TK Ramanuja Kavirajar
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'Kavithendral' T.K. Ramanuja Kavirajar B.A.,B.L. (1905–1985) was a Tamil
poet, Gandhian, playwrighthttp://books.google.co.uk/books?id=sHklK65TKQ0C&pg=PA733&lpg=PA733&dq=TK+Ramanuja+Kavirajar&source=bl&ots=sPBU6iZxUe&sig=TDZ1cHSAw0SqQAoR3LyHrZ7uaZo&hl=en&ei=wQm0SYv1E9SyjAeZ2dzZBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=7&ct=result lawyer and humanitarian.
This Indian writer had mastery in both English and Tamil. He wrote 14 books in Tamil and five in English. He is known for his voluminous creations, chaste language and poetic skills.
He followed the principles of Mahatma Gandhi
to the word and practised truthfulness.
Even though he has written many books, his magnum opus is considered to be 'Mahatma Gandhi Kaaviyam', an epic on the life of Mahatma Gandhi penned in 12285 verses.
This massive creation along with his other devotional works earned him the 'Kavithendral' award from the Nammakkal Kavingar award Committee.
Kavirajar, as he is fondly called, went on to translate this work in English as 'Bharath reborn'.
He led a simple and pious life and died at the age of 80.
on 28 December 1905 to Kallapiran and Arasalwar. He started writing poems when he was around twelve years of age. He took to literature as fish to water and was proficient in both English and Tamil. It has been noted that he was capable of writing commentaries on the works of Shakespeare, at around the same time. His mother died early and he was adopted by his maternal uncle.
He then spent the lion's share of his life in performing his duties in a saint-like manner and producing literary works that embodied high values, philosophy and truth.
Kavirajar received many glaring reviews for this work from all major Indian magazines and newspapers. Forums, competitions and literary reviews on this work are being conducted to the day.
In the next year he translated his epic into English calling it 'Bharath reborn or The story of Mahatma Gandhi'.
The versatile Kavirajar followed these up with 'Mathematics and man', 'A Treatise on Hinduism' and 'Kambaramayanam in English verse'.
In 1989 he went back to his life theme by writing 'M.K. Gandhi (English Drama)
In addition to the above he wrote many books, both prose and poetry, in Tamil on various categories.
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He built a maternal child health care home in his village. He patronised education and helped deserving students all his life.
This true Gandhian left the world in 1985.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
poet, Gandhian, playwrighthttp://books.google.co.uk/books?id=sHklK65TKQ0C&pg=PA733&lpg=PA733&dq=TK+Ramanuja+Kavirajar&source=bl&ots=sPBU6iZxUe&sig=TDZ1cHSAw0SqQAoR3LyHrZ7uaZo&hl=en&ei=wQm0SYv1E9SyjAeZ2dzZBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=7&ct=result lawyer and humanitarian.
This Indian writer had mastery in both English and Tamil. He wrote 14 books in Tamil and five in English. He is known for his voluminous creations, chaste language and poetic skills.
He followed the principles of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
to the word and practised truthfulness.
Even though he has written many books, his magnum opus is considered to be 'Mahatma Gandhi Kaaviyam', an epic on the life of Mahatma Gandhi penned in 12285 verses.
This massive creation along with his other devotional works earned him the 'Kavithendral' award from the Nammakkal Kavingar award Committee.
Kavirajar, as he is fondly called, went on to translate this work in English as 'Bharath reborn'.
He led a simple and pious life and died at the age of 80.
Early life
T.K. Ramanuja Kavirajar was born in TirunelveliTirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
on 28 December 1905 to Kallapiran and Arasalwar. He started writing poems when he was around twelve years of age. He took to literature as fish to water and was proficient in both English and Tamil. It has been noted that he was capable of writing commentaries on the works of Shakespeare, at around the same time. His mother died early and he was adopted by his maternal uncle.
Family life
Kavirajar married Chellamal when he was very young. He was blessed with five children. His wife died quite early and he married Visalakshi after a couple of years. The poet was tested again as this lady and two of his daughters died soon.He then spent the lion's share of his life in performing his duties in a saint-like manner and producing literary works that embodied high values, philosophy and truth.
Mahatma Gandhi Kaaviyam
In the years between 1975 and 1979, Kavirajar released his Master piece, 'Mahatma Gandhi Kaaviyam', an epic in Tamil, in four volumes. This work, which is hailed by purists, was modelled after poet Kamban's Ramayanam.Kavirajar received many glaring reviews for this work from all major Indian magazines and newspapers. Forums, competitions and literary reviews on this work are being conducted to the day.
Other Creations
In the years that followed he wrote many books in English. In 1979 he released a collection of poems on various headings titled 'Lyrics of life' and a play called 'Mudin'.In the next year he translated his epic into English calling it 'Bharath reborn or The story of Mahatma Gandhi'.
The versatile Kavirajar followed these up with 'Mathematics and man', 'A Treatise on Hinduism' and 'Kambaramayanam in English verse'.
In 1989 he went back to his life theme by writing 'M.K. Gandhi (English Drama)
In addition to the above he wrote many books, both prose and poetry, in Tamil on various categories.
Humanitarian works
This poet, despite his riches, led a simple life. He donated 100 acre (0.404686 km²) of land to Acharya Vinoba Bhave's Bhoodan movementBhoodan movement
The Bhoodan Movement or Land Gift Movement was a voluntary land reform movement in India started by Acharya Vinoba Bhave in 1951 started at Pochampally village now known as Bhoodhan Pochampally.-Method:...
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He built a maternal child health care home in his village. He patronised education and helped deserving students all his life.
This true Gandhian left the world in 1985.