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Sanskrit Scholar • Vedic Science Researcher
Founder of I-SERVE, dedicated to bridging the timeless wisdom of the Vedas with modern scientific inquiry.
About
Vedic Science Researcher · Founder of I-SERVE
Prof. K. V. Krishna Murthy is a rare scholar in whom the poet, the philosopher, and the scientist coexist in remarkable harmony. For more than five decades, he has devoted his life to uncovering the scientific wisdom embedded within ancient Sanskrit literature while building meaningful bridges between India's timeless heritage and modern scientific thought.
Journey & Legacy · Part I
Trained under some of the last great traditional masters of Sanskrit grammar, Vedanta and astronomy, and armed with a modern postgraduate degree in Mathematics, Prof. Krishna Murthy occupies a rare middle ground — equally credible to traditional pandits and to university scientists.
Education
His area of specialization has remained constant throughout his career: Sanskrit literature, and correlating it with modern science.
Roles & Milestones
Each role widened the reach of his work—from teaching and editorial stewardship to research leadership and institutional service.
Bhaktimala, Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore
Guiding a monthly publication devoted to spiritual scholarship.
Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore
Supporting the stewardship of a major spiritual institution.
SGS Veda Sastra Pathasala, Mysore
Teaching a new generation through the traditional pathasala system.
Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore
Shaping its long-term educational direction and curriculum.
Sri Bhaktimala Trust, Mysore
Helping turn a literary and devotional mission into sustained work.
A.P. Endowments Department
Contributing expert judgment to the selection of Veda Sastra Pandits.
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Higher Vedic Studies, TTD
Bringing traditional insight into a higher-education setting.
Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas (I-SERVE)
Leading research that connects Vedic knowledge with modern inquiry.
Dr. N.T.R. University of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada
Offering a Vedic perspective to the study of Ayurveda.
School of Vedic Studies & Research, JNIAS, Hyderabad
Continuing a career of teaching, research and public scholarship.
Founded 2004
In 2004, Prof. Krishna Murthy founded the Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas (I-SERVE), a registered charitable trust dedicated to scientific research into the sciences embedded in ancient Sanskrit literature. The institute is recognised by India’s Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO).
Under his leadership, I-SERVE has organised around 50 national and international conferences, and produced numerous conference volumes and publications now used as reference material by universities and research institutes across India and abroad. I-SERVE has forged formal research collaborations (MOUs) with institutions including the Central University of Hyderabad, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, S.V. Ayurvedic Medical College (Tirupati), the Sanskrit Academy at Osmania University, GITAM University, the Association of Ayurvedic Practitioners of North America (AAPNA, USA), and the Indic Studies Foundation (California, USA), among others.
50+
national conferences
DSIR
recognised SIRO
Global
research collaborations
12
years as Chairman
Over 50 students guided to the advanced Alankaranta level,
5 scholars mentored through their M.A. in Sanskrit.
About His Gurus
Prof. Krishna Murthy’s scholarship rests on rigorous, traditional training received directly from eminent gurus across multiple disciplines.
Sanskrit & Telugu Sahitya
Vyakarana Sastra (Grammar)
revered as “Vyaakarana Sthaapanaacharya”
Vedanta Sastra & Puranas
known as “Sanga Swadhyaya Bhaskara”
Ancient Astronomy & Vedic Sciences
retired Statistician, Dept. of Irrigation, Govt. of A.P.
Jyothisha Sastra (Astrology)
Income Tax Practitioner, Mahabubnagar
Krishna Yajurveda (Partial)
Machilipatnam
His advanced studies also extended to classic texts such as Dhvanyaloka and Rasagangadhara, alongside scientific Sanskrit works including Brihat Samhita and Adbhuta Sagara.
Literary contributions
A body of work spanning devotional poetry, philosophy, literature, and Vedic science — composed in Sanskrit, Telugu, and English.
Poetry
Prose
Edited by KVK
Two Facets of Geometry — Dr. G. S. Murty
Vedic Administration (Collective & Individual)
Exploring Hidden Aspects of Ayurveda
Science – Spirituality
Ancient Indian Astronomy and Cosmology
Agriculture & Environment: Glimpses of Ancient Indian Thought
Ancient Indian Agriculture Techniques and Green Vegetation
Indian Sciences in the Pre–Adi Sankara Period
Ancient Indian Mathematicians
Outlines of Science in the Vedic Period
Environmental Science in the Puranas and Vedas
Panchanga Siddhanta
Computation of Planetary Positions and Almanac
Proceedings, National Conference on Ayurvedic Medicare as Evidence-Based Medicine
Proceedings, National Seminar on Vedic Astronomy & Cosmology
Vedic Mathematics
Glimpses of Vedic Mathematics
Ancient Indian Astronomy & Cosmology
Silent Thunder
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose and Ancient Indian Scientific Thought
And numerous other national and international conference volumes
Guru Bhakthavali
Bharatiya – Paschatya Ganithalu
Puranalu – Paryavaranam
Intinti Vaidyam
Tantram – Vaidyam
Vrukshaayurvedamu
Sankhya Darshanamu
Yaaska Niruktamu
A life of scholarship, teaching, and spiritual service recognised by institutions across India.
Ugadi Puraskar
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh · 2002
Jnana Saraswathi Puraskar
Saraswathi Temple, Basara, Telangana · 2002
Jnana Kulapati Puraskar
Maharshi Vignana Peetham, Vijayawada · 2003
Sri Kalyanananda Bharathi Prathibha Puraskar
Sri Maha Kameswari Peetham, Visakhapatnam · 2003
Sri Ramachandra Pura Pitha Puraskar
Karnataka · 2004
Veda Sastra Abhigna
Sarvaartha Sankshema Samiti, Hyderabad · 2006 · Title
Dr. Paidi Lakshmaiah Prathibha Puraskar
Hyderabad · 2007
Dharma Nidhi Puraskar
Sri Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad · 2007
Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Puraskar
Mysore · 2014
Purna Vidyanidhi Puraskar
Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore · 2016
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Moments from Prof. Krishna Murthy's work as a teacher, researcher, and scholar.
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Scholar, teacher, and lifelong student of the Vedas.
Bringing traditional scholarship into conversation with modern thought.
The work of I-SERVE, founded to explore Vedic sciences.
A journey recognised by institutions across India.
Memories from a life devoted to scholarship and service.
Celebrating meaningful connections through learning and service.
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