Paavendar Vanidasan | |
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| Native name | வாணிதாசன் |
| Born | Arangasamy Ethirasalu 22 July 1915 Villianur, Puducherry, India |
| Died | 7 August 1974 (aged 59) |
| Pen name | Rami |
| Occupation | Teacher, Tamil poet |
| Spouse | Adilakshmi |
| Parents | Father : Thirukkaamu Mother : Tulsiammal |
Vanidasan (July 22, 1915 - August 7, 1974) was a 20th-century Tamil poet. He was known to be one from Pavalar generation known as 'Bharathidasan's poetic ancestry'. He was an expert in Tamil, Telugu, English and French.[1] He had published over 17 collections of poetry, including several novels in poetry form.[2]
Early life[edit | edit source]
He was born in Villianur, next to Puducherry, for father Thirukkaamu and mother Tulsiammal. His parents named him as Arangasamy. His was also known by his nickname 'Rami'.[3]
He was taught primary education by 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 a book published by the Southern Language Book Publishing Publishing Group. His songs have been translated into Russian and English.[1] He was also proficient in French, in which he had 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 was married to V Kaliyamoorthy on 10.5.1959 under the leadership of Mayilai Sivamuthu.[4]
Honours[edit | edit source]
He was complimented as 'Wordsworth of Tamil Nadu' as his songs excelled in portraying nature. He received the Chevalier honour from the French president.[2][1] Titles such as 'Pavalar Mani', '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'[5]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Vanidasan died on 7 August 1974. His family was given a gift of ₹10,000 (equivalent to ₹240,000 or US$3,400 in 2019) in appreciation by the Tamil Nadu government. A government high school in Seliamedu was named after him. The Tamil Nadu government has also nationalised his works.[5]
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- 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 | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "வாணிதாசன் குறிப்பு Vanidasan". Eluthu (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 8 April 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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 தமிழ்). Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ↑ Thennagam, 8-5-1959; Chennai; P .6
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "தமிழகத்தின் வேர்ட்ஸ்வார்த் வாணிதாசன்" (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 8 April 2020.