Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti

The German publishing house   Lambert Academic Publishing   has published my new book on Srimanta Sankaradeva. It is titled   Srimanta Sankaradeva’s Contributions . The ISBN of   Srimanta Sankaradeva’s Contributions   is 978-3-8465-1276-0. The link for online shopping in   amazon.com   is   http://www.amazon.com/Srimanta-Sankaradevas-Contributions-Literature-Structure/dp/3846512761/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1355794194&sr=8-6&keywords=sankaradeva . The articles included in the book   Srimanta Sankaradeva’s Contributions   deal with the multi-faceted contributions of Srimanta Sankaradeva. These have brought out the pioneering role played by the saint in both philosophical as well as socio-cultural arena. The   Eka Sarana Nama Dharma , founded by Srimanta Sankaradeva is unique in the absence of female deity worship, which is found in some degree in all other Hindu orders. Not only that, Srimanta Sankaradeva was a fore...

A new book 'Great Songs' was released on August 26, 2012. I have translated Srimanta Sankaradeva’s unique lyric composition, Bargît in this book. His spiritual lyrics Bargîts were a class in itself. He eulogized the name of God in these lyrics and sang glory of lord Krishna. These were sung as prayer songs and also presented on other occasions. Srimanta Sankaradeva created a new classical school of music, known as Sankari music with his Bargît. He created new Râgas for singing the lyrics known as Bargît. These Bargîts or great songs are one of the main modes of conveying the principles of the Eka Sharana Nâma Dharma, the Vaishnavite order founded by Srimanta Sankaradeva. The saint had composed these lyrics in the Brajâwalî form of Assamese language. These lyrics, composed in 15th-16th century, are considered great treasure of Assamese literature. The book was released by Prof K.M. Pathak in presence of Sri Devananda Deva Goswami (Sattradhikar of Narowa Sattra and P...

Natural beauty of  Kaziranga   National  Park as enjoyed from a watch tower in Mihimukh area. I visited the park on April 9, 2012 with family. The entire park was lush green after fresh shower. We saw many wild animals drinking water in the nearby pond.  Migratory birds  were also there.

Article on Vivartanavada, the philosophy of Srimanta Sankaradeva Asomiya Pratidin, 16/2/2014 My article "Srimanta Sankaradeva and the tribes of North East" in Pratibimba, p. 5, Aug 28, 2013 Article on www.sankaradeva.com Niyamiya Barta, 7/2/2012 Article on philosophy of Srimanta Sankaradeva Times of India, 4/5/2000

                                              In the 83rd annual conference of Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha, Makum ual Speaking on costume of Bhaona Attending a seminar organised by Govt of Assam in Guwahati as guest speaker Launching the website www.sankaradeva.com Conducting a seminar in Nagaon Bhaona Samaroh, 2012   Presenting award Release of ' Srimanta Sankaradeva : an epoch maker' Conducting inauguration of golden jubilee celebration Conducting seminar in New Delhi Key note address in Dibrugarh University Presenting award Presenting award Inaugurating seminar on Bhaona in Majuli Speaking at Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha 75th session

Kalangporiya Alochana Chakra, one of the oldest surviving literary body of Assam celebrated the concluding function of its golden jubilee on January 29 after year-long celebration starting in September 2010. A public meeting was held in the district library auditorium of Nagaon with Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti, the president of Kalangporiya Alochana Chakra in the chair. Mileswar Pator of Marigaon was given the 'Kalangporiya  Sahitya Bota' in the meeting for his important thought-provoking contributions to Assamese literature. It may be mentioned that Kalangporiya Alochana Chakra has been offering the literary award 'Kalangporiya  Sahitya Bota' since 2006. Receiving the award, Pator said that the authors must work for unity of all ethnic groups of Assam. Distingushed story-writer Devabrata Das and poet Nanda Singh attended as guests of honour. Devabrata Das dwelt on the techniques of story writing and said that the contemporary...

Kalangporiya Alochana Chakra is one of the oldest surviving literary body of Assam. Established way back in 1961 in Nagaon, this literary body has been working actively and incessantly to guide authors of middle Assam. Almost all litterateurs from Nagaon have been associated with Kalangporiya Alochana Chakra at some time or other. It organizes monthly literary sittings, where the members read out their writings. Each such sitting is like a literary workshop, where the read-out materials are thoroughly analysed by the critics. Many distinguished litterateurs have attended the sessions of Kalangporiya Alochana Chakra at different times. Some of them are Mahichandra Bora, Dr Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya, Dr Surjya Kumar Bhuyan, Navakanta Barua, Mahim Bora, Dr Lakshminandan Bora, Prafulla Chandra Bora. Since 2006, Kalangporiya Alochana Chakra has been offering a literary award named 'Kalangporiya  Sahitya Bota'. Recipients of this award till now are Dr Sarbeswar Rajguru ...

Society for Srimanta Sankaradeva, an international community engaged in spreading Srimanta Sankaradeva's humanitarian ideology across the globe has launched its official website www.sankaradeva.com in a colourful function on January 1, 2012 at District Library, Guwahati. The function was attended by the leading people of Assam associated with Sankaradeva movement. Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti, President of Society for Srimanta Sankaradeva launched the website by pressing the mouse and explained the features of the site. He also dwelt on the pan-Indian works of the great saint in medieval era and reiterated the resolve of the society to take the message of the saint all over the globe. The inaugural function was graced by Sri Rajanikanta Dutta, Padadhikar, Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha, Sri Dayal Krishna Bora, Acharya, Eka Sharana Bhagavati Samaj and Sri Bhadra Krishna Goswami, former President, Asom Sattra Mahasabha as honourable guests. They highlighted the legacy bequeathed by ...