New Delhi: Bibek Debroy, an Indian economist, passed away on November 1. He served as the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Bibek Debroy has made important contributions to many fields, including game theory, economic theory, income and social inequalities, poverty, law reforms, railway reforms, and Indology.
His recent book, “Inked in India”, which he co-authored, is a major work that provides a complete record of recognised fountain pen, nib and ink manufacturers in India. In this article, let us look at books he has written, co-authored, or translated.
Dr. Bibek Debroy Ji was a towering scholar, well-versed in diverse domains like economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality and more. Through his works, he left an indelible mark on India’s intellectual landscape. Beyond his contributions to public policy, he enjoyed… pic.twitter.com/E3DETgajLr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2024
Rest in peace Bibek Debroy.
Your contribution to making our history, culture, and stories accessible to the masses shall never be forgotten.
Bibek produced the best unabridged and uncensored translations of The Ramayana and The Mahabharata from Sanskrit to English.
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Books by Bibek Debroy
Mahabharata: Bibek Debroy has translated the full version of the Mahabharata into English. It is a series of 10 volumes.
The Bhagavad Gita for Millennials: Debroy has also translated the Bhagavad Gita, which is a three-volume series.
In addition to these two, Bibek Debroy has translated the Vedas and Valmiki’s Ramayana, which is also a three-volume series.
Debroy has also translated the following:
- Bhagavata Purana (three volumes)
- Markandeya Purana (one volume),
- Brahma Purana (two volumes)
- Vishnu Purana (one volume)
- Shiva Purana (three volumes)
- Brahmanda Purana (two volumes)
List of other books authored and co-authored by Bibek Debroy
- Economic Freedom of the States of India, 2012
- Beyond the Uruguay Round: The Indian Perspective on GATT
- Ideas for India: Faster, Higher, Stronger
- India @ 70, Modi @ 3.5: Capturing India’s Transformation under Narendra Modi
- Indian Railways (The Weaving of a National Tapestry)
- The Book of Limericks
- Sarama and Her Children- The Dog in Indian Myth
- Corruption in India (DNA and the RNA)
- Inked in India (Fountain Pens and A Story of Make and Unmake)
For his translations, in July 2023, he was conferred with the Sir Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar Memorial Award by the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute.
