Prof Emeritus.V.C.Kuzhanthaisamy - 14/07/2010
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Jul 9, 2010, 11:38:54 PM7/9/10
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Kulothungan turns 81 next week
Kulothungan was not even 20 when his first poem on the glory of Tamil
was published in a magazine. That was nearly 60 years ago.
Since then, he has produced 11 collections of Tamil poems. Besides, he
has written numerous articles in Tamil and English.
Kulothungan, whose poetry has followed established Tamil traditions,
is not a Tamil scholar by qualification.
Basically, he is a hydrologist. But, even from the early days, he has
been having a deep interest for Tamil language. For intermediate, he
could have joined St. Joseph College or National College, two reputed
institutions in Tiruchi. But, he chose Municipal College, Salem,
because Deveneya Pavanar was a Tamil teacher there.
The poet, whose original name is V.C. Kulandaiswamy, went on to pursue
his studies in technology and hydrology in IIT, Kharagpur, and the
University of Illinois, United States. But, his passion for Tamil and
Tamil literature continues irrespective of his profession. He points
out that this does not mean that he was indifferent to his core area.
http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00141/09THSAMY_141188e.jpg
Kulothungan, who will turn 81 next week, says that the emphasis of his
works is on humanity and its greatness.
“God is a mystery. The expanding universe is also a mystery. But, the
greater mystery is man and his mind. One thing whose potential has not
yet been fully understood is the potential of human mind,” he says.
His recent writings include a work of poetry, called “Manuda
Yatirai” (Journey of Man). This work, published in three volumes,
deals with three broad areas – society, science and spiritualism.
“Kulothungan has carved a niche for himself in traditional Tamil
poetry,” says Tirupur Krishnan, Tamil writer and journalist, adding
that the poet writes in a spotless language despite not being trained
in Tamil formally.
B.S. Raghavan, former civil servant, says that Kulothungan, through
his works, has dealt with social, economical and developmental issues,
without any bias, in a manner that is mellifluous and pregnant with
social commitment and conscience.
It is in recognition of the poet's contributions to Tamil literature
that a seminar will be held in the city on Saturday (10/07/2010) and
Sunday (11/07/2010). Different aspects of his works will be
discussed.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President, will inaugurate the seminar at
the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan here on Saturday (10/07/2010) evening.
T.Ramakrishnan
Courtesy:- The Hindu
Kulothungan was not even 20 when his first poem on the glory of Tamil
was published in a magazine. That was nearly 60 years ago.
Since then, he has produced 11 collections of Tamil poems. Besides, he
has written numerous articles in Tamil and English.
Kulothungan, whose poetry has followed established Tamil traditions,
is not a Tamil scholar by qualification.
Basically, he is a hydrologist. But, even from the early days, he has
been having a deep interest for Tamil language. For intermediate, he
could have joined St. Joseph College or National College, two reputed
institutions in Tiruchi. But, he chose Municipal College, Salem,
because Deveneya Pavanar was a Tamil teacher there.
The poet, whose original name is V.C. Kulandaiswamy, went on to pursue
his studies in technology and hydrology in IIT, Kharagpur, and the
University of Illinois, United States. But, his passion for Tamil and
Tamil literature continues irrespective of his profession. He points
out that this does not mean that he was indifferent to his core area.
http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00141/09THSAMY_141188e.jpg
Kulothungan, who will turn 81 next week, says that the emphasis of his
works is on humanity and its greatness.
“God is a mystery. The expanding universe is also a mystery. But, the
greater mystery is man and his mind. One thing whose potential has not
yet been fully understood is the potential of human mind,” he says.
His recent writings include a work of poetry, called “Manuda
Yatirai” (Journey of Man). This work, published in three volumes,
deals with three broad areas – society, science and spiritualism.
“Kulothungan has carved a niche for himself in traditional Tamil
poetry,” says Tirupur Krishnan, Tamil writer and journalist, adding
that the poet writes in a spotless language despite not being trained
in Tamil formally.
B.S. Raghavan, former civil servant, says that Kulothungan, through
his works, has dealt with social, economical and developmental issues,
without any bias, in a manner that is mellifluous and pregnant with
social commitment and conscience.
It is in recognition of the poet's contributions to Tamil literature
that a seminar will be held in the city on Saturday (10/07/2010) and
Sunday (11/07/2010). Different aspects of his works will be
discussed.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President, will inaugurate the seminar at
the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan here on Saturday (10/07/2010) evening.
T.Ramakrishnan
Courtesy:- The Hindu
Swaminathan Venkat
Jul 10, 2010, 1:05:21 AM7/10/10
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God is a mystery. The expanding universe is also a mystery. But, the
greater mystery is man and his mind. One thing whose potential has not
yet been fully understood is the potential of human mind,” he says.
greater mystery is man and his mind. One thing whose potential has not
yet been fully understood is the potential of human mind,” he says.
True. the greatest ,mystery is the man and his mind How true! As he (VC') himself, his mind, its potentials and consequent flowering of that potential thus far seen illustrate. Very true.
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Jul 10, 2010, 4:06:09 AM7/10/10
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> True. the greatest ,mystery is the man and his mind How true! As he
> (VC') himself, his mind, its potentials and consequent flowering of that
> potential thus far seen illustrate. Very true.
Man & his mind - Its indeed a mystery even in the writings of some:-)> (VC') himself, his mind, its potentials and consequent flowering of that
> potential thus far seen illustrate. Very true.
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