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Date transcribed2011-01-01
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentNote that notables of Indian, Afghan, etc. origin do not always follow the alphabetical name pattern established by Buckland in his original work.

Surname  Bhaskarananda    
First Name(s)  Swami    
Year of Birth  1833    
Year of Death  1899    
Entry  Motiram (his early name) was born in the village of Maithilalpur in Cawnpur, about 6 miles from the residence of Nana Sahib (q.v.) : at 8, he learnt the elements of Sanskrit, and completed his study on Panini (grammar) at 17 : renounced the world, went on pilgrimage, and wandered in search of knowledge : studied Vedanta philosophy at Ujain, became a Sanyasi (devotee) at 27, assuming the name of Bhaskarananda, (the sun-enchanted). For mental discipline, he kept silence for several months, and often roamed about the banks of the Ganges with head uncovered in the sun for hours together : lived for several years at Hardwar absorbed in the study of Bhagavat Gita and the Upanishads : migrated to Benares and lived a life of great austerity, devotion, contemplation and study, till he died in July, 1899 : was a bright -looking ascetic, always cheerful and of intense spiritual energy : European savants and Princes, going to Benares, used to visit him : three marble statues have been raised in his honour.     
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