Christopher austin

Biography

Dr. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN is affiliated to Department of Classics , Dalhousie University. Dr. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN is currently providing services as Associate Professor, Religious Studies. Dr. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN has authored I145and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN research interests include The figure around whom my research revolves is the Hindu god Vishnu, particularly in his manifestation as Vasudeva Krishna. Four Sanskrit texts -- the Mahabharata, Harivamsha, Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana -- constitute key sources for this research. I have recently completed a monograph on Krishna's son Pradyumna and am continuing my research on the extended family of Krishna. A secondary project underway is an annotated translation of a 13th century Sanskrit play from Kerala, the Pradyumnabhyudaya of Ravivarman..

Research Interest

The figure around whom my research revolves is the Hindu god Vishnu, particularly in his manifestation as Vasudeva Krishna. Four Sanskrit texts -- the Mahabharata, Harivamsha, Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana -- constitute key sources for this research. I have recently completed a monograph on Krishna's son Pradyumna and am continuing my research on the extended family of Krishna. A secondary project underway is an annotated translation of a 13th century Sanskrit play from Kerala, the Pradyumnabhyudaya of Ravivarman.