About Bhikhan Lal Atreya
Lived 1897 – 1967 (aged 69–70). Bhikhan Lal Atreya was an Indian philosopher.
Bhikhan Lal Atreya (1897–1967) was an Indian writer and scholar, known for his writings on the Hindu scripture, Yogavasishtha. He was a professor of philosophy at Banaras Hindu University and did academic research on parapsychology and mysticism. The Yogavāsistha and Its Philosophy, The essence of Yogavāsiṣṭha and An Introduction to Parapsychology are some of his notable books. The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1957, for his contributions to literature and education.
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