushīlā was married to Shrī Kāmŝā Nāŝh Pāndéy and was blessed with 2 daughters (Umā Shashi and Ushā). Umā became an alumna of Lucknow Univ. and earned her Ph.D. degree in Education from there in 1959. She retired as Assoc. Prof. of Education from BSNV College, Lucknow. 1.3. Mansion at 16, A.P. Sén Road, Lucknow: Kakkā jī built his mansion around 1925. It is sad that his wards could not maintain the magnificent building and they sold it to the UP. Govt. after the death of Kakkā jī. § 2. Prof. Dr. Shiv Shékhar Mishrà (1.1.1927 – 7.1.2002), M.A. (Engl.), 1946; M.A. (Sans. Culture), 1950; M.A. (Sans.), 1952; Proficiency (French), 1955; Ph.D. (Sans.), 1957; LL.B., 1961; D.Litt. (Anct. Indian History), 1965 – all from L.U.; HoD, Sanskrit, L.U. (also cf. p. 218). Profession: (1) Began his career as a Lecturer in English, Dept. of Oriental Studies, L.U. on 9.1.1948, worked there till 9.9.1957; (2) Shifted as a Lecturer in Sanskrit in the Dept. of Sanskrit, L.U. on 10.9.1957; (3) Became a Reader in Sanskrit on 25.3.1971; and finally a (4) Professor of Sanskrit on 1.11.1975 & retd. as HoD, Sanskrit on 30.6.1987 from L.U. Publications: (1) Bharatiya Sanskrati mein Aryataransa (Non-Aryan Elements in Indian Culture), L.U., 1952; (2) Bharat-ka-Sanskratik Vikas (Cultural Evolution of India), L.U., 1954; (3) Someswar krit Maansollas-ka-Sanskratik Adhyayan (A Cultural Study of Someswara‟s Maansollas), Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series, Varanasi, 1966; (4) Ksemendra aur unka Samika Siddhant (Ksemendra and his Literary Criticism), Kumār Publications, Lucknow, 1974; (5) Fine Arts and Technical Sciences in Ancient India with speacila reference to Someswara‟s Mansollas, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series, Varanasi, 1982. Edited: (1) Research Bulletin, Sanskrit Dept., L.U., 1987; 227 (2) Lucknow Univ. Alumni – Who is Who (Diamond Jubilee Number), L.U., 1985; and its 1994 edn.; (3) A mss of Ksemendra‟s Neeti Paddhati (acquired from a Kāshmīrī Pandit); (4) Manasollas on the basis of the following mss: (i) Devanagari and Bengālī scripts of Asiatic Society of Bengal; (ii) Chapter 3 of Govt. Oriental MSS Library, Madras (now called Chennai); (iii) Kannada script (last portion), Govt. Oriental Inst., Mysore; (iv) Devanagari script (incomplete), Sampurnanand Sanskrit Univ., Varanasi; (v) Devanagari script, Bhandarkar Oriental Res. Inst., Poona (now called Pune); (5) Abhilashitartha (Chintamani of Chalukyan King Someswara III) on the basis of the following mss: (i) Two incomplete mss in Devanagari script, Viswabharti, Shantiniketan (W.B.). Research activities: (1) Supervised 42 Ph.D. Dissertations submitted to L.U., Avadh Univ. (Ayodhya), Kumaun Univ. (Nainital) and Kānpur Univ.; (2) Attended various National & International Res. Seminars (especially): (i) Conf. of Sanskrit Scholars (special invitee of the King), Dang (Nepal); (ii) Chaired the Section on Symbolism at the 6th World Sanskrit Conf. held at Philadelphia (USA), 1984; (iii) 8th World Sanskrit Conf. held at Vienna (Austria), Aug. Sept., 1990; (iv) Academic Discourse of Scholars at Oxford Univ., 1990; (3) Convener, Sanskrit Committee, Central Board of Secondary Edn., New Delhi for 3 yrs. Extra-curricular activities: (1) Organized Seminars, Symposia and Cultural Programmes at L.U. and under the auspices of U.P. Sanskrit Academy; (2) Took prominent roles in the plays: „Veni Samhar‟ and „Mudrarakshas‟ dramas staged at L.U.; (3) Directed the plays (under the auspices of U.P. Sanskrit Academy, Lucknow): (a) „Veni Samhar‟ staged at Ravindralay (Hall), Lucknow and at Autumn Festival, Nainital and played the role of Yudhishthir; (b) Chanda Kausikam; (c) Mahakavi Kalidasam; it was also played at Nehru Cultural Fortnight organized by the Cultural Dept. of U.P. Govt.; (d) „Asadhya Pratham Divase‟ based on Meghdoot drama of Kalidas. National service done: Got N.C.C. Commission in Army Wing and acted as a Part-time NCC Offr. for 26 yrs. at L.U. earned the rank of a Major. Also acted as a Proctor in the Univ. 228 Honours / Distinctions earned: Bagged Banerjī Res. Prize, Gopal Das Memorial Gold Medal and Major Gauri Charaņ Dikshit Memorial Gold Medal for his best D.Litt. thesis. Family: (1) Wife: Dr. Mrs. Indumati Mishra, D.Litt., Reader, Sanskrit Dept., L.U. Passed away during service in 1983; (2) Sons: (i) Prof. Dr. Ashwini Kumār Mishrà, M.Sc. (Bio-chem.), 1973, L.U.; Ph.D. (Bio-chem.), L.U., 1983; Served at K.G.M.C, Lucknow; Sevagram Medical College, Wardha; Nagpur Medical College, Nagpur; and State Ayurvedic Medical College, Lucknow. He finally retd. from L.U. on 30.6.2012; (ii) Dr. Anjani Kumār, M.Sc. (Geology), L.U., 1977; Ph.D. (Geology), Kumaun Univ., 1983; Retd. as Dy. G.M., Mineral Exploration Corporation, Nagpur and settled in Nagpur; (iii) Sh. Aruņ Kumār, M.Sc. (Geology), L.U., 1982; Retd. from Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur & settled in Nagpur; (3) Daughter-in-law: Dr. Anita Mishra w/o Dr. Ashwini Kumār, retd. as Asso. Prof. of Sanskrit from Navyug Girls P-G College, Lko. in 2017. Passed away in 2019. § 3. Dr. Shiv Kumār Pāndéy (2.8.1946 / Nag Panchamī – 19.4.2014), M.Sc. (Phys.), LL.M., LL.D., HoD, Law; Homeopath; Adv., Nainital HC. Father: Sh. Babu Ram. He was the 7th child amongst 8 siblings. Born at the same village (Semrai), where the author was born 5 yrs. before. Brothers: M/S Samaliā Prasāḑ (retd. Principal, Krishak Intermediate College, Pharḑhān, Dist. Lmp-Khérī), Rām Murti, Anand Swarup; Sisters: Smŝ. Sagaru Bājpéyī (married to a wealthy man of Semrai Sh. Ramā Ḑhar Bājpéyī), Kamla Shuklà, Urmilā Ḑīxiŝ (whose husband Sh. Sushil Kumār Ḑīxiŝ retd. as a Principal of Raja Lone Singh Intermediate College, Mitauli, Dist. Lmp-Khérī) and Rām Rani Awasŝhī aka Manni. Shiv Kumār got married in Sīŝāpur around 1968, and left 2 sons: Sh. Mrigank Pāndéy - an Adv., Nainital HC and Dr. Shashank Pāndéy (Ph.D. in Sanskrit). Education: (i) Primary School, Semrai; (ii) PIC, Gōlā; (iii) Y.D. P-G College, Lakhimpur (then affiliated to Kānpur Univ. but now to L.U.), B.Sc. (Maths., Phys., Chem.), 1967; (iv) DAV P-G College, Kānpur, M.Sc. (Phys.), 69; (v) Lucknow Univ., LL.B., LL.M. (topper): (vi) HNB Garhwal Univ., Srinagar (UK), LL.D. (the 1st awardee of the Univ.). Profession: (i) Lecturer in Phys., Girdhari Singh Intermediate College, Chowk, Lko.: 229 (ii) Lecturer in Law, KKC, Lko.: (iii) Lecturer in Law, DAV P-G College, Dehradun (UK); (iv) Finally he retd. as the HoD, Law from there only in 2007; (v) Principal, Bala Sundari Law College, Nahan (H.P.); (vi) Principal, Kisan P-G College, Ludhiana (Punjab); (vii) Practiced Law in Nainital HC. Hobbies: Self learnt Homeopathy to treat his wife and practiced it on charitable basis. Misfortunes: Unfortunately, he lost his wife much earlier and often missed her badly. In retd. life he often stayed in our native village and enjoyed working very hard even in his agricultural fields. Once he came to me in his same attire with unwashed hands. When questioned by me he confessed that he came straightway from his field. My attachment with him: I liked him very much because of his many qualities and simplicity. He always remained an honest, cultured, soft spoken and dedicated person. During his school days he often used to get lessons from me. While returning from the school he used to discuss his mathematical problems with me on way back home as my house stands on his way. Alas! my one mistake during his marriage avoiding visiting his in-laws house for dinner annoyed him forever. He was about 5 yrs. younger to me and we shared very pleasant memories of the childhood. In 2013, I wanted to get him appointed as a Prof. of Law in JJT Univ., Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) where I was already working. He did apply but I left the place all of sudden just after 2 months and his appointment did not materialize there by then. (Also cf. Ref. 5, Chapt. 76). § 4. Miscellaneous Sr. No. 1. 2. Name Qualifications Shrī Raghubar Dayāl Mishrà Sh. Madan Gopal Misrà 6. M.Sc. (Chemistry) Dr. Vidya Rām Mishrà M.Sc., Ph.D. (Botany) Pt. Rudra Prasāḑ M.A. Awasŝhī (Sanskriŝ) Prof. Kesari Nārāiņ M.A., Ph.D. (Hindi) Shuklà Dr. Mrs. Savitri Shuklà M.A., Ph.D., D.Litt. (Hindi) Dr. Hari Shankar Shuklà M.A., Ph.D. (Maths.) Shrī R.S. Pāthak M.Sc. (Maths.) 7. Shrī Sri Krishņà Pāndéy 8. Shrī Ichhā Rām Chaŝurvéḑī 3. 4. 5. 4. 5. Position Address Dy. Collector Lane (named after him), Hazraŝganj, Lucknow KK Degree College, Lucknow ” Principal ” HoD HoD Prachya Sanskrit Dept., L.U. Hindi, L.U., Lucknow Reader ” Lecturer Maths., KKC, Lucknow ” ” M.Sc. (Phys.) HoD Physics, KKC, Lucknow M.Sc. (Chemistry) ” Chemistry, KKC, Lucknow 230 9. Dr. D.P. Bājpéyī 10. Shrī K.D. Ŝiwārī 11. M.A., Ph.D. (History) M.A. Registrar KKV Degree College, Lucknow L.U. Shrī Gyan Bājpéyī B.A. ” L.U. & Avaḑh Univ. 12. Dr. D.S. Awasŝhī HoD 13. Sh. Jwala Prasāḑ Bājpéyī M.A., Ph.D. (Economics) M.A., L.T. Principal 14. Sh. Thakur Prasāḑ Misrà LL.B. Advocate Economics, Christ Church College, Kānpur PIC, Gōlā GokarnaNāŝh, Dist. Lakhimpur-Kheri Civil Courts, Harḑōī 15. Sh. Chandra Bhal Shuklà B.A., LL.B. ” Civil Courts, Lmp-Khérī 16. Pt. Brihma Deen Mishrà ” ” ” 17. M.A., LL.B. ” ” 18. Sh. Sachin Nārāiņ Ḑīkshiŝ Sh. Shuklà LL.B. ” Civil Courts, Barabanki 19. Dr. Mool Chand Misrà 21. Sh. Shyam Bihārī Lāl Ḑīxiŝ Prof. Sarvésh Ŝripāthī 22. § 5. Picture gallery LL.B. M.Sc. (Ag), Ph.D. Principal Medical Gōlā GokarnaNāŝh, Practitioner Dist. Lmp-Khérī Honorary Village Selhua, near Khutar, Magistrate Dist. Shāhjahānpur HoD Agronomy, GBPUA&T, Pant Nagar (UK) 231 232 233 Certificate awarded by the President of India to Prof. S.S. Mishra for his scholarship 234 ______________ 235 CHAPTER 9 FEW MORE BRAVE HEARTS FROM SÈMRAĪ § 1. Introduction This chapter dwells upon few more brave hearts from author‟s village Sèmraī, who may not be counted as highly educated in the modern sense; but, they demonstrated their hilarious acts through their good deeds. Bravery of the author‟s great grandfather (Pt. Ganeshi Lāl) is already narrated earlier (cf. Chapt. 2). Some of the unprecedented acts of my visionary father (Pt. Harḑwārī Lāl) are covered here. His earnest desire “to breathe his last (or at least cremated) at Prayāgrāj” could not be fulfilled due to many odds (detailed in his Biography [ Ref. 4]). He was a great admirer of Rishi Bharaḑwāj, Ganges and Prayāgrāj. In spite of his deep attachment to his profession (of agriculture) and commitment to his duties at distant home (in Lakhimpur-Kheri dist.) he used to visit Prayāgrāj regularly. When U.K. trained Pt. Jawahar Lāl Nehru could not resist from the charm and glory attached to „Puņyà–salila Ma Gangā‟, whom he wished to pay his last tributes by immersion of his mortal remains into it, my father (without alphabets), like millions of Indian pilgrims from all sections of the society, unknowingly got attached to Ganges. It is he who deserves most to get me flourished in the land of Rishi Bharaḑwāj enabling me to pen down these sentiments. § 2. Some brave & remarkable people from author‟s village (Sèmraī) [ Extracted from Ref. 4, Preface ] Probably, I was destined to record the adventurous acts of the people of my village, for which God saved my life many a times in the past. Unique personalities always appear from time to time in every part of the world. Similarly, many adorable people were born in Sèmraī too, but they have been admired only through narration from one generation to the next. Nobody ventured to write down about the place and the people till 2015. Author‟s work [Ref. 5] dwelling upon his birth place (Sèmraī) is the first available work in black & white, which is almost an encyclopedia. Many stories are prevalent about the great personalities of the village, which the author had learnt from his elders. (i) For instance, Shrī Surjà Maņi Pāndéy (a contemporary of the author‟s great grandfather Pŝ. Gaņéshī Lāl) walked a distance of about 130 kms. from the village up to the “Kārţik Fair” organized at “Dhāī Ghāt” on the banks of the river Ganges on the borders of the two districts of Shāhjahānpur and Farukhābāḑ, carrying his cot on his shoulders for a stay of only a few weeks. He was also able to muster the courage to say „no‟ when the police constable of the British Government asked for the cot for his officer. (ii) Thākur Ḑarshan Singh, the eldest landowner of the village, by embracing his deity (Lord Shivà) with full reverence, saved his life by an aggressive mob coming from the nearby village Tedwa. A gun man in the mob tried to shoot him twice with a double barrel gun, but each time, it was a misfire. Having exhausted his cartridges, he finally gave up the idea of attacking Ḑarshan Singh and walked away. While on the return to his village, on the way, he again tried to test if the gun could fire. The miracle had happened. This time he was successful. It is said that the assailant got overwhelmed and, for the first time, realized the power of divinity. 236 Renouncing the world, he became a sage. (iii) Pt. Chhail Bihārī Awasţhī, supposedly the first graduate (with a Shāsŝrī degree from Prém Sanskriŝ Mahāviḑyālay, Maŝhurā, U.P.) of the village, speaking Sanskriŝ fluently, chased 8 dacoits alone in his youth and handed over them to the police. He encouraged a Ḑaliţ (Shrī Chhéḑā Lāl Chauḑhary) for higher studies becoming a Law graduate of Lucknow Univ., and later, a Cabinet Minister in the State Govt.). He was an equally well-versed ritualistic scholar in both types of rituals performed on the occasions of birth as well as death. In 1953, he had a privilege of becoming a host to a great personality – Néţā jī Subhāsh Chanḑrà Bōse staying with the scholar for over a week. (iv) Shrī Rām Nārāyaņ Pāndéy, the fearless (elected) village Praḑhān and a social worker could face even the police officers sternly. § 3. Sh. Harḑwārī Lāl Misrà (17.8.1912–10.7.1996), Farmer, devotee of Sun God, closely associated with the Freedom Struggle. Born at: village Bābāganj, south of Gōlā GokaranNāŝh, Dist. Lakhimpur–Kheri, U.P. (His recorded dob in horoscope prepared later is 27.7.1914 / Monday). Died at: village Semrai, 8 kms. in east of Gōlā GokaranNāŝh. Cremated: on 11.7.1996 (Thursday) at Semrai in his Mango orchard on Gōlā GokaranNāŝh approach road by his eldest grandson (Rākésh Mishrà, cf. Entry 18.22) as the author (his only surviving son) gave priority to his scheduled departure for Germany the next day. Father: Pt. Suraj Prasāḑ s/o Shrī Ganeshi Lāl (r/o Semrai) s/o Shrī Braj Lāl of village Sūryàkund, Dist. Sīŝāpur, U.P. Mother: Smţ. Gomti (2nd wife of Suraj Pd.) d/o Shrī Ganésh Prasāḑ Awasŝhī r/o village Nakūmpur, Mohammadi – Powayan Road, on border of Districts Lmp-Khérī & Shāhjahānpur. Sisters: 3 (Smţ. Jugura, Rām Lāli & Lakshmini – all elder) & only brother (elder) Shrī Krishņà survived for 7 yrs. only. Step brothers (from 1st wife of Suraj Prasāḑ): Kali Charaņ, Babu Rām and Gargey. The last two abandoned the house and got lost but Kali Charaņ lived his full life at Singahi on Nepal border. Education: Class 2 (Primary School, Bhalliā Buzurg) – lost his father at 9 only. Became a bread earner for himself, widow mother and an unmarried sister (Lakshmini), who died early after getting married to a widower Sh. Ayōḑhyā Prasāḑ Ḑīkshiŝ. The author has no memory about them but has seen AP‟s photograph preserved by his mother which is also lost now. 237 Professions: Daily wager child labourer, vegetable hawker, farmer, mini trader, money lender, ventured for forest contract too in that he lost badly and met a severe train accident. Married Smţ. Rām Kali d/o Shrī Parméshwar Din Ŝiwārī r/o village Devkali (near Kotwara of international fame due to Sh. Muzaffar Ali – the producer of Hindi / Urdu film Umrao Jaan) in the year 1932 at village Baḏāgāon, near Phoolbèhaḏ, Dist. Lmp-Khérī at her foster father‟s place. Record-setter / many 1st time achievements in his village: detailed in Chapter 38 of his biography [Ref. 4]. Assets left: About 20 acres of agricultural land, 1.19 acre mango orchard, a concrete well for irrigation, tube-well borings, installed Rahat (Persian wheel), on the well and a hand pump at house, mechanized farming, tractor and other agricultural implements. Two residential plots at Gōlā GokaranNāŝh. Telephone pole for wireless connection too was installed at the residence on his last day but his unexpected suicidal death prevented him to have enjoyed it. Life sketch and activities in brief: Cf. Chapter 39 of Ref. 4. His literary tastes: Cf. Chapters 29 – 30 of Ref. 4. His mathematical genius: Cf. Chapter 31 of Ref. 4. (The last question asked by him to the author and its solution are gone with him.) Meeting dignitaries: Netaji Subhās Chandrà Bose (Ch. 46 of Ref. 4), Sir Girija Shankar Bājpāī, ICS (Ch. 38 of Ref. 4, and Ch.2, § 5 of this book as per his claim). His secular attitude: Cf. Ch. 8 of Ref. 4. His real ambitions and limited desires: Cf. Ch. 9 of Ref. 4. Children: Born (males: 8 – 9, females: 2). Survived: only 1 son (the author) + younger daughter, Sarojini, who too died due to labour pain on 1.8.1980 at the age of 32 on way to Dist. Hospital during his lifetime). Grandchildren (from son): 3 males (Rākésh , Adv., Alld. HC; Rājīv, a Veterinarian serving under U.P. Govt. & Rōhiŝ, Univ. Administrator) and 2 females: Rītā, a Natl. level hockey player & Spiritual leader (cf. Entries 35.8, 38.1) & Ranjana, both 1st class postgraduates (c f. Ch. 38 of Ref. 4). Grandchildren (from daughter): 1 male (Yogésh Chandrà aka Rajan, Adv., Civil Courts, Lmp–Kheri), 2 females: Reenā (died on 1.6.1994 before turning 18) and Smŝ. Veena Mishrà - a Postgraduate. Son-in-law: Sh. Rama Kant Mishrà, B.Sc. (Maths., Phys., Chem.), UoA, 1970; LL.B. (UoA), 1973; Sr. Adv., Ex–President, Bar Council, Civil Courts, Lakhimpur–Kheri. Great-Grandchildren: 238 (1) From son: Rahul, B.A.–LL.B. (5 yrs. Integrated course), UoA, 2014; Pursuing M.B.A.; Vasundhara, B.A.–LL.B. (completing); Rajul, B.Tech., UPTU, Lko., 2017; Aparna Bājpāī, BBA (DAU, 2012, I div.), M.A. (Dvlpmt. Studies), Azim Premji Univ., B‟lore, 2017; Swarna Bājpāī, BBA–LL.B. (completing); Sparsh Bājpāī, B.A., DU, 2017, I div., gave her solo singer performances at Paris (France), 2013, Seoul (S. Korea), 2013 & 2015 and a postgraduate of Royal College of Music, London (U.K.), cf. Entry 27.1; Aman Bājpāī, HS stdt., Delhi – Represented India in Jr. Football Team in Spain, 2015 (cf. Entry 38.2); Akarshan Misrà and Samriddhi Misrà. (2) From daughter: Priyanshu Mishrà, 10th class stdt.; Arpita Mishrà & Poornima Mishrà. Other close relatives: (1) Sh. U.S. Bājpāī (Rita‟s father-in-law), M.A. (Maths.), LU, 1960, 1st rank, I.P.S. (retd.), ex I–G Police, Alld. Cf. Entries 3.6, 35.6. (2) Sh. Narendrà Bājpāī (Rita‟s husband), Assoc. Prof., Political Sci., ADC (UoA), Alld. (Cf. Entry 35. 7). (3) Sh. Virendrà Bājpāī (Ranjanā‟s husband), B.Sc., UoA, MBA, MCS, Commandant, BSF, GoI (cf. Entry 4.9). (4) Mr. Alok Misrà (Veena‟s husband), M.A., Farmer/Social worker, Ratnapur, Lmp-Khérī. ______________ 239 CHAPTER 10: AUTHOR‟S GENERAL ARTICLES AND BOOKS § 1. Short articles 1. Profile of Pţ. Harḑwārī Lāl Misrà – Obituary Note. Broadcast on Guyana Radio Channel No. 6, Georgetown (Guyana), 2004. 2. Felicitation to widows and other septuagenarian people of village Sèmraī, Dist. Lakhīmpur-Khérī, 15 August, 2006. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318563530_Felicitation_to_widows_and_other_septuag... 3. Performance Review - a report on Dept. of Maths. & Computer Science. P.N.G. University of Technology, Lae (PNG), November 15, 2008. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318563634_Performance_Review_-_a_report_on_ 4. Paḑmàshrī Prof. Dr. R.S. Mishrà: 10.8.1918 – 23.8.1999 – a Profile. Fifth Memorial Lecture. XI Annual International Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences, University of Alld., Prayāgrāj (Indiā), February 20–22, 2010. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318460991_PAḐMÀSHRĪ_PROF_DR_R_S_MISHRÀ_... 5. Vision for Jagḑīsh Prasāḑ Jhābarmal Tibréwālā Univ., Jhunjhunū, Rājasŝhān (Indiā), June 29, 2013. 6. Governance of a University. Lecture delivered at JJT Univ., Jhunjhunū, Rājasţhān (Indiā), June 29, 2013. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318565293_Governance_of_a_University_Lecture_deli... 7. Purātan chhātrà Milān évam gurujan (Shrī Bābū Rām Shuklà évam Shrī Maḑan Manōhar Lāl Misrà jī) sammān samārōh. Cane Growers‟ Néhrū Postgraduate College, Gōlā Gōkarņànāŝh, Dist. Lakhīmpur-Khérī, U.P. (Indiā), October 20, 2013. 8. Fall of a giant wicket of Mathematics (Professor Dr. H.P. Ḑīkshiŝ, D.Phil., D.Sc.: …12.1940 – 29.05.2017). Obituary Note, May 12, 2017. 9. Dr. Srī Rām Sinhā (24.4.1931-15.4.1985), posthumously remembered. July 19, 2018, pp.15. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318419394_DR_SRI_RAMA_SINHĀ_2441931__154... 10. Srīnivās Rāmānujan Iyéngar (22.12.1887 – 26.4.1920). Lecture delivered at BSNV P-G College, Lucknow, December 22, 2017. 11. Remembering my teachers: Paḑmàshrī Prof. R.S. Mishrà and Prof. Dr. K.S. Shuklà in their Centenary Celebrations. Ambālikā Institute of Management & Technology, Mōhanlāl Ganj, Lucknow, February 28-29, 2020. 12. Aruņ Kumār Mishrà – Obituary Note (Hinḑī), September 8, 2020. 240 13. Aruņ Kumār Mishrà – Empathy (English and Hinḑī), September 27, 2020. 14. A Mathematics Puzzle of Prof. K.S. Shuklà, January, 2021. 15. Mathematical genius of Harḑwārī Lāl. Under publication. § 2. Books 1. Reminiscences of my University. Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2000, pp. 166. 2. Italian for Beginners and World at a Glance. Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2004, pp. x + 152, ISBN 81-88574-00-7. 3. Influence of Celestial Bodies on Human Lives. Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), 2011, ISBN 978-3-8383-2259-9, pp. 52. 4. Mathematics and Mathematicians at Prayāg (Alld., Indiā). Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), 2011, ISBN 978-3-8443-0102-1. http://www.academia.edu/281728/MATHEMATICS_AND_MATHEMATICIANS_AT 5. Professor Albert Einstein - a historical view of his life in chronological order (14.3.1879 – 18.4.1955). Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), 2011, ISBN 978-38443-00135-9, pp. 70 – 76. 6. Address Book (Foreign), a Compilation, Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2012, pp. 1- 34. 7. Rajjan Lāl Shuklà (27.9.1947 - 22.5.2013) – Obituary Note. Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), both in English and Hinḑī, 3 June 2013. 8. Felicitation on my Golden Jubilee of Teaching career by BSNV College, 16 February, 2014 (Hinḑī). 9. “Shrī Harḑwārī Lāl – a biography”. Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), both in English and Hinḑī, 2015, pp. xi + 404 + 90 colour photographs. 10. “Sèmraī – Aţeeţ évam Varţmaan” (Hinḑī). Ibid, 2015, pp. 200 + 16 colour photographs. 11. Gangā Ţeeré – Viḑvaţ Bheeré (detailing 35 living scholars associated with Prayāgrāj who held / holding august positions of VC/Chancellor there/elsewhere), 26 Jan. 2018. https://www.researchgate.net/.../322717656_GANGĀ_TEERE-VIḐVAŜ _BHEERE_1 12. Brāhmin Leaders of Influence at Prayāg (Alld.), Indiā, 2018, pp. 243 + many photographs.www.academia.edu/.../Brahmin_Leaders_of_Influence_at_Prayag_Alld._Indiā https://www.researchgate.net/.../322631218_Brahmin_Leaders_of_Influence_at_Prayāg 13. My Teachers / Mentors / Guides, 30 May 2018, pp. 1 – 30, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325755879_MY_TEACHERS_MENTORS_GUIDES 241 14. “Sambanḑhī Jan” (Family Relatives in Hinḑī), 2018, pp. 372 + many photographs, Re-posted on the internet on 14 May, 2018. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ram_Bilas_Misrà https://www.researchgate.net/.../Ram_Bilas...Sambanḑhī.../.. 15. Pillars of Mathematics at Prayāg (Alld.), Indiā, 2018, pp. 39 + 74 photographs. http://www.academia.edu/33818264/PILLARS_OF_MATHEMATICS_SPR https://www.researchgate.net/.../318561503_PILLARS_OF_MATHEMATICS_SPRO 16. Felicitation to senior citizens (85+ years), Sèmraī, July 14, 2018, by Shrī Harḑwārī Shikshā Samiţi, Sèmraī (Hinḑī). Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2018, pp. 1 77. https://www.academia.edu/.../अलबनन_दन_सभायोह_-वरयष_ठ_... 17. Record Book - a compilation. Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2019, pp. 1-53. 18. “Unnāo kee urvarā maatee sé upajé anmōl Raţnà” (Hinḑī). Ibid, 2020, pp. 75. www.researchgate.net › publication › 341407582_unnava… 19. Kōī yaaḑ inhén Bhee kar lé – Gōlā-ké-lāl (Hinḑī). Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2020, pp. 323. www.researchgate.net › publication 20. “Ék aur Ḑivyaaţmā kā Vichhōh – Shrīmaţī Mōhinī Bājpaī” (Hinḑī). Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2020, pp. 42. 21. Indian Address Book – a compilation. Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2020, pp. 1 - 200. 22. Autobiography. Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2020, pp. 403. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344947893_Life_Sketch_of_ Prof_Dr_Ram_Bilas_Misrà/ doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20139.46885. 23. “Dév - Vānī” (Hinḑī / Sanskriŝ prayers in Roman script) and Indian Astrology. Central West Publishing, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia, 2021, pp. xiv + 102, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-90-5. www.researchgate.net › publication ›318530035_Ḑév-V... 24. Life Sketch of Hon. Col. (NCC) Prof. Dr. Rām Bilās Misrà (updated), Vol. 1 (General) updated, Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2021, pp. 210. Ram Bilās -- Misrà Lebanese French University - ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net › profile › Ram-Bilas-Misrà 25. Life Sketch of Hon. Col. (NCC) Prof. Dr. Rām Bilās Misrà, Vol. 2 (Academic) - updated, Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2021, pp. 450. 26. “Aur ţum chalé gayé – in memory of Dr. Rājésh Kumār Misrà” (Hinḑī) – a tribute, Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2021, pp. 82. 242 27. “Unnāo sé upjé ék anmōl Raţnà (Paḑmàshrī Professor Dr. Raŝnà Shankar Mishrà)” (Hinḑī – English mixed), Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2021, pp. 438. 28. Biography of my teacher – Prof. Dr. Ḑévénḑrà Nāŝh Misrà. Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2021, pp. 216. 29. Some Brave Hearts of Avaḑh, Kāshī and Prayāg Regions of India (from Védic era to contemporary times). Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2021, pp. 292. 30. 81st Birthday Celebrations of Hon. Col. (NCC) Prof. Dr. Rām Bilās Misrà and Smţ. Rékhā Misrà (Hinḑī). Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2021, pp. 350. 31. Pt. Ramésh Chandra Mishrà - a Profile (Hinḑī). Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2022, pp. 50. 32. Profile of Hon. Col. (NCC) Prof. Dr. R.B. Misrà (in Chronological Order), Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2022, pp. 340. 33. My Extraordinary and Revered Teacher – Prof. Dr. K.S. Shuklà, incomplete. 34. “Ék ţhee Beetoo – a pathetic saga of my niece (Reenā aka Beetoo), incomplete. § 3. Cover pages of books 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 उन्नाव से उपजे अनमोल रत्न - ऩद्भश्री प्रोपेसय डॉ. रत्न शंकर मिश्र व्यक्तित्व एवं कृतित्व (जन्भ : वास्तववक २६.९.१९१९ / अॊककत १०.८.१९१८ – ननवागि २३.८.१९९९) एि.एस-सी. (ऱखनऊ, १९४३), एऱ.टी. (१९४४), पी-एच.डी. (ददल्ऱी, १९४७), डी.एस-सी. (ऱखनऊ, १९५२); एप.एन.ए., एप.एन.ए.एस-सी., एप.ए.एस-सी., एप.आई.ए.ऩी.एस-सी.; अध्मऺ, गणित ववबाग (गोयिऩयु वव.वव., इराहाफाद वव.वव., काशी हहॊद ू वव.वव., वायािसी); िहािंत्री एवं सभापति, भारिीय ववऻान कॉन्ग्रेस संघ; कुरऩनत (कानऩुय एवॊ रिनऊ वव.वव.) लेखक मानद कननल (एन.सी.सी.) प्रोफे सर डॉ. राम बबलास बमश्र पूर्न कु लपबि, अर्ध बर्श्वबर्द्यालय, फै जाबाद / अयोध्या, उत्तर प्रदेश (भारि) हरद्वारी प्रकाशन, प्रयागराज (भारि), २०२१ 269 Biography of my teacher Professor Dr. Dévénḑrà Nāţh Misrà - a journey began at Lucknow but truncated at Mumbaī (born on 4.3.1930 at Lucknow / Died on 2.4.2020 at Mumbaī) BY Hon. Col. (NCC) PROF. DR. RĀM BILĀS MISRÀ Ex-Vice Chancellor, Avaḑh University, Faizābāḑ/Ayōḑhyā, U.P. (Indiā); Professor of Maths., Lebanese French Univ., Erbil, Kurḑisŝān (Iraq) – on leave; rambilas.Misrà@gmail.com, Misràrb1@rediffmail.com HARḐWĀRĪ PUBLICATIONS, PRAYĀGRĀJ (INDIĀ), 2021 270 271 272 273 274 ____________ 275 CHAPTER 11: AUTHOR‟S MATHEMATICAL WORKS § 1. Research Papers 1965: (1) Lie derivatives of various geometric entities in Finsler Space (with R.S. Mishrà). İstanbul Üniv. Fen Fak. Mecm. Ser. A 30, 77-82; MR 39 # 7548; Zbl. 172 # 233. 1966: (1) The projective transformation in a Finsler space. Ann. Soc. Sci. Bruxelles Sér. I 80, 227-239; MR 34 # 6704; Zbl. 154 # 218. (2) Projective tensors in a conformal Finsler space. Acad. Roy. Belgique Bull. Cl. Sci. (5) 52, 1275-1279; MR 35 # 6112; Zbl. 154 # 218. (3) The Killing vector and the generalized Killing equation in Finsler space (with R.S. Mishrà). Rend. Circ. Mat. Palermo (2) 15, 216-222; MR 37#3488; Zbl. 168#432. 1967: (1) The commutation formulae in a Finsler space, I. Ann. Mat. Pura Appl. (4) 75, 363370; MR 35 # 4866; Zbl. 145 # 422. (2) The commutation formulae in a Finsler space, II. Ann. Mat. Pura Appl. (4) 75, 371384; MR 35 # 4866; Zbl. 145 # 422. (3) The Bianchi identities satisfied by curvature tensors in a conformal Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 18, 187-190; MR 36 # 2098; Zbl. 147#217. (4) Some Problems in Finsler spaces. D. Phil. Thesis, Allāhābāḑ / Prayāgrāj. 1968: (1) On the deformed Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 19, 241-250; MR 38 # 5145; Zbl.162 # 257. 1969: (1) Hyper-asymptotic curves of a subspace of a Finsler space. Bull. Acad. Polon. Sci. Sér. Sci. Math. Astronom. Phys. 17, 65-69; MR 40 # 4908; Zbl. 172 # 235. (2) The generalized Killing equation in Finsler space. Rend. Circ. Mat. Palermo (2) 18, 99-102; MR 43 # 6854; Zbl. 231 # 53048. (3) Curvature tensors arising from non-linear connections in a Finsler space (with R. S. Mishrà). Bull. Acad. Polon. Sci. Sér. Sci. Math. Astronom. Phys. 17, 755-760; MR 40 # 6473; Zbl. 189 # 227. 1970: (1) Projective invariants in a conformal Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 21, 186-188; MR 41 # 9167; Zbl. 191 # 203. (2) On the generalized Lie differentiation arising from Su‟s infinitesimal transformation. İstanbul Üniv. Fen Fak. Mecm. Ser. A 35, 5-15; MR 49 # 6080; Zbl. 254 # 53011. 276 (3) On the Finsler space admitting a holonomy group (with K.S. Pāndé). Ann. Mat. Pura Appl. (4) 85, 327-346; MR 41 # 6138; Zbl. 194 # 535. (4) On Misrà‟s covariant differentiation in a Finsler space (with K.S. Pāndé). Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 48, 199-204; MR 42 # 8434; Zbl. 195 # 239. 1971: (1) Projective Mōŝīon in an RNP-Finsler space (with F.M. Méher). Tensor (N.S.) 22, 117120; MR 43 # 5471; Zbl. 206 # 509. (2) A SHR-Fn admitting an affine Mōŝīon (with F.M. Méher). Acta Math. Acad. Sci. Hungar. 22, 423-429; MR 45 # 2637; Zbl. 238 # 53021. (3) Some commutation formulae arising from Lie differentiation in a Finsler space (with F.M. Méher). Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 50, 18-23; MR 46 # 816; Zbl. 215 # 512. 1972: (1) A symmetric Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 24, 346-350; MR 48 # 12436; Zbl. 232 # 53034. (2) A projectively symmetric Finsler space. Math. Zeit. 126, 143-153; MR 45 # 7662; Zbl. 232 # 53033. (3) On the existence of affine Mōŝīon in a HR-Fn (with F.M. Méher). Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 3, 219-225; MR 45 # 5932; Zbl. 237 # 53022. (4) Lie differentiation and projective Mōŝīon in the projective Finsler space (with F.M. Méher). Tensor (NS) 23, 57-65; MR 46 # 6219; Zbl.228 # 53016. (5) A Finsler space with special concircular projective Mōŝīon (with F.M. Méher). Tensor (N.S.) 24, 288-292; MR 48 # 9595; Zbl. 232 # 53032. 1973: (1) On a recurrent Finsler space. Rev. Roumaine Math. Pures Appl. 18, 701-712; MR 48 # 1086; Zbl. 259 # 53028. (2) A recurrent Finsler space of second order (with F.M. Méher). Rev. Roumaine Math. Pures Appl. 18, 563-569; MR 47 # 5764; Zbl. 253 # 53025. 1975: (1) A bi-recurrent Finsler manifold with affine Mōŝīon. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 6, 1441-1448; MR 58 # 30883; Zbl. 369 # 53031. (2) CA-Mōŝīon in a PS-Fn (with F.M. Méher). Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 6, 522-526; MR 57 # 7438; Zbl. 373 # 53012. 1976: (1) Eulerian curvature tensors and the conformal mapping (with Frāncō Fāvā). Rend. Sem. Mat. Univ. e Politec. Torino 35 (1976/77), 311-326; MR 58 # 12802; Zbl. 375 # 53013. 277 (2) On curvature collineations in Finsler manifolds (with Nawal-Kishōre). Atti Accad. Sci. Lett. Arti Palermo Parte I (4) 36 (1976/77), 521-534; MR 81 b # 53025; Zbl. 468 # 53018. 1977: (1) A turning point in the theory of recurrent Finsler manifolds. J. South Gujarāţ Univ. 6, 72-96; MR 80 a # 53032; Zbl. 404 # 53020. (2) On bisymmetric Finsler manifolds (with R.S. Mishrà & Nawal-Kishōre). Boll. Un. Mat. Ital. (5) 14-A, 157-164; MR 57# 10633; Zbl. 344 # 53017. (3) Projective Mōŝīon in an SNP-Fn (with Nawal-Kishōre & P.N. Pāndéy). Boll. Un. Mat. Ital. (5) 14-A, 513-519; MR 57 #17543; Zbl. 388 #53023. 1978: (1) On a recurrent Finsler manifold with a concircular vector field (with F.M. Méher & Nawal-Kishōre). Acta Math. Acad. Sci. Hungar. 32, 287-292; MR 80 a # 53033; Zbl. 413 # 53015. (2) On a symmetric Finsler manifold admitting an affine Mōŝīon (with R.S. Mishrà & Nawal-Kishōre). Bull. Soc. Math. Belgique Sér A 30, 39-44; MR 84 a # 53028; Zbl. 484 # 53020. 1979: (1) A turning point in the theory of recurrent Finsler manifolds, II. Certain types of projective Mōŝīons. Boll. Un. Mat. Ital. (5) 16-B, 32-53; MR 81 i # 53025; Zbl. 413 # 53013. 1981: (1) Groups of transformations in Finslerian spaces. International Centre for Theoretical Phys., Ţriésţé IC/81/241, 1-15. (2) Projective recurrent Finsler manifolds, I (with P.N. Pāndéy). Publ. Math. Debrecen 28, 191-198; MR 83 b # 53027; Zbl. 484 # 53023. 1993: (1) Groups of transformations in Finslerian spaces (revised). I.C.T.P., Ţriésţé IC/93/11, 119. (2) Gauge unification of fundamental forces: the story of success (with S.M.W. Ahmaḑ). I.C.T.P., Ţriésţé IC/93/12, 1-13 (Preprint). 1997: (1) Gauge unification… (with S.M.W. Ahmaḑ). Jour. of International Acad. of Physical Sci., Alld. 1, 1-11. 1998: (1) On the infinitesimally deformed Finsler space (with C.K. Mishrà). Jour. of International Acad. of Physical Sci., Alld. 2, 29-33. 2001: (1) Infinitesimal deformation of curves in a Finsler space (with C.K. Mishrà). J. of International Acad. of Physical Sci.. 278 2004: (1) Torse-forming infinitesimal transformations in a Finsler space (with C.K. Mishrà). Tensor (N.S.) 65, 1-7. 2008: (1) On projectively flat Finslerian spaces. Proceedings of 24th GAMM Conference, MaxPlanck Institut für Mathematik, Leipzig. 2011: (1) Projectively Flat Finslerian Spaces, Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), pp. 2-22, ISBN 978-3-8443-0037-6. (2) On Finsler spaces with concircular transformations, Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), pp. 23-40, ISBN 978-3-8443-0037-6. (3) On Finsler spaces with concircular transformations II, Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), pp. 41-54, ISBN 978-3-8443-0037-6. 2014: (1) Progressive Review and Analytical Approach for Optimal Solution of Stochastic Transportation Problems (STP) Involving Multi-Choice Cost (with V.N. Mauryà et al.), American Jour. of Modeling and Optimization, Science and Education Publishing, New York, USA, 2 (3), 77-83, ISSN (Print) 2333-1143, ISSN (Online) 2333-1267. (2) Generating Certain Class of Real Sequences Using Gamma Function, Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions (with V.N. Mauryà et al.), American Jour. of Applied Maths. & Stats., USA, 2 (6A), 1-5. (3) Analysis and simulation of harmonics current in power electronics equipment generated by nonlinear loads: hysteresis current control approach (with V.N. Mauryà et al.), American Journal of Engineering Technology, Academic and Scientific Publishing, USA, 2 (1), 1-13. 2015: (1) Performance analysis of powers of skewness and kurtosis based multivariate normality tests and use of extended Monte Cārlō simulation for proposed novelty algorithm (with V.N. Mauryà et al.), American Jour. of Theoretical & Applied Stats., Special Issue: Scope of Statistical Modeling and Optimization Techniques in Management and Decision Making Process, Science Publishing Group, USA, 4 (2-1), 11-18, ISSN: 2326-9006. (2) Design and estimate of the optimal parameters of adaptive control chart model using Markov Chains technique (with V.N. Mauryà et al.), American Jour. of Theoretical & Applied Stats., Special Issue: Scope of Statistical Modeling and Optimization Techniques in Management and Decision Making Process, Science Publishing Group, USA, 4 (2-1), 19-26, ISSN: 2326-9006. (3) Profit optimization using linear programming model: a case study of Eŝhiōpiān chemical company (with P.K. Anderson et al.). American Jour. of Biological and Environmental Stats., Science Publishing Group, USA, 1 (2), 51-57, doi: 10. 11648/j.ajbes.20150102.12, ISSN: 2471-9765 (Print); ISSN: 2471-979X (Online). 279 2016: (1) Some interesting properties of mathematical entities to challenge and Mōŝīvate students (with P.K. Anderson). Contemporary PNG Studies: DWU Res. Jour., Madang (PNG) 24 (May Issue), pp. 64-70, ISSN 1814-0351. (2) A case study on water supply access and demand using descriptive statistical methods (with P.K. Anderson et al.). American Journal of Biological and Environmental Statistics 2 (2), pp. 7-12, ISSN: 2471-9765 (Print); ISSN: 2471-979X (Online), http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ajbes doi: 10.11648/j.ajbes.20160202.11. 2017: (1) Generalizations of Pythagoras theorem to polygons (with Jamāl Rasool Ameen). J. of Multidisciplinary Engg., Sci. & Tech. (JMEST) 4 (8), Berlin, August 2017, pp. 7778 7805, ISSN: 2458-9403. (2) Some unique characteristics of exponential functions (with J.R. Ameen and P.K. Anderson), Contemporary PNG Studies: DWU Res. Jour., Madang (PNG) 27, Nov. 2017, pp. 8-16. 2020: (1) Generalizations of Pythagoras theorem to pentagons - I. Appeared as Chapter 3 in research monograph “Generalizations of Pythagoras Theorem to Polygons, Central West Publishing, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia, pp. xiv + 150, ISBN (print): 978-1925823-81-3. 2021: (1) Computing cube-root of a real number (with Ranjanā Bājpāī), Contemporary PNG Studies: DWU Res. Jr. Vol. 4 Dec. 2021 (to appear). (2) Primality and factorization – a computer challenge (with S.P. Kharé), 2021, Contemporary PNG Studies: DWU Res. Jour. Vol. 4 Dec. 2021. (3) Some unpublished works of (late) Dr. S.P. Kharé (with S.P. Kharé), communicacated. (4) Generalizations of Pythagoras theorem to polygons – II (with Ranjanā Bājpāī), to appear. § 2. Books (Mathematics) 2002: (1) Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces, Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), pp. x + 303. (2) Tensors, ibid, pp. ix + 141; MR 2003 d # 53022. (3) “Saḑish évam unké Anuprayōg” (Hinḑī translation of “A course in Vectors and their Applications” by Prof. R.S. Mishrà), ibid, pp. x + 244, ISBN 81-88574-02-3. 2004: (1) Analytical Geometry of Planes and Solids, ibid, pp. xiv +500, ISBN 81-88574-01-5. 280 2010: (1) Theory of Sets, Groups, Rings, Fields, Integral Domains, Vector Spaces, Metric Spaces and Topological Spaces, Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), ISBN 978-3-8383-9943-0. (2) A First Course on Calculus with Applications to Differential Equations, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8433-7871-0. (3) A Text-book of Classical Mechanics, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8433-8306-6. (4) Laplace Transform, Differential Equations and Fourier Series, ibid, ISBN 978-38433-8328-8. (5) Numerical Analysis for Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations, ibid, ISBN 9783-8433-8489-6. (6) Basic Mathematics at a Glance, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8433-8696-8. (7) Transformation Geometry, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8433-8827-6. (8) Complex Analysis, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8433-8859-7. 2011: (1) Engineering Mathematics, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8433-8931-0. (2) Mathematics and Mathematicians at Prayāg (Alld., Indiā), ibid, ISBN 978-38443-0102-1. http://www.academia.edu/281728/MATHEMATICS_AND_MATHEMATICIANS_AT_ (3) Glossary of Mathematics, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8443-0203-5. (4) Advanced Integral Calculus, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8443-1916-3. 2018: (1) Advanced Applied Mathematics, Central West Publishing, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia, pp. xi + 260, ISBN 978-1-925823-11-0. https://centralwestpublishing.com › Mathematics. 2019: (1) Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists - Part 1, Central West Publishing, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia, pp. xiv + 306. ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-516, ISBN (e-book): 978-1-925823-50-9. https://centralwestpublishing.com › Mathematics (2) Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists – Part 2, ibid, pp. xiv + 326. ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-53-0, ISBN (e-book): 978-1-925823-52-3. https://centralwestpublishing.com › Mathematics (3) Axiomatic Systems, ibid, pp. xii + 114, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-61-5, ISBN (e-book): 978-1-925823-60-8.https://centralwestpublishing.com › Mathematics 281 (4) Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists – Part 3, ibid, pp. xii + 146, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-64-6. https://centralwestpublishing.com › Mathematics (5) Glossary of Mathematical Terms and Concepts, Part 1, ibid, pp. xvi + 324, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-68-4, ISBN (e-book): 978-1-925823-69-1. (6) Glossary of Mathematical Terms and Concepts, Part 2, ibid, pp. xiv + 382, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-72-1. (7) Glossary of Mathematical Terms and Concepts, Part 3, ibid, pp. xviii + 388, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-73-8. (8) Glossary of Mathematical Terms and Concepts, Part 4, ibid, pp. xvi + 282, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-74-5. 2020: (1) Cartesian Vectors and Tensors, ibid, pp. x + 114, ISBN (print): 978-1-92582382-0. § 3. Research Monographs 1986: (1) Basic concepts of Finslerian geometry. International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Ţriésţé IC/86/278, 1-37. 2011: (1) Differential Geometry, Field Theory and Operations Research, Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), ISBN 978-3-8443-00135 -9, pp. 1-76. (2) Groups of Transformations in Finslerian Spaces, Basic Concepts of Finslerian Geometry & Axiomatic Approach to tensors, ibid, ISBN 978-3-8443-0435-0, pp. 1-56. (3) Projectively Flat Finslerian spaces and Concircular Transformations, ibid, pp. 2-54, ISBN 978-3-8443-0037-6. 2020: (1) Recent Advances in Differential Geometry, Central West Publishing, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia, pp. xviii + 266, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-80-6. (2) Generalizations of Pythagoras Theorem to Polygons, ibid, pp. xiv + 150, ISBN (print): 978-1-925823-81-3. § 4. Papers Presented at Conferences 1981: (1) Hamilton-Jacobi theory in the calculus of variations. I.C.T.P., Ţriésţé SMR/92-22 (1981), pp. 1-13. 1997: (1) On Finsler spaces with concircular transformations. Second Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences, Guru Ghāsiḑās Univ., Bilāspur, M.P. (Indiā). 282 (2) Infinitesimal deformation of curves in a Finsler space (with C.K. Mishrà). Second Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences, Guru Ghāsiḑās Univ., Bilāspur, M.P. (Indiā). (3) Torse-forming infinitesimal transformations in a Finsler space (with C.K. Mishrà). Second Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences, Guru Ghāsiḑās Univ., Bilāspur, M.P. (Indiā). 2011: (1) Physical Field Theories, IX Annual Conference of Tensor Society of Indiā, SRS Memorial College of Engg. & Management, Lucknow (Indiā). § 5. Teaching Materials 1999: (1) Concepts of Plane and Solid Geometry (Math 211), University of Asmārā, pp. 1 - 84. (2) Transformation Geometry (Math 312), University of Asmārā, pp. 1 - 55. 2000: (1) Fundamental Concepts of Geometry (Math 311), University of Asmārā, pp. 1-72. § 6. Expository Articles 1968: (1) Non-Euclidean Geometry and its generalizations. Bull. Math. Assn. Univ. Alld. 23, 1 – 7. 1994: (1) Mathematics and logic. Bull. Rotary of Alld. (East), Prayāgrāj. 1995: (1) Some mathematical and linguistic puzzles. Seminar, Mahāţmā Viḑyāpith, Vārāņasī. Gānḑhī Kāshī 1996: (1) Bibliography of Non-Euclidean Geometry. Refresher Course for Teachers, Gōrakhpur Univ., Gōrakhpur. (2) Physical Field Theories. 29th International Symposium on Mathematical Physics, Nicholas Copernicus Univ., Toruń (Poland). 2005: (1) Metrics of curved surfaces and spaces, Research Seminar, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Univ. of Guyana, September 29. 2008: (1) On some properties of numbers. Research Seminar, P.N.G. University of Technology, Lae (PNG). https://www.researchgate.net/.../318563532_On_some_properties_of_numbers_Researc... (2) Mathematics and Computer Science Education, P.N.G. Univ.. of Tech., Lae (PNG). https://www.researchgate.net/.../318563724_Mathematics_and_Computer_Science_Educ.. 2010: (1) Differential Geometry: its past and future, Second National Symposium on 283 “Modern Trends in Differential Geometry & Mathematical Modelling in BioSciences”, Lucknow Univ., Lucknow (Indiā), January 9 – 10. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318563636_Differential_Geometry_its_past_and_future (2) Operations Research, National Seminar on Current Trends in Maths. with Special Focus on Operations Research & Computers, Dr. R.M.L. Avaḑh University, Faizābāḑ (Indiā), March 28–29. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318563828_Operations_Research_National_ Seminar_on (3) Emergence of Computers and internet, National Seminar on Challenges and Issues in I.T. & Networks, I.I.M.T., Meerut (Indiā), April 23–24. 2011: (1) An axiomatic approach to tensors, Lecture delivered at Dept. of Appld. Sci., College of Engg., Teerthānkar Mahāveer Univ., Morāḑābāḑ (Indiā). Published in Monograph 2011 (2). 2017: (1) Emergence of Differential Geometry in Indian sub-continent. http://www.academia.edu/33818680/EMERGENCE_OF_DIFFERENTIAL_GEOMETRY_ § 7. Reviews written by me for Mathematical Reviews: 55 (Published by American Mathematical Society, USA) 1. Awasţhī, G.D.: A study of certain special Finsler spaces. Univ. Nac. Tucumán Rev. Ser A 24 (1974), no. 1-2, 163 – 166 (1975); MR 54 # 11218. 2. Beem, John K.: Mōŝīon in 2-dimensional indefinite Finsler spaces. Indiana Univ. Math. J. 21 (1971/72), 551-555; MR 45 # 1095. 3. DeCicco, John and Anderson, Robert V.: Some elementary concepts concerning a conformal space Γn. Tensor (N.S.) 22 (1971), 191-197; MR 44 # 4677. 4. Ḑubéy, Krishņà Ḑéo: Decomposition of recurrent conformal and Weyl‟s projective curvature tensors. Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 62 (1977), no. 6, 760 – 768; MR 58 # 30873. 5. Ḑubéy, S.K.D.: Minimal immersion of special Kawaguchi spaces. Acta Cienc. Indica 3, no. 2 (1977), 173 – 176; MR 57 # 4028. 6. Gamma, Masao: On a concurrent vector field on an areal space of the submetric class. Tensor (N.S.) 30 (1976), no. 3, 235-238; MR 55 # 4014. 7. Hashiguchi, Masao and Ichijyō, Yoshihiro: On some special (α, β)-metrics. Rep. Fac. Sci. Kagoshima Univ. 8 (1975), 39 – 46, MR 57 # 7435. 8. Hassan, B.T.M.: Connections associated with linear maps on the induced bundle of a 284 Finsler space. Proc. Math. Phys. Soc. Egypt 47 (1979), 1 – 6; MR 81k : 53022. 9. Hiţ, Rām (Rām Hiţ): Decomposition of recurrent curvature tensor in special Kawaguchi space. Bull. Calcutta Math. Soc. 68 (1976), no. 2, 117 – 122; MR 57 # 13768. 10. Hotloś, Marion: On null geodesic collineations in conformally 2-recurrent Riemannian manifolds. Demonstratio Math. 12 (1979), no. 2, 429 – 443; MR 81a : 53021. 11. Kolář, Ivan: Order of holonomy of a surface with projective connection. Casopis Pest Mat. 96 (1971), 73-80, 103; MR 44 # 3242. 12. Kumār, A.: On W-generalized 2-recurrent Finsler space. Acta Cienc. Indica 2, no. 4 (1976), 393 – 396; MR 57 # 4035. 13. _____: Decomposition of a projective recurrent tensor field of second order. Acta Cienc. Indica 3, no. 1 (1977), 89 – 92; MR 57 # 7436. 14. _____: On a special bi-recurrent Finsler space. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 9 (1978), no. 12, 1241 - 1247 ; MR 81a : 53029a. 15. _____: On a special bi-recurrent Finsler space, II. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 9 (1978), no. 12, 1248 - 1253 ; MR 81a : 53029b. 16. Moór, A.: Über Finslerräume von zweifach rekurrenter Krümmung. Acta Math. Acad. Sci. Hungar. 22 (1971/72), 453 – 465; MR 45 # 5933. 17. _____: Über aus einem k-bein bildbare Übertragungsparameter. Ann. Polon. Math. 34 (1977), no. 1, 47 – 52; MR 55 # 3999. 18. Nigam, Aruņā: On almost product spaces. Glasnik Mat. Ser. III 8 – 28 (1973), 121 – 130; MR 49 # 1414. 19. _____ and Vōhrā, U.C.: On strictly almost decomposable vector fields. Glasnik Mat. Ser. III 10 – 30 (1975), no. 1, 125 – 131; MR 53 # 6455. 20. Numata, Shigeru: On Landsberg spaces of scalar curvature. J. Korean Math. Soc. 12, no. 2 (1975), 97 – 100; MR 53 # 6459. 21. Ogiue, Koichi: n-dimensional complex space forms immersed in {n + n (n + 1)/2}dimensional complex space forms. J. Math. Soc. Japan 24 (1972), 518 –526; MR 46 # 9907. 22. Pāndé, H.D.: Projective entities in Finsler space. Rev. Mat. Hisp.-Amer. (4) 36 (1976), no. 4, 133 – 137; MR 55 # 4017. 23. _____ and Ḑwivéḑī, B.D.: Decomposition of curvature tensor field K i 2 jkh in recurrent 285 areal space. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 10 (1979), no. 1, 26 - 32 ; MR 80g:53019. 24. _____ and Ḑwivéḑī, B.D.: On general decomposition of curvature tensor field K i 2 jkh in a recurrent areal space of second order. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 10 (1979), no. 4, 461 - 466 ; MR 80g : 53020. 25. _____ and Gupţà, K.K.: Some special properties of Rihj k and Qihj k in recurrent Finsler spaces. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 10 (1979), no. 8, 1020 - 1030; MR 81c:53022. 26. _____ and Gupţà, K.K.: Projective entities. J. Math. Phys. Sci. 13 (1979), no. 5, 425 – 435; MR 81i : 53026. 27. _____ and Khān, T.A.: Decomposition of Berwald‟s curvature tensor field in second order recurrent Finsler space. Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 57 (1974), no. 6, 565 – 569 (1975); MR 55 # 4016. 28. _____ and Kumār, A.: Infinitesimal special projective transformation in Finsler space. Pure Appl. Math. Sci. 2, no. 1 (1975), 11 – 15; MR 52 # 15298. 29. _____ and Kumār, A.: Special conformal Mōŝīon in a special projective symmetric Finsler space. Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 58 (1975), no. 5, 713 – 717; MR 57 # 7440. 30. _____ and Kumār, A.: Generalization of Gauss-Codazzi equations for the curvature tensor M hi i k ( x, x ) in a hypersurface of a Finsler space. Progress of Maths. (Alld.) 9 (1975), no. 2, 1 - 8; MR 58 # 24102. 31. _____ and Kumār, A.: General decomposition of Weyl‟s curvature tensor in a recurrent Finsler space. İstanbul Üniv. Fen Fak. Mecm. Sér. A 40 (1975), 171 – 176 (197); MR 80a : 53035. 32. _____, Kumār, A. and Khān, T.A.: Curvature collineations in a Finsler space. Acta Cienc. Indica 1, no. 4 (1975), 357 – 360; MR 52 # 15296. ~ 33. _____ and Pāndéy, J.P.: On generalized K -recurrent Finsler space. Pure Appl. Math. Sci. 8 (1978), no. 1 – 2, 1 – 4; MR 80a : 53036. 34. Prasāḑ, B.N.: Finsler spaces with the torsion tensor Pi j k of special form. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 11 (1980), no. 12, 1572 - 1579 ; MR 83c : 53044. 35. Prasāḑ, C.M.: Special curves of a hypersurface of a Finsler space. İstanbul Üniv. Fen Fak. Mecm. Sér. A 34 (1969), 97 - 101; MR 46 # 6221. 36. Radziszewski, K.: On projective connection locally, I. Connection form of projective 286 connection. Bull. Acad. Polon. Sci. Sér. Sci. Math. Astronom. Phys. 22 (1974), 397 401; MR 51 # 13898. 37. _____: On projective connection locally, II. Projective operator of centre-projective connection. Bull. Acad. Polon. Sci. Sér. Sci. Math. Astronom. Phys. 22 (1974), 403 - 407; MR 51 # 13899. 38. _____: On projective connection locally, III. Curvature form of projective connection. Bull. Acad. Polon. Sci. Sér. Sci. Math. Astronom. Phys. 22 (1974), 409 - 414; MR 51 # 13900. 39. Rasţōgī, S.C.: A study of certain new curves in a Riemannian space. Math. Balkanica 2 (1972), 191 - 204; MR 48 # 12363. 40. _____: Submanifolds of a Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 30 (1976), no. 2, 140-144; MR 55 # 6321. 41. _____ and Sharmā, I.D.: A study of some curves in a subspace of Finsler space. Gaņiţà 24 (1973), no. 1, 49 - 58; MR 51 # 4095. 42. _____ and Ţrivéḑī, H.K.N.: A study of certain curves in a Riemannian space. Math. Balkanica 2 (1972), 205 - 211; MR 48 # 12362. 43. _____ and Ţrivéḑī, H.K.N.: On generalized curves in a Finsler space. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 3 (1972), no. 6, 1058 - 1063; MR 50 # 1158. 44. Rāthōre, M.P.S. and Mishrà, R.S.: Holomorphic projective bi-recurrent manifold. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 6 (1975), no. 9, 1031 - 1037; MR 57 # 7434. 45. Singh, S.P.: Some tensors in Finsler space. Ann. Fac. Sci. Univ. Nat. Zaire (Kinshasa) Sect. Math.-Phys. 4 (1978), no. 2, 205 – 216; MR 81i : 53028. 46. Singh, U.P. and Singh, U.B.: Geodesic torsion of a curve in a Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 30 (1976), no. 1, 44 - 46; MR 55 # 4018. 47. _____ and Singh, V.P.: On union curves and pseudo-geodesics in a Finsler subspace from the standpoint of non-linear connections. Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 56, no. 4 (1974), 530 - 536; MR 52 # 15299. 48. _____ and Yāḑav, P.C.: On subspaces of subspaces of a Finsler space. Rend. Accad. Naz. XL (4) 24/25, (1973/74), 63 – 70 (1975); MR 54 # 3614. 49. _____ and Yāḑav, P.C.: On hypernormal curves in the special Kawaguchi geometry. Rend. Accad. Naz. Lincei XL (4) 24/25, (1973/74), 71-76 (1975); MR 54 # 3615. 50. Sinhā, B.B.: Union curve in Finsler space. Rend. Circ. Mat. Palermo (2) 18 (1969), 288292; MR 45 # 1097. 287 51. _____: On projective mappings in a Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 22 (1971), 326-328; MR 44 # 5907. 52. Sinhā, R.S. and Chauḑhary, V.S.P.: Affine Mōŝīon in recurrent Finsler spaces, II. J. Math. Phys. Sci. 13 (1979), no. 5, 437 - 443; MR 81j : 53034. 53. Tomonaga, Yasurō: Jacobi fields in a Finsler space. TRU Math. 5 (1969), 37-42; MR 42 # 5205. 54. Ţrivéḑī, H.K.N. and Rasţōgī, S.C.: Some properties of the curve of intersection of two surfaces. Math. Balkanica 2 (1972), 256-262; MR 48 # 12327. 55. Upāḑhyāy, M.D. and Agnihōţrī, A.K.: Kλ – curves of order p in a Finsler space. Prog. Math. (Alld.) 5 (1971), no. 1-2, 62-75; MR 48 # 12 378. § 8. Reviews written by me for Zentralblatt für Mathematik: 44 (Published by Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany) 1. Albert, Claude: Some properties of k-flat manifolds. J. Differential Geometry 11 (1976), 103-128; Zbl. 347 # 53013. 2. Āmūr, Krishņà and Shétty, D.J.: On duality of vector fields. Tensor (N.S.) 31 (1977), 292 – 294; Zbl. 389 # 53001. 3. Calapso, Māriā Teresa and Rosca, Radu: On para Kählerian manifolds with conformal self-orthogonal connection. Tensor (N.S.) 34 (1980), 235–241; Zbl. 466 # 53013. 4. Creanea, Ioan: On generalized non-holonomic systems. Trav. Conf. Nat. des espaces nonholonomes, Iāsī, 1976, 119-127 (1979); Zbl. 443 # 53009. 5. Ḑaţţ, Amar: On W*-recurrent Kähler spaces. Ann. Fac. Sci. Univ. Nat. Zaire (Kinshasa) Sect. Math.-Phys. 6 (1980), 217 – 224; Zbl. 465 # 53016. 6. Furness, P.M.D. and Arrowsmith, D.K.: Locally symmetric spaces. J. London Math. Soc. II ser. 10 (1975), 487 – 499; Zbl. 318 # 53049. 7. Goldberg, S.I. and Moskal, E.M.: The axiom of spheres in Kaehler geometry. Kōdai Math. Sem. Reports 27 (1976), 188-192; Zbl. 344 # 53039. 8. Hiţ, Rām (Rām Hiţ): On H-projective recurrent Kähler spaces. Kyungpook Math. J. 15 (1975), 51 – 54; Zbl. 318 # 53024. 9. _____: Decomposition of Berwald‟s curvature tensor fields. Ann. Fac. Sci., Sect. Math.Phys. 1 (1975), 220-226; Zbl. 334 # 53030. 288 10. _____: Decomposition of recurrent curvature tensor in special Kawaguchi space. Bull. Calcutta Math. Soc. 68 (1976), no. 2, 117 – 122; Zbl. 368 # 53016. 11. Ivlev, E.T.: Über einige Equiaffin-invariante Klassen von Paaren anholonomer Kongruenzen. Trudy Tomsk. Gosudarst. Univ. V.V. Kuĭbyšev 176, Ser. meh.-mat., geom. Sbornik 4 (1964), 48 – 60 (German); Zbl. 309 # 53006. 12. Iwatani, Teruo: On Kähler manifolds with constant scalar curvature. Mem. Fac. Sci., Kyushu Univ., Ser. A 30 (1976), 313-317; Zbl. 344 # 53041. 13. Izumi, H. and Srīvāsţavà, T.N.: On R3-like Finsler spaces. Tensor (N.S.) 32 (1978), 339 – 349; Zbl. 413 # 53012. 14. Janković, Z.: Relations between the connection of R4 and of 2-spinor spaces. Z. Angew. Math. Mech. 61 (1981), 244-245; Zbl. 526 # 53012. 15. Kovancov, N.I.: Normal-inflexible Komlpexe mit vierfachem Inflexions Zentrum. Demonstratio Math. 6 (1973), 687 – 705 (1974); Zbl. 309 # 5300. 16. Kumār, A. On special projective tensor fields. Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 58, (1975), 184 - 189; Zbl. 334 # 53029. 17. Kumār, A.: Some theorems on sub-projective collineation in special projective symmetric Finsler space. Acta Cienc. Indica 9 (1983), 8 – 11; Zbl. 561 # 53034. 18. Mishrà, R.S.: Integrability conditions of an almost contact manifold. Tensor (N.S.) 26 (1972), 211 – 216; Zbl. 271 # 53041. 19. Mishrà, R.S.; Pāndéy, H.B. and Singh, R.N.: Sasakian manifold equipped with certain conditions. Gaņiţa 27 (1976), 33-36; Zbl. 386 # 53036. 20. Moór, A.: Über spezielle Typen von Hyperflächen in verallgemeinerten Finslerräumen. Publ. Math., Debrecen 23 (1976), 27-39; Zbl. 365 # 53008. 21. Pāndé, H.D. and Khān, T.A.: Lie derivative in special Kawaguchi space. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 9 (1978), 1039 - 1047; Zbl. 443 # 53021. 22. Pāndé, H.D. and Misrà, S.B.: Some special Ricci identities. Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 58, (1975), 190 - 194; Zbl. 334 # 53028. 23. Pāndé, H.D. and Misrà, S.B.: Bianchi and Veblen identities in a generalized 2-recurrent Finsler space. J. Math. Phys. Sci., Maḑrās 10 (1976), 461-466; Zbl. 364 # 53007. 24. Prasāḑ, Chanḑrà Maņi: Relative associate curvature tensor of a congruence and λpseudo geodesics of a Finsler space. Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei Rend. Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Natur. (8) 52, (1972), 702 - 707; Zbl. 253 # 53024. 289 25. Rasţōgī, S.C.: On Finsler spaces of recurrent curvature tensors. Kyungpook Math. J. 20 (1980), 37 – 45; Zbl. 477 # 53029. 26. Rasţōgī, S.C.: On generalizations of union, hyperasymptotic and hypernormal curves in a hypersurface of Riemannian space. C.R. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 34 (1981), 959-963; Zbl. 529 q # 53011. 27. Rasţōgī, S.C. and Ţrivéḑī, H.K.N.: On generalized curves in a Finsler space. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 3 (1972), no. 6, 1058 - 1063; Zbl. 284 # 53029. 28. Réddy, D.R.K.: On Birkhoff‟s theorem in scalar-tensor theory of gravitation. J. Physics A 6 (1973), 1867 – 1870; Zbl. 285 # 53024. 29. Shétty, D.J.: A note on duality of vector fields and minimal submanifolds. Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett. 3 (1980), 206-207; Zbl. 561 # 53011. 30. Shibata, Chōkō: On the curvature tensor Rh i j k of Finsler spaces of scalar curvature. Tensor (N.S.) 32 (1978), 311 – 317; Zbl. 411 # 53016. 31. Singh, Arbinḑ Kumār and Mishrà, R.D.: Decomposition of neo-pseudo projective curvature tensor in a Q-recurrent Finsler space of third order. Acta Cienc. Indica 9 (1983), 139 –144; Zbl. 563 # 53018. 32. Singh, Balḑāū: Projective Mōŝīon in an n-dimensional special Kawaguchi space. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 10 (1979), 183 - 190; Zbl. 443 # 53020. 33. Singh, O. P.: The groups of homothetic transformations in areal spaces of the submetric class. Publ. Math., Debrecen 23 (1976), 63-73; Zbl. 364 # 53009. 34. Singh, T.: Cylindrical wave solutions of a scalar-tensor theory. Gen. Relativ. Gravitation 8 (1977), 109-113; Zbl. 348 # 53019. 35. Singh, U.P. and Khān, K.A.: On projective transformation on projective bi-recurrent Finsler spaces. Acta Cienc. Indica 9 (1983), 221 – 231; Zbl. 561 # 53035. 36. Singh, U.P. and Prasāḑ, B.N.: On a Kähler space with parallel Bochner curvature tensor. Indian J. Math. 15 (1973), 25 – 31; Zbl. 318 # 53023. 37. Sinhā, B.B. and Chaubéy, D.N.: On almost Sasakian manifold. Indian J. Pure Appl. Math. 8 (1977), 201 - 210 ; Zbl. 411 # 53036. 38. Sinhā, B.B. and Nārāiņ, Ḑhruwà: Hypersurfaces on nearly Sasakian manifolds. Ann. Fac. Sci. Univ. Nat. Zaire (Kinshasa) Sect. Math.-Phys. 3 (1977), 267 – 279 (197); Zbl. 388 # 53016. 39. Sljusarka, Vanda: Über eine notwendige und hinreichende Bedingung für die 290 Symmetrie des Riemannschen Raumes Vm im Sinne von Cartan. Demonstratio Math. 6 (1973), 847 – 850 (1974); Zbl. 309 # 53041. 40. Vōhrā, Umésh Chanḑrà and Singh, K.D.: Invariant submanifolds of F-structure manifold. Univ. Lisboa Revista Fac. Ci. II Ser. A 14 (1972 / 73), 123-131 (1973); Zbl. 271 # 53041. 41. Vujičić, Veljko A.: A contribution to tensor calculus. Tensor (N.S.) 25 (1972), 375 – 382; Zbl. 251 # 53009. 42. Yamaguchi, Seiichi: On a horizontal conformal Killing tensor of degree p in a Sasakian space. Ann. Mat. Pura Appl. (4) 94 (1972), 217 - 230; Zbl. 279 # 53043. 43. Yamaguchi, Seiichi: On a conformal Killing p-form in a compact Sasakian space. Ann. Mat. Pura Appl. (4) 94 (1972), 231 - 245; Zbl. 279 # 53044. 44. Yong Bai Baik and Tae Yeong Seo: On C-conformal Killing tensor in a cosymplectic manifold. Kyungpook Math. J. 12 (1972), 171 – 178; Zbl. 251 # 53031. 8.1. My author-reviews (on own papers for Zentralblatt für Mathematik): 11 1. Misrà, R.B.: Projective invariants in a conformal Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 21 (1970), 186-188; Zbl. 191 # 203. 2. _____: A projectively symmetric Finsler space. Math. Zeit. 126 (1972), 143-153; Zbl. 232 # 53033. 3. _____: A symmetric Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 24 (1972), 346-350; Zbl. 232 # 53034. 4. _____: A turning point in the theory of recurrent Finsler manifolds, II. Certain types of projective Mōŝīons. Boll. Un. Mat. Ital. (5) 16-B (1979), 32-53; Zbl. 413 # 53013. 5. _____; Kishōre, Nawal and Pāndéy, P.N.: Projective Mōŝīon in an SNP-Fn. Boll. Un. Mat. Ital. (5) 14-A (1977), 513-519; Zbl. 388 # 53023. 6. _____ and Méher, F.M.: Projective Mōŝīon in an RNP-Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 22 (1971), 117-120; Zbl. 206 # 509. 7. _____ and Méher, F.M: A SHR-Fn admitting an affine Mōŝīon. Acta Math. Acad. Sci. Hungar. 22 (1971), 423-429; Zbl. 238 # 53021. 8. _____ and Méher, F.M: Lie differentiation and projective Mōŝīon in the projective Finsler space. Tensor (N.S.) 23 (1972), 57-65; Zbl. 228 # 53016. 9. _____ and Méher, F.M: A Finsler space with special concircular projective Mōŝīon. Tensor (N.S.) 24 (1972), 288-292; Zbl. 232 # 53032. 291 10. _____ and Méher, F.M: A recurrent Finsler space of second order. Rev. Roumaine Math. Pures Appl. 18 (1973), 563-569; Zbl. 253 # 53025. 11. _____ and Mishrà, R.S.: Curvature tensors arising from non-linear connections in a Finsler space. Bull. Acad. Polon. Sci. Sér. Sci. Math. Astronom. Phys. 17 (1969), 755-760; Zbl. 189 # 227. § 9. Cover pages of books published by the author 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 § 10. Some unforgettable moments 320 321 322 323 324 325 ________________ 326 ______________ 327 CHAPTER 12. ABBREVIATIONS 1. ABU = Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Nigeria) 2. A/c = Academic 3. A–C = Academic Council 4. Acad. = Academy 5. ACU = Association of Commonwealth Universities 6. A.D. = Anno Domini (Latin, meaning after birth of Christ) 7. ADA = Allāhābāḑ Dvlpmt. Authority 8. ADC = Allāhābāḑ Degree college 9. Addl. = Additional 10. ADG (Police) = Additional Director General 11. A(a)dmin. = A(a)dministration 12. Adjt. = Adjutant 13. AEC = Atomic Energy Commission 14. A-G = Accountant General 15. AHCA = Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology 16. AI = All India 17. A.I.C.C. = All India Congress Committee 18. AICTE = All India Council of Technical Education 19. AIHC & Arch. = Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology 20. AIMA = Associate Member (of) Inst. of Municipal Assessors, Richmond Hill (Canada) 21. AIMSS = All India Maiţhili Sahityà Samiti 22. AIMT = Ambālikā Institute of Management & Technology, (Mōhanlāl Ganj, Lucknow) 23. AIPS = AI Pt. Sabhā = All India Pandit Sabhā 24. AIR = All India Radio 25. AIU = Association of Indian Universities 26. aka = also known as 27. AKDC = Aryà Kanya Degree College, Allāhābāḑ 28. Alld. = Allāhābāḑ 29. Amer. = American 30. AMS = American Mathematical Society 31. AMU = Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 32. A.N.D. = Acharyà Narénḑrà Devà 33. A.P. = Ānḑhrà Pradesh 34. Appld. = Applied 35. Apptmt. = Appointment 36. APSU = Awadhésh Pratap Singh University, Rewa (M.P.) 37. Arch. = Archaeology 38. ASE = Amity School of Engineering 39. ASI = Archaeological Survey of India 40. Asso. = Associate 41. Asst. = Assistant 42. Astro. = Astronomy 43. Astronom. = Astronomical 44. ASTU = Adama Science & Technology University, Adama (Ethiopia) 45. AU = Avaḑh University (now called Dr. R.M.L. Avaḑh University), Faizābāḑ 328 46. BARC = Bhābhā Atomic Research Centre 47. BBSR = Bhubaneswar 48. BDO = Block Dvlpmt. Officer 49. B.E. = Bachelor of Engineering 50. BGP = Bharat Ganit Parishad 51. BHEL = Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited 52. BHU = Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 53. BIBT = Bougainville Inst. of Business &Technical, Buka (PNG) 54. BITS = Birla Inst. of Technology & Science, Pilani 55. B.J.P. = Bhartiyà Janta Party 56. BJS = Bhartiyà Jan Sangh 57. BKD = Bhartiyà Kranti Dal 58. BKT = Bakshī-ka-Ţālāb 59. BLD = Bhartiyà Lok Dal 60. B‟lore = Bangalore (now Bengaluru) 61. b/n = between 62. B.N.A. = Bhartendu Natya Academy (University), Lucknow 63. BoS = Board of Studies 64. BPCL = Bharat Pumps & Compressors Limited, Naini, Alld. 65. BPL = Bhopal 66. BSF = Border Security Force 67. BSP = Bahujan Samaj Party 68. B.T.C. = Basic Training Certificate 69. BU = Bundelkhand University, Jhansi 70. Bull. = Bulletin 71. Buss. = Business 72. c. = circa (Latin) = around / approximately 73. CABE = Central Advisory Board for Education 74. Camb. = Cambridge 75. Cantt. = Cantonment 76. Capt. = Captain 77. CAS = Chief of Army Staff 78. CBE = Commander of the Order of the British Empire 79. CBI = Central Bureau of Investigation 80. CCS = Chaudhary Charaņ Singh 81. CDA = Controller of Defence Accounts 82. Cdr. = Commander 83. C.E. = Civil Engineering 84. CEO = Chief Executive Officer 85. cf. = confer 86. Chem. = Chemistry 87. CIE = Companion of (of the Most Eminent Order) of the Indian Empire 88. CIHTS = Central Inst. of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sārnāŝh 89. CJ = Chief Justice 90. CJI = Chief Justice of India 91. CM = Chief Minister 92. CMO = Chief Medical Officer 329 93. CMRU = (Sri) Chikka Muniyappa Reddy University, Bangalore 94. CMS = Canadian Mathematical Society / Chief Medical Superintendent 95. Co(s). = Company/Companies 96. Col. = Colonel 97. Coll. = College 98. Commn. = Communication 99. Commsn. = Commission 100. Const. = Constituency 101. Corpn. = Corporation 102. CS = Comp. Science = Computer Science 103. CSIR = Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi 104. CSM = Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj 105. CSN = College of Southern Nevada (USA) 106. CST = Council of Science & Technology 107. Cum laude (Latin) = with outstanding honor 108. CUNY = City University of New York 109. DAAD = Deutscher Akademisher Austauschdienst (German Academic Exchange Service) 110. DAV = Dayanand Anglo Vedic 111. DDU = Deen Dayāl Upāḑhyāy 112. Dept. = Department 113. D-G = Director General 114. Diff. Geom. = Differential Geometry 115. DIG = Deputy Inspector General 116. Dist. = District 117. D.J. = District Judge 118. D.Litt. = Doctor of Letters 119. D.M. = District Magistrate 120. d/o = daughter of 121. dob = date of birth 122. DPS = Delhi Public School 123. Dvlpmt. = Development 124. DWU = Divine Word University, Madang (PNG) 125. Dy. = Deputy 126. E-C = Executive Council 127. ECC = Ewing Christian College 128. ECE = Electronics & Communication Engineering 129. ed. = editor / edited by 130. E-D = Enforcement Directorate 131. edn. = edition 132. Edn. = Education 133. EDUSAT = GSAT–3 = Educational Satellite 134. EIT = Eritrea Inst. of Technology 135. Engg. = Engineering 136. Engr. = Engineer 137. et al. (Latin) = and others 138. Fac. = Faculty 330 139. F.A.Sc. = Fellow of the Indian Acad. of Sciences, Bangalore 140. FF = Freedom Fighter 141. F.N.A. = Fellow of National Acad. of Science (New Delhi) 142. F.N.A.Sc. = Fellow of Indian National Science Acad. (Alld.) 143. FoSc. = Faculty of Science 144. FTII = Film and Television Inst. of Indiā, Pune 145. G.B. Nagar = Gautam Buddha Nagar 146. GBPUA&T = Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology 147. GGU = Guru Ghāsidās University 148. GIC = General Insurance Corpn. (of India) / Government Intermediate College 149. GoI = Government of India 150. Gōlā = Gōlā GokaranNāŝh 151. Govt. = Government 152. G.S.V.M. = Ganésh Shankar Viḑyārŝhī Memorial (Medical College, Kānpur) 153. G/town = Georgetown 154. HC = High Court 155. HoD = Head of Department 156. Hon. = Honourable 157. Hono. = Honorary / Honoris Causa 158. H.P. = Himachal Pradesh 159. Hqrs. = Headquarters 160. HRA = Hindustan Republican Association 161. HRD = Human Resource Dvlpmt. 162. HS = High School / Higher Secondary 163. HSGU = (Dr.) Hari Singh Gour University 164. HSRA = Hindustan Socialist Republican Association 165. Hybd. = Hyderabad 166. IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency 167. IAPS = International Academy of Physical Sciences, Alld. 168. IARI = Indian Agricultural Research Inst., New Delhi 169. IAS = Indian Administrative Service 170. IAU = Indian Association of Universities, New Delhi 171. ibid = ibidem (Latin) meaning the same place 172. I/c = In–charge 173. ICS = Imperial Civil Service 174. ICTP = International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste (Italy) 175. IET = Institute of Engineering & Technology 176. IFS = Indian Foreign Service 177. I.G. = Inspector General of Police 178. IGNOU = Inḑirā Gānḑhī National Open University 179. I.I.Sc. = Indian Inst. of Science 180. IIT = Indian Inst. of Technology 181. INC = Indian National Congress 182. INDIAS = International Disordered Systems Associates Society 183. IMS = Indian Mathematical Society 184. INS = Indian Naval Ship 185. INSA = Indian National Science Acad., New Delhi 331 186. Inst. = Inst. 187. IPC = Indian Penal Code 188. IPS = Indian Police Service 189. IRS = Indian Revenue Service 190. ISC = Indian Science Congress 191. ISCA = Indian Science Congress Association 192. IT = Information Technology 193. JHS = Junior High School 194. JJTU = Jagdish Prasāḑ Jhābarmal Tibréwālā University 195. JLN = J.L. Nehru = Jawahar Lāl Nehru 196. JNU = Jawahar Lāl Nehru University 197. KBE = Knight (Commander of the Order of the) British Empire 198. KCSI = Knight Commander (of the Order of the) Star of India 199. K.G. = King George 200. K.G.K. = KedarNāŝh Girdharilāl Khatri 201. KIIT = Kalingà Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar 202. KKB = Kānyàkubjà Brahmin 203. KKC = Kanyà Kubjà College, Lucknow 204. KKV = Kanyà Kubjà Vocational (College, Lucknow) 205. KN = Kamla Nehru 206. KSOU = Karnataka State Open University 207. LBS = Lāl Bahadur Shāsŝrī 208. LGBT = lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender 209. LL.D. = Doctor of Laws 210. Lmp = Lakhimpur 211. L.S. = Lok Sabhā (Lower House of Indian Parliament) 212. LSGD = Local Self Govt. Dept. 213. Lt. = Lieutenant 214. Ltd. = Limited 215. Mathl. = Mathematical 216. MBA = Master of Business Administration 217. MCA = Master of Computer Applications 218. M.G. = Mahatma Gānḑhī 219. MGCG = Mahatma Gānḑhī Chitrakoot Grāmōḑay 220. MGKV = Mahatma Gānḑhī Kashi Vidyapith 221. Mgmt. = Management 222. MHRD = Ministry of Human Resource Development 223. Misc. = Miscellaneous 224. M.L.A. = Member of Legislative Assembly 225. MLN = M.L. Nehru = Mōŝī Lāl Nehru 226. M.P. = Madhyà Pradesh 227. MP = Member of Parliament 228. MPCST = MAPCOST = M.P. Council of Science & Technology 229. mss = manuscript 230. Natl. = National 231. NCC = National Cadet Corps 232. NCERT = National Council of Educational Research & Training 332 233. NET = National Education Test 234. NGB = Néhrū Grām Bhāratī University, Prayāgrāj 235. NIT = National Institute of Technology 236. no. = number 237. NOIDA = New Okhlā Industrial Dvlpmt. Authority 238. NRC = National Research Council 239. NREC = Nāŝhimal Rāmsahāy Edward Coronation 240. NRHM = National Rural Health Mission 241. Offr. = Officer 242. OR = Operations Research 243. PAC = Public Accounts Committee / Provincial Armed Constabulary 244. PAU = Panjab Agricultural University 245. P.C.S. = Provincial Civil Service 246. P–G = Postgraduate 247. Phil. = Philosophy 248. Phys. = Physics 249. PIC = Public Intermediate College 250. P.M. = Prime Minister 251. PNG = Papua New Guinea 252. Pol. Sci. = Political Science 253. PR = Public Relations 254. Prev. = Previous 255. P.R.O. = Public Relations Officer 256. Prof. = Professor 257. PSP = Praja Socialist Party 258. Pt. = Pandit 259. PVC = Param Veer Chakrà 260. RDC = Research Degree Committee 261. RDU = Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur 262. Ref. = Reference 263. R.M.L. = Rām Manohar Lohia 264. R.S. = Rajyà Sabhā (Upper House of Indian Parliament) 265. RSS = Rashtriyà Svayamsewak Sangh 266. RTAM = (The) Real Time Availability Monitor 267. SBI = State Bank of India 268. Sci. = Science(s) 269. Sept. = September 270. SGU = South Gujarat University (now called Veer Normad SGU), Surat 271. S.I.B. = Special Investigation Branch 272. s/o = son of 273. S-P = Superintendent of Police 274. S.P. = Samajwadi Party 275. spl. = special 276. Sr. = Serial / Senior 277. SRCM = Shrī Rām Chandrà Mission 278. SRM = Shrī Ramswaroop Memorial (College of Engg. & Management) 279. SSL = Sir Sundar Lāl 333 280. SSP = Senior Superintendent of Police / Sanyukt Socialist Party 281. St. = State (also Saint) 282. Stats. = Statistics 283. SUNY/Korea = State University of New York at Korea, Incheon 284. Supdt. = Superintendent 285. Symp. = Symposium 286. T&T = Trinidad & Tobago 287. Theor. = Theoretical 288. TIFR = Tata Inst. of Fundamental Research 289. TMU = Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad, U.P. 290. TNOU = Tamil Nadu Open University 291. TSI = Tensor Society of India, Lucknow 292. TV = Television 293. TWAS = Third World Acad. of Sciences, Trieste (Italy) 294. Univ. = University 295. UGC = University Grants Commsn. 296. UIMT = Unique Inst. of Management & Technology, Mōḑīnagar (U.P.) 297. UK = Uttarakhand 298. U.K. = United Kingdom 299. UKH = University of Kurdistan Hewler, Erbil (Iraq) 300. U.N. = United Nations, New York 301. Unesco = U.N. Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization, Paris 302. UNICEF = U.N. Children‟s Fund 303. Unitech. = University of Technology, Lae (PNG) 304. UoA = University of Alld. (now Central Univ.) 305. UoB = University of Bonn, Bonn (Germany) 306. UoG = University of Guyana, Georgetown (Guyana) 307. UoT = University of Turin, Turin (Italy) 308. UoW = University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw (Poland) 309. U.P. = Uttar Pradesh 310. UPCC = U.P. Congress Committee 311. UPES = University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun 312. U.P. PSC = Uttar Pradésh Public Service Commsn., Alld. 313. USA = United States of America 314. USEFI = United States Educational Foundation in India 315. USSR = Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 316. VBSP = Veer Bahadur Singh Purvānchal (University, Jaunpur) 317. VC = Vice-Chancellor 318. VHP = Vishwà Hindu Parishad 319. VIT = Vénkatéshwarà Inst. of Technology, Meerut 320. vols. = volumes 321. V-P = Vice President 322. VPS = V.P. Singh = Vishwà Nāŝh Pratap Singh 323. VS = Vikrami Samvat 324. W.B. = West Bengal, 325. XLRI = Xavier Labour Relations Institute 326. YMCA = Young Men‟s Christian Association 334 ______________ 335 REFERENCES 1. Misrà, Manni Lāl: Kānyàkubjà Vanshawali, Sri Krishņà Pustakalaya, Chowk Kānpur, 1966. 2. Misrà, Narayan Prasāḑ: Kānyàkubjà Vanshavali (Kanya Kubjà Prabodhini) – Hindi / Sanskrit mixed text, Khemraj Sri Krishņàḑas Sri Venkatéshwar Press, Girgaon, Mumbai, edn. 2014. https://www.exoticindiaart.com › book › details › kany... 3. Misrà, R.B.: Mathematics and Mathematicians at Prayag (Alld., India), Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken (Germany), 2011, ISBN 978–3–8443–0102–1. http://www.academia.edu/281728/MATHEMATICS_AND_MATHEMATICIANS_AT_ 4. Misrà, R.B.: Shrī Harḑwārī Lāl – a biography, Harḑwārī Publications, Alld. (India), Both in English and Hindi, 2015, pp. xi + 394 + 90 colour photographs. 5. Misrà, R.B.: Semrai–Ateet evam Vartmaan” (Hindi), Harḑwārī Publications, Allāhābāḑ (India), 2015, pp. 200 + 16 colour photographs. 6. Misrà, R.B.: Pillars of Mathematics sprouted / progressed / shrunk at Allāhābāḑ (India), pp. 1 - 39 with 74 colour photographs. http://www.academia.edu/33818264/PILLARS_OF_MATHEMATICS_SPR.. https://www.researchgate.net/.../318561503_PILLARS_OF_MATHEMATICS_SPRO 7. Misrà, R.B.: Brahmin Leaders of Influence at Prayag (Allāhābāḑ), India, 2018, pp. 243 + many photographs. https://www.researchgate.net/.../322631218_Brahmin_Leaders_of_Influence_at_Prayag... www.academia.edu/.../Brahmin_Leaders_of_Influence_at_Prayag_Allāhābāḑ_India 8. Misrà, R.B.: “Sambanḑhee Jan” (Family Relatives in Hindi), pp. 372 + many photographs, Re-posted on the internet on 14 May, 2018. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ram_Bilas_Misrà https://www.researchgate.net/.../Ram_Bilas...sambandhi.../ 9. Misrà, R.B.: “Unnāo kee urvarā maatee sé upajé anmōl Raţnà” (Hinḑī). Ibid, 2020, pp. 75. www.researchgate.net › publication › 341407582_unnava… 10. Misrà, R.B.: “Kōī yaaḑ inhén Bhee kar lé – Gōlā-ké-lāl” (Hinḑī). Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), 2020, pp. 323. www.researchgate.net › publication 11. Misrà, R.B.: “Pt. Ramésh Chandra Mishrà – a Profile” (Hinḑī). Harḑwārī Publications, Prayāgrāj (Indiā), pp. 50. ______________ 336 APPENDIX § 1. My lecture at the Kānyàkubjà Praţiniḑhi Sabhā, Lucknow Hon‟ble Justice Shrī Ŝrivéḑī jī and other dear friends, Feel delighted for your kind courtesy for the invitation providing me this platform. There have been greater scholars amongst us who did also deserve this august honour. To quote a few Paḑmàshrī Prof. Dr. Ratna Shankar Mishrà, ex-VC, Kānpur & Lucknow Universities adored with all available academic honours and medals in the country. So was my academic mentor who ever believed in hard work and steady progress not in frog-hopping or down with clout of any family background. Some observations by me: 1. Hon‟ble Justice Shrī Dinésh Kumār Ŝrivéḑī jī is the senior most but third in order of age superannuated Kānyàkubjà Brahmin Justice in the entire world; 2. I am too the senior most KK Brahmin ex-VC in the entire Universe but second or third in age: the eldest one is Prof. Dr. Gaya Charaņ Ŝripāthī jī - still the Director of B.L. Inst. of Indology, Delhi; and Prof. Durga Prasāḑ Ŝiwārī, ex-VC, CCS University, Meerut had been one year senior to me in his Master‟s course. 3. I am yet to know who may break my record of having taught Mathematics at 24 Universities all over the world right from the Latin American continent to Australian continent, covering Africa, The Middle East, Far East and Central Asia. 4. There may be handful of KK Brahmins like Justice Gokaran Nāŝh Mishrà, who might have imported brand new Austin and Morris cars from England; but, I am yet to know a second KKB who had imported a brand new Toyota car from Japan? It is me who did it as early as in 1985. The vehicle inaugurated by me is now driven by my grandson. 5. The conglomeration of pseudo intellectuals gave the dais only for a single minute to the great scholar Swami Vivekanand at the „Parliament of the World’s Religions’ held at Chicago in 1893. If this august body of intellectuals gave this much time to me I am still thankful to you all to listen to a mathematician. 6. For your kind information, I have no legacy of birth with silver spoon in my mouth. Instead, my ancestors were brave and ferocious people who did not treat every 2-legged creature worth a human being. The worst part may be that I derive a pride for that and feel lucky to have taken birth in such a family. We never exploited anybody nor tolerated it. Rather exhorted to resist it, if someone tried to exploit us. Never believed in the Ahimsa doctrine of Mahatma Gānḑhī jī. 7. Starting from a bullock cart and moving barefooted till my 9th class, I could roam in the entire world with the strong crutches of my most challenging discipline only. 337 8. Could produce 275 scholarly articles: 68 books out of which 32 dwell upon my subject while the rest cover other fields of history, culture, biographies and miscellaneous reportages. Equal is the number of my original research papers published all over the world, 111 reviews on others‟ researches, which are published by the American Mathematical Society USA and the Springer of Germany in their review journals; 31 expository articles both on mathematical and other miscellaneous topics are other supplements. 9. Noteworthy are my few books which may make me immortal: (i) “Brahmin Leaders of Influence at Prayag, 2018”, available on the internet has been widely read all over the world; (ii) „Dev-Vānī (comprising of Hindi and Sanskrit Prayers to the Hindu deities presented in the Roman characters) and the Indian Astrology‟ is published in Australia besides 12 mathematical texts including Mathematics Dictionary (in 5 volumes) and 6 Research Monographs. Earlier, 16 books appeared in Germany in 2010 and 2011. Out of these there were 14 texts on mathematics and 2 on general topics. Lucknow: May 08, 2022 Hon. Col. (NCC) Prof. Dr. Rām Bilās Misrà 338 339 § 2. Messages received 1. Sh. Mahesh Chandra Ḑéwéḑy, IPS (retd.), ex-DGP, Lucknow. Dear Prof. Mishra ji, I congratulate you for this deep and huge research on KKBs. It is simply great achievement. However, if any scope for change exists, I shall suggest the following: Female luminaries have not found place in the detailed list. For example my wife Neerja Ḑéwéḑy, who has published more than 2 dozen books and was voted to be one among 111 best women Hindi writers of the world, finds no mention. She has also been managing free teaching of poor students (around 100 in number) for the last 19 years. There are many women who need inclusion independently of their husbands. With best wishes for success of your project, Lucknow: 20.5.2022. 2. Sh. Onkar Nath Pathak, IRS (retd.), Lucknow. Yours, Mahesh Chandra Ḑéwéḑy Great work by a great author and story teller like you, Sir. Highly obliged and feel honoured on my mention by you. With kind regards, Lucknow: 28.5.2022. O.N. Pathak 3. Dr. Pradeep Mishra, ex-Addl. Director, Population Studies, L.U. Dear Mama jī, I have gone through the book. You have worked so hard to bring together the contributions of so many eminent persons of our society. I have no more words to express my sincere feelings. I can just pray to God to give you more strength to create more such wonders. Regards, Lucknow: 28.5.2022 Dr. Pradeep Mishra 4. Sh. N.K. Wadhawan, IAS (retd.), Chandigarh Sir, At the very outset, I congratulate you for bringing out a beautiful book containing exhaustive details of „Kānyàkubjà Brahmins of Prominence‟. The book has lucid details of almost all worth mentioning and belonging to the community. It will not be an exaggeration if I say that this book will serve the purpose as a reference book for Kkbs. in libraries and for that you do deserve applause. Icing on the cake is, you have made all efforts to procure the photographs of luminary Kānyàkubjà Brahmins that make a mention in the book. A hurried glance that I could make revealed that it is written in a professional manner taking all cares to obviate the possibility of grammatical or typographical mistakes creeping in the text. Credit also 340 goes to your astronomical experience in publication. Regards and best wishes, 29.5.2022 Yours sincerely, Narinder Kumār Wadhawan, IAS (retired) 5. Prof. R.C. Tripathi, Ex-Director, G.B. Pant Social Sci. Inst., Jhūnsī, Prayagraj Dear Professor Mishra, Many congratulations on this stupendous achievement. The book looks very impressive. I feel honoured in my name figuring among some of the very illustrious persons. There is nothing to correct in my profile. Best regards, Prayagraj: 1.6.2022 Prof. R. C. Tripathi, Chief Editor, Psychology and Developing Societies, Former National Fellow (ICSSR), Ex-Head, Dept. of Psychology, Univ. of Allahabad, Res.: „Hawaghar‟, 37/2, Chatham Lines, Prayagraj - 211002 (India). ______________