Bhabananda Deka
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Prof Bhabananda Deka (1929–2006), is a multi-faceted writer
of one hundred twelve books, textbook
s on economics
, literature
and political science
, and articles
from Assam
, a state in the north-eastern part of India
.
sub division of undivided Kamrup district, Assam
. He completed his graduation in Economics in 1954 and did his post graduation in Economics from Gauhati University
in 1957. After his post graduation, he went to his hometown and worked for Bhattadeb Milan Samiti as a secretary and was instrumental behind the building of the first Library (Bhattadev Puthivoral) in Byaskuchi.
On 1 September 1958 Prof. Bhabananda Deka joined Pragjyotish College
in the Economics Department as a Professor
. He was retired as Principal of Pragjyotish College in 1992. He was the Founder Principal of Bapuji College in Sorthebari. While he was working for Pragjyotish College, he took leave for a year and worked as a Senior Research Officer in the Language Unit of Union Public Service Commission
, Delhi
. He also worked as Principal of 4 (four) other Graduate and Post Graduate Colleges spread over the entire state of Assam in India, and brought access to the higher education closer to the toiling millions of underprivileged people in India,.
He was one of the first Assamese to form Asomiya Sahitya Samaj in Delhi
along with Parikshit Hazarika and Upendra Nath Goswami in 1968. They were subservient in the introduction of Assamese Language
in MIL Department of Delhi University (DU).
He was highly influenced by Sankari
Culture and folk culture heritage & was known for his active participation in setting up Belbari Satra (Vaisnavite Monastery) in Barpeta District. He has written hundreds of articles and books on Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva
and Sankari Culture. He translated the Kirtan Ghosa (Poetic works of Srimanta Sankardeva) from Assamese
to English
.
He was a dynamic member of Asom Sahitya Sabha
and was made President of Kamrup Sahitya Sabha in 1982.
He died of old age on 4 December 2006 at his residence in Pub Sarania, Guwahati.
After his demise, Pragjyotish College of Guwahati, Assam, India, has been organising 'Bhabananda Deka Memorial Lecture' in Guwahati every year.
Writer
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of one hundred twelve books, textbook
Textbook
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s on economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
, literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
and political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
, and articles
Article (publishing)
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from Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
, a state in the north-eastern part of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Biography
Prof Bhabananda Deka was born to Late Baliram Pathak and Late Sayatri Bala Pathak at Byaskuchi Satra, BarpetaBarpeta
Barpeta is the headquarters of Barpeta district, Assam, India. The city is located about north west of Guwahati.Barpeta is renowned in the Historical map of Assam as the "Land of the Satras"...
sub division of undivided Kamrup district, Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
. He completed his graduation in Economics in 1954 and did his post graduation in Economics from Gauhati University
Gauhati University
Gauhati University, the first university of North East India, is in the Jalukbari area in the western part Guwahati city, Assam, India. It was established in 1948. It is a four-star rated university by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It has 183 affiliated colleges.- Campus :The...
in 1957. After his post graduation, he went to his hometown and worked for Bhattadeb Milan Samiti as a secretary and was instrumental behind the building of the first Library (Bhattadev Puthivoral) in Byaskuchi.
On 1 September 1958 Prof. Bhabananda Deka joined Pragjyotish College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
in the Economics Department as a Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
. He was retired as Principal of Pragjyotish College in 1992. He was the Founder Principal of Bapuji College in Sorthebari. While he was working for Pragjyotish College, he took leave for a year and worked as a Senior Research Officer in the Language Unit of Union Public Service Commission
Union Public Service Commission
The Union Public Service Commission is the central agency authorized to conduct the Civil Services Examination for entry-level appointments to the various Civil Services of India. The agency's charter is granted by the Constitution of India...
, Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
. He also worked as Principal of 4 (four) other Graduate and Post Graduate Colleges spread over the entire state of Assam in India, and brought access to the higher education closer to the toiling millions of underprivileged people in India,.
He was one of the first Assamese to form Asomiya Sahitya Samaj in Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
along with Parikshit Hazarika and Upendra Nath Goswami in 1968. They were subservient in the introduction of Assamese Language
Assamese language
Assamese is the easternmost Indo-Aryan language. It is used mainly in the state of Assam in North-East India. It is also the official language of Assam. It is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and other northeast Indian states. Nagamese, an Assamese-based Creole language is widely used in...
in MIL Department of Delhi University (DU).
He was highly influenced by Sankari
Sankari
Sankari is a panchayat town in Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics:, Sankari had a population of 1,34,567. Male constitute 52% of the population and female 48%. Sankari has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: Male literacy is 75%,...
Culture and folk culture heritage & was known for his active participation in setting up Belbari Satra (Vaisnavite Monastery) in Barpeta District. He has written hundreds of articles and books on Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva
Srimanta Sankardeva
Mahapurusha Srimanta Shankardeva , was the greatest Assamese saint-scholar, playwright, social-religious reformer and a colossal figure in the cultural and religious history of Assam, India...
and Sankari Culture. He translated the Kirtan Ghosa (Poetic works of Srimanta Sankardeva) from Assamese
Assamese language
Assamese is the easternmost Indo-Aryan language. It is used mainly in the state of Assam in North-East India. It is also the official language of Assam. It is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and other northeast Indian states. Nagamese, an Assamese-based Creole language is widely used in...
to English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
.
He was a dynamic member of Asom Sahitya Sabha
Asom Sahitya Sabha
The Asam Sahitya Sabha was founded in 1917 in Assam, India to promote the culture of Assam and Assamese literature. Presently it has about one thousand branches all over Assam and also outside the state. The central office is at Jorhat a city of historical importance...
and was made President of Kamrup Sahitya Sabha in 1982.
He died of old age on 4 December 2006 at his residence in Pub Sarania, Guwahati.
After his demise, Pragjyotish College of Guwahati, Assam, India, has been organising 'Bhabananda Deka Memorial Lecture' in Guwahati every year.
Text Books in English
- Elements of Economics (P.U.) 1963 (Revised every year till date)
- Elements of Political Science (P.U.) 1963 (Revised every year till date)
- Elements of Indian Economics (P.U.) 1963 (Revised every year till date)
- Studies in Economics Theory (Degree)
Other Books in English
- Industrialisation of Assam (1961)
- Element of Civics and Economics
- Elements of Political Science
- Economics
- Foundation Course (Degree)
- Srimanta Sankardeva (2003)
- Dimbeswar Neog - Life and Work (1999)
- Mother Teresa (1996)
Articles in English
- Khadi Gramodyog (Bombay)
- Rural Economy of Assam - Gramodyog (1963) (Bombay)
- Bhakti Ratnakar of Sankardeva (Pragjyotishiya)
- Guwahati Municipal Corporation
- A Peep into the Economy of Guwahati (Paura Bichitra) (1978)
- Economic Condition of the Citizen of Guwahati (Paura Bichitra) (1984)
- Assam Information (Raijor Batori)
- Char Economic - Assam Information
- Need for a Change in Quality of Education (Pragjyotishiya)
- Sankardeva (Assam Tribune) (1998)
- Sankardeva as a Social Thinker (PIB)
- Rangali Bihu - the Spring Festival of Assam
- Buddha
- Bargeet (Icon) (2003)
- Buddhism and its Teaching (Icon) (2004)
See also
- Assamese literatureAssamese literatureAssamese literature is the entire corpus of poetry, novels, short stories, documents and other writings in the Assamese language. It also includes popular ballads in the older forms of the language during its evolution to the contemporary form. The literary heritage of the Assamese language can...
- Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva
- Jyoti Prasad AgarwalaJyoti Prasad AgarwalaJyoti Prasad Agarwala was a great Assamese playwright, songwriter, poet, writer and film maker from Assam. He was considered as Assamese cultural icon, deeply revered for his creative vision and output and is popularly called the Rupkonwar of Assamese culture...
- Laxminath BezbaruaLaxminath BezbaruaLakshminath Bezbaruah was a great Assamese personality in Assamese literature. He gave a new impetus to the Assamese literature that had stagnated for some time and enriched it through his essays, plays, fiction and poetry. As a sensitive artist he responded to the influences of social environment...
- Krishna Kanta HandiqueKrishna Kanta HandiqueKrishna Kanta Handique was a Sanskrit scholar, an Indologist and philanthropist from Assam.-Biography:...
- AssamAssamAssam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
- GuwahatiGuwahatiGuwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
- Music of AssamMusic of AssamThe music of Assam, a state in the northeastern part of India, can be divided into various categories of folk music. In recent times starting the late eighties popular artistes have modernized the music that caters to local popular demand....