Vanidasan
Chevalier, Paavendar Vanidasan | |
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| Native name | வாணிதாசன் |
| Born | Arangasamy Ethirasalu 22 July 1915 Villianur, Pondichéry, French India (now Puducherry, India) |
| Died | 7 August 1974 (aged 59) |
| Pen name | Rami |
| Occupation | Teacher, Tamil poet |
| Spouse | Adilakshmi |
| Parents | Father : Thirukkaamu Mother : Tulsiammal |
Arangasamy Ethirasalu (July 22, 1915 - August 8, 1974), known by his pen name Vanidasan, was a Tamil poet. He was known to be one from Pavalar generation known as 'Bharathidasan's poetic ancestry'[clarification needed]. He was an expert in Tamil, Telugu, English and French.[1] He published over 17 collections of poetry, including several novels in poetry form.[2]
Early life
[edit]He was born in Villianur, next to Puducherry. His father Thirukkaamu and mother Tulsiammal named him Arangasamy. He was also known by his nickname 'Rami'.[3]
He was taught in primary school by the writer Bharathidasan. He started writing under the pen name ‘Ra-Mi’.[2] He published his songs in the book Tamil Kavithai Kalanjiyam published by Sahitya Akademi and in another book published by the Southern Language Book Publishing Group. His songs have been translated into Russian and English.[1] He was also proficient in French, in which he published Tamil-French Kaiagara Mudali.
In 1935, Vanidasan married Adilakshmi, niece of his step-mother. They had nine children, male and female. The eldest of them, Madhuri, married V Kaliyamoorthy on 10 May 1959 in the presence of Mayilai Sivamuthu.[4]
Honours
[edit]He was complimented[by whom?] as the 'Wordsworth of Tamil Nadu' as his songs excelled in portraying nature. He received the Chevalier degree of Order of the Star of Anjouan from the President of France in 1954.[5][2][1] Titles such as 'Pavalar Mani' and 'Paavendar' were also given to Vanidasan. He worked as a Tamil teacher for 34 years of his life.[1] He was also praised by scholar Thiru. V. Kalyanasundaram for his works. Mayilai Sivamuthu lauded him as the 'Tagore of Tamil Nadu'.[6]
Legacy
[edit]Vanidasan died on 7 August 1974. His family was given a gift of ₹10,000 (equivalent to ₹300,000 or US$3,600 in 2023) in appreciation by the Government of Tamil Nadu.The government has also nationalised his works.[6] A government high school in Seliamedu was named after him.
Bibliography
[edit]- Iravu Varavillai
- Inba Ilakiyam
- Inikum Paatu
- Ezhil Virutham
- Ezhiloviyam
- Kulanthai Ilakiyam
- Kodi Mullai
- Siritha Nuna
- Tamizhachi
- Theertha Yathirai
- Thoduvaanam
- Paataranga Padalgal
- Paatu Pirakumadaa
- Periya Edathu Seithi
- Pokarparisu
- Vanidasan Poems — First Vol
- Vanidasan Poetry — Second Vol
- Vanidasan Poetry — Third Vol
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "வாணிதாசன் குறிப்பு Vanidasan". Eluthu (in Tamil). Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ a b c Kishore, Kavita (11 March 2014). "Book on revolutionary poet Vanidasan released in Puducherry". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "தமிழ் அறிஞர்கள் அறிவோம்: கவிஞர் வாணிதாசன்". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ Thennagam, 8-5-1959; Chennai; P .6
- ^ R.V.Pathy (7 July 2024). Kavingareru Vanidasan Vaazhkkaiyum Siruvar Ilakkiyamum (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media.
- ^ a b "தமிழகத்தின் வேர்ட்ஸ்வார்த் வாணிதாசன்" (in Tamil). Retrieved 8 April 2020.