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Hampa Nagarajaiah
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Hampa Nagarajaiah
Pen Names:
Hampanā（Pen name used in literary and scholarly works）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1936-10-07 （Hampasandra village, Gowribidanur taluk, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India）
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Kannada, English, Sanskrit, Prakrit
- Religion
- Jainism
- Residence History
- Hampasandra (birthplace) → Mysore (Mysuru) → Bengaluru (Bangalore) → Shimoga → Mandya → Davanagere
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Professor, Scholar, Administrator
- Active Years
- 1959-1996
- Affiliations
- Maharani's Arts and Commerce College for Women, Mysore, Sahyadri Science College, Shimoga, Government College, Mandya, DRM Science College, Davanagere, Govt. Arts & Science College, Bengaluru, Bengaluru University
- Influenced By
- Kuvempu, T. N. Srikantaiah, D. L. Narasimhachar
- Influenced
- Contemporary Kannada scholars and writers, Researchers of Jain literature
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja's College, Mysore | — | Kannada | BA (Honours) | — | India |
| University of Mysore | — | Kannada | MA (Post-graduate) | 1950年代 | India |
| Bangalore University | — | Kannada | PhD | — | India |
Maharaja's College, Mysore
Kannada
Degree:
BA (Honours)
Country:
India
Obtained BA (Honours). Later pursued postgraduate studies at University of Mysore.
University of Mysore
Kannada
Degree:
MA (Post-graduate)
Period:
1950年代
Year of Graduation:
1959
Country:
India
Supervised by notable scholars including Kuvempu and T. N. Srikantaiah.
Bangalore University
Kannada
Degree:
PhD
Country:
India
PhD for a thesis titled 'A Comprehensive study of Vaddaradhane'.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Naadoja Award | — | — | Kannada University | 受賞 |
| 2008 | Acharya Sri Mahaprajna Jain Sahitya Award | — | — | Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Sabha | 受賞 |
| 2013 | Jewel of Jain World | — | — | Jain World Foundation (USA) | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Pampa Prashasti | — | — | Government of Karnataka | 受賞 |
| 1994 | Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award | — | — | Karnataka Sahitya Academy | 受賞 |
Naadoja Award
2006
Organization:
Kannada University
Result:
受賞
Acharya Sri Mahaprajna Jain Sahitya Award
2008
Organization:
Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Sabha
Result:
受賞
Jewel of Jain World
2013
Organization:
Jain World Foundation (USA)
Result:
受賞
Pampa Prashasti
2016
Organization:
Government of Karnataka
Result:
受賞
Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award
1994
Organization:
Karnataka Sahitya Academy
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Charu Vasantha
Epic poemA long epic narrating the romance and redemption of the merchant Charudatta and the courtesan Vasantha Tilake. Features themes of social reconciliation beyond caste and creed, Jain-influenced motifs, and revival of classical Kannada meters (Ragale, Champu, Shatpadi, etc.).
Love and redemptionReligious coexistenceJainismRevival of classical prosody
Adaptations
- [Theatre] Charuvasantha (theatrical adaptation) / Jeevan Ram Sulya
Translations
- English translation
- Hindi translation
- Bengali translation
- Marathi translation
- Telugu translation
Spectrum of Classical Literature in Kannada
Scholarly study / literary criticism (5 volumes)A five-volume scholarly survey of Kannada language history, classical literature and the influence of Jain writings. Demonstrates deep expertise in Old Kannada (Halagannada).
Classical literature studiesHistory of the languageInfluence of Jain literature
Bibliography
- Charu Vasantha
- Spectrum of Classical Literature in Kannada (5 volumes)
- HamGranthavali (Collected works / compendium)
- Various children's literature works and numerous scholarly articles
Adaptations
- Theatrical adaptation of Charuvasantha (director: Jeevan Ram Sulya)
Translations of Works
- Charu Vasantha: translated into English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Kashmiri, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Rajasthani, Banjara, Prakrit and others
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Erudite style demonstrating mastery of classical Kannada (Halagannada)Epic, traditional-meter-oriented expression seeking revival of classical prosody
- Recurring Motifs
- Jain ethical and philosophical motifsLove and redemptionSocial coexistence and tolerance
Legacy
A scholar-poet who made significant contributions to Kannada literature and Jain studies. Highly regarded for reviving Old Kannada, preserving classical prosody, and mentoring the next generation through teaching and literary administration.
Academic Societies
- Kannada Sahitya Parishat
Archives
- Works and papers held in university libraries and Kannada literary archives
In Popular Culture
- Theatrical performances of Charuvasantha have been staged widely in Kannada-speaking regions to popular acclaim
Trivia
- Widely known by the pen name 'Hampanā'.
- His wife Kamala Hampana was also a noted littérateur (deceased).
- Oversaw many publications at Kannada Sahitya Parishat, including promotion of children's literature.