Journey & Legacy
A life spent reading the Vedas in the language of mathematics
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
A formal grounding in the sciences
B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry (1969) and M.A. in Pure Mathematics (1972), both from Andhra University. Yet his specialisation never wavered from a single throughline — Sanskrit literature, read against the grain of modern science.
1969 — B.Sc., Andhra University1972 — M.A. Mathematics, Andhra University
With Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India
Founded 2004
Founding I-SERVE
The Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas (I-SERVE) was founded in 2004 as a joint initiative of scholars and scientists working across ancient and modern disciplines, with the blessings of His Holiness Sri Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji. Under his leadership it has run roughly 50 national and international conferences, publishing volumes now used as reference material across Indian and international universities.
I-SERVE is recognised as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, and is approved under Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Gazette Notification No. 90/2009, dated 26 November 2009).
Its research spans Ayurveda, Vedic Astronomy, Vedic Geology & Environment, Ancient Mathematics, New Computer Logic, and the study of ancient scientific texts — including the Vedas, Puranas and Atharva Veda — pursued in service of a non-hazardous, non-polluting science for all of humanity.
Formal MOUs link I-SERVE to the Central University of Hyderabad, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, S.V. Ayurvedic Medical College, the Sanskrit Academy at Osmania University, GITAM University, AAPNA (USA) and the Indic Studies Foundation (USA).
Est. 2004DSIR-recognised SIRO12 years as Chairman50+ conferences
Scholarship
Advanced texts, lifelong study
His reading extended into classic literary-critical works — Dhvanyaloka, Rasagangadhara — alongside scientific Sanskrit texts such as Brihat Samhita and Adbhuta Sagara, tying poetics, astronomy and natural science together within a single tradition.
Mentorship
Passing it forward
Over 50 students guided to the advanced Alankaranta level. Five scholars mentored through their M.A. in Sanskrit — a quiet, ongoing practice alongside the research and the writing.
Roles & Milestones
A career in service of learning
Each role widened the reach of his work—from teaching and editorial stewardship to research leadership and institutional service.
Since 1986
Chief Editor
Bhaktimala, Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore
Guiding a monthly publication devoted to spiritual scholarship.
1986–2000
Trustee
Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore
Supporting the stewardship of a major spiritual institution.
1986–2004
Sanskrit Teacher
SGS Veda Sastra Pathasala, Mysore
Teaching a new generation through the traditional pathasala system.
Since 1990
Educational Officer (Vidyadhikari)
Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore
Shaping its long-term educational direction and curriculum.
1991–2002
Executive Trustee
Sri Bhaktimala Trust, Mysore
Helping turn a literary and devotional mission into sustained work.
2002
Selection Committee Member
A.P. Endowments Department
Contributing expert judgment to the selection of Veda Sastra Pandits.
2003
Member
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Higher Vedic Studies, TTD
Bringing traditional insight into a higher-education setting.
2004–2016
Chairman & Managing Trustee
Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas (I-SERVE)
Leading research that connects Vedic knowledge with modern inquiry.
2008–2009
Board Member, Ayurveda Studies
Dr. N.T.R. University of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada
Offering a Vedic perspective to the study of Ayurveda.
Academic appointment
Professor
School of Vedic Studies & Research, JNIAS, Hyderabad
Continuing a career of teaching, research and public scholarship.
His Teachers
Six gurus, one tradition
Grammar, Vedanta, astronomy, astrology and Vedic recitation — each discipline handed down by a different eminent teacher.