Sanskrit scholar R. Krishnamurthy Shastri dies in Chennai aged 82
India
Renowned Sanskrit scholar and former Madras Sanskrit College principal Mahamahopadhyaya R. Krishnamurthy Shastri passed away in Chennai at 82.
Shastri promoted Sanskrit via Brahmavidya Bhavanam
Shastri stayed active until the end. He performed a key ritual on his last day and four days earlier attended a major religious event with community leaders.
Starting his Vedic studies as a child in Mullaivaasal, he went on to earn top honors in Sanskrit and served as former principal of Madras Sanskrit College.
Even after retirement, he kept promoting Sanskrit through Brahmavidya Bhavanam, earning national recognition like the President's Award along the way.